Career Timeline of Kid Cudi: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Kid Cudi, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and fashion designer. He gained initial recognition with his song "Day 'n' Nite," which became a hit after being self-published on MySpace. This success led to collaborations with producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie, culminating in his mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi (2008). The mixtape's popularity attracted the attention of Kanye West, who signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label, solidifying Cudi's rise in the music industry.
2003: Beginnings of Rapping
In 2003, Kid Cudi began rapping during his time in high school, drawing inspiration from alternative hip-hop groups.
2005: Move to New York City
In 2005, Kid Cudi moved to New York City with $500 and a demo tape to pursue a music career, initially staying with his uncle.
2007: "Day 'n' Nite" Gains Popularity
In 2007, Kid Cudi's song "Day 'n' Nite" started gaining traction on music blogs after being uploaded to his MySpace page.
July 2008: A Kid Named Cudi Mixtape Release
In July 2008, Kid Cudi released his first mixtape, "A Kid Named Cudi," in collaboration with 10.Deep.
2008: Collaboration on 808s & Heartbreak
In 2008, Kid Cudi assisted Kanye West on his album "808s & Heartbreak", co-writing and providing vocals on several tracks.
2008: A Kid Named Cudi Mixtape Release & GOOD Music Signing
In 2008, Kid Cudi gained recognition with his mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi," which caught the attention of Kanye West, who signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label later in the year.
2008: First Television Appearance
In 2008, Kid Cudi made his first television appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards alongside Travis Barker and DJ AM.
2008: Inspired Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak
In 2008, Kid Cudi's sound inspired Kanye West to create his cathartic album, "808s & Heartbreak", with West acknowledging Cudi's pure and natural writing style.
February 2009: Cameo in T.O.N.Y. Video
In February 2009, Kid Cudi made a cameo appearance in the video for Solange's song "T.O.N.Y."
February 17, 2009: Appearance on Dogg After Dark
On February 17, 2009, Kid Cudi appeared on Snoop Dogg's MTV talk show "Dogg After Dark", performing "Day 'n' Nite".
February 19, 2009: Appearance on 106 & Park
On February 19, 2009, Kid Cudi appeared on BET's "106 & Park" alongside Kanye West to debut the music video of "Day 'n' Nite".
February 25, 2009: Transformers Teaser Trailer
On February 25, 2009, Kid Cudi self-leaked a teaser trailer for the upcoming "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" film, using his song "Sky Might Fall".
March 16, 2009: Performance on mtvU's Spring Break Special
On March 16, 2009, Kid Cudi performed on mtvU's Spring Break special.
March 19, 2009: Midnight Club: Los Angeles Single Release
On March 19, 2009, Kid Cudi teamed up with Emile Haynie to produce "Switchin Lanes" for "Midnight Club: Los Angeles".
March 27, 2009: Midnight Club: Los Angeles Single Release
On March 27, 2009, Kid Cudi teamed up with Emile Haynie to produce "Switchin Lanes" for "Midnight Club: Los Angeles".
May 5, 2009: "She Came Along" Release
On May 5, 2009, Sharam released "She Came Along" featuring Kid Cudi.
June 2009: Cameo in I Gotta Feeling Video
In June 2009, Kid Cudi made a cameo in Black Eyed Peas' video for "I Gotta Feeling", alongside David Guetta.
August 2009: URB Magazine Cover
In August 2009, Kid Cudi was on the cover of URB Magazine.
September 14, 2009: BET Rising Icons Profile Premiere
On September 14, 2009, BET premiered their Rising Icons profile of Kid Cudi, featuring performances and discussions about his life and career.
September 15, 2009: Man on the Moon: The End of Day Album Release
On September 15, 2009, Kid Cudi's debut album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" was released, selling 104,419 copies in its first week and charting at #4.
September 2009: Complex Magazine Cover
In August/September 2009, Kid Cudi was on the cover of Complex Magazine.
September 2009: BAPE T-shirt Collaboration
In September 2009, Japanese clothing company BAPE printed Kid Cudi's likeness on T-shirts, marking an early collaboration in fashion.
September 2009: Co-Headlining 50 Fest
In September 2009, Kid Cudi co-headlined 50 Cent's "50 Fest" concert alongside Wale.
2009: Dream On Record Label Founded
In 2009, Kid Cudi founded the American record label Dream On, alongside his managers at the time, Patrick Reynolds and Emile Haynie.
2009: Man on the Moon: The End of Day Release
In 2009, Kid Cudi released his debut studio album, "Man on the Moon: The End of Day," which achieved critical and commercial success, eventually reaching quadruple platinum certification.
