History of Kid Cudi in Timeline
Kid Cudi (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 popular online after being self-published on MySpace. This led to collaborations with producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie, resulting in his first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi (2008). The mixtape increased Cudi's popularity, earning him a fanbase and attracting the attention of Kanye West, who signed him to GOOD Music in 2008.
1992: Inspiration for Maniac
In 1992, the Belgian black comedy crime mockumentary, Man Bites Dog was released and would inspire Kid Cudi's short film Maniac.
1993: Release of Doggystyle
In 1993, Snoop Dogg released the album Doggystyle which became one of Kid Cudi's favourite albums.
2008: Inspiration for 808s & Heartbreak
In 2008, Kid Cudi's sound inspired Kanye West to create his cathartic album "808s & Heartbreak", with West stating that he and Cudi were the originators of the style.
September 2009: BAPE T-shirts with Cudi's Likeness
In September 2009, the Japanese clothing company BAPE printed T-shirts featuring Kid Cudi's likeness.
2009: Drake expresses admiration for Kid Cudi
In 2009, Drake shared his admiration for Kid Cudi on Twitter, calling him an inspiring artist.
2009: Founded Dream On Label
In 2009, Kid Cudi founded the Dream On record label alongside his managers, Patrick Reynolds and Emile Haynie.
2009: Launch of Dream On Record Label
In 2009, Kid Cudi launched Dream On, his own record label with partners Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds and producer Emile Haynie.
2009: Kid Cudi begins dating Jamie Baratta
In 2009, Kid Cudi started dating entertainment attorney Jamie Baratta, with whom he had an on-again, off-again relationship.
2009: Combination of Sounds
In a 2009 interview with HipHopDX, Kid Cudi stated that he wanted to combine sounds that really bring out intense moods in his music.
2009: Kid Cudi's mainstream debut
Since Kid Cudi's mainstream debut in 2009, he has had a significant impact on contemporary hip-hop music, inspiring artists to explore a wide range of emotions and providing a voice for those who felt unrepresented.
March 26, 2010: Birth of Kid Cudi's daughter, Vada Wamwene Mescudi
On March 26, 2010, Kid Cudi's daughter, Vada Wamwene Mescudi, was born.
May 2010: Converse "You're It" Campaign
In May 2010, Converse launched the "You're It" campaign, a series of web shorts highlighting 23 artists worldwide, including Kid Cudi. The campaign aimed to connect with Converse's global market at a grassroots level and introduce the artists of tomorrow. The short featured Kid Cudi's roots as an artist in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.
June 2010: Converse "Three Artists. One Song."
In June 2010, Converse promoted creativity by uniting Kid Cudi with Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast for a collaboration called "Three Artists. One Song." This project resulted in the song "All Summer" and its accompanying music video, with all artists contributing to both the track and the visual.
June 30, 2010: "Erase Me" Debut
On June 30, 2010, Kid Cudi's song "Erase Me" featuring Kanye West and produced by Jim Jonsin, debuted on a Cleveland radio station.
August 17, 2010: "Erase Me" Official Release
On August 17, 2010, Kid Cudi's single "Erase Me," featuring Kanye West, was officially released to Rhythm/Crossover radio.
October 2010: Wizard Rock Band Formation Announcement
In October 2010, Kid Cudi announced the formation of a rock band tentatively named Wizard, in collaboration with Dot da Genius.
October 31, 2010: "Maniac" Short Film Release
On October 31, 2010, Kid Cudi released a short film titled "Maniac", directed by Shia LaBeouf, starring Cudi and Cage as French-speaking serial killers. The film was inspired by Cudi's song "Maniac" from his album "Man on the Moon II", and is an homage to the film Man Bites Dog.
November 9, 2010: Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager Album Release
On November 9, 2010, Kid Cudi released his album "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager", which debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 169,000 copies in its first week.
