Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, has emerged as a potentially significant figure in the ongoing legal troubles surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. The Grammy-winning artist is expected to participate in the trial proceedings against Combs next week,

Cudi, known for his introspective and moody raps, could help the prosecution as it tries to make a racketeering charge against Combs stick.

It's not exactly the rap battle anyone ever likely envisioned, but May 22 will see Sean "Diddy" Combs and Kid Cudi going head-to-head as the Happy Gilmore 2 star gives testimony in the Bad Boy Records founder's sex-trafficking trial.