Kid Cudi was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in the diverse upper class suburb of Shaker Heights. Just prior to receiving his GED he attended Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio and also Solon High School in Solon, Ohio. Cudi first began rapping towards the end of high school, inspired by alternative hip hop groups such as The Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest. He moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a music career. In July 2008, Kid Cudi released his first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, in collaboration with New York street wear brand 10. Deep as a free download in 2008. The mixtape has had so much continued success that on May 18, 2009 10.Deep announced they were going to be doing a re-release of the "Up There" t-shirt and hard copies A Kid Named Cudi mixtape in their webstore on May 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST. Shortly after the shirt went up for sale the server crashed due to heavy traffic of fans wanting to buy the t-shirt and the mixtape.
Kid Cudi has a guest feature on Kanye West's 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak, singing with him on the track Welcome to Heartbreak, providing additional vocals on Paranoid with Mr Hudson and helped with songwriting on the second single Heartless. A music video has been made and released for Welcome to Heartbreak with him in it. He also featured on the song Welcome 2 the World with Kevin Rudolf from his album In The City, and on 88-Keys debut album The Death of Adam on the track Ho' is Short for Honey.
He has been featured in many medias such as XXL and BBC News's Sound of 2009 poll of up-and-coming acts. He has also been featured in Vibe, Complex, The Source, Rolling Stone, URB and Interview magazine.
Kid Cudi first appeared on shows in 2008, when he performed at the 2008 VMA's alongside Travis Barker and DJ AM. On February 17, 2009, Kid Cudi made his TV debut on Snoop Dogg's new MTV talk show Dogg After Dark, performing Day 'n' Nite at the end of the show. Two days later on February 19, 2009, Cudi appeared on BET's 106 & Park with Kanye West to debut the video of Day 'n' Nite . On March 16, 2009 Kid Cudi performed on mtvU's 2009 Spring Break special. On March 17, 2009 Cudi appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly where he performed three songs. Kid Cudi has also made cameo appearances in Solange's video for her song T.O.N.Y. and in the Black Eyed Peas video for I Gotta Feeling.
Kid Cudi, along with Emile, produced an exclusive single called "Switchin Lanes" for the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles, part of its "South Central Premium Upgrade" Downloadable Content (DLC) which came out March 19, 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and March 27, 2009 for the Xbox 360. He contributed to the soundtrack for Capcom's Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. The game was released on June 24 2010.
08-Kid Cudi Ft. Kanye West
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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And I can't begin to think of anything that could help
But the weed is guaranteed indeed
Just what I need
How I feel upon a time
So recent in time make me sad
When I recollect how it use to be like David and Goliath
Kinda like me and the Devil
Tryna catch a nigga on sleep no no
You can try again and I'll be ready
Wont let you kill me in my dream like Freddy Kruger
No I'm not no loser I'll see you in hell
At the end of the day, day
My momma told me don't let no one break me
Let no one break me
At end of the day, day,
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Ever could stop me
At the end of the day, day
You cant regret it if you were trying
If you were trying
At the end of the day, day
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea
Please save a kid that needs some help
And I can't see ahead of me so I'm moving stealth
Hide and seek within a dream
I seem to glide above my horror
Though I feel I'll never be complete
Inside the dark I borrow
To proceed and remain intact
My mental is so unstable
And they talk and judge a man
They have no clue of what I'm capable
'til I show a side of me
No one had thought could be within
I told ya, no I'm not no loser
I'll see you in hell
At the end of the day, day
My momma told me don't let no one break me
Let no one break me
At end of the day, day,
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Ever could stop me
At the end of the day, day
You cant regret it if you were trying
If you were trying
At the end of the day, day
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm just a kid who needs no help I've achieved
A bigger thing no cash or check could be more blessed
And if you would've seen the things I've seen
Up in my slumber you'd be sure stay awake
No need to run your fate would follow you
You should know not for the faint at heart
This world understands no cowards
Its a goal a simple code I stay on the grind 'til the 25th hour
And I know the fight in me is somewhere
Hiding deep within I told you no
I'll never let you drag me down to hell no
At the end of the day, day
My momma told me don't let no one break me
Let no one break me
At end of the day, day,
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Ever could stop me
At the end of the day, day
You cant regret it if you were trying
If you were trying
At the end of the day, day
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
The song "08-Kid Cudi Ft. Kanye West" is about Kid Cudi's struggles with his mental health and how he copes with them. The first verse talks about him feeling lost and in need of help but not knowing how to ask for it. He turns to weed as a coping mechanism and reminisces about a time when he was happier. He then compares his struggle to that of David and Goliath, seeing himself as the underdog against his own personal demons. Kid Cudi is determined not to let his issues consume him, even comparing himself to Freddy Krueger, a nightmare character known for preying on people in their sleep. He declares himself a fighter who will never be defeated.