2009: Work on The Blueprint 3
In 2009, Kid Cudi was initially called upon to reference hooks for Jay-Z's "The Blueprint 3".
2009: Kid Cudi's Mainstream Debut and Impact
Since his mainstream debut in 2009, Kid Cudi's impact on contemporary hip-hop music has been noted for inspiring artists to explore a wide array of emotions and for representing those who felt unrepresented and alone.
January 2010: "Pursuit of Happiness" Release
In January 2010, Kid Cudi released "Pursuit of Happiness", the third and final single from "Man on the Moon: The End of Day", which was eventually certified platinum.
April 20, 2010: Man on the Moon II Album Announcement
On April 20, 2010, Kid Cudi announced that his second album would be "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager", a direct sequel to his first.
May 2010: Converse "You're It" Campaign
In May 2010, Converse launched "You're It", a campaign highlighting artists worldwide, including Kid Cudi, with a short film showcasing his Cleveland roots.
June 2010: "All Summer" Collaboration
In June 2010, Converse teamed up Kid Cudi with Rostam Batmanglij and Bethany Cosentino for the "Three Artists. One Song." campaign, producing the song "All Summer".
June 30, 2010: Erase Me Debut
On June 30, 2010, Kid Cudi's song "Erase Me" featuring Kanye West, the lead single from his second studio album, debuted on a Cleveland radio station.
August 17, 2010: Erase Me Released
On August 17, 2010, Kid Cudi's "Erase Me" featuring Kanye West, was officially released to Rhythm/Crossover radio.
October 2010: Wizard Band Announced
In October 2010, Kid Cudi announced the formation of a rock band with Dot da Genius, called Wizard.
October 31, 2010: Release of "Maniac" short film
On October 31, 2010, Kid Cudi released "Maniac", a short film directed by Shia LaBeouf, starring Cudi and Cage as French-speaking serial killers, inspired by Cudi's song and paying homage to the film Man Bites Dog.
November 9, 2010: Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager Released
On November 9, 2010, Kid Cudi's album, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, was released, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart.
2010: Experimenting with Rock Music
In 2010, Kid Cudi began experimenting with rock music, drawing inspiration from bands like Electric Light Orchestra, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, the Pixies, and Pink Floyd.
2010: Calvin Klein Modeling Campaign
In 2010, Kid Cudi modeled for a campaign run by American fashion house Calvin Klein, marking an early achievement in his modeling career.
2010: Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager Release
In 2010, Kid Cudi released his second album, "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager", which was met with continued success and platinum certification.
2010: Acting Debut in How to Make It in America
In 2010, Kid Cudi ventured into acting with a role in the HBO series "How to Make It in America."
February 2011: Collaboration with Surface to Air
In February 2011, Kid Cudi announced a collaboration with Parisian brand Surface to Air, expanding his influence into high fashion.
February 2011: Dream On Label Dissolved
In February 2011, Kid Cudi announced that his record label, Dream On, which he founded in 2009, had been dissolved.
February 26, 2011: Dream On Label Dissolved
On February 26, 2011, Kid Cudi announced via Twitter that Dream On, the record label he launched in 2009, was dissolved.
March 2011: Music Video Announcements
In March 2011, Kid Cudi announced upcoming music videos for "Marijuana" and "Mr. Rager", and a short film inspired by "Maniac" for October 2011.
April 2011: Wicked Awesome Records Label Launch
In April 2011, Kid Cudi announced the launch of his record label, Wicked Awesome Records and renamed his band to 2 Be Continuum.
August 12, 2011: No One Believes Me Music Video Release
On August 12, 2011, Kid Cudi released the music video for "No One Believes Me", directed by Craig Gillespie.
September 8, 2011: Mr. Rager Music Video Release
On September 8, 2011, Kid Cudi released the music video for "Mr. Rager", which received positive reviews.
October 2011: Maniac Short Film
In October 2011, Kid Cudi planned to release a short film, directed by Shia LaBeouf, inspired by his song "Maniac", with Cage.
October 30, 2011: Maniac Short Film Release
On October 30, 2011, Kid Cudi released "Maniac", a short horror film co-starring Cage and directed by Shia LaBeouf.
November 13, 2011: Rap Hard Demo Leak
On November 13, 2011, Kid Cudi's demo tape from 2002 to 2003, titled "Rap Hard", leaked online.
November 18, 2011: Band Name Change to WZRD
On November 18, 2011, Kid Cudi renamed his band to WZRD and announced the rock project's release date for January 30, 2012.