2010: Experimentation with rock music
In 2010, Kid Cudi began experimenting with rock music, drawing inspiration from acts like the Electric Light Orchestra, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, the Pixies, and Pink Floyd. He also credits David Bowie as a "huge inspiration".
2010: GOOD Fridays Appearances
In 2010, Kid Cudi contributed to Kanye West's GOOD Fridays weekly music giveaway, featuring on tracks like "Good Friday", "Christian Dior Denim Flow", and "The Joy".
2010: Modeled for Calvin Klein Campaign
In 2010, Kid Cudi modeled for a campaign run by American fashion house Calvin Klein.
2010: Single release date
In 2010, Kid Cudi released the single "Pursuit of Happiness"
2010: Kid Cudi wears a kilt on New Year's Eve
In 2010, Kid Cudi wore a kilt to a New Year's Eve party in Miami, making headlines for his fashion choice.
2010: Kanye West calls Kid Cudi his favorite artist
In a 2010 interview with Billboard, Kanye West called Kid Cudi his "personal favorite artist in the world right now".
February 2011: Collaboration with Surface to Air
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 with the fashion label.
February 2011: Dissolution of Dream On Label
In February 2011, Kid Cudi announced that the Dream On record label had been dissolved. The label released the first two installments of Cudi's Man on the Moon series.
February 26, 2011: Dream On Record Label Dissolved
On February 26, 2011, Kid Cudi announced via Twitter the dissolution of his record label, Dream On, which he had launched in 2009 with Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds and Emile Haynie.
March 2011: Music Video Release Plans
In March 2011, Kid Cudi announced upcoming music videos for "Marijuana" in the spring and "Mr. Rager" in the summer, followed by a short film inspired by his song "Maniac" in October.
April 2011: Wicked Awesome Records Launch & Band Renaming
In April 2011, Kid Cudi announced the launch of his new record label, Wicked Awesome Records, and renamed his band to 2 Be Continuum (from Wizard).
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. The song was produced by Dot da Genius.
September 8, 2011: "Mr. Rager" Music Video Release
On September 8, 2011, Kid Cudi released the music video for his song "Mr. Rager", which received positive reviews.
October 2011: "Maniac" Short Film
In October 2011, Kid Cudi was planning 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, through his blog.
November 13, 2011: "Rap Hard" Demo Leak
On November 13, 2011, an unreleased demo tape Kid Cudi had recorded from 2002 to 2003 under the pseudonym Kid Mesc, titled "Rap Hard", leaked online.
November 2011: Complex Magazine Cover Story
In November 2011, despite Kid Cudi saying he would limit features on other artist's songs, he appeared on Bryan Greenberg's album We Don't Have Forever, Travis Barker's album Give the Drummer Some, the Knux's album Eraser, and Wale's album Ambition.
November 18, 2011: Band Name Change to WZRD & Album Announcement
On November 18, 2011, Kid Cudi renamed his band to WZRD and announced their upcoming rock project would be released on his 28th birthday, January 30, 2012.
December 26, 2011: Ben Breedlove's Death and Cudi's Response
On December 26, 2011, following the death of vlogger Ben Breedlove, who had mentioned Kid Cudi in a viral video about his near-death experiences, Cudi shared his emotional response on his Tumblr blog, expressing sadness and inspiration from Breedlove's story.
2011: Founded Wicked Awesome Records
In 2011, Kid Cudi founded Wicked Awesome Records, distributed by Republic Records.
2011: Kid Cudi stops smoking cannabis
In 2011, Kid Cudi stopped smoking cannabis because of his child and the association with stoner culture.
2011: Gifted guitar by manager
In 2011, Kid Cudi was gifted a guitar by his manager, which inspired him to learn how to play. He taught himself and incorporated the instrument into his rock music later in his career.
2011: Watch the Throne Bonus Track
In 2011, the song "The Joy" on which Kid Cudi had appeared in 2010, became a bonus track on the collaborative album Watch the Throne by Jay-Z and Kanye West.