The chorus, "At the end of the day, my mama told me don't let no one break me, let no one break me" emphasizes Kid Cudi's resilience and determination to not be broken by his struggles. He believes that nobody can stop him, and he'll keep trying until he achieves his goals. Kid Cudi refers to himself as walking with a "heart of a lion," a symbol of bravery and strength despite being vulnerable and admitting to needing help earlier in the song.
The second verse talks about Kid Cudi's perception of himself as mentally unstable and how people around him judge him for that. However, he knows that he is capable of revealing a side of himself that nobody has seen before. He remains dedicated to the grind and pushing himself to be the best he can. Kid Cudi states that he will not let anyone drag him down to hell, emphasizing his willpower and strength of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Please save a kid that needs some help
I am struggling and need assistance from someone to help me through my difficulties.
And I can't begin to think of anything that could help
I am feeling lost and unsure of how to find a solution to my problems.
But the weed is guaranteed indeed
Marijuana is a reliable source of comfort and relief for me.
Just what I need
I rely on marijuana to cope with my problems and feel better.
How I feel upon a time
I am reflecting on my past experiences and emotions.
So recent in time make me sad
The memories of my recent past are making me feel upset and down.
When I recollect how it use to be like David and Goliath
I am reminded of a struggle that I previously overcame, which gives me hope for the future.
Kinda like me and the Devil
I feel like I am battling my inner demons.
Tryna rip out my soul
I feel like my problems are tearing me apart mentally and emotionally.
Tryna catch a nigga on sleep no no
I am afraid of being vulnerable and caught off guard by my problems.
You can try again and I'll be ready
I am determined to be resilient and prepared for any future challenges.
Wont let you kill me in my dream like Freddy Kruger
I am committed to fighting off my problems and not letting them consume me.
No I'm not no loser I'll see you in hell
I refuse to be defeated by my struggles and will persevere through them with strength and courage.
At the end of the day, day
No matter what happens throughout the day, ultimately...
My momma told me don't let no one break me
My mother taught me to be strong and resilient in the face of adversity.
Let no one break me
I will not allow anyone or anything to undermine my mental and emotional well-being.
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
I am confident and determined to overcome any obstacle that comes my way.
You cant regret it if you were trying
As long as I am putting in my best effort, I will have no regrets.
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea
I am full of courage and fortitude, like a lion.
And I can't see ahead of me so I'm moving stealth
I am unsure of what the future holds, but I am proceeding cautiously and carefully.
Hide and seek within a dream
I feel like I am playing a cat-and-mouse game with my problems, which are obscured by my thoughts and emotions.
I seem to glide above my horror
Despite the distressing nature of my problems, I am finding a sense of peace and distance from them.
Though I feel I'll never be complete
Despite my efforts, I still feel like something is missing and that I am not fully fulfilled.
Inside the dark I borrow
In times of difficulty, I seek comfort and shelter from my problems.
To proceed and remain intact
I am striving to move forward with strength and resilience, while also protecting my emotional well-being.
My mental is so unstable
My mind and emotions feel fragile and unsteady in the face of my difficulties.
And they talk and judge a man
Others are quick to criticize and condemn me without fully understanding my situation.
They have no clue of what I'm capable
Others underestimate my strength and resilience in the face of my struggles.
'til I show a side of me
I will prove others wrong by demonstrating my inner strength and courage.