2011: Wicked Awesome Records Imprint
In 2011, Kid Cudi established his label imprint, Wicked Awesome Records.
January 2012: Collaborations and Album Announcement
In January 2012, Kid Cudi appeared on Chip tha Ripper's mixtape, leading to speculation about a collaborative project. Cudi also announced that his next album after WZRD would be a collaboration with Chip tha Ripper.
February 28, 2012: WZRD Album Release
On February 28, 2012, WZRD's album was released, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
April 2012: New Hip-Hop Song Premiere
In April 2012, Kid Cudi premiered a new hip-hop song, his first since 2010, in Geneseo, New York.
April 25, 2012: "Dennis, Hook Me Up with Some More of That Whiskey!" Release
On April 25, 2012, Kid Cudi released "Dennis, Hook Me Up with Some More of That Whiskey!", his first self-produced song.
May 2012: Premiere of "Cruel Summer" short film
In May 2012, Kanye West premiered his short film "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival, starring Kid Cudi as a car thief who falls in love with a blind Arabian princess.
June 8, 2012: Indicud Album Announcement
On June 8, 2012, Kid Cudi announced that his third studio album, Indicud, would be a double-disc album.
June 2012: Mercy Music Video Appearance
In June 2012, Kid Cudi appeared in the music video for "Mercy" from GOOD Music's Cruel Summer, and was featured on "The Morning" and "Creepers".
October 2012: Cudi to Star in "Two Night Stand"
In October 2012, Kid Cudi was announced to star in the indie romantic comedy "Two Night Stand", alongside Analeigh Tipton and Miles Teller.
November 6, 2012: "Just What I Am" Music Video Premiere
On November 6, 2012, Kid Cudi's directorial debut, the music video for "Just What I Am", premiered on VEVO.
2012: WZRD Album Debut
In 2012, Kid Cudi, alongside Dot da Genius, formed the rock band WZRD, and their debut album of the same name topped the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart.
2012: WZRD Screamed Vocals
On 2012's WZRD, Kid Cudi incorporated the use of screamed vocals in his music.
January 2013: Cast in "Need for Speed" Adaptation
In January 2013, Kid Cudi was cast in the film adaptation of "Need for Speed", marking his entry into feature films.
March 14, 2013: "Immortal" Release
On March 14, 2013, Kid Cudi's song "Immortal" was officially released via iTunes.
April 2, 2013: Departure from GOOD Music
On April 2, 2013, Kid Cudi announced his departure from Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint.
April 9, 2013: Indicud Leak and Release Date Change
On April 9, 2013, after Indicud leaked online, Kid Cudi pushed the album's release date up to April 16.
June 2013: Appearance in "The Ever After"
In June 2013, Kid Cudi's role in Mark Webber's film "The Ever After", alongside Teresa Palmer and Melissa Leo, was revealed.
October 16, 2013: EP Announcement
On October 16, 2013, Kid Cudi announced he would be releasing an EP, produced with Dot da Genius, as a prelude to Man on the Moon III.
October 19, 2013: "Going to the Ceremony" Inclusion
On October 19, 2013, Kid Cudi revealed that "Going to the Ceremony" would be included in the upcoming EP.
November 25, 2013: Satellite Flight Title Reveal
On November 25, 2013, Kid Cudi revealed the title of his EP to be Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon.
December 16, 2013: "Satellite Flight" Release
On December 16, 2013, Kid Cudi released the title track of his EP, "Satellite Flight", on SoundCloud.
2013: Film Appearance in Goodbye World
In 2013, Kid Cudi appeared in the film "Goodbye World".
2013: WZRD on Wicked Awesome
In 2013, Kid Cudi discussed Wicked Awesome Records, noting that WZRD was the first project done on the label, serving as an outlet for creative and business expansion.
2013: Guest Starring Roles in TV Series
In 2013, Kid Cudi guest starred in "The Cleveland Show" as Devon and in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" as Dustin Whitman, marking his appearances in animated and comedy TV series.
2013: Indicud Album Release
In 2013, Kid Cudi released his self-produced third album, "Indicud," which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
2013: Worked on Teddy since 2013
Kid Cudi had been working on his directorial debut with the Netflix film, "Teddy", since 2013.
January 27, 2014: EP Becomes Full Album
On January 27, 2014, Kid Cudi announced on Twitter that Satellite Flight: Journey to Mother Moon would be a full-length album.
February 2014: Appearance in "Entourage" Announced
In February 2014, Kid Cudi's role in "Entourage" (2015), the film adaptation of the HBO series, was announced.