January 2012: Collaborations with Chip tha Ripper & Soundtrack Contribution
In January 2012, Kid Cudi appeared on two songs from Chip tha Ripper's mixtape Tell Ya Friends and announced a collaboration with Chip tha Ripper, and was featured on The Hunger Games soundtrack with the song "The Ruler and the Killer".
January 30, 2012: Planned Release of WZRD Album
In November 2011, Kid Cudi announced that WZRD's album would be released on January 30, 2012, his 28th birthday.
February 28, 2012: WZRD Album Release & Chart Performance
On February 28, 2012, WZRD's self-titled album was released and debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 66,000 copies in its first week.
April 2012: Kid Cudi flips off TMZ paparazzi
In April 2012, Kid Cudi made headlines for flipping off TMZ paparazzi, stating they never post anything positive about him.
April 2012: New Hip-Hop Song Premiere
In April 2012, Kid Cudi premiered a hip-hop song, tentatively titled "The Leader of the Delinquents", in Geneseo, New York, which he performed a cappella.
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!", the first song solely produced by himself, which samples his 2010 song "Ghost!".
May 2012: "Cruel Summer" Short Film Premiere
In May 2012, Kanye West premiered a short film he directed titled "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival, with Kid Cudi playing the lead character.
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, and would be released in early 2013.
June 2012: GOOD Music's "Mercy" Music Video Appearance
In June 2012, Kid Cudi appeared in the music video for "Mercy", the lead single from GOOD Music's compilation album Cruel Summer, and was featured on two songs from the album, "The Morning" and "Creepers".
October 2012: Cudi to Star in Two Night Stand
In October 2012, it was announced that Kid Cudi would star in an indie romantic comedy titled "Two Night Stand", alongside Analeigh Tipton and Miles Teller. Also in 2012, it was revealed Cudi would star in an indie thriller film titled "Tacoma", alongside Patricia Clarkson.
November 6, 2012: "Just What I Am" Music Video Premiere
On November 6, 2012, Kid Cudi's music video for "Just What I Am", his directorial debut, premiered on VEVO, filmed in Los Angeles with fan participation.
2012: Cassie Ventura dates Cudi; Cudi's car explodes after threat
Around 2012, Cassie Ventura dated Cudi, resulting in Sean Combs threatening to blow up Cudi's car, and shortly thereafter Cudi's car exploded.
2012: Kid Cudi and Jamie Baratta break up
In 2012, Kid Cudi and Jamie Baratta ultimately broke up, after an on-again, off-again relationship. Cudi had previously dedicated the song "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie" to her.
2012: TMZ Puppet Moment
In 2012, Kid Cudi had an infamous TMZ moment, in which he posed like a puppet, which inspired the design of the "Leader of the Delinquents" t-shirt released in 2020 with Virgil Abloh.
2012: Use of Screamed Vocals
On 2012's WZRD, Kid Cudi incorporated the use of screamed vocals.
2012: Cudi names Doggystyle as one of his favourite albums
Speaking to Complex in 2012, Kid Cudi named Doggystyle (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."
2012: Custody battle over Kid Cudi's daughter
Throughout 2012, Kid Cudi was involved in a custody battle over his daughter, Vada. An amicable agreement was reached with the mother.
January 2013: Cudi Cast in Need for Speed
In January 2013, Kid Cudi was cast in the film adaptation of "Need for Speed".
January 2013: Kid Cudi discusses quitting cannabis
In a January 2013 interview, Kid Cudi disclosed that he had quit smoking cannabis in 2011 for his child's sake and due to frustration with being associated with stoner culture.
January 2013: Kid Cudi discusses religious beliefs
In a January 2013 interview, Kid Cudi stated he believes in God but does not follow any organized religion, considering himself spiritual but not religious.
March 14, 2013: "Immortal" Release
On March 14, 2013, Kid Cudi's song "Immortal", which he produced himself, was officially released via iTunes.
March 2013: Kid Cudi discusses fame and substance abuse
In a March 2013 interview, Kid Cudi talked about how his sudden fame led him to alcohol and drugs.