No one had thought could be within
Others did not believe that I had the capacity for resilience and fortitude.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
I am reaffirming my strength and courage, which I liken to the heart of a lion.
I've achieved a bigger thing no cash or check could be more blessed
I am proud of my accomplishments and know that material wealth cannot match my feeling of fulfillment and gratitude.
And if you would've seen the things I've seen
If others had experienced what I have experienced, they would understand the depth of my struggles and my strength in overcoming them.
Up in my slumber you'd be sure stay awake
Even in my dreams, I am haunted by my difficulties, which have a profound impact on my waking life.
No need to run your fate would follow you
Running away from one's problems only prolongs and exacerbates them; it is best to face them head-on and deal with the consequences.
You should know not for the faint at heart
Overcoming one's problems requires great strength and resilience that not everyone possesses.
This world understands no cowards
The world rewards those who are brave and determined, and punishes those who are weak and timid.
Its a goal a simple code I stay on the grind 'til the 25th hour
My goal is to be hardworking and resilient, even when the going gets tough, which allows me to maximize my achievements and potential.
And I know the fight in me is somewhere
Although I may struggle at times, I know that I possess the inner strength and resilience to overcome any challenge.
Hiding deep within I told you no
Although my strength may be difficult to find at times, I know that it is always there, waiting to be summoned.
I'll never let you drag me down to hell no
I refuse to let my problems consume me or drag me down into a state of despair and hopelessness.
Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JEAN BAPTISTE KOUAME, MICHAEL MCHENRY, SCOTT RAMON SEGURO MESCUDI
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@alberto8132
Lyrics
She said I don't spend time like I really should
She said she don't know me, anymore
I think she hates me deep down, I know she does
She wants to erase me, hm
A couple days no talking, I seen my baby
And this what she tells me
She said
I keep on running, keep on running
And nothing works
I can't get away from you, no
I keep on ducking, keep on ducking
And nothing helps
I can't stop missing you, yeah
It's like I'm her new nightmare, she ain't escapin'
It makes me feel a bit complete, yeah
Knowing someone you love don't feel the same way about ya
Memories they soon delete, hm
A couple weeks no talking, I seen my baby
I've missed you so damn much, hey
I wish we could start over, I told my baby
This what this bitch tells me, she said
I keep on running, keep on running
And nothing works
I can't get away from you, no
I keep on ducking, keep on ducking
And nothing helps
I can't stop missing you, yeah
Cause I'm in the magazines
On the T-V
No matter where you are you might hear me
I'm in the magazines
On the T-V
No matter where you go you might see me
Uh, I'm Yeezy
She said Hi I'm Aria,
No! You an angel you wave hi to Aaliyah
I got a show in Korea
They built a new arena
Why don't you come watch nigga tear the whole scene up
I know I've seen you before
But don't know where I've seen ya
Oh I remember now,
It's something I that I dreamed of
Don C said she cool
But don't let her f-ck ya cream up
Monica Lewinsky on ya dress take ya to the cleaners
Sure enough a week later I'm in extra love
And everybody know she mine so she extra plug
Every bouncer every club show her extra love
We just praying the new fame don't get the best of us
But all good things gotta come to an end-a
She let it go to her head, no not my Aria
The height of her shopping was writers blocking me
I couldn't get my shit out any way, I hope you die Aria
I keep on running, keep on running
And nothing works
I can't get away from you, no
I keep on ducking, keep on ducking you
Nothing helps
I can't stop missing you, yeah
@cafesportivo9004
You might not have realized, but in this song, Kanye employs the greatest wordplay of all time with the line:
βI couldnβt get my shit out anyway, I hope you die, Ariaβ
Explanation:
First, we must go over some history:
Like we learned at the beginning of his verse, the girl that Kanye is addressing a girl whose name is βAriaβ.
An Aria (Italian for βairβ) is a word that refers to a formal musical composition, in other words, a song.
Now for the full analysis:
The first part of the line is βI couldnβt get my shit out anywayβ, and when Kanye raps the word βshitβ, he is referencing music, as many people affectionately refer to their possessions or products of their work as their βshitβ.
