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.
Freestyle
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Kid Cudi, riding the cuddy
As by the girls yeah they on screen love me
Double oh represent it til I'm finished
As by GOOD Music and the music
Do it all day for my people all day and we use it
Hey, put your hands up to the ceiling
Scream loud homeboy if you feel the feeling
Don't be mad but she can roll with me
In the Lexus, we gone go and do it in the next is
Generation x's love first sexes ??
Hey, and get it pass, red shoes on my feet
Louis Vuitton you getting that pass
Talking wreckless, homeboy feeling it blank kiss my ass
We gone get that bag, oh true when we rock that, man
Came in the game leather on tight I'm, tight
And my ?? smooth like leather ayyy
My pimp game tight like my jeans
Come through my diamond piece chain shine like rain
And it glistenin' uhh, keep rollin and yeah listen
I let roll to the intermission, get back on the mission
Something like Ethan Hunt Mission Impossible
Got people rollin through when we rocking though
Cant stop it though
Let the bass kick in, right back and I get in
And I smoke that kush that'd get me thinkin
Maybe very big and I'm eating
Hey, you know about that, rude like that
I'm rockin my pastel
I roll to London hit up it Dizzee Rascal
We popping bottles and models
Moving, full throttle, y'all know it, everyday I ain't joking
Poker face, girl don't wanna talk she wanna taste
Let her know it's cool we won't catch case
And you know it's all good like that put your hands together
Smooth young brother from the double oh-oh-oh
From the double oh-oh-oh
Hey hey from the double oh-oh-oh
From the double oh hey hey
Freestyle off the dome
... that was easy
Yeah, where y'all at London?
Yeah extra good now
Step in, yeah you know how Kid Cudi do
Never really care about a hater homie what it do, yeah
Dim tha lights get it in pimp tight
Doing what I do I lace up my own Nikes
Grab my Bape you can't even cop
If you go to Japan homebody I think not
I'm in first class I got a bad model girl with a fine ass
When gonna get it popping like pills, shroom to the caps
Roll through Indian fitted is on the yap, yeah
Talk wreckless to known boys getting money
Young boy back and rocking in the sunny
Yeah, I got my shades on in the night
Even in the day talk down you can get it right
Yeah, middle finger to the clouds
Kid Cudi holding it from here on down
Yeah, yeah my leather so soft
Imma skinny mother ahhh but I'll still be a boss
Yeah, them haters get tossed
You can ask my security homeboy we are next to ya
Ugh, we throw bows on ya chin bone
Knock knock get a knuckle sandwich to ya nose
Hey, and ya girl so she can come home
Let her rome like cellular phone, hmmm
Yeah, I got Wi-Fi skeet, come up in the room get Wi-Fi heat
Talk down baby you don't know about me
Imma freaky freaky deaky homeboy up in the sheets
R.I.P. baby girl pooo nahhh
She know how we roll through man I'm the man
Shook her hand please fall back man
Young Yohan young young Yoda
I'm smoking on that ***** that'll **** get me on the level
Tapp dancing on the clouds
GOOD Music screaming loud
GOOD Muisc screaming loud, ughhh
...it's easy we just warming up
I'm the hottest over here at good
Now we the hottest over here at good
Yeah you know me, they phony
Ugh, ugh bologna
Concoction roll back and I'm sipping on Ciroc
And you know me I roll with Jay like the Roc
You knowing how move the homeboys they on the block
We get em off the block to come and stack some knotts
And then we get good and we watch for cops
Cuz I'm trying to get money not trying to get knocked
So you know how I be if I go to jail
A mill a cash flow posting my bail
And then I come back like what the hell
Double E F, homeboy come through and I be like the best
And you can Twit that and you can holla back
Young boy is the number one even when I rap
Or even when I sing woahh woahhh
Even when I sing woahh woahhh
I switch it up whenever I feel
Young boy he get it poppin just like he's so ill
I'm sick or something
Stop coming and give me a bate for something
Give me something to fix me up because I'm dum dumbing
Yeah yeah they ask bout me
Cleveland city to the west side
Even though I'm down UK holla at me
Any given Sunday praise that boy
Holla at me in the street oh my Lord
When he come through why he so cool
When he on the TV celebrity status
Rolling with the model girl celebrity baddest
I'm up in the game like oooh
Catch me on Perez, I be doing my own thing
Poppin them tags I'm tryna get on my dreams
Anybody trying to hate they can get it fosheez
My team we bury motherfuckers six deep, ughh
And I'm the Hottest over here at GOOD
And we the hottest over here at GOOD
And we the hottest over here at GOOD
Homeboy we good homeboy we good