February 25, 2014: Satellite Flight Album Release
On February 25, 2014, Kid Cudi released Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon exclusively to digital retailers.
March 4, 2014: Chelsea Lately Appearance
On March 4, 2014, Kid Cudi appeared on Chelsea Lately to promote Satellite Flight and Need for Speed.
March 12, 2014: "Hero" Release
On March 12, 2014, Kid Cudi released "Hero", a collaboration with Skylar Grey, for the Need for Speed soundtrack.
March 14, 2014: Release of "Need for Speed"
On March 14, 2014, Kid Cudi's feature film debut, "Need for Speed", was released by Touchstone Pictures.
March 15, 2014: The Arsenio Hall Show Appearance
On March 15, 2014, Kid Cudi appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show to promote Satellite Flight, discuss hip-hop, and perform "Internal Bleeding".
March 2014: Mission Statement
In March 2014, Cudi expressed his mission to help young listeners feel less alone and prevent suicide.
April 8, 2014: Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to Recognize Kid Cudi
On April 8, 2014, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services announced that Kid Cudi would be recognized as a mental health advocate at their annual Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards on April 24, due to his commitment to helping depressed and suicidal youth and joining their efforts as a Mental Health Ambassador.
April 11, 2014: Starring and Curating "James White"
On April 11, 2014, Kid Cudi was announced to star in "James White", curating the film's score.
April 2014: Cover of Fat Man magazine
In April 2014, Kid Cudi appeared on the cover of the inaugural issue of Fat Man magazine.
April 24, 2014: Honored as a mental health advocate
On April 24, 2014, Kid Cudi was honored as a mental health advocate by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, where he also gave a special performance during their annual Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards.
May 2, 2014: Headlining North Coast Music Festival
On May 2, 2014, it was announced that Kid Cudi would headline Chicago's North Coast Music Festival alongside Snoop Dogg.
May 11, 2014: Revealing "Balmain Jeans" short film
On May 11, 2014, Kid Cudi revealed his plans to write and direct a short film for his song "Balmain Jeans", envisioning a story about a spontaneous connection between two strangers.
August 2014: Giuseppe Zanotti Sneaker Design
In August 2014, Giuseppe Zanotti designed an exclusive sneaker inspired by Kid Cudi's unique style, further solidifying his status as a fashion icon.
November 10, 2014: Guest Starred in "Scorpion"
On November 10, 2014, Kid Cudi guest starred on the CBS series "Scorpion" as Peyton Temple, a musical prodigy who helps investigate a murder.
2014: Film Appearance in Need for Speed
In 2014, Kid Cudi appeared in the film "Need for Speed".
2014: Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon Album Release
In 2014, Kid Cudi released his experimental album, "Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon", which received a tepid reception.
January 2015: New Face of Coach Campaign
In January 2015, Coach, Inc. announced Kid Cudi as the new face of their brand, alongside actress Chloë Grace Moretz, to front its Spring campaign.
January 2015: Finished Filming "Vincent-N-Roxxy"
In January 2015, Kid Cudi completed filming "Vincent-N-Roxxy", where he played his first villain role, a violent drug lord.
January 2015: Character in "James White"
In January 2015, Kid Cudi revealed he played a homosexual character in "James White", embracing a challenging and different role.
January 2015: Possible album release before Man on the Moon III
In January 2015, at the Sundance Film Festival, Kid Cudi discussed the possibility of releasing another album before 'Man on the Moon III', envisioning it as a standalone project similar to 'Indicud' or 'Satellite Flight'.
February 7, 2015: Kid Cudi Gives TED Talk at Shaker Heights High School
On February 7, 2015, Kid Cudi partnered with TED to deliver a TED Talk at his alma mater, Shaker Heights High School, to inspire students with his story at the school's "TEDxSHHS" conference.
March 3, 2015: Release of "Love"
On March 3, 2015, Kid Cudi officially released his first song since the album 'Satellite Flight', titled "Love", which samples Ratatat's "Sunblocks" and garnered positive reviews.
April 4, 2015: Announcement of Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven
On April 4, 2015, Kid Cudi announced via Twitter that he would be releasing a new album titled 'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven'.
July 10, 2015: Took Over Mic Duties on "Comedy Bang! Bang!"
On July 10, 2015, Kid Cudi took over mic duties for Reggie Watts on IFC's "Comedy Bang! Bang!", crafting original music and appearing in skits.
August 1, 2015: Release of "Confused!"
On August 1, 2015, Kid Cudi released "Confused!" as the lead single from his fifth album, 'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven'.