April 2, 2013: Departure from GOOD Music
On April 2, 2013, Kid Cudi announced his amicable departure from Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, citing his desire to focus on Wicked Awesome Records and collaborate with King Chip.
April 9, 2013: Indicud Leak & Album Release Date Adjustment
On April 9, 2013, after Indicud leaked online, Kid Cudi moved the album's release date forward to April 16.
June 2013: Appearance in The Ever After
In June 2013, it was revealed that Kid Cudi would appear in Mark Webber's film "The Ever After", alongside Teresa Palmer and Melissa Leo.
October 16, 2013: EP Announcement & Man on the Moon III Update
On October 16, 2013, Kid Cudi announced the release of an EP, produced with Dot da Genius and featuring King Chip, as a prelude to his fourth album Man on the Moon III, scheduled for release in 2015.
October 19, 2013: EP Song Reveal
On October 19, 2013, Kid Cudi announced that "Going to the Ceremony" and a "Day 'n' Nite" remix would be included on the upcoming EP.
2013: Cud Life Tour Astronaut Suit
During his 2013 Cud Life concert tour, Kid Cudi wore a custom-made astronaut-esque suit designed by Jose Hernandez, a noted Hollywood costume designer. The suit, officially named the "Satellite Academy Space Suit," symbolized Cudi's transition back to the highly anticipated Man on the Moon III.
2013: Directorial Debut Announced
In 2013, Kid Cudi announced 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.
2013: Television Guest Appearances
In 2013, Kid Cudi guest starred in "The Cleveland Show", voicing Devon, and on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", playing Dustin Whitman. It was also revealed in 2013 that Cudi would star in "Goodbye World", alongside Adrian Grenier.
2013: Review of A Kid Named Cudi
In a 2013 article for The BoomBox, the author described Kid Cudi's blending of indie rock, electronica, and dubstep with hip-hop on "A Kid Named Cudi".
2013: Views on Wicked Awesome Records
In a 2013 interview, Kid Cudi discussed his vision for Wicked Awesome Records, stating it was an outlet for creative and business branching out. He emphasized the label's focus on authenticity and real emotion.
2013: Kid Cudi reveals addiction to anti-depressants
In a 2013 interview, Kid Cudi revealed that he suffered from an addiction to anti-depressant medication prescribed after an emotional breakdown.
February 2014: Cudi to Appear in Entourage
In February 2014, it was announced that Kid Cudi would appear in "Entourage" (2015), the film adaptation of the HBO series.
March 14, 2014: "Need for Speed" Film Release
On March 14, 2014, "Need for Speed", Kid Cudi's feature film debut, was released by Touchstone Pictures.
March 2014: Cudi on Helping Young Listeners
In March 2014, Kid Cudi talked about his mission to provide guidance for young listeners with his music, aiming to help them feel less alone and prevent suicide.
April 8, 2014: Kid Cudi recognized by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
On April 8, 2014, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services announced that Kid Cudi, Ronda Rousey, and Natasha Tracy would be recognized at the annual Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards on April 24 in Los Angeles. Cudi became a Mental Health Ambassador, helping depressed and suicidal youth.
April 11, 2014: Cudi to Star in James White
On April 11, 2014, it was announced that Kid Cudi would star in a film titled "James White", alongside Christopher Abbott and Cynthia Nixon, and would also curate the film's score.
August 2014: Giuseppe Zanotti Sneaker Collaboration
In August 2014, Giuseppe Zanotti designed an exclusive sneaker inspired by Kid Cudi's style.
November 10, 2014: Guest Star on Scorpion
On November 10, 2014, Kid Cudi guest starred on the CBS television series "Scorpion" as Peyton Temple.
2014: Kid Cudi performs in a crop top at Coachella
In 2014, Kid Cudi performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival while wearing a crop top, attracting media attention.