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's "Freestyle" express his laid-back and confident style as he raps about living his life and doing what he wants without worrying about others' opinions. He boasts about his success, his relationships with women, and his ability to party with the best of them. His rhymes seem to flow effortlessly as he switches between topics, giving the impression of someone who feels at ease in any situation. He also makes references to his personal life, including the loss of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep it cool, baby
I maintain a calm and composed demeanor
Kid Cudi, riding the cuddy
I, Kid Cudi, am confidently navigating through life
As by the girls yeah they on screen love me
I receive adoration and attention from female fans
Double oh represent it til I'm finished
I will continue representing my label, GOOD Music, until the end
As by GOOD Music and the music
Both my affiliation with GOOD Music and the music industry contribute to my success
Do it all day for my people all day and we use it
I work tirelessly for my fans and utilize my talent to the fullest
Hey, put your hands up to the ceiling
Raise your hands in the air
Scream loud homeboy if you feel the feeling
Express your enthusiasm loudly if you share the same emotions as me
Hey, and the girl looking at me
There is a girl showing interest in me
Don't be mad but she can roll with me
She can accompany me without causing any jealousy
In the Lexus, we gone go and do it in the next is
We will engage in intimate activities in the next vehicle, a Lexus
Generation x's love first sexes ??
The younger generation embraces the idea of love and sexual experiences
Hey, and get it pass, red shoes on my feet
I effortlessly surpass obstacles, while wearing stylish red shoes
Louis Vuitton you getting that pass
I give approval to those who wear luxury brand Louis Vuitton
Talking reckless, homeboy feeling it blank kiss my ass
If someone speaks rudely, they can disregard my opinions and shut up
We gone get that bag, oh true when we rock that, man
We will secure the bag and achieve success when we confidently pursue our goals
Came in the game leather on tight I'm, tight
I made my entrance into the industry with a sense of style and confidence
And my ?? smooth like leather ayyy
My skills or personality are smooth, just like high-quality leather
My pimp game tight like my jeans
I have excellent control over my style and charisma, just like my perfectly fitting jeans
Come through my diamond piece chain shine like rain
When I make an entrance, my diamond necklace shines brightly like raindrops
And it glistenin' uhh, keep rollin and yeah listen
The necklace continues to glisten and catch attention, while encouraging listeners to stay engaged
I let roll to the intermission, get back on the mission
I allow the music to pause briefly before continuing, then return to my mission
Something like Ethan Hunt Mission Impossible
My life and career are similar to the challenging missions portrayed in the 'Mission Impossible' movies
Got people rollin through when we rocking though
When I perform or make moves, people enthusiastically support me
Cant stop it though
The momentum and energy cannot be halted
Let the bass kick in, right back and I get in
Allow the bass to intensify, then I immediately engage and participate
And I smoke that kush that'd get me thinkin
I consume marijuana that helps stimulate my thoughts
Maybe very big and I'm eating
I have the potential to become extremely successful, and I am currently enjoying the fruits of my labor
Yeah, you know about that, rude like that
You are familiar with my bold and cheeky demeanor
I'm rockin my pastel
I confidently wear and flaunt my pastel-colored clothing
I roll to London hit up it Dizzee Rascal
I traveled to London and connected with Dizzee Rascal, a renowned British artist
We popping bottles and models
We are celebrating with expensive alcohol and attractive individuals
Moving, full throttle, y'all know it, everyday I ain't joking
I am constantly moving forward at full speed, and everyone is aware of my seriousness and determination
Poker face, girl don't wanna talk she wanna taste
The girl has a serious and focused expression, indicating that she desires physical intimacy rather than conversation
Let her know it's cool we won't catch case
Assure her that engaging in a sexual encounter will not result in any legal trouble
And you know it's all good like that put your hands together
You understand that everything is going smoothly, so please applaud
Smooth young brother from the double oh-oh-oh
I am a charming and confident man from the 2000s era
Freestyle off the dome
I spontaneously create lyrics without any prior preparation
... that was easy
I effortlessly completed the freestyle session
Yeah, where y'all at London?
