Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, who goes by the stage name of Kid Cudi is an American rapper, singer, actor and recording artist. He gained major recognition when he released his first official full-length project, a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi in 2008. The mixtape caught the attention of American rapper-producer Kanye West, who subsequently signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label imprint in late 2008.

What is Kid Cudi Famous For?

• An American actor and a recording artist.
• Having released a number of popular singles and commercially successful albums.
• Having collaborated with leading music artists such as Kanye West, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, and David Guetta.

Where is Kid Cudi From?

Kid Cudi was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Elsie Harriet and Lindberg Styles Mescudi as a Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi with an AQUARIUS birth sign. He grew up in Shaker Heights and Solon. He is the youngest of four children, with two brothers, Domingo and Dean, and a sister, Maisha. His mother, Elsie Harriet, is a middle-school choir teacher at Roxboro Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. His father, Lindberg Styles Mescudi, was a house painter, substitute teacher, and World War II Air Force veteran. His father was of African-American and Mexican-American descent, while his mother is African-American. He is American by nationality and his ethnicity is multiracial.

When he was eleven years old, his father died of cancer; his passing had a significant effect on his personality and subsequently his music.

Talking about his education, he attended Shaker Heights High School for two years before transferring to Solon High School. He was expelled from the school for threatening to punch his principal and would later earn his GED. He then studied film at the University of Toledo, dropping out after a year. His subsequent plan to join the U.S. Navy didn't pan out because of his juvenile police record.

The Career Highlights of Kid Cudi

• Cudi began rapping and writing his lyrics as a teenager. He was inspired by acts like The Pharcyde, and A Tribe Called Quest.
• He moved to New York and released his debut mixtape, A Kid Maned Cudi, in July 2008. It featured the hit single "Day 'N' Nite" which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• He was signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2008.
• His debut studio album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, was released in September 2009, It was certified Gold in the US and featured a guest appearance from rapper Common and from the electronic duo Ratatat. Other albums by him include Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager (2010), and Indicud (2013).
• His sixth album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin', was released in December 2016.
• He has collaborated with artists like Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta, and Jay Z.
• In 2017, he embarked on a tour, and it was a mega success. Gradually, he slowed down on music and remained limited to collaborations.
• In 2018 Cudi and Kanye West formed a duo known as Kids See Ghosts, and produced an album with the same name, Kids See Ghosts, which was released on June 8, 2018.
• Kid Cudi revealed in July 2019 that his upcoming album, Entergalactic, will serve as the soundtrack tto a new Netflix "adult-focused animated music series" that he and Kenya Barris had jointly created.
• The song "The Scotts", which Cudi and Travis Scott collaborated, was released on April 24, 2020. The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Cudi's first number-one hit single.
• On July 8, 2022, Cudi's compilation album, The Boy Who Flew to the Moon, Vol. 1 released by Republic Records.
• Apart from a music career, he made his television debut in the 2010 episode of the series, One Tree Hill. He was cast as "Domingo Dean" in the HBO comedy-drama, How to Make It in America. He appeared in 16 episodes from 2010 to 2011.
• Other television appearances include Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Comedy Bang! Bang! and Talking Dead. He starred as the twisted killer in the 2011 short film, Maniac.
• His film credits include Goodbye World (2013) with Adrian Grenier, Ned for Speed (2014) with Aaron Paul, and Entourage (2015) with Kevin Connolly.
• In addition, he appeared in a number of movies including Vincent N Roxxy (2017), Drunk Parents (2019), Crisis (2021), X (2022), and more.

Awards and Achievements of Kid Cudi

Since the start of his career, he has received 23 Nominations and has won 3 Awards.

• He won a Beatport Music Award and an Urban Music Award in 2009 for “Day ‘n’ Nite (Crookers Remix)”.
• He also won a Grammy Award in 2012 for “All of the Lights”.

Who is Kid Cudi’s Girlfriend?

Kid Cudi isn't married and reportedly single at present. However, he has had multiple relationships in his life. He dated many celebrities like Amanda Bynes (2010), Jamie Baratta (2009 - 2012), Mariel Haenn (2012 - 2013), Stekka Maeve (2013), Michelle Trachtenberg (2014) and Raquel Deriane (2020).

Similarly, he has a daughter Vada Wamwene Mescudi from an unspecified relationship. In 2012, he was involved in a legal battle for the custody of his daughter as her mother accused Cudi of being an absentee father and also pointed to his drug and alcohol abuse. They eventually managed to reach an amicable solution.

What are the Body Measurements of Kid Cudi?

Talking about his body statics, he stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 163 lbs. Similarly, his chest size is 38 inches, his biceps size 13 inches, and his waist size is 33 inches which makes his body measurement 38-13-33 inches. Additionally, he has a pair of dark brown eyes and black hair. Furthermore, he wears a 10 (US) shoe.

What is the Net Worth of kid Cudi?

Kid Cudi has a net worth of $16 million as of 2022 but his salary was not disclosed yet. His fortunes stem from his successful career as a musician in the industry as well as his acting roles both on TV and in the Movies.