Call Her Daddy Kid Cudi: The Pursuit Paid Off
Aug 13, 2025
Kid Cudi, the influential rapper and actor, joins for an honest chat about the heavy price of fame. He opens up about his struggles with grief and addiction, sharing how rehab saved him. Cudi reflects on his childhood, the impact of loss, and how it shaped his identity. He recounts the story of meeting his wife, their memorable wedding, and hints at his upcoming album. Throughout, he emphasizes the journey to self-love and harnessing creativity through personal challenges.
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Busy Creative Renaissance
- Kid Cudi describes an intense, busy period: filming a movie, rapping, working on an album and a memoir while getting married.
- He jokes about introducing himself as "Scott" and contemplates dropping "Kid" for a new musical direction.
Early Loss Shaped Emotional Core
- Kid Cudi says losing his father at 11 created a lasting change in him and shadowed his life.
- He links that early grief to feelings that persisted into his early 30s.
First Memory Sets Memoir Tone
- Cudi recounts a vivid earliest memory at age three of his parents fighting and that setting the tone for the memoir.
- He deliberately starts the book with this memory to frame ensuing family dysfunction.