Kid Cudi opened up to CBS News’ Anthony Mason about his newly released autobiography, “Cudi: The Memoir”, during which he addressed his widely discussed testimony in the Diddy trial.

Reflecting on the experience, Cudi admitted it wasn’t an easy decision.

“It was really hard. I didn’t want to do it,” he said. “I got subpoenaed and I knew I was helping Cassie and I just wanted to be there for her and help her out. It was a tough situation.”

However, taking the stand brought its own challenges. Cudi revealed that he faced swift backlash from fans and even some friends in his personal life, despite the fact that his career and identity are far removed from a street lifestyle.

 “The backlash was swift,” Cudi admitted. “I had a lot of people that supported me, but there were a few that were — you know — had some opinions about it. It was interesting because I’m not no street dude. I don’t live by no code, you know? I guess it’s because I’m a rapper, people just threw that on me. But, like, my music has never been about that and I have never tried to pretend I was about that. I’m from the suburbs, baby, you know what I’m sayin’? Straight up.”

Still, Cudi remained firm in his decision and refused to let criticism affect him.

“But I ain’t let it faze me, so I know I was doing the right thing. F— ’em, you know. Let those mother—-ers think whatever they want.”

Speaking about the courtroom experience, Cudi described it as surreal.

“It was weird, man, because that was the first time I had seen him in a while,” he said. “We made eye contact a couple times. It was f—king weird, but I’m glad I got through it. Got it behind me. I know I did the right thing, so that’s all that matters.”

The full conversation can be seen below.