2014: Kid Cudi discusses depression and suicidal thoughts
In a 2014 interview, Kid Cudi opened up about his struggles with depression and suicidal ideation, describing years of consistent suicidal thoughts due to loneliness and lack of self-worth.
January 2015: Face of Coach Spring Campaign
In January 2015, Coach, Inc. announced Kid Cudi as the new face of their brand, along with actress Chloë Grace Moretz, to front its Spring campaign.
January 2015: Cudi on Vincent-N-Roxxy
In January 2015, Kid Cudi revealed that he had just finished filming a movie titled "Vincent-N-Roxxy", alongside Zoe Kravitz and Emile Hirsch, where he played a villain role.
January 2015: Cudi on Playing a Homosexual Character
In January 2015, Kid Cudi revealed that he played a homosexual character in "James White".
February 7, 2015: Kid Cudi gives TED Talk at Shaker Heights High School
On February 7, 2015, Kid Cudi partnered with TED to give a TED Talk at his former school, Shaker Heights High School, as part of the "TEDxSHHS" conference, inspiring students with his personal story.
July 10, 2015: Takes over Comedy Bang! Bang!
On July 10, 2015, Kid Cudi took over mic duties for Reggie Watts on IFC's television series, Comedy Bang! Bang!.
December 2015: Kid Cudi arranges dance party for Children's Hospital patients
In December 2015, Kid Cudi arranged a dance party for the teenage participants of the Children's Hospital At Montefiore's (CHAM) B-N-Fit program in the Bronx.
2015: Article highlights Kid Cudi's influence on psychedelic introspection in hip-hop
A 2015 article noted that Kid Cudi helped bring about a new era of electronic, psychedelic-driven production in hip-hop. Cudi is praised for his openness about depressive thoughts and the progression of alternative rock aesthetics into hip-hop.
2015: Kid Cudi stars in Entourage movie
In 2015, Kid Cudi starred in Entourage movie
2015: Emotional Artist Description
In 2015, Kris Ex of Billboard described Kid Cudi as an emotional artist, dealing with expansive and nebulous feelings in acute and often destructive ways.
2015: Use of Screamed Vocals
On 2015's Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven, Kid Cudi incorporated the use of screamed vocals.
April 2016: Kid Cudi hosts young patients at Roseland Ballroom shows
In April 2016, Kid Cudi hosted a group of young patients and their families from CHAM at his sold-out Roseland Ballroom shows.
June 2016: Kid Cudi honors Orlando nightclub shooting victims
In June 2016, Kid Cudi was among 49 celebrities who honored the 49 victims killed in the Orlando nightclub shooting in a video tribute.
July 2016: Joins Cast of Empire
In July 2016, it was announced that Kid Cudi would join the cast of FOX's "Empire" as a rival to Hakeem, before later leaving due to creative differences.
July 2016: Kid Cudi reveals survivor guilt
In a July 2016 interview, Kid Cudi shared that he experienced survivor guilt, feeling troubled by his success while others he knew didn't have the same opportunities.
October 2016: Kid Cudi enters rehab for depression and suicidal urges
In October 2016, Kid Cudi announced on Facebook that he checked himself into rehabilitation for depression and suicidal urges.
2016: Kanye West calls Kid Cudi the most influential artist of the past 10 years
In 2016, Kanye West called Kid Cudi "the most influential artist of the past 10 years".
2016: Kid Cudi goes to rehab for cocaine addiction
In 2016, Kid Cudi went to rehab for cocaine addiction, as he revealed in 2022.
2016: Use of Yodeling
On 2016's Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin', Kid Cudi can be heard yodeling.
2017: Appears in Killing Hasselhoff
In 2017, Kid Cudi appeared in the comedy film "Killing Hasselhoff".
October 2018: Pharrell Williams calls Kid Cudi a GOAT
In October 2018, Pharrell Williams praised Kid Cudi, calling him a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) and highlighting his inspiring collaborations, melodies, concepts, consistency, and convictions.
February 2019: Partnership with A.P.C.
