Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi(born January 30, 1984), also known by hisstage nameKid Cudi(/ˈkʌdi/KUHD-ee;formerly stylized asKiD CuDi), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and fashion designer. Born and raised inCleveland,Cudi moved toNew York Cityin pursuit of a musical career, where he first gained recognition for his song "Day 'n' Nite".Initially self-published on hisMySpacepage, the song became ahitonline and served as a catalyst for Cudi to team up with record producersPlain PatandEmile Haynieto record his first full-length project, amixtapetitledA Kid Named Cudi(2008). Its release helped Cudi rise to prominence and establish a fanbase, catching the attention of rapperKanye West—who signed Cudi to hisGOOD Musiclabel by late 2008.[4]
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With "Day 'n' Nite" issued as itslead single,his debut studio album,Man on the Moon: The End of Day(2009), was released to critical and commercial success. It receivedquadruple platinumcertification by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA)[5]and spawned two moderate hit singles: "Make Her Say"(featuring Kanye West andCommon) and thediamond-certified "Pursuit of Happiness"(featuringMGMTandRatatat). His second album,Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager(2010), was met with continued success; it received platinum certification and spawned the singles "Erase Me"(featuring Kanye West) and"Mr. Rager".Cudi formed the rock bandWZRDwith long-time collaborator and producerDot da Genius;theireponymous debut album(2012) debuted atop theBillboardTop Rock Albumschart.[6][7]
His self-produced third album,Indicud(2013) peaked at number two on theBillboard200, was led by the platinum-certified single "Just What I Am"(featuringKing Chip), and served as his final release with GOOD Music. It was followed by the tepidly-receivedexperimentalalbums,Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon(2014) andSpeedin' Bullet 2 Heaven(2015). His sixth album,Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'(2016) saw an improvement in critical reception and was supported by the single "Surfin'"(featuringPharrell Williams). Cudi formed the duoKids See Ghostswith former label boss West in 2018; they released aself-titled collaborative albumin June of that year, which was met with critical acclaim. His 2020 single, "The Scotts"(withTravis Scott), became his first song to peak atop theBillboardHot 100,foreseeing the release of his seventh album,Man on the Moon III: The Chosen(2020) to commercial resurgence and critical praise. Cudi released his eighth album,Entergalactic(2022) to coincide with his adult animated TV specialEntergalactic;both of which were critically praised. His ninth and tenth albums, thetrap-inspiredInsano(2024) andInsano (Nitro Mega)(2024), followed thereafter.
Outside of recording, Cudi has launched his ownvanity labels:the now-defunct Dream On, and his label imprint since 2011, Wicked Awesome Records.[8][9]Cudi ventured into acting with theHBOseriesHow to Make It in Americain 2010, and has appeared in the filmsGoodbye World(2013),Need for Speed(2014),Entourage(2015),Bill & Ted Face the Music(2020),Don't Look Up(2021), andX(2022). In 2015, he starred as a bandleader in theIFCseriesComedy Bang! Bang!,and did so in the short-lived HBO mini-series,We Are Who We Arein 2020. That same year, he launched the production company Mad Solar; its first release was the documentaryA Man Named Scott(2021), which chronicled Cudi's career and upbringing. In fashion and modeling, Cudi has partnered withGiuseppe Zanotti,Virgil Abloh,Bape,Coach,Adidas,Calvin Klein,andLevi'son campaigns before launching his own clothing line in 2022.
Cudi has been recognized as an influence on contemporaryhip-hopandalternativeacts.[10][11][12][13]His lyrics are often autobiographical, describing childhood experiences ofdepression,lonelinessandalienation;his struggle with drugs into adulthood and themes ofspirituality,heartbreak,dissipation and celebration. The majority of his impact stems from his ability to display vulnerability and addressmental health.[4]He is noted for hisexperimentalnature, combiningpsychedelia,R&B,electronica,synthpop,dance,house,punkandindie rockin his music. Cudi has sold over 22 million units domestically and won twoGrammy Awards.He has worked with artists spanning numerous genres, namelyJay-Z,Drake,Eminem,Kendrick Lamar,David Guetta,Shakira,Ariana Grande,andMichael Bolton.[14][15][16][17]
Early life
Kid Cudi was born as Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi inCleveland, Ohio,on January 30, 1984.[18]He grew up inShaker HeightsandSolon.[19]He has two older brothers, Domingo and Dean, and an older sister, Maisha.[20]His mother, Elsie Harriet (née Banks), is an African-American school choir teacher at Roxboro Middle School inCleveland Heights, Ohio.[21][22]His father, Lindberg Styles Mescudi, was a house painter, substitute teacher, andWorld War IIAir Forceveteran of African-American and Mexican descent.[23][24][25][26]
When Cudi was 11 years old, his father died of cancer; his passing had a significant effect on Cudi's personality and music.[23]Cudi attendedShaker Heights High Schoolfor two years before transferring toSolon High School.He was expelled from the school for threatening to punch the principal, but later earned hisGED.[27]He studied film at theUniversity of Toledo,but dropped out after a year.[20]His subsequent plan to join theNavydid not pan out because of his juvenile police record.[28]
Musical career
2003–2008: Beginnings in New York City andA Kid Named Cudi
Cudi first began rapping in 2003, towards the end of his time in high school, and was inspired byalternative hip-hopgroups such asthe PharcydeandA Tribe Called Quest.[23]He later moved toNew York Cityto pursue a music career.[18]After leaving Cleveland in 2005 with $500 and a demo tape, he moved in with his uncle, accomplished jazz drummer Kalil Madi, in theSouth Bronx.[19]He worked at a couple of Manhattan clothing stores, before eventually sharing an apartment with friend and collaboratorDot da Geniusin Brooklyn.[19]
In 2006, Cudi ran into his future mentor, rapper and producerKanye West,in aVirgin Megastore.He recounted in a 2009SPINinterview, "I was looking atCDs,saw the gleam of aJesus piecein the right side of my eye, looked up, and it was Kanye West. "He introduced himself and offered West some of his music.[29]Cudi later ran into West again while working at theBAPEstore in New York, and recalled: "I remember Kanye coming in one time and I was helping him get a couple things. I forgot to take a sensor off of one of the jackets he bought and I had to run out the store to catch him before he left. Pretty funny me chasing after him inSoHo."[30][31]
In 2007, Kid Cudi's song "Day 'n' Nite",began being featured on several music blogs, after having initially uploaded the song to hisMySpacepage. This early work caught the attention of West via his then-managerPlain Pat,subsequently leading West to sign Cudi to hisGOOD Musicimprint later that year. In July 2008, Kid Cudi released his first mixtape,A Kid Named Cudi(executive produced by Plain Pat andEmile Haynie), in collaboration with New York street-wear brand 10.Deep as a free download.[32]
Kanye West first called upon Cudi to referencehooksfor American rapper and mogulJay-Z,and while in the studio Cudi and West went from working onThe Blueprint 3(2009) to West'sR&B-esque808s & Heartbreak(2008).[33]Cudi's assistance on the latter includes co-writing credits or vocals on "Heartless","Welcome to Heartbreak","Paranoid",and" RoboCop ".[33]Kid Cudi was a prominentsongwriterand featured artist on808s & Heartbreak,with "Paranoid" and "Heartless" being released as singles, while "Welcome to Heartbreak" charted as an album cut and peaked at number 87 on thePop 100.[34]
Kid Cudi's first television appearance was at the 2008MTV Video Music Awards,alongsideTravis BarkerandDJ AM.Cudi was promoted as an artist to watch for in media such asRolling Stone,Vibe,The Source,XXLandBBC News's 2009Sound ofpoll.[35]MTV Newsreported on Cudi on a series of reports titled "MCs To Watch In 2009".[36]
2009–2010:Man on the MoonandMan on the Moon II
In late 2008, Cudi was revealed to be included inXXL's 2009 annual Freshman Class. He was featured on the cover alongside fellow up-and-coming rappersAsher Roth,Wale,B.o.B,Charles Hamilton,Cory Gunz,Blu,Mickey Factz,Ace HoodandCurren$y.[37][38]On February 17, 2009, he appeared onSnoop Dogg's MTV talk showDogg After Dark,performing "Day 'n' Nite" at the end of the show. Two days later on February 19, 2009, Cudi appeared onBET's106 & Park,alongside Kanye West to debut the music video of "Day 'n' Nite".[39]On February 25, 2009, Cudiself-leakedateaser trailer[40]for the upcomingTransformers: Revenge of the Fallenfilm, using his song "Sky Might Fall" in the background; later he posted that he made the trailer himself and was in talks to possibly making it official.[41]
In February 2009, Kid Cudi also made acameo appearancenext toSolangein the video for her song "T.O.N.Y.".On March 16, 2009, Kid Cudi performed onmtvU's Spring Break special, and the following day he performed three songs on NBC'sLast Call with Carson Daly.Cudi teamed up with partner and record producer Emile Haynie, to produce an exclusive single titled "Switchin Lanes", for the video gameMidnight Club: Los Angeles,part of its "South Central Premium Upgrade"downloadable content (DLC),which came out March 19, 2009, for thePlayStation 3and March 27, 2009, for theXbox 360.[42]He has also appeared as a musical guest on theLate Show with David LettermanandJimmy Kimmel Live!In June 2009, he made a cameo inBlack Eyed Peas' video for "I Gotta Feeling",alongsideDavid Guetta,where the two met for the first time and subsequently recorded their international hit "Memories".In 2009, he had also been on two magazine covers,Complex(August/September 2009) andURB(August 2009).
