Kid Cudi is a self-made American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who has carved his own unique path in hip-hop and entertainment. He burst onto the pop scene in the late 2000s with his hit song “Day ‘n’ Nite,” which earned him worldwide recognition, and released his first mixtape, “A Kid Named Cudi” in 2008.
The success of “A Kid Named Cudi” caught the attention of rapper Kanye West, who eventually signed him to his GOOD Music label. He released his chart-topping album “Man on the Moon: The End of Day” in 2009, which reached number 4 on the US Billboard 200, and his second album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager arrived in 2010, which also received critical acclaim. Cudi has released 10 full-length studio albums so far, with his latest album, “Insano (Nitro Mega),” arriving in 2024. Outside singing, Cudi is an accomplished actor, having appeared in several films and TV shows, including How to Make It in America, Goodbye World, Entourage, Don’t Look Up, Comedy Bang! Bang!, We Are Who We Are, Silent Night, and Knuckles. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists like Jay-Z, Drake, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, David Guetta, Shakira, Ariana Grande, and Michael Bolton, and has won two Grammy Awards. So, who is Kid Cudi? Here’s everything we know about him.
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Kid Cudi Biography
Kid Cudi was born on 30, January 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. He is 40 years old.
| Birth Name | Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi |
| Nickname | Kid Cudi, Juan Pablo, Cudder, The Lonely Stoner, Super Duper Cudi, Mr. Solo Dolo |
| Date of Birth | January 30, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Mexican, African-American |
| Profession | Actor, model, rapper, record producer, singer, songwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Children | 1 |
Family and Early Life
Kid Cudi was born on January 30, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lindberg Styles Mescudi and Elsie Harriet. His father was a US Air Force veteran and teacher while his mother was a choir teacher. He has Mexican-American and African-American ancestry.
Cudi attended Shaker Heights High School in suburban Cleveland, where he demonstrated an early interest in music and acting. After high school, he briefly attended the University of Toledo but dropped out to pursue his passion for music full-time.
Kid Cudi Romantic Life
Cudi had a brief relationship with actress Amanda Bynes in 2010, while he was also in an on-again, off-again relationship with lawyer Jamie Baratta. They began dating in 2009 and called it quits in 2012.
After his break up with Jamie Baratta, Kid Cudi got romantically linked up with celebrity stylist, Mariel Haenn before he had a short-lived relationship with actress Stella Maeve. In 201, he was romantically involved with actress Michelle Trachtenberg but they broke up the same year.
Cudi has a daughter named Vada Wamwene Mescudi, born in March 2010, through a previous relationship.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 8½ inches or 174 cm |
| Body Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Career Highlights
Kid Cudi started his musical career back in the mid-2000s when he released his breakthrough single “Day ‘n’ Nite,” which propelled him to mainstream success and earned critical acclaim. It soon caught the attention of Kanye West, who eventually signed him to his GOOD Music label. In 2008, Cudi released his debut mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, and followed it with his debut studio album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, on September 15, 2009. The album became a huge success, selling more than 8 million copies and reaching number four on the US Billboard 200. The album featured chart-busting singles “Day ‘n’ Nite”, “Make Her Say”, and “Pursuit of Happiness” which earned him three Grammy Awards nominations in 2010.
A year later, he released his second album, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager to commercial and critical success, featuring hit singles “Erase Me” and “Mr. Rager.” Since then, Kid Cudi has released several critically acclaimed albums such as 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), and Insano (Nitro Mega) (2024).
In addition to his music career, Kid Cudi has also made strides as an actor, appearing in films such as Need for Speed, Entourage, Killing Hasselhoff, Don’t Look Up, Parachute, and Silent Night as well as the HBO series How to Make It in America.
Cudi has also guest appeared in several TV shows, including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and has worked with fellow musicians as a featured artist. Some of the artists he has worked with include Jay-Z, Drake, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, David Guetta, Shakira, Ariana Grande, and Michael Bolton.
Kid Cudi Net Worth
As of 2024, Kid Cudi’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million, thanks to his successful music career, acting ventures, and various business endeavors.
Trivia
In 2008, he appeared on MTV Video Music Awards, alongside Travis Barker and DJ AM, his first television appearance.
He formed a duo with Kanye West called Kids See Ghosts in 2018, and released an album titled Kids See Ghosts the same year on June 8.
His highest-ever charting album on the US Billboard 200 was Indicud, his third album, which was issued on April 16, 2013. The album charted at number 2 and was certified gold.
In 2021, he was cast as Ben Walker in Nicholas Jarecki’s crime thriller film, Crisis, starring alongside Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez, Luke Evans, Lily-Rose Depp, and Martin Donovan.
He learned to play the guitar himself and used it throughout his career, which was gifted by his manager.
Cudi launched his own clothing line called MOTR on January 26, 2021.
FAQs
Who is Kid Cudi and what is his real name?
Kid Cudi is an American rapper, singer, and actor whose real name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi.
How old is rapper Kid Cudi?
He is 40 years old as of 2024.
How many albums have Kid Cudi released and what are they?
Cudi has released ten albums so far and they are 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), and Insano (Nitro Mega) (2024).
What is the net worth of singer Kid Cudi?
Rapper Kid Cudi is worth around $16 million.
How tall is Kid Cudi?
He is 5 feet 8½ inches tall.
Who is rapper Kid Cudi dating now?
Cudi is currently single and is not involved in a romantic relationship as of now.
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