October 27, 2015: Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven Release Date
On October 27, 2015, Kid Cudi announced that his new album 'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven' would be released on December 4, 2015. He also leaked the songs "Wedding Tux" and "Judgemental Cunt" from the album.
November 2015: Announcement of Especial Tour
In November 2015, Kid Cudi announced an Especial Tour, planning to perform in theaters across the United States.
December 1, 2015: Cancellation of Especial Tour
On December 1, 2015, Kid Cudi announced the cancellation of his Especial Tour due to production and personal issues, releasing the album's title-track as a single to compensate.
December 4, 2015: Release of 'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven'
On December 4, 2015, Kid Cudi had intended to release his album 'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven'.
December 2015: Cudi Arranges Dance Party for Children's Hospital Program
In December 2015, Kid Cudi, a volunteer for Musicians on Call (MOC), arranged a dance party for teenage participants of the Children's Hospital At Montefiore's (CHAM) B-N-Fit program in the Bronx.
2015: Appearance in Entourage & Comedy Bang! Bang! role
In 2015, Kid Cudi appeared in the film "Entourage" and starred as a bandleader in the IFC series "Comedy Bang! Bang!".
2015: Appeared in "Entourage"
In 2015, Kid Cudi appeared in the film adaptation of the popular HBO series "Entourage".
2015: Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven Album Release
In 2015, Kid Cudi released another experimental album, "Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven", which also received a tepid reception.
2015: Article on Kid Cudi's Influence on Psychedelic Hip-Hop
In 2015, an article highlighted Kid Cudi's forgotten influence on psychedelic introspection in hip-hop, noting his role in bringing about a new era of electronic, psychedelic-driven production and his dark, drug-riddled approach to introspection.
2015: Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven Screamed Vocals
On 2015's Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven, Kid Cudi incorporated the use of screamed vocals in his music.
March 2016: Performance at McDowell Mountain Music Festival
In March 2016, Kid Cudi performed at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival in Phoenix, Arizona.
April 2016: Cudi Hosts Young Patients at Roseland Ballroom Shows
In April 2016, Kid Cudi hosted a group of young patients and their families from the Children's Hospital At Montefiore (CHAM) at his sold-out Roseland Ballroom shows.
April 2016: Comments on Man on the Moon III
In early April 2016, Kid Cudi stated that he was ready to make Man on the Moon III after Speedin' Bullet but the negative reception changed his plans.
April 22, 2016: Announcement of a New Studio Album
On April 22, 2016, Kid Cudi announced he would be releasing a new studio album in the summer.
May 11, 2016: Revealing the title of his sixth album
On May 11, 2016, Kid Cudi revealed that his sixth album would be titled Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin', through Instagram.
June 1, 2016: Announcement of Two Upcoming Albums
On June 1, 2016, Kid Cudi announced he had two upcoming albums, one set to be released in the summer and the other in the fall, noting that one was already complete.
June 2016: Cudi Participates in Orlando Shooting Tribute
In June 2016, Kid Cudi was among 49 celebrities who honored the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting in a video tribute.
July 2016: Joining the Cast of Empire
In July 2016, it was announced that Kid Cudi would join the cast of FOX's "Empire", but he later left due to creative differences.
September 26, 2016: Unveiling the tracklist for Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'
On September 26, 2016, Kid Cudi unveiled the tracklist for 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'' via Twitter, revealing guest appearances from Travis Scott, André 3000, Pharrell Williams, and Willow Smith.
December 16, 2016: Digital release of Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'
On December 16, 2016, Kid Cudi's album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' was first released via digital distribution.
2016: Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Album Release
In 2016, Kid Cudi released "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'", which saw an improvement in critical reception compared to his previous two albums.
March 1, 2017: Performance of "Kitchen" on The Tonight Show
On March 1, 2017, Kid Cudi performed his song "Kitchen" live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, accompanied by a string orchestra.
August 15, 2017: Announcement of Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour
On August 15, 2017, Kid Cudi announced a national concert tour named Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour, set to begin on September 30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2017: Appeared in "Killing Hasselhoff"
In 2017, Kid Cudi appeared in the comedy film "Killing Hasselhoff".
June 8, 2018: Release of Kids See Ghosts
On June 8, 2018, Kid Cudi and Kanye West, as Kids See Ghosts, released their self-titled album.
October 23, 2018: Beginning work on his seventh solo album
On October 23, 2018, Kid Cudi revealed that he had started working on his seventh solo album, projecting a 2019 release.