He revealed information about his future plans via his blog, saying that a possible collaborative album withChip tha Rippercould be followed with a collaborative project withelectronic rockduoRatatat.[43]On May 5, 2009 Iranian-American progressive house DJSharam,released "She Came Along", thelead singlefrom his debut studio album,Get Wild(2009).[44]The song, featuring Cudi, charted for 15 weeks on the Bulgarian Singles Top 40. It entered the chart on position 40 on week 30/2009, and its last appearance was on week 44/2009. It peaked at number 11, where it stayed for one week.[45]
During the summer of 2009, Cudi joined fellow up-and-coming rappersAsher RothandB.o.B,for 'The Great Hangover'concert tour.[46][47] In late 2009, Kid Cudi was featured on the highly anticipatedJay-ZalbumThe Blueprint 3,on the song "Already Home".[48]On September 14, 2009,BETpremiered theirRising Iconsprofile of Kid Cudi. During the 30 minute show Cudi performed "CuDi Zone", "Mr. Solo Dolo", "Day 'n' Nite" and "Make Her Say". Cudi also discussed his childhood, his move to New York to begin his career as an artist and more.[49][50][51][52]
Cudi's debut albumMan on the Moon: The End of Day,was released onUniversal MotownRecords on September 15, 2009[53]and sold 104,419 copies in the first week and charted at #4.[54]The album'slead single"Day 'n' Nite", Kid Cudi's greatest commercial success thus far, charted well in both the U.S. and in Europe. The secondsinglereleased was "Make Her Say"(originally titled" I Poke Her Face "), which features a sample fromLady Gaga's hit single "Poker Face"and performances by Kanye West andCommon.Common was also featured throughout the album, as the narrator.[55][56]
In September 2009, Cudi co-headlined50 Cent's "50 Fest" concert, along with fellow American rapperWale.[57][58][59]In a late 2009 interview, Cudi announced that the follow-up to his debut album would be acompilation albumentitledCudder and the Revolution of Evolution,which would have many collaborations. He stated he had already recorded songs withSnoop Dogg,Travis Barker,Clipse,CageandPharrell,and would also like to work withDrake,Green Day,Kings of Leon,Robin Thicke,the Killersandthe Postal Serviceon the album. It was also rumored thatMan on the Moon: The End of Daywas followed up by a sequel titledMan on the Moon: The Ghost in the Machineand that theMan on the Moonseries would be a trilogy.[60]Kid Cudi was nominated for three2010 Grammy Awards,for his singles "Day 'n' Nite" and "Make Her Say".[61]
In January 2010, Cudi releasedMan on the Moon: The End of Day's third and final single "Pursuit of Happiness",which was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA. In 2010, Cudi was featured on Snoop Dogg's re-release ofMalice n Wonderland,titledMore Malice,on the lead single "That Tree".[62]Cudi later teamed up with independent artistJohnny Polygon,toremixPolygon's "The Riot Song", which appears on his mixtapeRebel Without Applause(2010).[63]He was also invited to be a vocalist forthe remakeof thecharity single"We Are the World"for its 25th anniversary to benefitHaitiafterthe earthquake.
On April 20, 2010, Kid Cudi announced that the name of his second album would not beCudder and the Revolution of Evolution,but a direct sequel to his first, titledMan on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager.[64][65]
On June 11, 2010, Kid Cudi was arrested in theChelseaneighborhood of theManhattanborough in New York City and charged with felony criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance.[66]Despite his arrest, he was released and made it to Manchester, Tennessee in time to play atBonnaroo.[67]
In May 2010, American shoe companyConverse,launched "You're It", a campaign which highlighted 23 artists from around the world in a series of web shorts. The campaign featured artists from 13 countries including Kid Cudi. In this short, Converse takes a trip back to Cudi's roots as an artist in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The campaign's goal was to tap into the grassroots of Converse's global market and introduce the artists of tomorrow.[68]
In June 2010, Converse was promoting being a catalyst for creativity by bringing together three musicians from different genres to form a unique collaboration known as "Three Artists. One Song." Converse teamed up Cudi, alongsideVampire Weekend'sRostam BatmanglijandBest Coast'sBethany Cosentino,to produce the song titled "All Summer".[69]In addition to collaborating on the track, each of the artists also participated in the creation of the music video, which was released later that summer.[70]
The lead single from Cudi's second studio album, titled "Erase Me",features Kanye West and was produced byJim Jonsin.The song debuted on a Cleveland radio station June 30, 2010, and was officially released to Rhythm/Crossover radio on August 17, 2010.[71][72][73]The title-track "Mr. Rager",was released as the album's second single, shortly before the album's release. The album, released November 9, 2010, debuted at number three on the USBillboard200chart, with first-week sales of 169,000 copies.[74]In its second week it crossed the 200,000 sales mark.[75]
In 2010, Kid Cudi appeared on several songs for his mentor Kanye West's weekly free music giveawayGOOD Fridays;namely "Good Friday", "Christian Dior Denim Flow" and "The Joy", the latter of which later became abonus trackon theJay-Zand Kanye West collaborative albumWatch the Throne(2011).
2011–2012: New direction with WZRD and Wicked Awesome
In October 2010, Cudi had announced that he would be forming a rock band with frequent collaboratorDot da Genius,tentatively calledWizard.[76]In early 2011, he announced that he would be releasing a mixtape titledA Man Named Scott,reminiscent of hisA Kid Named Cudititle, prior to the rock album.[77]On February 26, 2011, Cudi took to his Twitter account to announce that Dream On, the record label he launched in 2009 with partnersPatrick "Plain Pat" Reynoldsand producerEmile Haynie,has been dissolved.[8]However, in an interview withComplex MagazineCudi explained they were all still on good terms: "I wanted to try something new, and I wanted to take control of things myself. Those are still my guys, Pat and Emile, and I'm still going to work with them in the future. When we start working onMan on the Moon IIII'll be calling them up to see if they want to be a part of it. I know Emile is definitely down. We had an issue, but we're men and we were able to figure it out and move forward. There's no hard feelings. "[78]
In March 2011, Cudi announced that a music video for "Marijuana"would be released in the spring, followed by a music video for"Mr. Rager"in the summer, then he would release ashort film,directed byShia LaBeouf,inspired by his song "Maniac", withCage,in October 2011.[79][80]In April 2011, while performing at New York City's Roseland Ballroom Kid Cudi announced he was launching his own record label. The new label, which he will be releasing his third studio album on is called Wicked Awesome Records. He also renamed his band on the same occasion to 2 Be Continuum, renaming it from the original Wizard. Kid Cudi explained his reasoning saying: "I needed something more original, something different, but it's still wizardry at its finest."[9]In 2011, Cudi landed a songwriting placement on English singerNatalia Kills' debut albumPerfectionist,for the song "Free".
On August 12, 2011, Kid Cudi released the music video for "No One Believes Me",directed byFright NightdirectorCraig Gillespie.The song, produced by Dot da Genius, features Cudi singing and contains elements ofrock music.[81]On August 21, Cudi announced that he would no longer be releasing theA Man Named Scottmixtape, so that he can focus on his rock project and his third solo albumMan on the Moon III.[82][83]Kid Cudi released the music video for his second album's title-track "Mr. Rager", on September 8, 2011. The video received all-positive reviews from critics and fans alike.[84]
Despite saying he will not do many morefeaturesfor other artists inComplexmagazine's October/November 2011 cover story,[85]Cudi appeared onBryan Greenberg's second albumWe Don't Have Forever(2011),Travis Barker's solo debutGive the Drummer Some(2011),the Knux'sEraser(2011), andWale'sAmbition(2011), respectively. On October 30, 2011, Cudi releasedManiac,ashorthorror filmco-starring fellow American rapperCageand directed by American actorShia LaBeouf,through his blog.[86]On November 13, 2011, a previously unreleaseddemo tapeCudi had recorded from 2002 to 2003,[87][88]under thepseudonymKid Mesc,[89]titledRap Hard,leaked online.[90]On Twitter, Cudi wrote "I actually never wanted anyone to hear those songs ever, but its cool. Ha"[91]
On November 18, 2011 Cudi renamed his band for the second time toWZRD(pronounced: w-z-r-d).[92]He also announced that the upcoming rock project would be released on his 28th birthday, January 30, 2012. In late 2011, Cudi was mentioned in aviral videobyvloggerBen Breedlove,about his near death experiences.[93]After Breedlove's death on December 26, 2011, Cudi commented on his thoughts about inspiring the young kid. "I am so sad about Ben Breedlove", Kid Cudi wrote on his Tumblr blog. "I watched the video he left for the world to see, and him seeing me in detail, in his vision really warmed my heart. I broke down, I am to tears because I hate how life is so unfair. This has really touched my heart in a way I cant describe, this is why I do what I do. Why I write my life, and why I love you all so much. Life is really fucked up sometimes, but I know Ben is at Peace, and I hope he gets a chance to sit and talk with my Dad. We love you Ben. Forever. Thank you for loving me. To Ben's family, you raised a real hero, he's definitely mine. You have my love."