I'm asking where my fans are located in London
Yeah extra good now
I'm feeling exceptionally great at the moment
Step in, yeah you know how Kid Cudi do
I confidently enter, as you already know my unique style and approach
Never really care about a hater homie what it do, yeah
I don't let negative comments or criticism bother me, my friend, so what's up?
Dim tha lights get it in pimp tight
Turn down the lights and engage in sensual activities with confidence
Doing what I do I lace up my own Nikes
I continue to do what I'm known for, and I take care of myself by putting on my own Nike shoes
Grab my Bape you can't even cop
I wear my exclusive Bape clothing that's difficult for others to acquire
If you go to Japan homebody I think not
If you visit Japan, it's unlikely that you'll be able to acquire the same Bape clothing as me
I'm in first class I got a bad model girl with a fine ass
I travel in first-class and have a stunning and attractive model by my side
When gonna get it popping like pills, shroom to the caps
We will initiate an exciting and energetic atmosphere similar to the effect of taking drugs like pills or hallucinogenic mushrooms
Roll through Indian fitted is on the yap, yeah
Drive through the Indian reservation wearing a hat that represents the culture, yes
Talk wreckless to known boys getting money
Some individuals speak disrespectfully to individuals who have a significant amount of wealth
Young boy back and rocking in the sunny
I, a young man, have returned and I'm enjoying success and happiness
Yeah, I got my shades on in the night
I confidently wear sunglasses even in the dark
Even in the day talk down you can get it right
Even during daylight hours, if someone speaks negatively about me, they will face consequences
Yeah, middle finger to the clouds
I defiantly express my displeasure or anger by raising my middle finger towards the sky
Kid Cudi holding it from here on down
I, Kid Cudi, have control and influence over the music industry starting from this point downwards
Yeah, yeah my leather so soft
Yes, yes, my leather clothing is incredibly comfortable and luxurious
Imma skinny mother ahhh but I'll still be a boss
Even though I may have a lean physique, I still possess an authoritative and influential presence
Yeah, them haters get tossed
Yes, those who dislike me are easily dismissed and disregarded
You can ask my security homeboy we are next to ya
If you have any doubts, you can inquire with my security team, they are right beside you
Ugh, we throw bows on ya chin bone
We aggressively and forcefully punch your jawbone
Knock knock, get a knuckle sandwich to ya nose
Expect to be struck in the face with a punch if you open the door
Hey, and ya girl so she can come home
Hey, your girlfriend is so attractive that she is welcome to come home with me
Let her rome like cellular phone, hmmm
Allow her to freely wander and explore, similar to the way a cellular phone provides mobility
Yeah, I got Wi-Fi skeet, come up in the room get Wi-Fi heat
I possess a strong internet connection that allows me to engage in explicit activities in the privacy of a room
Talk down baby you don't know about me
Don't speak disrespectfully about me, baby, because you don't truly understand who I am
Imma freaky freaky deaky homeboy up in the sheets
I have a wild and adventurous side when it comes to intimate activities
R.I.P. baby girl pooo nahhh
Rest in peace, baby girl, expressing a sound to indicate sadness or farewell
She know how we roll through man I'm the man
She is familiar with our lifestyle and how I, as a man, dominate and excel
Shook her hand please fall back man
I politely shook her hand, so step back, my friend
Young Yohan young young Yoda
I am a young person with wisdom and knowledge, similar to the character Yoda from 'Star Wars'
I'm smoking on that ***** that'll **** get me on the level
I am consuming a particular substance that enhances my mental state
Tapp dancing on the clouds
I am gracefully and joyously moving across the metaphorical clouds
GOOD Music screaming loud
The record label GOOD Music is making a significant impact and gaining attention
GOOD Music screaming loud, ughhh
The impact and attention from GOOD Music are intense and powerful
...it's easy we just warming up
We are simply getting started and preparing for a more significant performance or event
I'm the hottest over here at good
I am the most popular and in-demand artist within the GOOD Music label
Now we the hottest over here at good
Currently, we as a collective are the most popular and successful within the GOOD Music label
Yeah you know me, they phony
Yes, you are familiar with me, but others are fake or insincere
Ugh, ugh bologna
Expressing disdain or dismissal towards something, comparing it to bologna
Concoction roll back and I'm sipping on Ciroc
A mixture of elements and flavors come together, while I enjoy drinking Ciroc vodka
And you know me I roll with Jay like the Roc