The second part of the line is:
βI hope you die, Ariaβ
His anger at Aria is due to him not being able to get his βshitβ out. Because we have established that Aria is a type of song and prevents Kanye from getting his βshitβ out, we can safely say that Aria as a character in the song is a metaphor for the music industry, as it is known that music labels can make it very difficult for artists to release music.
If this was the only meaning of the line, this would easily be top 10 lines of all time, but thatβs not allβ¦
Now, youβre going to have to stay with me here, because this gets very complicated.
The last 2 words of Kanyeβs verse, βdie Ariaβ sound like the single word βdiarrheaβ.
Seems random? Well, this is the kickerβ¦
Kanye rapping about not being able to get his βshit outβ before is actually a reference to constipation: bowel dysfunction wherein feces cannot exit the rectum easily, leading to large, hard excrement.
Diarrhea can be considered the opposite of constipation, as bowel movements categorized as diarrhea often come out at a rapid rate and are mostly comprised of liquid.
Now, for ultimate conclusion:
By Kanye saying βI hope you die Ariaββ¦ he is actually hoping that he is relieved of his constipation, which is a metaphor for his label not letting him put out music.
Any self-respecting hip-hop fan can agree that this is an incredible double entendre and clearly the greatest wordplay of all time.
In my opinion, Kanye should be praised for this more often.
The line not only solidifies Erase Me as the greatest song of all time, but also Kanye as the greatest writer, rapper, artist, and human being of all time.
Thank you.
@lydiakaa5451
Couldn't find anywhere the Lyrics so here you are:
She said I don't spend time like I really should
She said she don't know me, anymore
I think she hates me deep down, I know she does
She wants to erase me, hm
A couple days no talking, I seen my baby
And this what she tells me
She said
I keep on running, keep on running
And nothing works
I can't get away from you, no
I keep on ducking, keep on ducking
And nothing helps
I can't stop missing you, yeah
It's like I'm her new nightmare, she ain't escapin'
It makes me feel a bit complete, yeah
Knowing someone you love don't feel the same way about ya
Memories they soon delete, hm
A couple weeks no talking, I seen my baby
I've missed you so damn much, hey
I wish we could start over, I told my baby
This what this bitch tells me, she said
I keep on running, keep on running
And nothing works
I can't get away from you, no
I keep on ducking, keep on ducking
And nothing helps
I can't stop missing you, yeah
'Cause I'm in the magazines
On the T-V
No matter where you are you might hear me
I'm in the magazines
On the T-V
No matter where you go you might see me
Uh, I'm Yeezy
She said Hi I'm Aria,
No! You an angel you wave hi to Aaliyah
I got a show in Korea
They built a new arena
Why don't you come watch nigga tear the whole scene up
I know I've seen you before
But don't know where I've seen ya
Oh I remember now,
It's something I that I dreamed of
Don C said she cool
But don't let her f-ck ya cream up
Monica Lewinsky on ya dress take ya to the cleaners
Sure enough a week later I'm in extra love
And everybody know she mine so she extra plug
Every bouncer every club show her extra love
We just praying the new fame don't get the best of us
But all good things gotta come to an end-a
She let it go to her head, no not my Aria
The height of her shopping was writers blocking me
I couldn't get my shit out any way, I hope you die Aria
I keep on running, keep on running
And nothing works
I can't get away from you, no
I keep on ducking, keep on ducking you
Nothing helps
I can't stop missing you, yeah
@shawn4white
Remember when kid cudi was more popular than drake lol
@rustyd3817
Kid cudi is more genuinely loved than aubrey
@TrueRattlehead
@@rustyd3817 all that fake love adds up eventually tho
@vishruthvasagam6382
He still is
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At least for us.
@user-qd6im2hp2e
Drake was ascending in 2010
@Joe-yc3kn
Yung Nasty Thug I bet you feel smart for using drakes real nameππ
@Riddimsofcreation
it sucks when you care for someone and they don't think about you at all
@XXkAoTIcDo0mXX
not really, billions of people in the world... on to the next.
@crazykawafool
If they treat you like they don't care believe them and move on my friend. I feel your pain.
@Riddimsofcreation
+XXkAoTIcDo0mXX easy said then done when you love that person