In January 2012, Cudi appeared on two songs from Chip tha Ripper's mixtapeTell Ya Friends,"Ride 4 You" which also featuredFar East Movementand "GloryUs", which credited the duo as they are collectively known, The Almighty GloryUs. This led to speculation that a long-awaited project from the two was underway. On January 31, Cudi announced through his Twitter feed that he had completedWZRDand that his next album was the collaborative effort with Chip tha Ripper.[94]In 2012, Cudi was featured on thesoundtrack to the filmThe Hunger Games,crafting an original song for the film titled "The Ruler and the Killer". Referring to "The Ruler and the Killer", Cudi wrote on his Twitter feed: "I could not have done it without my producing partners on the project for the film, The legendary and GodlyT Bone BurnettandGreg Wells!"[95]
While working on the band'sself-titled debut,Cudi claimed he hadwriter's blockfor almost five months because of his newsobriety;something that had never happened to him for such an extended period of time. According to Cudi, bands that inspired the album includeElectric Light Orchestra,Jimi Hendrix,NirvanaandPink Floyd.The album includes a song titled "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?",acoverof the same titled song byNirvana,who in turn were inspired by blues guitar legendLead Belly's rendition of thetraditionalfolksong.[96]FollowingWZRD's release on February 28, 2012, the album debuted at #3 on the USBillboard200chart, with first-week sales of 66,000 physical anddigital copiesin the United States.[97]The album also debuted on theTop Rock AlbumsandTop Alternative Albumsat number one, and at #9 on theCanadian Albums Chartrespectively.
2012–2013:Indicudand departure from GOOD Music
In April 2012, inGeneseo, New York,Cudi performed before a sold-out crowd and premiered a hip-hop song, his first since 2010. During his set, he performed a new record, tentatively titled "The Leader of the Delinquents", which he dida cappella.[98]On April 25, 2012 Cudi was officially back to rapping with the release of "Dennis, Hook Me Up with Some More of That Whiskey!".[99]The song, the first ever solely produced by Cudi himself, samples his 2010 song "Ghost!".[100]In June 2012, Cudi was seen in the music video for "Mercy",the lead single from GOOD Music'scompilation albumCruel Summer,in which he, along with other GOOD Music recording artists were featured on. Cudi was ultimately featured on two songs from the compilation, "The Morning" and a solo track originally meant forMan on the Moon II(2010), titled "Creepers", produced byDan Black.
In the summer of 2012, Cudi announced the title of his third studio album to be,Indicudwhen hetweeted:"My new album is entitledindicud,it will be my version ofThe Chronic 2001,some songs i'll produce, others i'll feat &/or play songwriter ".[101]On June 8, 2012, Cudi announcedIndicud,will be adouble-disc album.[102]On August 12, Kid Cudi released the lead single fromIndicud,a song titled "Just What I Am",featuring his friend and longtime collaboratorKing Chip(formerly Chip tha Ripper).[103]The album was announced to be released in early 2013 with Cudi focusing on scoring movies, followed by the third installment of theMan on the Moonseries.[104]
Cudi then added thatIndicud"will feature more uptempos and that it will consist of at most 17 new songs."[104]The music video for "Just What I Am", which marked Cudi's directorial debut, premiered November 6, 2012 onVEVOand was shot in Los Angeles with fans invited to participate in the video's shoot. On November 7, he revealed the album's second official single's title to be "Immortal",and that it again was produced by himself like the two previous releases," Just What I Am "and"King Wizard".He claimed the song" will make you feel amazing in the heart and soul. "[105]The song was officially released viaiTuneson March 14, 2013.[106]
On March 14, 2013 Kid Cudi performed atMySpace'sSouth by Southwest (SXSW)secret show inAustin, Texasand after performing his many hits, he previewed a new verse fromIndicud.He also revealed that the album would feature 18 tracks, while officially confirming ASAP Rocky andMichael Boltonas featured guests.[107]On March 16, Cudi announced that he would release the album's tracklist andcover arton April 2.[108]Three days later, Kid Cudi announced via Twitter that the album had officially been completed and turned in to his label, Universal Republic.[109]On March 26, the album's cover art and tracklist was unveiled byWalmartand laterComplex.[110]Later that day, Cudi appeared onJimmy Kimmel Live!and performed the album's lead singles; "Just What I Am" and "Immortal", as well as premiering "Mad Solar", which he performed a cappella.[111][112]
On April 2, 2013, Kid Cudi announced onPower 106,that he was no longer under Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint. Cudi revealed he left the label on good terms, with him saying West respected his decision and will always be "big brother". Cudi's decision to move forward without West, was his desire to focus on his own imprint, Wicked Awesome Records and his friend, fellow rapper King Chip.[113][114][115]AfterIndicudleaked onlinein its entirety on April 9, 2013, Kid Cudi decided to push the album's release date up to April 16.[116]The album debuted at #2 on the charts by moving 140,000 copies.[117]In late 2013, Kid Cudi toured in support ofIndicudonThe Cud Life Tour 2013.The tour was announced on July 15 with tickets going on sale the following day. Supporting acts on the tour included fellow American rappersBig Sean,Tyler, The CreatorandLogic.[118]
2013–2014:Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon
While on tour, on October 16, 2013 Kid Cudi announced he would be releasing anextended play(EP), sometime in the next three months.[119][120]Cudi also revealed he would be producing it alongside Dot da Genius and that frequent collaborator King Chip, would appear on the EP.[119]He then called the EP apreludeto his fourth albumMan on the Moon III,which he announced would be released in 2015.[119]On October 19, 2013, Cudi revealed "Going to the Ceremony", a song he had released via online audio distribution platformSoundCloud,earlier in July, would be included in the EP.[121][122]Cudi revealed aremixof his hit single "Day 'n' Nite, which was briefly previewed on the intro of his 2008 breakout mixtapeA Kid Named Cudi,would also appear on the EP.[123][124][125]
On November 25, 2013, via his Twitter, Cudi revealed the title of the EP to beSatellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon.[126][127]On December 16, 2013, Kid Cudi once again utilized SoundCloud to release "Satellite Flight", the EP'stitle-track.[128]On January 27, 2014, Kid Cudi revealed on Twitter thatSatellite Flight: Journey to Mother Moonwould no longer be an EP, but a full-length album instead.[129]In a February 2014 interview withMTV News,Cudi discussed the EP's transition to a full-fledged album and called the project his best work yet: "I'm really excited because it's my best work, and it's a surprise. People weren't really expecting it. I've never done two albums within a year of each other."[130][131]
On February 25, 2014, with only few hours' notice from Cudi,Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moonwas released exclusively to digital retailers. The album debuted at number four on theBillboard200chart, with first-week sales of 87,000 digital copies in the United States.[132]On March 4, 2014 Cudi appeared onChelsea Lately,where he was interviewed by Oscar-nominated actressGabourey Sidibe,to promoteSatellite Flightand the 2014 filmNeed for Speed.[133]On March 12, 2014, Cudi released a song titled "Hero", a collaboration with American singer-songwriterSkylar Grey,recorded for the soundtrack toNeed for Speed.[134][135]On March 15, 2014, Cudi appeared onThe Arsenio Hall Show,where he promoted the album, discussed the state of hip-hop,suicidal thoughts,Need for Speed,and performed the song "Internal Bleeding", from the album.[136][137][138]
In April 2014, Cudi appeared on the cover of the inaugural issue ofFat Manmagazine.[139][140]On April 24, 2014, while being honored as a mental health advocate by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, Cudi offered a special performance during their annual Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards.[141]On May 2, 2014, it was announced Cudi would headline Chicago'sNorth Coast Music Festival,along withWest Coast rapperSnoop Dogg.[142][143]On May 11, 2014 Cudi revealed he would be writing and directing a short film for theSatellite Flightalbum cut "Balmain Jeans": "Developing a short film for" Balmain Jeans ", a story about a spontaneous electric connection between two strangers."[144][145]
2015–2016:Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven
In a January 2015 interview, at theSundance Film Festival,Kid Cudi expressed the possibility of releasing another album before the release ofMan on the Moon III:"I'm always making music. The beauty in that is that I have a lot of material. And I'm actually thinking that it would be good to release something in the meantime, beforeMan on the Moon IIIcomes out. Another Kid Cudi album, it's just kind of along the lines of what I did withIndicudorSatellite Flight,which is just its own standalone thing but still a Kid Cudi album. TheMan on the Moon IIIalbum is something that's gonna take some time but I know the fans are gonna be patient and I really appreciate that guys, thank you for your patience. ButMan on the Moon IIIis coming, there may be an album before that just to tide you over. "[146][147]
