Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, actor and designer from Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Known by nicknames such as "Cudder", "Mr. Rager", "Mr. Solo Dolo" and "The Lonely Stoner", he helped reshape modern hip-hop with introspective, melodic songs that explore loneliness, mental health and hope.
He first gained attention with "Day 'n' Nite" and the mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi", leading to his debut album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day". Follow-up projects including "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager", "Indicud", "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'", "Man on the Moon III: The Chosen", the visual album "Entergalactic", "Insano" and "Free" cemented his influence across hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, R&B, and alternative rock. Key songs such as "Pursuit of Happiness", "Mr. Rager", "The Scotts", "Neverland" and "Grave" are fan favourites. Beyond music he has starred in film and television, and his memoir "Cudi: The Memoir" and fashion work underline his status as a cultural figure.
