Article continues below advertisementKid Cudi has nothing but love and respect for Cassie Ventura.During the Thursday, August 14, episode of TODAY With Jenna & Friends, the rapper, 41, showed support toward his ex, who has become entangled in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trafficking trial.In his new book, Cudi: The Memoir, which was released on August 12, the "Day 'n' Nite" singer looked back on his relationship with the star.Article continues below advertisementSource: TODAY With Jenna & Friends/YouTubeKid Cudi briefly dated Cassie Ventura in 2011."Over time, I realized she was a prisoner.