On March 3, 2015, Cudi officially released his first song since his albumSatellite Flight,was put on the market. The song, which is titled "Love",was originally recorded forSatellite Flight,and samples Ratatat's "Sunblocks" and has been received with positive reviews.[148][149]On April 4, 2015, Cudi announced via Twitter that he would be releasing a new album titledSpeedin' Bullet 2 Heaven.On August 1, 2015, Cudi released "Confused!",the lead single from his fifth album. On October 27, 2015, Cudi announced the new album will be released on December 4, 2015.[150]He also leaked two songs off the project, "Wedding Tux" and "Judgemental Cunt".[151]In November 2015 Cudi announced anEspecial Tour,that will bring the rapper to various theaters all across the United States.[152][153]On December 1, 2015, Cudi announced the cancellation of hisEspecial Tour,due to various reasons, such as production and personal issues.[154][155][156]To make up for postponing the concert tour, Cudi released the album'stitle-trackas the second single.[157][158]
2016–2018:Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'andKids See Ghosts
In March 2016, Kid Cudi performed at McDowell Mountain Music Festival inPhoenix, Arizona.[159]In an early April 2016 interview withBillboard,when asked aboutMan on the Moon III,Cudi responded with: "I came up withMan on the Moonwhen I was a young man. People change their vibe! We can follow the same template and do the five-act split. Sonically, I'm still going to be where I'm at. Honestly, I was ready to live up to the obligation and doMan on the Moon III.I haven't been dicking around. I was planning on doing it afterSpeedin' Bullet.But theSpeedin' Bulletresponse tore me up. It made me realize what's most important. I'm getting back on the bike again and doing what I do best: me. "[160]On April 22, 2016, Kid Cudi announced he would be releasing a new studio album, slated for a summer unveiling.[161]
On May 11, 2016, amidst rumors that he was set to releaseMan on the Moon III,Cudi revealed the title of his sixth solo album would bePassion, Pain & Demon Slayin',through online mobile video-sharing and social networking serviceInstagram.[162]On June 1, 2016, Cudi announced that he had two upcoming albums. One set to be released in the summer, while the other would be released in the fall. He added that one of them was complete.[163][164]On September 26, 2016, Kid Cudi unveiled the track-list forPassion, Pain & Demon Slayin'via Twitter, which revealed guest spots fromTravis Scott,André 3000,Pharrell WilliamsandWillow Smith.[165][166]
Although there was a discrepancy between him andKanye West,West later made an offer of peace and a song featuring him and Cudi subsequently surfaced online.[167]Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'was announced to be issued first via digital distribution on December 16, 2016, with the physical release on December 23.[168][169]Cudi has also shared the song "Baptized in Fire",which features Travis Scott (with whom Cudi collaborated extensively with on 2016'sBirds in the Trap Sing McKnight).[170]On March 1, 2017, Kid Cudi performed the song "Kitchen", with astring orchestra,live onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[171]On August 15, 2017, Cudi announced a national concert tour by the name of Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour; with the first date on September 30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[172][173]
In 2018 Cudi andKanye Westformed a duo known asKids See Ghosts,and produced an album titledKids See Ghosts,which was released on June 8, 2018.[174]On October 23, 2018, in response to a fan on Twitter, Cudi revealed he had begun working on his seventh solo album. Although he said he would be taking his time to create his forthcoming LP, Cudi projected a 2019 release.[175][176]
2019–2022:Man on the Moon IIIandEntergalactic
In July 2019, Kid Cudi announced his next album would be titledEntergalactic,which he revealed would soundtrack an upcomingNetflix"adult-focused animated music series" co-created by himself andKenya Barris.[177]
On April 14, 2020, Kid Cudi released "Leader of the Delinquents" as a single via Republic Records.[178]The song, which Cudi had first performed in 2012,[179]was later released in a limited edition pressing of the track on 7 "vinyl, 12" picture disc, and cassette.[180]
On April 24, 2020, Cudi collaborated with Travis Scott under the collective name the Scotts, to release a song titled "The Scotts".It was hinted that the duo would be releasing more music in the future.[181]The song debuted atop theBillboardHot 100chart, becoming Cudi's first number-one hit single in the US.[182]
Later on April 24, Cudi also revealed that he was still working on new music for a future WZRD release, joking that "we take a decade off between albums."[183]On July 9, 2020, Cudi's daughter Vada, announced via social media that he would be releasing a song with multiple Grammy Award-winning artistEminem,called "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady"the coming Friday.[184]The song was released on July 10, 2020 and also saw success as a hit, as it debuted in the Top 40 of theBillboardHot 100.[185]
On October 26, Cudi released a teaser video on his official Twitter account forMan on the Moon III,the final installment in hisMan on the Moonseries,after a decade between releases. The album title and release date were not shared with the video,[186][187]however on December 7, Cudi announced the album would be titledMan on the Moon III: The Chosen,with a release date of December 11, 2020. Theconcept album's theme follows Cudi overcoming his darkness, but fighting to win his soul back from his alter-ego "Mr. Rager".[188]
Man on the Moon III: The Chosen,received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised Cudi's songwriting and generally favored the latter two acts, though some found it derivative of Cudi's earlier albums. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, earning 144,000 album-equivalent units of which 15,000 were pure sales, marking Cudi's fifth top 10 album in the US.
AlthoughEntergalacticwas originally set for a 2020 release, it was pushed back due to Cudi releasing his long-awaitedMan on the Moon IIIalbum instead. In January 2021, when asked by a fan on Twitter whyEntergalatic's new release date says 2022 on Netflix, Cudi responded, "[Because] that's when it drops. I just gave y'all an album y'all gotta chill and be patient fr [sic] man I'm not doin an album every year. "[189]
Cudi was the sole musical guest onSaturday Night Livein April 2021, having previously featured alongside Kanye West and070 Shakein "Ghost Town"in 2018. He played"Tequila Shots"and"Sad People"with both performances in tribute toNirvanafrontmanKurt Cobain."Sad People" showcased Cudi in a floral dress designed byVirgil Ablohin a nod to Cobain.[190][191]
In June 2021,Amazonenlisted Kid Cudi forPrime Day Show;a three-part musical event also featuringBillie EilishandH.E.R.Cudi's performance included a mission to establish a new community on the moon, while performing with theInternational Space Orchestra,a new group composed of space scientists fromNASA Ames Research Center,theSETI Instituteand theInternational Space University.[192]
A Man Named Scott,a documentary film directed by Robert Alexander, was announced in October 2021 via Prime Video. The film was produced byMad Solar,Complex Networks and Film 45, set for release in November 2021, and billed as a look at Cudi's journey "over a decade of creative choices, struggles, and breakthroughs."[193][194]
During his headlining performance at the Rolling Loud music festival, Cudi revealed intentions on releasing two full-length projects in 2022, with plans of releasing an album prior toEntergalactic"I haveEntergalacticcoming in the summer, and I wanna drop another album before that. I got some tasty surprises and I'm really excited about all this new shit, this new music, to give to you guys, "he said before playing a recording of a song that has since been dubbed" Freshie "." That's why I'm teasing this shit now because it's coming out soon. "[195][196]
On December 3, 2021, a collaboration between Cudi and American pop singerAriana Grande,titled "Just Look Up"was released in promotion for theblack comedyfilmDon't Look Up,in which they both star in. That month,Man on the Moon III: The Chosenbroke the record for biggest vinyl sales week for both a male artist and a rap album inNielsenhistory.[197][198]
On April 9, 2022, Cudi performed amedleyof "Stars in the Sky"(the lead single for the soundtrack to the filmSonic the Hedgehog 2) and "Pursuit of Happiness"at theKids' Choice Awardsfor the first time.[199][200]On June 24, 2022, a collaboration betweenDot da Genius,JID,Denzel Curry,and Cudi, titled "Talk About Me",was released, along with a music video directed byCole Bennett.[201]In June, Cudi announced his first arena tour withTo the Moon World Tour,set to begin in Vancouver on August 16, 2022 and conclude in Milan on November 22, 2022.[202]
On July 4, 2022, Cudi announced a compilation album,The Boy Who Flew to the Moon, Vol. 1,to be released on July 8, along with the re-release of his debut mixtapeA Kid Named Cudion July 15.[203][204]The compilation features "Love",a bonus track which was previously unofficially released due to sample clearance issues.[205]On July 6, American fast food chainMcDonald's,announced the line-up for their 2022 Camp McDonald's virtual experience, led by headliner Kid Cudi. The virtual camp took place over four weeks only available through the McDonald's app.[206]