In February 2019, Kid Cudi partnered with French fashion brand A.P.C. The capsule collection included denim, sneakers, and t-shirts.
March 2019: Partnership with Adidas
In March 2019, Kid Cudi announced a partnership with Adidas.
2019: Starring in Entergalactic announced
In 2019, Kid Cudi announced he would star in his own animated TV special, Entergalactic, at Netflix, a companion piece to his album Entergalactic.
2019: Roles in Drunk Parents, Jexi, and Westworld
In 2019, Kid Cudi had small roles in "Drunk Parents" and "Jexi", and a recurring role in "Westworld".
2019: Kid Cudi teams up with Postmates to deliver 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, providing meals to hundreds in need.
2019: Pete Davidson praises Kid Cudi
In 2019, Pete Davidson called Kid Cudi "the best musician that's ever lived" during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
2019: Baby Keem cites Kid Cudi as a major influence
In a 2019 interview, rapper Baby Keem cited Kid Cudi as a major influence, mentioning inspiration from Cudi's cadences.
May 20, 2020: Collaboration with Virgil Abloh
On May 20, 2020, Kid Cudi announced a partnership with American designer Virgil Abloh to release an exclusive "Leader of the Delinquents" t-shirt. The design features Kid Cudi puppeteering a smaller version of himself.
October 2020: Launch of Encore Music Technologies
In October 2020, Kid Cudi, Ian Edelman, and Jonathan Gray launched Encore Music Technologies, a mobile platform for artists to monetize fan connections. Earlier in 2020, Encore closed a $2 million seed round led by Battery Ventures.
November 17, 2020: Founded Mad Solar
On November 17, 2020, Kid Cudi, Dennis Cummings, and Karina Manashil founded Mad Solar, a production and music management company, with backing from Bron Studios.
December 10, 2020: Unveiling of Adidas sneakers
On December 10, 2020, Kid Cudi unveiled his Adidas sneakers, named VADAWAM 326's, which were released on December 17, 2020.
December 17, 2020: Release of Adidas VADAWAM 326's
On December 17, 2020, Kid Cudi's Adidas sneakers, named VADAWAM 326's, were released.
2020: Roles 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: Kid Cudi writes song for Raquel Deriane
In 2020, Kid Cudi wrote the song "Sept. 16", titled after the birthdate of his then-girlfriend, costume designer and actress Raquel Deriane, and dedicated it to her.
January 2021: Potential TV Series with 50 Cent
In January 2021, Kid Cudi revealed he would potentially be partnering 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 Wicked Awesome Records.
January 26, 2021: Announcement of Clothing Line
On January 26, 2021, Kid Cudi announced on Twitter that he would be starting his own clothing line, with the first pieces available sometime in 2021.
April 2021: Kid Cudi performs on Saturday Night Live in a dress
In April 2021, Kid Cudi appeared on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest, performing "Tequila Shots" and "Sad People". His performance of "Sad People" garnered significant attention because he wore a dress in tribute to Kurt Cobain, challenging social norms.
April 2021: SNL Performance and Off-White Collection Announcement
In April 2021, Kid Cudi performed on Saturday Night Live wearing a floral-print sundress designed by Virgil Abloh. On April 11, 2021, Cudi confirmed an upcoming collection with Off-White, featuring the floral dress.
September 2021: Kid Cudi's fashion statements at New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala
In September 2021, Kid Cudi made headlines for his fashion choices. He arrived at New York Fashion Week with electric blue hair, a Nirvana long-sleeve tee, and a floor-length black skirt. Later in September 2021, he attended the Met Gala with fluorescent green hair, dark eye makeup, and a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton outfit, including a blue sweater, skirt, and blue-and-green LV sneakers.
September 2021: Partnership with Cadillac
In September 2021, Kid Cudi partnered with Cadillac for the campaign for their 2023 Lyriq.