You are aware that I have a close relationship and affiliation with Jay-Z and his record label, Roc Nation
You knowing how move the homeboys they on the block
You understand the way I operate and engage with my friends who are in the neighborhood
We get em off the block to come and stack some knotts
We convince individuals to leave their current situation and join us in accumulating wealth
And then we get good and we watch for cops
Once we are established and successful, we make sure to avoid any legal trouble
Cuz I'm trying to get money not trying to get knocked
My focus is on making money, not getting caught up in legal issues
So you know how I be if I go to jail
If I were to end up in jail, you already know what type of person I am
A mill a cash flow posting my bail
I have enough money to pay my own bail without any financial difficulty
And then I come back like what the hell
After being released, I return with a determined and rebellious attitude
Double E F, homeboy come through and I be like the best
I represent the Double E F (myself), and when I arrive, I am regarded as one of the best in my field
And you can Twit that and you can holla back
Feel free to tweet about this and respond to me
Young boy is the number one even when I rap
I, as a young artist, am considered the best, regardless of whether I am rapping or singing
Or even when I sing woahh woahhh
My talent and popularity remain consistent, regardless of the musical style I choose
Even when I sing woahh woahhh
Even when I sing, my performance is impressive and captivating
I switch it up whenever I feel
I frequently change my style or approach based on my own instincts
Young boy he get it poppin just like he's so ill
I, as a young artist, easily generate excitement and hype due to my exceptional talent
I'm sick or something
I possess an exceptional skill or talent, as if there's something abnormal about me
Stop coming and give me a bate for something
Stop bothering me and trying to provoke a reaction from me
Give me something to fix me up because I'm dum dumbing
Provide me with a distraction or something to entertain me, as I am feeling bored or unintelligent
Yeah yeah, they ask bout me
Yes, yes, people inquire about me or express curiosity regarding my life or actions
Cleveland city to the west side
I represent and proudly hail from Cleveland, specifically its west side
Even though I'm down UK holla at me
Despite being physically distant, I am open to connecting and interacting with fans from the UK
Any given Sunday praise that boy
On any random Sunday, show admiration and appreciation for me
Holla at me in the street oh my Lord
Approach and communicate with me directly when you see me on the street, expressing surprise or excitement
When he come through why he so cool
When I make an entrance, people wonder why I exude such a relaxed and confident aura
When he on the TV celebrity status
When I appear on television, I possess the status of a celebrity
Rolling with the model girl celebrity baddest
I am accompanied by the most stunning and notable female celebrities and models
I'm up in the game like oooh
I am actively and successfully involved in the music industry, expressing excitement
Catch me on Perez, I be doing my own thing
You can find me being covered or mentioned on celebrity gossip websites like Perez Hilton, as I focus on pursuing my own path
Poppin them tags I'm tryna get on my dreams
I am buying expensive items and clothing, aiming to achieve my dreams and aspirations
Anybody trying to hate they can get it fosheez
Anyone attempting to spread negativity or hate towards me will face consequences without a doubt
My team we bury mother****ers six deep, ughh
My team and I effectively eliminate or overpower our enemies, both physically and metaphorically
And I'm the Hottest over here at GOOD
I am considered the most popular and in-demand artist within the GOOD Music label
And we the hottest over here at GOOD
As a collective, we are currently the most popular and successful within the GOOD Music label
Homeboy we good, homeboy we good
My friend, don't worry, we are doing well and in a good state
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@timwestwoodtv
10 YEARS AGO! ONE OF THE HARDEST FREESTYLES OF ALL TIME!!
@ryans2256
Come to this freestyle Dailey for last 2 months
@yankeespanky6570
@Carlos Pelaez Pleitez I listened to this in the 9th grade, I'm 25 now. lmao
@jaguargatorjt144
TO THIS DAY! lol
@user-ey9nx6fn5d
Da FUCKING WIZARD!!! Legend
@itzg1297
i listen to this all the time since released pagchomp
@jonzkha
you know it's a good freestyle when this melody is still stuck in your head after 13+ years
@WITHBEN
dude, i saw 13 years ago and was like damn, this shit was on replay back in the day
@alitegantvoort9823
@@WITHBEN yes omg 14-15 years old
@HuBrIsRaDiO
Hahaha bro. Every time I do my shitty freestyles in my car by myself this melody is my go to naturally. Had to revisit.