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.
Brothers
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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That's just a code in my hood, don't let these guns hit you
Be a man of your word, don't ever let 'em ever play you
Stand up for your shit, make sure these haters pay you
Can't nothing stop a room full of real niggas
I got some bad rich bitches, they my real niggas
It's like working four jobs not to kill niggas
My little niggas love to ride by and spill niggas
If y'all fell out over a chick that ain't your real nigga
Before I be a house nigga be a field nigga
I gotta put off a chick call in my trill nigga
I met juke in '92 when we still niggas
Rockin' Hilfigers before they was like chill niggas
Living well me and my niggas gon' eat
Before you hate, hit the brakes with both feet
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Max with the homies, try to teach them things
Teach them how to make a piece of change, even keep the change
But they never change, bought a set of chains with another chain
Upgraded to a better chain, that Beretta sing
Shoes on the 'rari start to look like hooves
Pigs by the crib start to look like wolves
Money never change me only change the situation
The paper I be chasin' got them sucka niggas hatin'
Started from the pavement, basement Satan
Couldn't match my claims so they compare me to a mason
Free like slaves but they based and crazy
We talkin' bout crack or we talkin about blacks
So for the blunted, then they pickin the gun up
Motherfuckers is trippin' if it in in the run up
Then they gettin' the come up, yup bitch
And they do with the sun up
And this is for my niggas and my gang
Through the fortune and the fame
Only thing didn't change was my niggas
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
I got the niggas that I need with me
Any issues my nigga you know then please hit me
No question no hesitation when it come to own fam dawg
If you creep me the fuck out you probably ain't around
Now you can hate on the side lines, I'm skippin' past
You got me fucked up, keep talkin' and kiss my ass
No sweatin' the ho shit, too in tune with the family
I do got the ones that do know Scott
They give me the love that a nigga need
If its a place to stay or a dime sack of weed
Word to Dennis
Brought me thick and thin 'til we finished
Focused to keep the pockets replenished
Clothes on our kids
And keep my niggas from goin' away on a bid
Only wanted fly shit when we got big
Chasin' these hoes up in they ribs at they momma crib
Beat niggas up so bout it bout it they go blind about it
We all grown, families up on our own
Providing for 'em real niggas, real morals that's the code
So long as I am my brotha's keeper
He will provide me with a nine if I need or a street sweeper
The love I have for my niggas is another type
You gotta real nigga down with you for your whole life
Love for my niggas
The brothers that I never had made my life a lot less sad my nigga
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
Hey yo, all right
This is how it's supposed to be
The lyrics to "Brothers" by Kid Cudi feat. King Chip & A$AP Rocky emphasize the importance of loyalty among friends and being true to oneself. The lyrics highlight the fact that even though we can be different from our friends in terms of our passions, principles, and outlooks, such traits should not hinder our relations with them. These lyrics show that sticking to one's ethics and committing oneself to the people who truly matter to us is what defines true brotherhood.
The first part of the song suggests that loyalty is crucial, and a united front is a powerful force. The lyrics indicate that those who are loyal to their friends should be respected, and those who disrespect them should be avoided. The second part of the song emphasizes the importance of remaining true to oneself and not letting success change one's morals. The lyrics stress the value of staying grounded to the people who genuinely care about us and not forgetting where we came from. The message is clear: steadfastness and authenticity are key ingredients to preserving true friendship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Brothers" encourage listeners to stay connected to their friends and remain true to oneself despite success.
Line by Line Meaning
If my niggas don't fuck wit' you, I don't fuck wit' you
If my friends don't like you, I won't either
That's just a code in my hood, don't let these guns hit you
It's a rule in my neighborhood, don't get into conflict or you'll get hurt
Be a man of your word, don't ever let 'em ever play you
Be trustworthy and don't let others deceive you
Stand up for your shit, make sure these haters pay you
Defend what's yours and don't let haters take advantage of you
Can't nothing stop a room full of real niggas
A group of loyal friends is unbeatable
I got some bad rich bitches, they my real niggas
I have some wealthy female friends who are loyal to me
It's like working four jobs not to kill niggas
It's difficult to avoid violence even when trying extremely hard
My little niggas love to ride by and spill niggas
My young friends enjoy driving by and attacking enemies
If y'all fell out over some chips that ain't your real nigga
If you lost a friend over money, they weren't really your friend
If y'all fell out over a chick that ain't your real nigga
If you lost a friend over a girl, they weren't really your friend
Before I be a house nigga be a field nigga
I would rather work hard in the field than live comfortably but subserviently in a house
I gotta put off a chick call in my trill nigga
I have to avoid talking to a girl and instead call my loyal friend
I met juke in '92 when we still niggas
I met Juke in 1992 when we were still young
Rockin' Hilfigers before they was like chill niggas
We were wearing Hilfiger before it became popular
Living well me and my niggas gon' eat
My friends and I will live well and thrive
Before you hate, hit the brakes with both feet
Before you start hating, think twice and refrain from doing it
I got the niggas that I need with me
I have the friends I need by my side
Any issues my nigga you know then please hit me
If you have any problems, just let me know
No question no hesitation when it come to own fam dawg
I have no doubts or hesitation helping my family
If you creep me the fuck out you probably ain't around
If you make me uncomfortable, you won't be around me
Now you can hate on the side lines, I'm skippin' past
You can hate from a distance, I'm moving on
You got me fucked up, keep talkin' and kiss my ass
You are wrong about me, so keep talking and ignore my success
No sweatin' the ho shit, too in tune with the family
I don't care about fake drama, I'm focused on my family and close friends
I do got the ones that do know Scott
I have friends who understand me and my personality
They give me the love that a nigga need
They give me the support and affection I need
If its a place to stay or a dime sack of weed
If I need a place to stay or weed, they will help me
Word to Dennis
Swear to my friend Dennis
Brought me thick and thin 'til we finished
Stuck with me through thick and thin until the end
Focused to keep the pockets replenished
Motivated to keep our money coming in
Clothes on our kids
Providing clothes for our children
And keep my niggas from goin' away on a bid
And making sure my friends don't go to prison
Only wanted fly shit when we got big
We wanted the best things when we became successful
Chasin' these hoes up in they ribs at they momma crib
Chasing women and starting trouble at their mother's house
Beat niggas up so bout it bout it they go blind about it
We were so tough and aggressive, people were afraid of us
We all grown, families up on our own
We've all grown up and have our own families
Providing for 'em real niggas, real morals that's the code
We take care of our families and have strong values
So long as I am my brotha's keeper
As long as I look out for my friends
He will provide me with a nine if I need or a street sweeper
They will give me a gun or any other necessary weapon
The love I have for my niggas is another type
My affection for my friends is very strong and special
You gotta real nigga down with you for your whole life
You have a loyal friend who will always be by your side
Love for my niggas
Affection for my friends
The brothers that I never had made my life a lot less sad my nigga
Having friends who feel like brothers made my life better and less sad
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES JAWANZAA WORTH, RAKIM MAYERS, SCOTT MESCUDI
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