2018: Kids See Ghosts Album Release
In 2018, Kid Cudi formed the duo Kids See Ghosts with Kanye West and released a self-titled collaborative album, which was met with critical acclaim.
February 2019: Partnership with A.P.C.
In February 2019, Kid Cudi partnered with French fashion brand A.P.C., releasing a capsule collection of denim, sneakers, and t-shirts, marking another fashion collaboration.
March 2019: Partnership with Adidas Announced
In March 2019, Kid Cudi announced his partnership with Adidas, signaling a major collaboration in the world of athletic apparel.
July 2019: Announcement of Entergalactic
In July 2019, Kid Cudi announced his next album would be titled Entergalactic, revealed as a soundtrack for an upcoming Netflix animated music series co-created by himself and Kenya Barris.
2019: Animated TV Special Announced
As announced in 2019, Kid Cudi was set to star in his own animated TV special, Entergalactic, at Netflix, a companion piece to his album.
2019: Roles in Drunk Parents, Jexi, and Westworld
In 2019, Kid Cudi had roles in "Drunk Parents", "Jexi", and a recurring role in "Westworld".
2019: Cudi Delivers Popeyes to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
In 2019, Kid Cudi partnered with Postmates to deliver $10,000 worth of Popeyes takeout to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, feeding hundreds in need before his second set at Coachella.
2019: Projected release of seventh solo album
Kid Cudi projected the release of his seventh solo album in 2019.
April 14, 2020: Release of "Leader of the Delinquents"
On April 14, 2020, Kid Cudi released "Leader of the Delinquents" as a single via Republic Records. The song was released in a limited edition pressing.
April 24, 2020: Release of "The Scotts"
On April 24, 2020, Kid Cudi collaborated with Travis Scott under the collective name the Scotts, to release a song titled "The Scotts". The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Cudi's first number-one hit single in the US.
May 20, 2020: "Leader of the Delinquents" T-shirt Release
On May 20, 2020, Kid Cudi announced his partnership with Virgil Abloh to release an exclusive "Leader of the Delinquents" t-shirt, referencing his 2012 TMZ incident.
July 9, 2020: Announcement of collaboration with Eminem
On July 9, 2020, Kid Cudi's daughter, Vada, announced via social media that Cudi would be releasing a song with Eminem called "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady".
July 10, 2020: Release of "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady"
On July 10, 2020, Kid Cudi released "The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady" with Eminem, and the song debuted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
October 2020: Encore Music Technologies Launched
In October 2020, Kid Cudi teamed with Ian Edelman and Jonathan Gray to launch Encore Music Technologies, a mobile platform to monetize artist-fan connections, backed by a $2 million seed round.
November 17, 2020: Mad Solar Production Company Founded
On November 17, 2020, Kid Cudi founded Mad Solar, a production and music management company, with Dennis Cummings and Karina Manashil, backed by Bron Studios.
December 10, 2020: Adidas Sneaker Unveiling
On December 10, 2020, Kid Cudi unveiled his self-named Adidas sneakers, the VADAWAM 326's, highlighting his design collaboration with the brand.
December 11, 2020: Release of Man on the Moon III: The Chosen
On December 11, 2020, Kid Cudi released 'Man on the Moon III: The Chosen', the final installment in his 'Man on the Moon' series. The album's theme follows Cudi overcoming his darkness.
December 17, 2020: Adidas Sneaker Release
On December 17, 2020, Kid Cudi's Adidas sneakers, the VADAWAM 326's, were released to the public, marking his official entry into footwear design.
2020: Appearances in Bill & Ted Face the Music and We Are Who We Are & Mad Solar Launch
In 2020, Kid Cudi appeared in the film "Bill & Ted Face the Music", the HBO mini-series, "We Are Who We Are" and launched his production company Mad Solar.
2020: Co-starred in Bill & Ted and We Are Who We Are
In 2020, Kid Cudi co-starred in "Bill & Ted Face the Music" and starred in the HBO miniseries "We Are Who We Are".
2020: "The Scotts" Release & Man on the Moon III Announcement
In 2020, Kid Cudi's single "The Scotts" with Travis Scott peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, and he released his seventh album, "Man on the Moon III: The Chosen", to commercial resurgence and critical praise.
January 2021: Entergalactic release date
In January 2021, Kid Cudi confirmed that 'Entergalactic' would be released in 2022.
January 2021: Potential Partnership with 50 Cent
In January 2021, Kid Cudi revealed a potential partnership with 50 Cent for an upcoming TV series.