November 10, 2021: Kid Cudi wears custom bridal gown at CFDA Fashion Awards
On November 10, 2021, Kid Cudi attended the CFDA Fashion Awards wearing a custom bridal gown designed by ERL's Eli Russell Linnetz, paired with a white tux jacket, crystal-covered sneakers, grungy eyeliner, an icy Black Jesus pendant, and Manic Panic-pink hair, as an homage to Kurt Cobain.
2021: Film Appearances and Executive Producer Role
In 2021, Kid Cudi appeared in "Crisis" and "Don't Look Up", where he also performed an original song with Ariana Grande. He also served as an executive producer on "Malcolm & Marie".
2021: Appearance on The Shop and Songwriter's Roundtable
In 2021, Kid Cudi appeared on The Shop where he discussed his writing process, mentioning his transition to Kanye West's method during Kids See Ghosts and Man on the Moon III. Later in 2021, at The Hollywood Reporter's Songwriter's Roundtable, Cudi described his music as "space punk rock".
2021: Collaboration with BAPE
In 2021, Kid Cudi collaborated with BAPE on a series of 20 pieces logos and other things.
2021: Production of X
In early 2021, Mad Solar teamed with A24 and Bron Studios to produce the horror film X, written and directed by Ti West, with Kid Cudi as an executive producer.
January 2022: Modeled for Levi Strauss & Co. Campaign
In January 2022, Kid Cudi modeled for the Levi Strauss & Co. campaign titled "The Number That Changed Everything".
February 2022: Launch of MOTR Clothing Line
In February 2022, Kid Cudi launched his clothing line called MOTR (Members of the RAGE), described as a fusion of 90s grunge, hip hop soul, and elements from a distant future. The first piece was a t-shirt created with Nigo's Human Made for NBA All-Star Weekend.
March 2022: Starring in X
In March 2022, Kid Cudi starred in Ti West's slasher film "X".
March 2022: Featured in Louis Vuitton Campaign
In March 2022, Kid Cudi was featured in a jewelry-focused campaign from French fashion house Louis Vuitton. The LV Volt campaign saw Cudi, Alicia Vikander and Jin Chen modeling a range of pieces from the unisex collection.
April 2022: Cast in Silent Night and Entergalactic Details
In April 2022, Kid Cudi was cast in "Silent Night". Also in April 2022, it was announced that Cudi would star in his own animated TV special, "Entergalactic", at Netflix.
June 2022: Kid Cudi leads conversation on youth anxiety at NY-Presbyterian Hospital event
In June 2022, Kid Cudi led a conversation on youth anxiety, depression, and the importance 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 "Entergalactic" was announced, including Timothée Chalamet, Macaulay Culkin, Laura Harrier, and Jessica Williams.
July 4, 2022: Compilation Album Announcement
On July 4, 2022, Kid Cudi announced a compilation album, "The Boy Who Flew to the Moon, Vol. 1", which was set to be released on July 8. He also announced the re-release of his debut mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi" on July 15.
August 2022: Kid Cudi reveals he suffered a stroke after entering rehab in 2016
In an August 2022 interview, Kid Cudi revealed that he suffered a stroke two weeks after entering rehab in 2016, which led to months of physical rehabilitation.
September 2022: Started writing memoir
In September 2022, Kid Cudi revealed that he had begun working on his memoir.
September 21, 2022: MOTR to Debut at Paris Fashion Week 2023
On September 21, 2022, Kid Cudi announced that his MOTR fashion line will debut at Paris Fashion Week 2023, featuring unisex pieces produced in Italy and parts of Europe, and will include sneakers.
September 30, 2022: Entergalactic Release
On September 30, 2022, Entergalactic was released.
October 2022: Potential Retirement Announcement
In October 2022, Kid Cudi revealed he was considering ending his music career, expressing uncertainty about his longevity compared to other rappers.
December 2022: "Pursuit of Happiness" Certified Diamond
In December 2022, Kid Cudi's 2010 single "Pursuit of Happiness" was certified diamond (10 million units) by the RIAA.
