Kid Cudi

~ Person

Legal name: Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi

Wikipedia

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984), also known by his stage name Kid Cudi ( KUDD-ee), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and fashion designer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Cudi moved to New York City in pursuit of a musical career, where he first gained recognition following his song "Day 'n' Nite." Initially self-published on his MySpace page, the song became a hit online and served as a catalyst for Cudi to team up with record producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie to record his first full-length project, a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi (2008). Its release helped Cudi rise to prominence and establish a fanbase, catching the attention of rapper Kanye West—who signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label by late 2008.

With "Day 'n' Nite" issued as its lead single, he released his debut studio album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009) to critical and commercial success, receiving quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned the follow-up singles "Make Her Say" (featuring Kanye West and Common) and "Pursuit of Happiness" (featuring MGMT and Ratatat), the latter received diamond certification (10× platinum) by the RIAA. 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 band WZRD with long-time collaborator and producer Dot da Genius; their eponymous debut album (2012) debuted atop the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart.

His self-produced third album, Indicud (2013) peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, was led by the platinum-certified single "Just What I Am" (featuring King Chip), and served as his final release with GOOD Music. It was followed by the tepidly-received experimental albums, Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon (2014) and Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven (2015). His sixth album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' (2016) saw an improvement in critical reception and was supported by the lead single "Surfin'" (featuring Pharrell Williams). Cudi formed the duo Kids See Ghosts with former label boss West in 2018 and released a self-titled collaborative album in June of that year to critical acclaim. His 2020 single, "The Scotts" (with Travis Scott) became his first song to peak atop the Billboard Hot 100, foreseeing the release of his seventh album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen (2020) to commercial resurgence and favorable reception. Cudi released his eighth album, Entergalactic (2022) to coincide with his adult animated special of the same name; both were critically praised. His ninth and tenth albums, the trap-inspired Insano (2024) and its sequel Insano (Nitro Mega) (2024), were his final releases on Republic Records.

Outside of recording, Cudi has launched his own vanity labels: the now-defunct Dream On, and his label imprint since 2011, Wicked Awesome Records. Cudi ventured into acting with the HBO series How to Make It in America in 2010, and has appeared in films: Goodbye World (2013), Need for Speed (2014), Entourage (2015), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020), Don't Look Up (2021), and X (2022). He has appeared on tv shows One Tree Hill, The Cleveland Show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Westworld. In 2015, he was the bandleader on the IFC series Comedy Bang! Bang! and in 2020 was added as a cast member for the HBO mini-series We Are Who We Are. In 2020, he launched Mad Solar, a production company for film and tv, which produced a documentary titled A Man Named Scott (2021), storying Cudi's career. In fashion and modeling, Cudi has partnered with Giuseppe Zanotti, Virgil Abloh, Bape, Coach, Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Levi's, on campaigns. Cudi launched his own clothing line in 2022.

Cudi has been recognized as an influence on contemporary hip hop and alternative acts. His lyrics are often autobiographical, describing childhood hardships of depression, loneliness and alienation; his struggle with drugs into adulthood and themes of spirituality, heartbreak, dissipation and celebration. The majority of his impact stems from his ability to display vulnerability and address mental health. He is noted for his experimental nature, combining psychedelia, R&B, electronica, synthpop, dance, house, punk and indie rock in his music. Cudi has sold over 22 million units domestically and won two Grammy Awards. He has worked with artists spanning several genres, namely Jay-Z, Drake, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, David Guetta, Shakira, Ariana Grande, and Michael Bolton.

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Discography

Album

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2009Man on the Moon: The End of DayKid Cudi4.3516
2010Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. RagerKid Cudi46
2013IndicudKid Cudi4.354
2014Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother MoonKid Cudi32
2015Speedin’ Bullet 2 HeavenKid Cudi21
2016Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’Kid Cudi2
2020Man on the Moon III: The ChosenKid Cudi37
2022EntergalacticKid Cudi3
2024INSANOKid Cudi24
2024INSANO (NITRO MEGA)Kid Cudi8

Album + Compilation

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2022The Boy Who Flew to the Moon (Vol. 1)Kid Cudi1

Album + Mixtape/Street

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2008A Kid Named CudiKid Cudi3.655
2009Dat Kid From ClevelandKid Cudi3
2009Space OdysseyKid Cudi1
2009The Sky Might FallKid Cudi1
2011Space TravelKid Cudi1
2011Rap HardKid Cudi2

Single

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2008Day 'n' NiteKid Cudi52
2008Day 'n' NiteKid Cudi vs. Crookers11
2009Make Her SayKid Cudi feat. Kanye West & Common3
2009She Came AlongSharam feat. Kid Cudi41
2009MemoriesDavid Guetta feat. Kid Cudi8
2010Pursuit of HappinessKid Cudi feat. MGMT & Ratatat51
2010Good FridayKanye West feat. Common, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Big Sean & Charlie Wilson1
2010Christian Dior Denim FlowKanye West feat. Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend, Lloyd Banks & Ryan Leslie1
2010The JoyKanye West feat. Pete Rock, Jay‐Z, Charlie Wilson, Curtis Mayfield & Kid Cudi1
2010All SummerKid Cudi, Rostam and Best Coast1
2011No One Believes Me (Single) - CleanKid Cudi1
2012Dose of DopenessKid Cudi1
2012Cudi the KidSteve Aoki feat. Kid Cudi & Travis Barker1
2012Just What I AmKid Cudi feat. King Chip4.52
2012King WizardKid Cudi51
2013ImmortalKid Cudi1
2015love.Kid Cudi51
2016FrequencyKid Cudi1
2016Surfin'Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams1
2020Leader of the DelinquentsKid Cudi3
2020The Adventures Of Moon Man & Slim ShadyKid Cudi & Eminem53
2022Do What I WantKid Cudi1
2023SummertimeSkrillex & Kid Cudi1
2023PORSCHE TOPLESSKid Cudi1
2023Guitar In My RoomLyrical Lemonade, Lil Durk & Kid Cudi4
2023Heaven's GalaxyKid Cudi1
2023ILL WHAT I BLEEDKid Cudi1
2023AT THE PARTYKid Cudi ft. Pharrell & Travis Scott3
2024BLACK OPSKid Cudi & Denzel Curry8

Single + Soundtrack

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2021Just Look UpAriana Grande & Kid Cudi58
2022Stars In The Sky (From Sonic The Hedgehog 2)Kid Cudi1
2023It Takes TwoCamila Cabello, Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Eric Andre, Daveed Diggs & Kid Cudi3

Single + Remix

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2009She Came Along (Remixes)Sharam feat. Kid Cudi1
2012Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki remix)Kid Cudi feat. MGMT & Ratatat1
2021Memories (2021 remix)David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi2
2021t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l (remix)WILLOW feat. Kid Cudi & Travis Barker5

Other + Mixtape/Street

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2009The Moon Man MixtapKid Cudi1

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