Kid Cudi

An American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and designer, born on January 30, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio. He began his musical career in 2003, moving to New York City where he released the mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi" in 2008, featuring the hit "Day 'n' Nite," which caught the attention of Kanye West and led to a contract with GOOD Music. His debut album, "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" (2009), received critical acclaim and commercial success, followed by "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager" (2010) and "Man on the Moon III: The Chosen" (2020), completing the trilogy. His discography also includes albums like "Indicud" (2013), "Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon" (2014), "Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven" (2015), "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'" (2016), "Entergalactic" (2022), and "Insano" (2024), along with its sequel "Insano (Nitro Mega)" (2024). Kid Cudi is known for his experimentation with genres, including alternative hip-hop, neo-psychedelia, trip-hop, and emo rap, significantly influencing these styles. Beyond his solo career, he has been part of projects like WZRD, Kids See Ghosts (with Kanye West), and The Scotts (with Travis Scott). In film and television, he has appeared in series such as "How to Make It in America," "Westworld," and "We Are Who We Are," as well as films like "X" (2022) and "Pearl" (2022). In 2020, he founded the production company Mad Solar, which released the animated special "Entergalactic" and the documentary "A Man Named Scott." In 2022, he launched the Moon Man's Landing music festival in Cleveland. Kid Cudi is also active in fashion, founding the Wicked Awesome Records label and participating in various projects, including app development and comics. His work has been recognized for its innovation and impact on contemporary music and culture.