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Kid Cudi
- Real Name: Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
- Nickname: Cudder
- Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
- Label: Republic Records
2009 Was a Magical Time in Hip-Hop
“Maybe I was naïve, but in 2009, it felt like artist growth was purely organic and fan-driven.”
Which Rappers Haven’t Released Their Best Albums Yet?
We’ll see you in the comments.
How Hip-Hop Helped Me Quit Weed & Get Sober
One writer breaks down how hip-hop helped him get sober.
Engineer Andrew Dawson Takes Us Inside the Studio with Kanye West, Childish Gambino & More
After hearing what Andrew Dawson did to each album he mixed, you might develop a newfound appreciation for some of your favorite records.
The Best Hip-Hop Debut, Every Year Since 2000
The rap game has delivered an endless array of seminal debut albums. We hand-picked the very best. You're welcome.
Would You Want to Meet Your Rap Heroes?
Donna and Yoh discuss if they would want to meet their rap heroes.
20 Biggest First Weeks for Hip-Hop Albums in 2018
These are the biggest rap albums of last year.
Best Songs of 2018 (Staff Picks)
These are our favorite songs of the year.
Kid Cudi: "I Was Really Good at Keeping My Troubles Hidden"
Kid Cudi opens up about his struggles with cocaine use.
50 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2018, Ranked
The best albums of the year.
10 Greatest Hip-Hop Superteam Songs of 2018, Ranked
The magnetism of musical superteams creates a curiosity too strong to resist.
Pharrell Williams: Kid Cudi Is a GOAT
"His melodies and his concepts—he's a timeless alien.”
Beat Break: Dot Da Genius Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
Kid Cudi's right-hand man on the making of "Day 'n' Nite," "Reborn" and more.
Kid Cudi Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts
"I was thinking of ways to do it."
Imagining an Alternative Universe Where Every Canceled Rap Album Exists
Read with caution.
Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" Beat Was Created While He Drove to Ratatat's House
Sometimes, serendipity is all you need to create a classic track.
Kid Cudi Thought Kanye Was Joking When Kanye Asked Him to Make 'KIDS SEE GHOSTS' Album
“It took me a minute to realize, ‘Yo, I’m making an album with my big bro. This is a dream of mine.’”
Kid Cudi's 'Man on the Moon III' Has Caused Me Unparalleled Emotional Distress
That lonely stoner turned professional humming enthusiast has caused me unparalleled emotional distress.
30 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2018 (So Far), Ranked (Pt. 2)
It's that time again.
Ghost Stories: The Four Greek Humors Connecting 'DAYTONA' and 'KIDS SEE GHOSTS'
What if 'DAYTONA' and 'KIDS SEE GHOSTS' were actually one 14-track album?
Kid Cudi & Kanye West Are Planning More KIDS SEE GHOSTS Albums
"There are some songs that we didn't use that I’m hopeful we can put out later."
'A Kid Named Cudi' Turns 10: An Oral History of Kid Cudi's Debut Mixtape
A-Trak, Emile Haynie and Emeka Obi reflect on the mixtape that launched Cudi's career.
10 Best Rap Album Sequels, Ranked
Many sequels are awful. These 10 rap album sequels, however, are great.