January 2021: Plans to Sign Artists and Producers
In January 2021, Kid Cudi tweeted that he was prepared to sign artists and producers to his Wicked Awesome Records label, expanding its scope.
January 26, 2021: Clothing Line Announcement
On January 26, 2021, Kid Cudi announced on Twitter that he would be starting his own clothing line, with the first pieces becoming available later in 2021, marking his foray into fashion design.
April 2021: SNL Performance and Off-White Collection Confirmation
In April 2021, Kid Cudi performed on Saturday Night Live in a floral-print sundress by Virgil Abloh and confirmed an upcoming collection with Off-White, solidifying his fashion-forward approach.
April 2021: SNL Performance in Tribute to Kurt Cobain
In April 2021, Kid Cudi performed on Saturday Night Live, paying tribute to Kurt Cobain by wearing a dress during his performance of "Sad People," making a statement against social norms.
April 2021: Musical guest on Saturday Night Live
In April 2021, Kid Cudi was the sole musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "Tequila Shots" and "Sad People" in tribute to Kurt Cobain.
June 2021: Performance at Amazon Prime Day Show
In June 2021, Kid Cudi performed at the Amazon Prime Day Show, which included a mission to establish a new community on the moon.
September 2021: Cadillac Campaign Partnership
In September 2021, Kid Cudi partnered with Cadillac for the campaign for their 2023 Lyriq, expanding his brand endorsements.
October 2021: Announcement of 'A Man Named Scott' documentary
In October 2021, 'A Man Named Scott', a documentary film about Kid Cudi, was announced via Prime Video and set for release in November 2021.
November 2021: Release of 'A Man Named Scott' documentary
In November 2021, 'A Man Named Scott', a documentary film about Kid Cudi was released.
December 3, 2021: Release of "Just Look Up"
On December 3, 2021, a collaboration between Kid Cudi and Ariana Grande, titled "Just Look Up" was released for the film "Don't Look Up", in which they both star in.
2021: Appeared in Crisis and Don't Look Up
In 2021, Kid Cudi appeared in "Crisis" and "Don't Look Up", performing an original song with Ariana Grande for the latter.
2021: Talked about Writing and Recording Process
In 2021, Kid Cudi appeared on The Shop, discussing his shift to Kanye West's writing process for Kids See Ghosts and Man on the Moon III, emphasizing freestyling and melody-driven lyricism. Also calling his music "space punk rock" during Songwriter's Roundtable for The Hollywood Reporter.
2021: Executive Producer on Film 'X'
In 2021, Kid Cudi served as an executive producer on the horror film X, produced by Mad Solar, A24, and Bron Studios, marking his involvement in film production.
2021: A Man Named Scott Documentary
In 2021, Kid Cudi's production company Mad Solar released the documentary "A Man Named Scott", which chronicled Cudi's career and upbringing.
January 2022: Levi Strauss & Co. Campaign
In January 2022, Kid Cudi modeled for the Levi Strauss & Co. campaign titled "The Number That Changed Everything", showcasing his influence in fashion.
February 2022: MOTR Clothing Line Launch
In February 2022, Kid Cudi launched his clothing line called MOTR, described as a fusion of "90s grunge with the soul of hip hop and elements from a distant future", showcasing his creative vision in fashion.
March 2022: Starred in "X"
In March 2022, Kid Cudi starred in Ti West's slasher film "X", which received critical acclaim.
March 2022: Louis Vuitton Jewelry Campaign
In March 2022, Kid Cudi was featured in a jewelry-focused campaign from Louis Vuitton, modeling pieces from the unisex LV Volt collection alongside Alicia Vikander and Jin Chen.
April 9, 2022: Performance at the Kids' Choice Awards
On April 9, 2022, Kid Cudi performed a medley of "Stars in the Sky" and "Pursuit of Happiness" at the Kids' Choice Awards for the first time.
April 2022: Cast in Silent Night
In April 2022, Kid Cudi was cast in John Woo's action-thriller, "Silent Night", alongside Joel Kinnaman.
June 2022: Cudi Leads Conversation on Youth Anxiety
In June 2022, Kid Cudi led a discussion on youth anxiety, depression, and the significance of self-care and treatment at an event supporting the New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Youth Anxiety Center.
June 2022: Entergalactic Voice Cast Announced
In June 2022, the voice cast for Kid Cudi's animated TV special, "Entergalactic", was announced, featuring Timothée Chalamet, Macaulay Culkin, and more.
June 24, 2022: Release of "Talk About Me"
On June 24, 2022, the song "Talk About Me", a collaboration between Dot da Genius, JID, Denzel Curry, and Kid Cudi, was released, along with a music video directed by Cole Bennett.