2022: Cudi considers Chalamet and Jaden Smith as little brothers
In 2022, Kid Cudi stated that he considers Timothée Chalamet and Jaden Smith as "the little brothers I wish I had."
2022: Kid Cudi reveals rehab for cocaine addiction
In 2022, Kid Cudi tweeted about attending rehab for cocaine addiction in 2016.
2022: Encore Studio Backed by $9 Million Funding
In 2022, it was revealed that Encore Studio was backed by $9 million in funding led by Battery Ventures, along with investments from 468 Capital, Parade Ventures, Nomad Ventures, Moving Capital, Kayak Ventures, and Gaingels.
February 27, 2023: Contractual Album Details Revealed
On February 27, 2023, Kid Cudi announced that his last contractual album with Republic Records would be released in late 2023, with the rollout beginning mid-year and singles being released.
April 2023: Cast in Knuckles
In April 2023, it was announced that Kid Cudi was cast in the Knuckles show.
June 2023: Sneaker collaboration with MSCHF
In June 2023, Kid Cudi collaborated with the American art collective MSCHF to release sneakers, which Cudi previewed during his headlining performance at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash Festival in Chicago.
July 27, 2023: MOTR Launch at Selfridges
On July 27, 2023, Kid Cudi launched MOTR at Selfridges, a London department store. He cited Virgil Abloh and Off-White as inspirations for the brand.
August 2023: Calvin Klein Fall 2023 Ambassador
In August 2023, Kid Cudi was added as one of the new ambassadors for Calvin Klein's Fall 2023 campaign. He posed in front of a Manhattan billboard for the campaign.
November 2023: Kid Cudi expresses solidarity with Palestine
In November 2023, Kid Cudi signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, expressing solidarity with Palestine during the Gaza war and describing Israel's offensive in Gaza as a genocide.
2023: Lawsuit reveals Combs threatened Cudi
According to a 2023 lawsuit, Sean Combs threatened Cassie Ventura that he would "blow up [Kid Cudi's] car" because she dated Cudi around 2012.
2023: Comic writing debut
During New York Comic Con 2023, it was revealed that Cudi would team up with writer Kyle Higgins to make his comic writing debut with the series Moon Man. A collaboration between Cudi's Mad Solar and Higgins' Black Market Narrative and published by Image Comics, the series revolves around Ramon Townsend, an astronaut from Cleveland who, following a mission that almost killed him and his crew, begins to develop abilities and becomes the world's first superhero.
2023: Final Album Announcement
In 2023, Kid Cudi announced that he only has one more album left on his recording contract with Republic and that it would not be released in 2023.
January 11, 2024: Insano Album Release
On January 11, 2024, Kid Cudi released his album "Insano".
January 2024: Anticipated Launch of Moon Man Comic Series
In January 2024, Kid Cudi's comic series, Moon Man, co-written with Kyle Higgins, was anticipated to launch and be accompanied by a mixtape composed by Cudi.
January 31, 2024: Release of Moon Man Issue #1
On January 31, 2024, Kid Cudi and Kyle Higgins debuted the first issue of their comic series, Moon Man. The launch saw immediate commercial success, selling out quickly and requiring an urgent reprint.
February 23, 2024: Insano (Nitro Mega) Album Release
On February 23, 2024, Kid Cudi released a follow-up album titled "Insano (Nitro Mega)".
April 17, 2024: Release of Moon Man Issue #2
On April 17, 2024, Kid Cudi and Kyle Higgins released the second issue of their comic series, Moon Man.
July 10, 2024: Release of Moon Man Issue #3 and "Dreams I See" Single
On July 10, 2024, Kid Cudi and Kyle Higgins released the third issue of their comic series, Moon Man. On the same day, Cudi also released "Dreams I See", a single to support the issue's launch.
2024: Kid Cudi announces engagement to Lola Abecassis Sartore
In 2024, Kid Cudi announced his engagement to designer Lola Abecassis Sartore via Instagram.
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