Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi (stylized as KiD CuDi), is a Cleveland rapper who started to gain attention through the release of his first single, "Day 'n' Nite". Cudi released his first mixtape, A KiD Named CuDi, in collaboration with New York streetwear brand 10.Deep Clothing as a free download. The mixtape features a guest appearance from DC rapper Wale and caught the attention of Kanye West which spawned his signing to the GOOD Music Label.
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Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi (stylized as KiD CuDi), is a Cleveland rapper who started to gain attention through the release of his first single, "Day 'n' Nite". Cudi released his first mixtape, A KiD Named CuDi, in colla...
In early September 2008, he performed at the 2008 VMAs along side Travis Barker and DJ AM. Kid Cudi is featured on Kanye West's latest album, 808s & Heartbreak, singing with him on the track named "Welcome to Heartbreak" & providing additional vocals on "Paranoid" and helping with songwriting on "Heartless"