July 4, 2022: Announcement of The Boy Who Flew to the Moon, Vol. 1
On July 4, 2022, Kid Cudi announced a compilation album, 'The Boy Who Flew to the Moon, Vol. 1', along with the re-release of 'A Kid Named Cudi'.
August 16, 2022: Start of To the Moon World Tour
On August 16, 2022, Kid Cudi's first arena tour, To the Moon World Tour, was set to begin in Vancouver.
September 2022: Memoir Announced
In September 2022, Kid Cudi revealed that he had begun working on his memoir, offering insights into his life and career.
September 21, 2022: MOTR to Debut at Paris Fashion Week
On September 21, 2022, Kid Cudi announced that his MOTR fashion line would debut at Paris Fashion Week 2023, featuring unisex pieces produced in Italy and Europe, and including sneakers.
September 30, 2022: Release of Entergalactic
On September 30, 2022, Kid Cudi's animated TV special, "Entergalactic", was released on Netflix, a companion piece to his album of the same name.
November 22, 2022: End of To the Moon World Tour
On November 22, 2022, Kid Cudi's first arena tour, To the Moon World Tour, was set to conclude in Milan.
December 2022: "Pursuit of Happiness" certified diamond
In December 2022, Kid Cudi's 2010 single "Pursuit of Happiness" was certified diamond by the RIAA.
2022: Upcoming releases in 2022
During a performance at Rolling Loud, Kid Cudi revealed his intentions to release two full-length projects in 2022, with plans of releasing an album prior to Entergalactic.
2022: Encore Studio Funding
In 2022, Encore Studio received $9 million in funding, led by Battery Ventures and other investors, to support its platform for artists to monetize fan connections.
2022: Appearances in Don't Look Up, X, and Clothing Line Launch
In 2022, Kid Cudi appeared in the films "Don't Look Up" and "X" before launching his own clothing line.
2022: Entergalactic Album and TV Special Release
In 2022, Kid Cudi released his eighth album, "Entergalactic", and an accompanying adult animated TV special, both of which were critically praised.
2022: Release of Entergalactic set
The release of Entergalactic by Kid Cudi was set for 2022.
February 27, 2023: Announcement of final album with Republic Records
On February 27, 2023, Kid Cudi announced his last contractual album with Republic Records would be released in late 2023, with singles to be released mid-year.
June 2023: Sneaker Collaboration with MSCHF
In June 2023, Kid Cudi collaborated with American art collective MSCHF to release sneakers, previewed at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash Festival, blending music and art in footwear.
July 27, 2023: MOTR Launch at Selfridges
On July 27, 2023, Kid Cudi launched his MOTR brand at the London department store, Selfridges, discussing with Highsnobiety how Virgil Abloh and Off-White inspired the brand.
August 2023: Calvin Klein Ambassador
In August 2023, American fashion house Calvin Klein officially launched its Fall 2023 campaign, adding Kid Cudi as one of their new ambassador features, fulfilling a long-held dream.
2023: Comic Writing Debut with 'Moon Man'
During New York Comic Con 2023, Kid Cudi revealed that he would be teaming up with writer Kyle Higgins to make his comic writing debut with the series 'Moon Man'.
January 11, 2024: Release of Insano
Insano by Kid Cudi was released on January 11, 2024.
January 2024: 'Moon Man' Series Launch Anticipated
In January 2024, the launch of Kid Cudi's comic series "Moon Man" was anticipated, with plans for the series to be accompanied by a mixtape composed by Cudi.
January 31, 2024: 'Moon Man' First Issue Debut
On January 31, 2024, Kid Cudi and Kyle Higgins debuted the first issue of 'Moon Man', which quickly sold out, prompting a reprint.
February 23, 2024: Release of Insano (Nitro Mega)
Only a month after the previous album, Kid Cudi would release a follow-up titled Insano (Nitro Mega) on February 23, 2024.
April 17, 2024: 'Moon Man' Second Issue Release
On April 17, 2024, the second issue of Kid Cudi's comic series 'Moon Man' was released, continuing the series' narrative.
July 10, 2024: 'Moon Man' Third Issue and 'Dreams I See' Release
On July 10, 2024, Kid Cudi released the third issue of his comic series 'Moon Man' and a single titled 'Dreams I See' to support the issue's launch.
2024: Insano and Insano (Nitro Mega) Album Releases
In 2024, Kid Cudi released his ninth album, the trap-inspired Insano, and tenth album Insano (Nitro Mega).
