You might expect shocking allegations and courtroom drama in a high-profile trial—but no one expected applesauce on cheeseburgers to steal the spotlight.
Yet that’s exactly what happened during rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial in New York this week.
What started as a bizarre detail quickly snowballed into a running theme in a trial already brimming with serious accusations, celebrity revelations, and disturbing claims of abuse.
Former Staff Expose Diddy’s Odd Food Craving on the Stand
The now-viral detail emerged when former employee George Kaplan took the stand on Thursday.
While being questioned about Diddy’s high-rolling expenses—paid with a luxurious American Express Centurion card known as the “Black AMEX”—Kaplan was asked to list some of the more unusual purchases.
After naming items like baby oil, yachts, and high-end villas, the questioning turned unexpectedly quirky.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo asked if applesauce was one of Diddy’s preferred items.
Kaplan confirmed, saying the rapper loves it so much he eats it “on the side or on top of a lot of things”—yes, including cheeseburgers.
One juror reportedly grimaced, while another made a gagging motion when they heard it.
It was an oddly light moment in an otherwise deeply serious and graphic trial.
Apple Throwing and Mansion Decor? It Gets Weirder
As it turns out, the applesauce confession wasn’t a one-time mention.
Earlier in the week, another former assistant, David James, said applesauce was always stocked due to Diddy’s preference.
He also revealed that the rapper insisted on bringing American ketchup when traveling to the UK—because British ketchup just didn’t make the cut.
But things took a darker turn when Kaplan recounted a 2015 incident at Diddy’s Miami mansion.
He claimed the rapper got so angry he threw apples at his then-girlfriend, Gina, and not gently.
Kaplan said the apples were hurled “hard,” forcing Gina to try shielding herself with her arms as she moved away.
Kaplan also added a strange decorative twist—Diddy apparently kept apples in the entryway of his mansion, though he couldn’t remember whether they were real or fake.
Flashbacks of Violence and Silence on a Private Jet
Kaplan’s testimony wasn’t just about food habits.
He also described a terrifying moment aboard a private jet, where he witnessed Diddy allegedly intimidating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
From behind a partition, Kaplan heard crashing sounds and saw Diddy standing over Cassie, who was on her back with her legs raised as if trying to defend herself.
He remembered Diddy holding a whiskey glass while Cassie screamed, “Isn’t anyone seeing this?!” Yet, not a single person on board—including Diddy’s security team—stepped in to stop what was happening.
The Court Hears How Diddy Treated Women Differently
While recounting these events, Kaplan also spoke about Kim Porter, Diddy’s longtime partner and mother of three of his children.
He described a softer side of the music mogul when it came to Porter, saying Diddy “always seemed to have an extra gauge of patience” with her.
“He wasn’t cruel to everyone all the time,” Kaplan said, adding that Porter made him genuinely happy—unlike many of the other women involved.
Inside the Graphic Allegations Brought by Cassie Ventura
Much of the trial has centered around Cassie, who gave a gut-wrenching account of the abuse she allegedly suffered over the course of more than a decade, from 2007 to 2018.
Cassie testified that Diddy subjected her to drug-fueled sex “freak offs”, demanded degrading acts, and physically abused her.
She shared that during one of these so-called freak offs, she was forced to endure a male escort urinating in her mouth at Diddy’s request.
She also described being punched, screamed at, and manipulated through fear and shame.
Despite the horror, she said she stayed with him because she loved him—and because when she tried to leave, he would retaliate.
Disturbing Photos Back Up Cassie’s Claims
The courtroom fell silent earlier this week as jurors were shown photographs of injuries Cassie says were caused by Diddy.
One showed deep bruises on her back and thighs from an altercation in 2011.
Others showed swollen lips and a gash above her eye from an alleged hotel hallway attack in 2016, caught on security footage.
Jurors were visibly shaken. One male juror raised his eyebrows at the visuals, while a female juror looked away, swallowing hard.
Dawn Richard Adds Her Voice to the Allegations
On Monday, former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard added to the mounting allegations.
She claimed that Diddy punched her in the stomach during an argument at a West Hollywood restaurant in 2010.
The dinner, she said, had other big names present—Usher, Ne-Yo, and music executive Jimmy Iovine.
This testimony was yet another hit to Diddy’s public image, as it placed him in a violent situation in front of well-known peers.
The Jury Reacts to Graphic Evidence from ‘Freak Offs’
Adding to the discomfort in the courtroom, jurors were shown five private images from Diddy’s infamous “freak offs.”
These photos weren’t available to the public, but jurors could see Cassie and a male escort—identified as Greg—in intimate, oil-slicked poses, wearing minimal clothing and high heels.
Reactions in the jury box ranged from raised eyebrows to visible discomfort, as they digested the explicit material.
Diddy’s Drug Use and Pill Routine Comes Under Scrutiny
If the bizarre details weren’t already enough, James testified that Diddy always carried a medicine bag stocked with around 30 pills.
The collection included over-the-counter meds like Advil, but also Viagra, water pills for weight loss, and even ecstasy shaped like Barack Obama’s face.
According to James, Diddy would pop Percocets throughout the day and switch to ecstasy at night.
The revelation added yet another strange layer to the trial’s growing list of personal disclosures.
What Comes Next in the Trial
As court adjourned on Friday, the judge gave jurors a firm reminder not to discuss or research the case over the Memorial Day weekend.
The trial, which began on May 5, is expected to stretch at least six more weeks.
So far, the testimonies have ranged from bizarre and personal to deeply violent and disturbing.
And while the applesauce might have provided a moment of levity, the overarching case remains serious, with Diddy continuing to deny all charges, insisting all sexual interactions were consensual.
But as the testimonies pile up, so do the questions—and the world will be watching when court resumes on Tuesday.