UponEntergalactic's release on September 30, the album debuted at number 13 on the USBillboard200chart, earning 22,480album-equivalent units(including 1,791 copies in pure album sales) in its first week.[207]Its visual componentEntergalacticreceived an average rating of 8.20/10 on the review aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes,with 96% of 28 critics' reviews being positive.[208]
In October 2022, on an episode ofHot Ones,Cudi revealed that he didn't know how much longer he would continue making music and that he had an alternative career path in mind. The rapper said he was "kinda nearing the end on all things Kid Cudi". He quoted other rappers including Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Eminem and more, saying he didn't think he would have the same longevity at these artists.[209]On November 6, Cudi announced on Twitter he only has one more album left on his recording contract with Republic. He revealed it would not be released in 2023 and that he does not know what he will continue to do following the release.[210]
Kid Cudi's 2010 single "Pursuit of Happiness" wascertified diamond (10 million units)by theRIAAin December 2022.[211]
2023–present:Insano
On February 27, 2023, Cudi announced his last contractual album with Republic Records would be released in late 2023; adding that the rollout for the album would begin mid-year, with singles to be released.[212][213]Insanowould be released on January 11, 2024. Only a month later, Cudi would release a follow-up titledInsano (Nitro Mega)on February 23, 2024.[214]
Acting career
2010–2019: Early venture and minor roles
In 2010, Kid Cudi made a guest appearance on American television dramaOne Tree Hill,starring as himself and performing hisMan on the Moon IIsingle "Erase Me",during the episode.[215]In 2010, Kid Cudi also began starring in theHBOcomedy seriesHow to Make It in America,as part of the main cast, being credited by his birth name Scott Mescudi, until its cancellation after two seasons.[216]On October 31, 2010, Kid Cudi released ashort film,directed byShia LaBeouf,in which he and fellow American rapperCage,star asFrench-speakingserial killers.The short film, titledManiac,was inspired by Cudi's song "Maniac" from his 2010 albumMan on the Moon II,and is an homage to the 1992Belgianblack comedycrime mockumentary,Man Bites Dog.[217][218]In May 2012,Kanye Westpremiered a short film he directed, titledCruel Summer,at theCannes Film Festival.According toMTV,Kid Cudi is the lead character, playing a "car thief who falls for a blind Arabian princess". The film was shown on seven different screens that turned on and off, giving various angles of each shot.[219]
In October 2012, it was announced Cudi would star in anindieromantic comedytitledTwo Night Stand,alongsideAnaleigh TiptonandMiles Teller.[220][221]Also in 2012, it was revealed Cudi would star in an indiethriller filmtitledTacoma,alongsidePatricia Clarkson.[222][223]In 2013, Cudi guest starred in the animated TV seriesThe Cleveland Show,voicinga character named Devon, in the Season 4 episode "Brownsized".[224]In 2013, he also guest starred on theFOXcomedy seriesBrooklyn Nine-Nine,where he played a criminal named Dustin Whitman.[225]In 2013, it was revealed Cudi would then star inGoodbye World,alongsideAdrian Grenier.[226][227]
In January 2013, Cudi was cast in the film adaptation ofNeed for Speed.[228]Need for Speed,which is Cudi'sfeature filmdebut, was released by Touchstone Pictures on March 14, 2014.[229]In June 2013, it was revealed Cudi would appear inMark Webber's filmThe Ever After,alongsideTeresa PalmerandMelissa Leo.[230]On November 10, 2014, Cudi guest starred on theCBSAmerican television seriesScorpion,as Peyton Temple, a musical prodigy who created a controversialalgorithmthat generates the perfect hit pop song, who later helps Scorpion investigate the murder of his friend who was a music industry blogger.[231][232]In February 2014, it was announced Cudi would appear inEntourage(2015), the film adaptation of the popular HBO seriesEntourage.[233][234][235]
On April 11, 2014, it was announced Cudi would star in a film titledJames White,alongsideChristopher AbbottandCynthia Nixon.In addition to starring in the film, it was revealed Cudi would also be curating thefilm's scoreas well.[236]In January 2015, Cudi revealed he played ahomosexualcharacter inJames White:"This was way different than anything else I've ever done. It was dope to do that. I felt like I had a responsibility to present a different walk in life from that world." Although his character's sexuality is not outwardly discussed during the film, the original script included a coming-out scene and a kiss between Cudi and a male friend, played by David Call: "I didn't flinch. I'm secure with mine," Cudi told an audience after the film's premiere. "I'm an artist—it's all about playing characters that are intriguing and stimulating."[237][238]
Also in January 2015, Cudi revealed he had just finished filming a movie titledVincent-N-Roxxy,alongsideZoe KravitzandEmile Hirsch.[239][240]When speaking onVincent-N-Roxxy,Cudi said: "this movie that I have coming out soon that's my firstvillainrole. It's very violent and very disturbing [...] I play kind of like adrug lord."[241]Cudi took over the mic duties forReggie Watts,onIFC's television series,Comedy Bang! Bang!on July 10, 2015.[242][243]As the in-housedisc jockey,Cudi crafted original music for the show and appeared in severalskitsthroughout season four.[244]The December 10 Christmas edition ofComedy Bang! Bang!,marked the season finale and Cudi's final episode as bandleader.[245][246]
In July 2016, it was announced Cudi would join the cast of FOX'sEmpire,debuting in the third season of the series as "an independent musician who is a rival toHakeem(Bryshere "Yazz" Gray) both in the studio and in life. "[247][248]Cudi later left the project due to creative differences.[249]In 2017, Cudi appeared in the comedy filmKilling Hasselhoff.
In 2019, Cudi had small roles inDrunk Parents,directed byFred Wolf,[250]andJexidirected byJon LucasandScott Moore,the latter of which he played himself.[251]That year he also had a recurring role insci-fiwesternanddystopianseriesWestworld.[252]
2020–present: Recognition and directorial debut
In 2020, he co-starred inBill & Ted Face the Music,directed byDean Parisot,oppositeKeanu ReevesandAlex Winter.[253]In 2020, Cudi also starred inWe Are Who We Are,an eight-episodeminiseriesforHBOdirected byLuca Guadagnino,alongsideChloë Sevigny.[254]In January 2021, Cudi revealed he would potentially be partnering with TV producer and fellow American rapper50 Cent,for an upcoming series.[255]In 2021, Cudi served as an executive producer on the award winning drama filmMalcolm & Marie.[256][257]
In early 2021, Kid Cudi appeared inCrisis,directed byNicholas Jarecki.[258]In late 2021, Cudi appeared in theensemble castofDon't Look Up,where he also performed an original song for the film alongside fellow American singerAriana Grande.Cudi starred inTi West's slasher filmX,released in March 2022 to critical acclaim.[259]Soon after, it was announced that Cudi was cast in hisXco-starBrittany Snow's directorial debut,September 17.[260]Cudi is also set to star inDisney's upcoming sci-fi filmCrater,which will be released exclusively on the streaming service,Disney+.[261][262]
Later in March, Cudi revealed he would be making his feature directorial debut with the Netflix film,Teddy,a project he's also written and in which he'll star. Cudi announced the news in a social media post, noting that he'd been working on the project since 2013. Musicians Jay-Z andJeymes Samuelwill serve as executive producers, while being co-produced by Bron Studios and Cudi's Mad Solar banner.[263]
In April 2022, Cudi was cast in theJohn Woo-directed action-thrillerSilent Night,starring alongsideJoel Kinnaman.[264]Moreover, as announced in 2019, Cudi starred in his ownanimatedTV special,Entergalactic,atNetflix,a companion piece to hisEntergalactic,release on September 30, 2022, in which he co-produced withKenya Barris,and wrote alongside Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams. In June 2022, the voice cast was announced; Cudi stars alongsideTimothée Chalamet,Macaulay Culkin,Laura Harrier,Jessica Williams,and more.[265]
Artistry
Musical style
Cudi's musical style has been described as "an atmospheric take on melodic rap, with a dollop of charming, off-key singing".[19]He has also been called "introspective, with the ability to lay his insecurities on record and expose his fallibility."[266]In 2015, Kris Ex ofBillboard,wrote "he's always been an emotional artist, dealing with expansive and nebulous feelings in acute and often destructive ways."[267]Kid Cudi's sound is what inspired and ledKanye Westto create his cathartic808s & Heartbreak(2008),[268]with West later stating that he and Cudi were "the originators of the style, kinda like whatAlexander McQueenis tofashion.... Everything else is justZaraandH&M."[33][269]West also complimented Cudi by saying, "His writing is just so pure and natural and important."[23]In March 2014, Cudi talked about wanting to provide guidance for young listeners with his music: "my mission statement since day one [...] all I wanted to do was help kids not feel alone, and stop committing suicide."[270]
