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.
Beez
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Fuck around and reconstruct it up to a million bucks
In God we trust, every part of us is marvelous
You Krusty Krab squad, ya'll will rust, ya'll ain't hard enough
Demolition expert, I exert through your network while the tech squirt jerk
There's holes inside your sweatshirt
Through your apparel, through your blood, through your bone marrow
Precise with this mic device, slice your pie like Sbarros
You been stalling motherfucker now your ass is stuck
Brooklyn, Brownsville, baby stay with the Killer Hill crazy
It grows up above the booth
And conceals my three eighty
Are you running for this money money
Hunting eggs like Easter bunny
Geeks trying to beast upon me
Freak, I will eat a zombie
Calm and double while you jumping through these hurdles
Silly rabbit the race is always won by the turtle
Metal machinery, purple herbal mixed with that greenery
I don't write songs, grasshopper, I write scenaries
Everything ain't what it seems to be
What it means to you it don't mean to me
Bzzzz, a sting from the killer bees
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
I pass any test of litmus, I workout at 24 fitness
On the weekends, I sip Belvedere with that citrus
My dogs is vicious, exotic
Never blue for the mistress
Life is good, I live every day like it's Christmas
Happy New Year, I does what the fuck I wanna do here
I splash that Gucci shit from the shirt to the shoewear
Trust the rings out, wife beater tee with the wings out
Long dick stamina, I fuck a bird til she sings out
La la la la, body could convert Lady Gaga
Back to heterosexual, I'm classy like Impala
Plus I'm federal, when it comes to making dollas
Like Jigga nigga man, if you hear me then holla
Four rings like the Green Lantern
You see me in the mean phantom
Pushing over there in Ohio, outside of Canton
Or maybe in the Grotti rugged projects of Staten
Tall redbone in my shower, she looking like Paula Patton
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's song "Beez" are filled with references to money, power, and success. The opening lines talk about taking something small and turning it into something valuable, a metaphor for the rapper's own success. He then dismisses his critics, calling them weak and inferior. The lines "In God we trust, every part of us is marvellous" are both a reference to the American motto and a statement of self-confidence. Kid Cudi believes in himself and his abilities, and he encourages his listeners to do the same.
The second verse continues the theme of success and power. Kid Cudi references his wealth and his ability to enjoy the finer things in life, such as Belvedere vodka. He also brags about his sexual prowess, claiming that he can turn Lady Gaga straight and that he can satisfy any woman. The final lines of the song reference the locations where Kid Cudi has lived, both in Ohio and in Staten Island. He also mentions a woman in his shower who resembles Paula Patton, the actress known for her roles in "Precious" and "Deja Vu".
Overall, "Beez" is a song about confidence, success, and enjoying the good life. Kid Cudi wants his listeners to believe in themselves and to strive for greatness, just as he has done.
Line by Line Meaning
Who could take a single buck, an empty cup, a stroke of luck
Who else but me could take nothing and turn it into something great
Fuck around and reconstruct it up to a million bucks
Not only can I make something out of nothing, but I can turn it into a fortune
In God we trust, every part of us is marvelous
We trust in a higher power and recognize greatness in ourselves
You Krusty Krab squad, ya'll will rust, ya'll ain't hard enough
Any competition out there is weak and will inevitably fall apart
Demolition expert, I exert through your network while the tech squirt jerk
I am adept at tearing down my competition and taking over their connections
There's holes inside your sweatshirt
I can see through your facade and recognize your weaknesses
Through your apparel, through your blood, through your bone marrow
I am so thorough that I can see straight through you to the core of who you are
Precise with this mic device, slice your pie like Sbarros
My flow is so precise, I can cut through any competition like a knife through pizza
You falling nigga, and you can't get up
You are on your way down and there is no coming back
You been stalling motherfucker now your ass is stuck
You have been procrastinating and now you're in a trap you can't get out of
Brooklyn, Brownsville, baby stay with the Killer Hill crazy
I am from the toughest neighborhoods and have experienced a lot of hardships
It grows up above the booth
My talent outshines everything around me
And conceals my three eighty
I am always prepared to protect myself
Are you running for this money money
Are you willing to work hard to earn money?
Hunting eggs like Easter bunny
Working hard to find opportunities to make money
Geeks trying to beast upon me
Competition is trying to overpower me
Freak, I will eat a zombie
I am ready to conquer anything and anyone
Calm and double while you jumping through these hurdles
I remain composed despite any obstacles that come my way
Silly rabbit the race is always won by the turtle
It's not always about being the fastest, but being the most consistent in the long run
Metal machinery, purple herbal mixed with that greenery
I have connections and expertise in both the music and drug industries
I don't write songs, grasshopper, I write scenaries
I don't just write music, I create a whole experience for my listeners
Everything ain't what it seems to be
Things are not always as they appear
What it means to you it don't mean to me
Different things have different meanings to different people
Bzzzz, a sting from the killer bees
My music hits hard and is a powerful force to be reckoned with
In God I trust, no I don't give no fucks
I have faith in a higher power but I will not let anything stop me
(Dropping them them them, motherfucking Beez)
My music is powerful and impactful
I pass any test of litmus, I workout at 24 fitness
I am strong and capable of handling any challenge that comes my way
On the weekends, I sip Belvedere with that citrus
I also know how to relax and enjoy my success
My dogs is vicious, exotic
My team is strong and formidable
Never blue for the mistress
I am always loyal and do not give in to temptation
Life is good, I live every day like it's Christmas
I appreciate the good things in life and try to live every day to the fullest
Happy New Year, I does what the fuck I wanna do here
I live life on my own terms and do not let anyone else dictate my actions
I splash that Gucci shit from the shirt to the shoewear
I am successful and enjoy the finer things in life
Trust the rings out, wife beater tee with the wings out
I am confident in myself and do not need to prove anything to anyone
Long dick stamina, I fuck a bird til she sings out
I am sexually powerful and can satisfy any woman
La la la la, body could convert Lady Gaga
I am so skilled in the art of seduction that I could even turn gay women straight
Back to heterosexual, I'm classy like Impala
I am smooth and sophisticated in my approach
Plus I'm federal, when it comes to making dollas
I have connections and power in the money-making world
Like Jigga nigga man, if you hear me then holla
I am like Jay-Z, successful and influential
Four rings like the Green Lantern
I am successful and powerful like the superhero Green Lantern with his four powerful rings
You see me in the mean phantom
I am driving a fancy car and am successful
Pushing over there in Ohio, outside of Canton
I am successful even in unexpected or lesser-known places
Or maybe in the Grotti rugged projects of Staten
I can also make it in tough neighborhoods
Tall redbone in my shower, she looking like Paula Patton
I am surrounded by beautiful women and enjoy my success
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, DOUG KING, ISAAC HAYES, ROBERT F. DIGGS, SCOTT RAMON SEGURO MESCUDI, WILLIE DENNIS
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