Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi
Mescudi in April 2010
Born
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi

(1984-01-30) January 30, 1984
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Toledo
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
  • fashion designer
  • model
  • director
Years active2003–present
Works
TelevisionEntergalactic
Title
  • Founder of Wicked Awesome Records and MOTR
  • Co-founder of Mad Solar
  • Co-founder and CCO of Encore Music Technologies[1]
Children1
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • Wicked Awesome
  • Republic
  • Dream On
  • GOOD
  • Fool's Gold
  • Universal Motown
Member of
Formerly ofKids See Ghosts
Websitekidcudi.com

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio), also known by his stage name Kid Cudi, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and fashion designer.

Early Life

He is the youngest of four children. He was born on January 30, 1984.

Cudi started rapping in his senior year in high school. He found inspiration after he run into Kanye West by accident, and he liked his music after he showed him. The first song by Kid Cudi that went viral on the internet was "“Day 'n' Nite" in 2008.

Discography

Main articles: Kid Cudi discography and list of songs recorded by Kid Cudi

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

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Kid Cudi

Filmography

Main article: Kid Cudi filmography

Kid Cudi has appeared in several feature movies and television shows. He is often credited by his birth name Scott Mescudi.

Concert tours

Headlining

  • The Great Hangover Tour (with Asher Roth and B.o.B) (2009)[2]
  • The Cud Life Tour (2011, 2013)[3][4][5][6]
  • The Especial Tour (2016)[7]
  • Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour (2017)[8]
  • To the Moon World Tour (2022)

Supporting

References

  1. ↑ "Kid Cudi's Live Performance App Launches With $9 Million in Funding Raised". Complex. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  2. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (July 3, 2009). "Asher Roth And Kid Cudi Hitting The Road For Great Hangover Tour". MTV News. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Upcoming Shows by KiD CuDi on Myspace". August 15, 2011. Archived from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  4. ↑ "More Cud Life Tour Dates by KiD CuDi on Myspace". May 4, 2011. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  5. ↑ Lilah, Rose (July 22, 2013). "Kid Cudi Announces 'The Cud Life Tour' With Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator & Logic [Update: Full Dates Added]". HotNewHipHop.
  6. ↑ "Win Tickets to See Kid Cudi on Tour!". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  7. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (January 15, 2016). "Kid Cudi Shares New "Especial" Tour Dates". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  8. ↑ Wicks, Amanda (August 15, 2017). "Kid Cudi Announces Tour". Pitchfork.
  9. ↑ DJ Semtex (2009). "Kid Cudi, Mr Hudson, Consequence [Glow In The Dark Interviews]". Retrieved January 23, 2017 – via Vimeo.
  10. ↑ Sawjani, Archna (January 20, 2009). "Kid Cudi: 'I've always been ahead of the curve'". The Guardian. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Lady Gaga Taps Kid Cudi for 'Monster Ball' Tour". Spin (magazine). October 15, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Red Hot Chili Peppers Add 2024 Tour Dates with Kid Cudi, Ice Cube, and More". Pitchfork. December 4, 2023.

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