In a 2013 article forThe BoomBox,the author wrote: "On [A Kid Named Cudi], Cudi raps and croons over samples and interpolations ofGnarls Barkley,Paul Simon,Band of Horses,J Dilla,Nosaj Thing,N.E.R.D.andOutkast.He meldedindie rock,electronicaanddubstepseamlessly with hip-hop without pandering or reaching. BeforeDrakebroke through with 2009'sSo Far Gone,rapping and singing over Swedish indie poppersLykke LiandPeter Bjorn and John,Cudi tweaked with multi-genre covers and seamless transitions between singing and rapping. "[271]In a 2009 interview withHipHopDX,when speaking on his debut album Cudi stated: "Well one thing I wanted to do was combine sounds that really bring out intense moods."[269]
His music has also been described astrip hop.[272][273][274]Furthermore, he is known forharmonizingandhummingin his music, which helps formulate his signature sound.[10][275][276][277]On 2012'sWZRDand 2015'sSpeedin' Bullet 2 Heaven,Cudi incorporated the use ofscreamed vocals,[278][279]and can be heardyodelingon his 2016 albumPassion, Pain & Demon Slayin'.[280][281]Throughout the years he has also incorporated elements ofpsychedelia,R&B,electronica,synthpop,punkandgrunge,in his music.[282][283]
Cudi was gifted a guitar by his manager in 2011, encouraging Cudi to learn. Cuditaught himselfhow to play the guitar and used the instrument in hisrock musicthroughout his career.[284]Cudi is also a self-taughtmusic producer.[285]In 2021, Cudi appeared on American TV talk showThe Shop,where he spoke on his writing and recording process. Cudi mentioned for his early albums he would sit down and write entire verses. However, while working onKids See GhostsandMan on the Moon III,he adopted Kanye West's writing process. Instead of writing to a beat, he records a reference track for himself, where he freestyles and hums his way through the beat to get a melody, and fills in the lyrics as they come to him.[286][287]In 2021, duringSongwriter's RoundtableforThe Hollywood Reporter,Cudi called his music "spacepunk rock".[288]
Stage presence
During his 2013 Cud Life concert tour, Cudi donned a custom made astronaut-esque suit that was designed by noted Hollywood costume designer Jose Hernandez. Officially dubbed the "Satellite Academy Space Suit", Joe La Puma ofComplexexplained, "It's more than just an interesting clothing choice; the suit represents a transition in his mind-state back to the highly anticipatedMan on the Moon III."[289][290]
Influences
Cudi's earliest influences includealternative hip-hopgroups such asthe Pharcyde,A Tribe Called QuestandBone Thugs-n-Harmony.[23][291][292]Cudi also cites rappers such asthe Notorious B.I.G.,Tupac,Jay-Z,Snoop Dogg,Run-DMC,Kurtis Blow,LL Cool J,Salt-N-Pepa,Queen Latifah,Kid 'n Play,N.W.A,Naughty by Nature,OnyxandPublic Enemy,as his hip-hop influences while growing up.[283]Speaking toComplexin 2012, Cudi namedDoggystyle(1993) as one of his favorite albums of all time, revealing, "Snoop Dogg is my favorite rapper ever […] It was the first time I was introduced to the man and I thought he was the coolest motherfucker alive. His whole cadence, his delivery, his swag—it was real. It was something that I never heard before."[293]
Kid Cudi has also credited fellow Ohio nativeCamu Tao,as an influence.[294][295][296][297][298]He has also been inspired by the sounds ofthe O'Jays,Ratatat,MGMTandthe Postal Service.[291][299][300]In 2010, he began experimenting withrock music;rock acts that inspired Cudi include theElectric Light Orchestra,Jimi Hendrix,Nirvana,thePixiesandPink Floyd.[96][301]Kid Cudi also credits English singer-songwriterDavid Bowieas a "huge inspiration".[302]Productionwise, Cudi has namedDr. Dre,Swizz Beatz,Timbalandand Kanye West, as his top four favorite producers; also naming Emile Haynie and Plain Pat, calling them "geniuses" for seeing his potential before he was even completely aware of it.[285]
Other ventures
Fashion
In September 2009, Japanese clothing companyBAPEprinted Cudi's likeness on T-shirts.[303][304]In 2021, Cudi and BAPE collaborated on a series 20 pieces logos and other things.[305]
In February 2011, Kid Cudi announced a collaboration with Parisian brand Surface to Air. In the fall of 2011, he released a leather jacket collection in collaboration with the fashion label.[306][307]
In August 2014,Giuseppe Zanottidesigned an exclusive sneaker inspired by Kid Cudi's style.[308][309][310]
In February 2019, Kid Cudi partnered with French fashion brandA.P.C.The capsule collection included denim, sneakers, and t-shirts.[311][312]
Kid Cudi announced a partnership withAdidasin March 2019.[313]On December 10, 2020, Cudi unveiled his Adidas sneakers. They are the self-named VADAWAM 326's that were released on December 17, 2020.[314]
On May 20, 2020, Kid Cudi announced he was partnering with American designerVirgil Abloh,to release an exclusive "Leader of the Delinquents" t-shirt. The design on the black and white "PULLING STRINGS" t-shirt features Kid Cudi puppeteering a smaller version of himself, hence the name of the t-shirt release. The art is meant to reference Cudi's infamousTMZmoment from 2012, in which he posed like the puppet on the shirt. "Leader of the Delinquents" is written across the back of the t-shirt in text reminiscent ofJean-Michel Basquiat's handwriting.[315][316]
Just hours before releasing his long-awaitedMan on the Moon IIIalbum, Cudi rolled out a small batch of merchandise in support of the album. The range was made in collaboration withCactus Plant Flea Market,and consists of short- and long-sleeve T-shirts, pullover hoodies, and sweatpants—all of which feature graphics that reference MOTM3 tracks.[317]
In April 2021, Kid Cudi performed onSaturday Night Livewearing a floral-print sundress, created by Virgil Abloh. On April 11, Cudi confirmed that he would have an upcoming collection with Italian luxury fashion labelOff-White,with the floral dress serving as one of the pieces.[318]
In late April 2021, it was revealed Kid Cudi had teamed up with theNFLto release a limited-editionStarter jacketcommemorating the2021 NFL draft,which took place in Cudi's hometown of Cleveland.[319][320]
In June 2023, Cudi collaborated with American art collectiveMSCHFto release sneakers, which Cudi previewed during his headlining performance atLyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash Festival in Chicago.[321]
MOTR
On January 26, 2021, Kid Cudi announced on Twitter that he would be starting his own clothing line and the first pieces would be available sometime in 2021.[322]In February 2022, Cudi launched his very own clothing line called MOTR, pronounced "motor"[323]and an acronym for "Members of the RAGE".[324]The clothing line is described as a fusion of "90s grunge with the soul of hip hop and elements from a distant future."[325]Its UFO logo was co-designed by Cudi and Japanese fashion designerNigo,while the retro-inspired website was designed by Cudi himself. The first piece that was issued was a t-shirt created in collaboration with Nigo's Human Made. Created forNBA All-Star Weekend,the shirt comes in white and features the MOTR logo in Cleveland Cavaliers colors and the Earth replaced with a basketball.[326]On September 21, 2022, Cudi announced that his MOTR fashion line, will debut atParis Fashion Week2023.[327][328]He also revealed the line is all-unisex pieces,produced "in Italy and parts of Europe"; additionally the line will also feature sneakers.[328]After launching the line in Paris,Voguewrote "hip-hop culture, retro-inflected futurism,Japanese street fashionand a general embrace ofgrungeare all brewing in his extroverted,Gen Z-leaning lineup. "[329]On July 27, 2023, Cudi launched MOTR at the London department store,Selfridges.At the release, he spoke withHighsnobietyabout how the brand came together. Cudi says the lateVirgil Ablohand hisOff-Whitebrand served as an inspiration for the effort.[330]
Modeling
In 2010, Cudi modeled for a campaign run by American fashion houseCalvin Klein.[331]In January 2015,Coach, Inc.announced Kid Cudi as the new face of their brand, along with actressChloë Grace Moretz,to front its Spring campaign.[332][333]In September 2021, Cudi partnered withCadillac,for the campaign for their 2023Lyriq.[334]In January 2022, Cudi modeled for theLevi Strauss & Co.campaign titled "The Number That Changed Everything".[335]In March 2022, Cudi was featured in a jewelry-focused campaign from French fashion houseLouis Vuitton.The LV Volt campaign sees Cudi,Alicia Vikanderand Jin Chen, modeling a range of pieces from the unisex collection.[336]In August 2023, American fashion houseCalvin Kleinofficially launched its Fall 2023 campaign, adding Kid Cudi as one of their new ambassador features.[337]Modeling for Calvin Klein, Cudi posted a picture of himself posing in front of a Manhattanbillboardon Twitter, with the caption: "I always walked past this billboard and dreamed of being up there one day. This is unreal. I remember I mentioned I realllly wanted this billboard at the shoot and they told me, 'we'll see.' Thank u @calvinklein for makin another dream of mine come true."[338][339]
Dream On
Dream On was an American record label founded in 2009, by Cudi alongside his managers at the time,Patrick ReynoldsandEmile Haynie.In February 2011, Cudi announced the label had been dissolved. The label released the first two installments of Cudi'sMan on the Moonseries.
Wicked Awesome Records
Wicked Awesome Records is an American record label founded by Cudi in 2011. It is distributed by Republic Records. In a 2013 interview, Cudi said "Wicked Awesome was there officially when I didWZRD.That was the first project that I did on Wicked Awesome and it was an outlet for me to just branch out on my own, and creatively and business-wise take things to a different space for me. Wicked Awesome..where do I see it going? Right now it's just the music but who knows? Wicked Awesome is maybe gunna be beyond music it could be movies, it could be a lot of things, producing T.V. shows. Just the name I think is really dope it has a ring to it. "[340]Cudi continued, explaining the motivation behind his label. "The whole motivation is just bringing authenticity back to the forefront. Bringing real content, bringing real emotion [...] Wicked Awesome is about being a real human being, making real music, talking about real things that people deal with on a day-to-day basis."[340]In January 2021, Cuditweetedthat he is prepared to sign artists and producers.[341]
Mad Solar
On November 17, 2020, it was revealed Cudi teamed with Dennis Cummings and Karina Manashil to found production and music management company Mad Solar, with the backing ofBron Studios,which provides corporate back office and production support, including financing, marketing, and sales. In a statement Cudi said, "Beyond excited to be launching my production company Mad Solar and partnering with Bron, whose creative vision and storytelling has transformed the industry."[342]Mad Solar has produced the Netflix animated specialEntergalactic,which Cudi co-created alongside Kenya Barris. Additionally, Mad Solar teamed withA24and Bron Studios on the horror filmX.Written and directed byTi West,XstarsMia Goth,Cudi andJenna Ortega.Cudi served as an executive producer on the film, which began production in early 2021.[343]
Encore Music Technologies
In October 2020, it was announced Cudi teamed with screenwriter Ian Edelman and startup veteran Jonathan Gray to launch Encore Music Technologies, amobile-based platformto help artists monetize their connections with fans. Earlier in 2020, Encore closed a $2 million seed round led by global investment firmBattery Ventures.[344]
In 2022, it was revealed Encore Studio was backed by $9 million funding led by Battery Ventures along with investments from 468 Capital, Parade Ventures, Nomad Ventures, Moving Capital, Kayak Ventures, andGaingels.[2]
Memoir
In September 2022, Cudi revealed that he had begun working on hismemoir.[345]
Comic
DuringNew York Comic Con 2023,it was revealed that Cudi would be teaming up with writerKyle Higginsto make his comic writing debut with the seriesMoon Man.Cudi and Higgins write the series, with art and colors being provided by Marco Locati and Igor Monti respectively. A collaboration between Cudi's Mad Solar and Higgins' Black Market Narrative and published byImage Comics,the series revolves around Ramon Townsend, an astronaut fromClevelandwho, following a mission that almost killed him and his crew, begins to develop abilities and becomes the world's first superhero. The series was anticipated to launch in January 2024 and to be accompanied by a mixtape composed by Cudi.[346]
Cudi and Higgins debuted the first issue ofMoon Manon January 31, 2024.[347]The comic series launched to immediate commercial success, with Image Comics reporting that the first issue had sold out to high demand and outpaced distributor supply, thus prompting an urgent reprint.[348]The second issue was released on April 17, 2024, and the third issue followed on July 10, 2024.[349][350]On the same day that the third issue released, Cudi also released "Dreams I See", a single intended to support the issue's launch.[351]
Public image
Kid Cudi has been described by the media as avisionary,[352][353]and afashion icon.[354][355][356] In his early career, Kid Cudi received criticism in the hip-hop community for wearingskinny jeans,before they became trendy after being worn by mainstream rappers, such as Lil Wayne and Kanye West.[357]Cudi made headlines when he wore akiltto a 2010 New Year's Eve party inMiami.[358]In April 2012, he made headlines again in a now-infamous moment when he gaveTMZpaparazzithe finger,claiming they have never "posted anything to make him look good".[359]
In 2014, Cudi made headlines when he performed in acrop topat the annualCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[360][361]In April 2021, he appeared as the sole musical guest onSaturday Night Live,where he performed "Tequila Shots"and"Sad People".Both performances were in tribute toNirvana's late frontmanKurt Cobain,however it was his performance of "Sad People" that made headlines because Cudi wore a dress as a statement against social norms much like his idol Cobain had done.[190]
In September 2021, Cudi made headlines twice; first arriving atNew York Fashion Weekwith electric blue hair, a Nirvana long-sleeve tee and a floor-length black skirt.[362]A few days later, Cudi showed up to theMet Galawearing fluorescent green hair and dark eye makeup. At the Gala, Cudi was in head-to-toeLouis Vuitton(LV), with a blue sweater, another floor-length skirt and blue-and-green LV sneakers.[362]
On November 10, 2021, Kid Cudi posed for photos at theCFDA Fashion Awardsin a custom bridal gown, standing hand-in-hand with its designer, ERL's Eli Russell Linnetz, lace-gloved fingers interlocked, both wearingAmerican Gothicexpressions. On the red carpet, Linnetz lifted Cudi's veil. "Be yourself, be free, baby, yeah," Cudi said into a microphone, with a grin; he'd paired the dress with a white tux jacket, crystal-covered sneakers, grungy eyeliner, an icy Black Jesus pendant, and Manic Panic-pink hair. The dress was another homage to Kurt Cobain.[363][364]
Personal life
Drug use
In a January 2013 interview, Cudi revealed that he had stopped smokingcannabisin 2011, both for the sake of his child and due to frustration with constantly being associated with the drug andstoner culture.[365]
In a March 2013 interview, Cudi talked about how his initial sudden and unexpected fame drove him to alcohol and drugs:
For me, I just got to this point, and especially up until recently, I gave up liquor, I don't drink anymore, it's been five and a half months I've been sober. The booze was a new thing for me, I didn't realize I was an alcoholic all these years. I had a problem, I think with any addiction you have to be ready to make the choice, whether it's cigarettes or anything. You have to just commit and you just have to stick with it. I stopped everythingcold turkey.When I had my cocaine problem I stopped cold turkey, I didn't go to rehab. I don't believe in these things. Some people need the extra help, not me. I wasn't a drug addict before this crap, I wasn't doing cocaine, I wasn't getting wasted every night because I didn't want to be alone. I wasn't this dark person before the madness, I was a whole other dude. I don't even think I smoked weed as much 'cause we couldn't afford it. You just have to make the choice and decide the person you wanna be and stick with it. You get to a certain age where the people around you are not gonna be on that rollercoaster all day long ready for you to go up, ready for you to go down, and stick with you through all the madness. People want you to be one person and stick with it and I chose to be clean and be sober and get my life together. For myself, for my health, for my daughter, for my family.[366][367]
However, in 2022, Cudi tweeted about going to rehab for cocaine addiction in 2016:
I was in rehab when the "Frequency"video came out. I shot it, then went on a 2 week cocaine run. Edited the video sneaking into the bathroom to do bumps. Then, I woke up one day and said," Ima die if things dont change ". So, I made sure things changed.[368]
Mental health
In a 2013 interview, Cudi revealed he had suffered an addiction toanti-depressant medication,which had been prescribed to help him deal with an "emotional breakdown"after a failed relationship.[369][370]Cudi has been open about his addiction to pharmaceuticals in his music, namely the songs "Dr. Pill"[371]and "The Nothing".[372]In a 2014 interview, Cudi spoke on his struggles withdepressionandsuicidal ideation:"I've dealt with suicide for the past five years. There wasn't a week or a day that didn't go by where I was just like, 'You know, I wanna check out.' I know what that feels like, I know it comes from loneliness, I know it comes from not having self-worth, not loving yourself."[373][374]
In a July 2016 interview, Kid Cudi revealed he suffered fromsurvivor guilt:"I didn't like that I had money and success and I had made it. Everybody I had ever met in my life, good people, weren't able to experience the same, and I wasn't able to truly enjoy my success. Even though I worked hard for it, it bothered me that I had just had so much and my friends didn't."[375]
In October 2016, Cudi revealed on his Facebook page that he had checked himself intorehabilitationfordepressionandsuicidal urges.[376]In an August 2022 interview withEsquire,Cudi spoke on how two weeks after being admitted to rehab in 2016, he had suffered astroke,revealing the incident forced him to spend the next few months in physical rehabilitation.[377]
Family
On March 26, 2010, Cudi's daughter, Vada Wamwene Mescudi, was born.[378][379]Throughout 2012, Cudi was in acustodybattle over his daughter. Reports surfaced that Cudi gave up custody after his child's mother accused him of being an absentee father, as well as having violent tendencies and a "long history of consistent drug and alcohol abuse." These claims were disputed by Cudi and his attorney in a statement, which noted: "Cudi did not give up custody but reached an amicable agreement with the mother; that 'both parents are fit and proper persons to have custody of their child,' as stated in the final custody judgment; results came back negative for drugs in a drug test voluntarily taken by Cudi; and that the court acknowledged Cudi attempted to establish a relationship and visit his child since her birth and" voluntarily provided financial support, including child support, rent and other monthly payments, for his daughter since her birth until the time that a child support order was entered as part of the normal course of the case. "Details of the official custody agreement remain private.[380]Cudi has since purchased a property inChicagoto be close to his daughter.[381]
Relationships
In 2009, Cudi began dating entertainment attorney Jamie Baratta.[382]They were in anon-again, off-again relationship,and were a prominent couple in the music industry.[383][384]They ultimately broke up in 2012, but not before Cudi dedicated a song to her titled "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie",which he recorded as a member of the alternative rock duo, WZRD.[385]In 2020, Cudi wrote "Sept. 16", a song titled after the birthdate of his girlfriend at the time, costume designer and actress Raquel Deriane, to whom the song is dedicated.[386]
According to a 2023 lawsuit filed byCassie Venturaagainst her former partnerSean Combs,Ventura dated Cudi in or around 2012, resulting in Combs threatening Ventura that he would "blow up [Cudi's] car."[387]Cudi confirmed that soon after this threat, his car had exploded.[387]
Religious beliefs
In a January 2013 interview, Cudi said that he believes in God but does not follow an organized religion. He considers himselfspiritual but not religious.[365]
Political views
Cudi expressed solidarity with Palestine during the2023 Israel–Hamas war.In November 2023, he signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israel'sblockade of the Gaza Strip.[388]He called Israel's offensive in Gaza agenocide.[389]
Philanthropy
On April 8, 2014, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services announced that it would recognize mental health advocates Kid Cudi,Ronda Rouseyand Natasha Tracy, during its annual Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards on April 24, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Committed to helping depressed and suicidal youth through the power of music, Cudi joined Didi Hirsch's Erasing the Stigma Efforts as a Mental Health Ambassador.[390][391]
On February 7, 2015, Kid Cudi partnered withTEDto give a TED Talk at his former school,Shaker Heights High School,to help inspire the students with his story, for the school's independently organized "TEDxSHHS" conference.[392][393]
Kid Cudi has also been a volunteer for Musicians on Call (MOC), acharitywith the mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.[394]In December 2015, Cudi arranged adance partyfor the teenage participants of theChildren's Hospital At Montefiore's (CHAM) B-N-Fit program, inthe Bronx.Kid Cudi also hosted a group of young patients and their families from CHAM, at his sold-outRoseland Ballroomshows in April 2016.[394]
In June 2016, 49 celebrities, including Kid Cudi, honored the 49 victims killed in theOrlando nightclub shootingin a video tribute.[395]
In 2019, Kid Cudi teamed up with delivery servicePostmatesto deliver $10,000 worth ofPopeyestakeout to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Hundreds in need at the Indio shelter were presented with Popeyes' chicken, biscuits, mashed potatoes, and fries the evening before Cudi's second set at Coachella.[396]
In June 2022, at an event organized byTory Burch,Brent Saunders, andAnna Wintour,supporting the New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Youth Anxiety Center, Cudi led the conversation on youth anxiety, depression, and the importance of self-care and treatment.[397]
Impact and legacy
A number of publications have noted Kid Cudi's impact on contemporary hip-hop music since his mainstream debut in 2009.[398][399][400]Luke Hinz ofHotNewHipHopsaid "Cudi has inspired a generation of young artists to be unafraid to explore a wide array of emotions, and many have sought to adapt elements of Cudi's music into their own. Never caring to fit into the conventional boundaries of music, Cudi became a voice for those who felt unrepresented and alone."[401]
In a 2015 article titled "KiD CuDi – A Forgotten Influence on Psychedelic Introspection in Hip-Hop", the author wrote "Cudi helped bring about a new era ofelectronic,psychedelicdriven production. And his dark, drug-riddled approach to introspection has already taken hold in the up-and-comers in the hip-hop world. "[12]Uproxxstated "Compared to modern icons likeDrake,West, andWayne,Cudi doesn't have a boatload of sales, or a room full of accolades, but his weighty impact is reflected in adulation from the people, which is the intangible, everlasting achievement that most artists live for. He's one of the first artists to be unabashed about his depressive ruminations and did so in a melodically intriguing manner that progressedalternative rockaesthetics into the hip-hop world one cadence at a time. "[13]
Eric Diep ofComplexsaid "Cudi is an omnipresent figure inpop culturewho has inspired many. He's a voice for young creatives who don't fit in. He's a therapeutic light for people who need a helping hand. He's afashion icon.He's more than a cool cameo in television and movies, but a full-fledged actor. "[402]Revoltwriter Preezy Brown noted "His knack for displaying vulnerability and addressing bouts withmental healthhas made him an inspiration for a long list of artists includingJuice Wrld,Logic,Lil Yachty,and other leaders of the new school. "[403]
Paul Thompson ofRolling Stonewrote Cudi has "dozens of stylistic children".[404]Several artists have gone on to credit Kid Cudi as influence or inspiration, such asrappersKanye West,[405]Travis Scott,[406]Kendrick Lamar,[407]Schoolboy Q,[408]Chance the Rapper,[409][410][411]Childish Gambino,[412]Logic,[413]ASAP Rocky,[414][415]ASAP Nast,[416]Allan Kingdom,[417]Kyle,[418]Isaiah Rashad,[419]Raury,[420][421]Key!,[422]Denzel Curry,[423]Kevin Abstract,[424][425]Saba,[12]Baby Keem[426]andJaden Smith,[427][428]as well as singersWillow Smith,[429]Jhene Aiko,[430]Lissie[431]andTinashe,[432]among others.
In 2009, Canadian recording artistDrakeshared his admiration for Cudi on Twitter with a picture of him holding both his and Cudi's respective projects, stating "We are rarely proud when we are alone. But to have another artist who pushes me and inspires me is a blessing."[433][434]
In a 2010 interview withBillboard,Kanye West called Cudi his "personal favorite artist in the world right now. His whole take on the game is just unfiltered, uncensored artistry."[435]In 2016, Kanye West called Cudi "the most influential artist of the past 10 years".[436][437]
West Coast hip-hopduoAudio Pushhave also praised Cudi, in 2016, saying "The thing I love about Cudi is he's unapologetically real. He birthed so much of, not even the new generation of artists, but a lot of [your] favorite artists wouldn't be [your] favorite artists if it wasn't for Cudi."[438]In November 2016,Atlanta-based rapperOG Maco,who has cited Cudi as a major influence on several occasions,[420]released anEPtitledFor Scott,as a tribute to Kid Cudi.[439]
In October 2018, American musician and high-profile producerPharrell Williams,spoke on his collaborations with Cudi in an interview withComplex,saying: "He's so inspiring, and I'm only as good as my collaborations anyway. I love the stuff that we did. Love, love [...] So to me, Cudi is a GOAT. His melodies and his concepts—he's a timeless alien."[440]In another interview withComplex,Williams also stated "When they say Cudi is the [greatest of all time], they're talking about the consistency of his convictions and how that's played out into the choices that he makes, the taste that he has, and the tone that he takes with everything that he does. That's my idea of Cudi."[402]
American comedian and actorPete Davidson,who called Cudi "the best musician that's ever lived" in a 2019 interview onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,has also shared his own struggles with his mental health and claims Cudi's music has saved his life.[441][442]Houston-based rapper Travis Scott, whose stage name is derived from Cudi's first name, has also claimed Cudi's music saved his life and has a tattoo of the word "rager"in honor of Cudi.[443][444]American musician070 Shakeshared withPigeons & Planes,"All my life I grew up listening to […] Kid Cudi. I've cried to their music. They've definitely changed my life, and saved me from a lot of stuff."[445]Brockhampton'sKevin Abstracthas said "I love how he incorporated melody into his raps," Kevin explained. "A kid like me would say, like, Kid Cudi saved my life."[446]
American rapperLogic,who hasinterpolatedKid Cudi's records in his own songs, has also spoke about how Cudi's music inspired him to open up about mental health in his own music. "He was the dude that was like, 'It's okay to be sad. It's okay to talk about these things, and go through these things.'"[446]In a 2019 interview, then-up-and-coming rapperBaby Keem,cited Cudi as a major influence: "I was inspired by Cudi'scadencesand shit like that. Kid Cudi's one of my favorite artists. "[447]
In an interview with New York City radio stationHot 97,Jaden Smithspoke on Cudi's influence on him: "Cudi would always say things that just would, like, change my life [...] I thought it was just me and my brother for a while. Then I got older and started going tofestivalsand then I realized, oh man, everybody has felt that from Cudi. Everybody says that Cudi saved their life. [...] Everybody had that same experience listening to Cudi. If someone listened to Cudi, you knew something about them. You could tell certain things about them. "[448]
American-French actorTimothée Chalametconsiders Kid Cudi to be one of his biggest inspirations.[449]Chalamet would later star alongside Cudi inEntergalactic,the documentaryA Man Named Scott,and as members of the ensemble cast ofDon't Look Up.[450][451][452]In aEsquireinterview, Cudi revealed he met 17-year-old Chalamet at a concert inMontrealand later become friends with him after a phone call. In 2022, Cudi stated that he considers Chalamet and Jaden Smith as "the little brothers I wish I had."[453]
Discography
Studio albums
- Man on the Moon: The End of Day(2009)
- Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager(2010)
- Indicud(2013)
- Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon(2014)
- Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven(2015)
- Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'(2016)
- Man on the Moon III: The Chosen(2020)
- Entergalactic(2022)
- Insano(2024)
- Insano (Nitro Mega)(2024)
Collaborative albums
- WZRD(withDot da GeniusasWZRD)(2012)
- Kids See Ghosts(withKanye WestasKids See Ghosts)(2018)
Awards and nominations
Filmography
Kid Cudi has appeared in severalfeature filmsandtelevision shows.He is often credited by his birth name Scott Mescudi.
Concert tours
Headlining
- The Great Hangover Tour(withAsher RothandB.o.B)(2009)[454]
- The Cud Life Tour (2011, 2013)[455][456][457][458]
- The Especial Tour (2016)[459]
- Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour (2017)[460]
- To the Moon World Tour(2022)
Supporting
- Glow in the Dark Tour(withKanye West)(2008)[461][462]
- The Monster Ball Tour(withLady Gaga)(2009)[463]
- Global Stadium Tour(withRed Hot Chili Peppers)(2024)[464]
See also
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