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.
Rockstar Knights
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Yeah, hee-hee
Yee
Rockstar life, dim the lights, baby I don't wanna do this (rockstar life)
I'm all alone, fuck a song, I ain't worried 'bout nobody, I'm ruthless
Yeah, 'til the end
In the end I'ma be who I am
Built a whole empire in the city of the damned
I'm in the Bentley, seat reclinin' and they gon' see who I am
Seashore with a bad bitch, pretty feet in sand
Might eat her in the Aventador, the Silence of the Lambs
I remember payin' twenty for a damn gram
Now I can't leave the plug without a pound in my hand
Boy we know you not a thug, without a doubt in my head
It be niggas that you love that'll run their mouth to the feds
Bro and 'nem was trippin', they different off of the meds
From the trenches, catch you slippin', lil' nigga poppin' your head
This my life so I gotta think ahead
Rockstar life, thinkin' back I could be dead
Demon in the night, baby, I'll be in your head
You'll be thinking 'bout me while you're layin' in your bed
This my life so I gotta think ahead
Rockstar life, thinkin' back I could be dead
Demon in the night, baby, I'll be in your head
You'll be thinking 'bout me while you're layin' in your bed
Two boy and some soldiers (uh-huh)
Trippie alley-hoop, pull up blunted in the coupe (oh yeah)
Niggas know the truth, far as you can call it (yeah)
Got a bunch of niggas say you fake, maskin' and ballin'
Realest motherfuckas, never cared about two suckas
But you get the bigger picture, legends out here never run, capper
Can't forgive me, baby, never
She say I'm too young, clever how I handle, none,better
The seats gon' get wetter, coolin' out, a jet setter
Fuck the clout, see what I'm 'bout, all the real shit out my mouth
Can't have that fake shit around my area, none of that
Someone get these niggas, tell 'em it's over, I told you
Rappers bust a barrel when they'll see you in the Cobra
See, I don't really care, Backwood in the air
Catch me, baby, technicolor hair, how you do that there?
All these lames like to stop and stare at CC, man I swear (gone)
This my life so I gotta think ahead
Rockstar life, thinkin' back I could be dead
Demon in the night, baby, I'll be in your head
You'll be thinking 'bout me while you're layin' in your bed
This my life so I gotta think ahead
Rockstar life, thinkin' back I could be dead
Demon in the night, baby, I'll be in your head
You'll be thinking 'bout me while you're layin' in your bed
Yeah
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Yeah
Handlin' the whip, I hyper overdrive (uh-huh)
Hands are out the roof, try and touch the sky (whoa)
And I'm yellin', "Do it," doin' how you like now
Say I'm cute and you ain't tellin' lies now (haha)
Tell 'em it's a sequel to (yeah)
All them days that I was faded, figured I was too
Hmm, seem the days ain't the same, ah
Hmm, catch a nigga dippin', baby, on a flight
Say he runnin', flippin' millions, servin' feelings
Watchin' for these fuckers, never see me swagger slippin' (yeah)
I'm on a trip it's never endin', mornin' I realize (yeah)
I cannot trip, kissin' your lips, kissin' between your thighs
Hmm, run it back, I'm needin' all your energy
It's the life, you see it's really got a hold of me
Burn this smoke while I'm thinking, "Man, will I survive?"
Just a nigga livin' it up, my momma know I tried
I'd free, free the lonely, lonely (yeah, oh)
As we watch the sunset
My mind is meltin' (oh)
A thousand months quiero ti, ooh, but I'm hoping
But I'm hopin', this my paradise I find (oh)
Hmm
The lyrics of "Rockstar Knights" by Kid Cudi and Trippie Redd delve into the lifestyle of a rockstar and the challenges that come with it. The song begins with the perspective of a musician who is done with the glamour of the rockstar life and is retreating to solitude. The singer is uncompromising about his style and personality, and he is not afraid to build an empire in the city of the damned. The lyrics also convey the recklessness of a rockstar's lifestyle, as evidenced by the expensive cars and the nonchalant attitude towards drug use. The singer is confident in his identity and has no time for irrelevant people who run their mouths to the police. The lyrics also address the exhausting nature of the rockstar life, having to remain vigilant and think ahead of the curve.
The lyrics speak volumes about the rockstar lifestyle, and the glamorous world that comes with it. However, it also highlights the need for solitude and self-discovery that is essential for anyone to succeed in the face of adversity. The song's beat and melody add to the overall vibe of the song, providing the perfect backdrop for the song's lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been tellin' these niggas
I have been trying to make these people understand
Rockstar life, dim the lights, baby I don't wanna do this (rockstar life)
My life is like that of a rockstar, but I am tired of it and I want to quit
I'm all alone, fuck a song, I ain't worried 'bout nobody, I'm ruthless
I am on my own, I do not care about music, I am not concerned about anyone, and I am heartless
In the end I'ma be who I am
Ultimately, I will be myself
I ain't worried 'bout shit, Goddamn
I am not concerned about anything
Built a whole empire in the city of the damned
I have constructed an entire empire in a place where things are not great
I'm in the Bentley, seat reclinin' and they gon' see who I am
I am driving a Bentley with my seat leaning back so everyone can see who I am
Seashore with a bad bitch, pretty feet in sand
I am by the ocean with a beautiful woman whose feet look great in the sand
Might eat her in the Aventador, the Silence of the Lambs
I may do something crazy to her in my Lamborghini Aventador, similar to how a character in the movie Silence of the Lambs behaves
I remember payin' twenty for a damn gram
I recall buying drugs for a high price
Now I can't leave the plug without a pound in my hand
Currently, I cannot exit without buying a significant amount of drugs
Boy we know you not a thug, without a doubt in my head
We all know that you are not tough, and I am confident about this
It be niggas that you love that'll run their mouth to the feds
It is people whom you care about that will talk to the authorities
Bro and 'nem was trippin', they different off of the meds
My friends and acquaintances were acting strangely, seemingly due to medication
From the trenches, catch you slippin', lil' nigga poppin' your head
From the poor and dangerous urban areas, I will catch you off guard, resulting in your death
This my life so I gotta think ahead
Because it is my life, I need to plan in advance
Rockstar life, thinkin' back I could be dead
I realize that my rockstar lifestyle could have killed me
Demon in the night, baby, I'll be in your head
I am like a demon that will haunt you during the night
Two boy and some soldiers (uh-huh)
Two men and some troops
Trippie alley-hoop, pull up blunted in the coupe (oh yeah)
Trippie made an alley-oop in a car while being high
Niggas know the truth, far as you can call it (yeah)
People are aware of the truth, or the closest thing to it
Got a bunch of niggas say you fake, maskin' and ballin'
There are many individuals who claim that you are a fake, pretending to live rich
Realest motherfuckas, never cared about two suckas
The most authentic individuals never cared about two fools
But you get the bigger picture, legends out here never run, capper
But you comprehend the whole situation; true greats do not flee
Can't forgive me, baby, never
You will never be able to forgive me, honey
She say I'm too young, clever how I handle, none,better
She claims I am too young, but I handle situations better than anyone else
The seats gon' get wetter, coolin' out, a jet setter
The seats will become wetter because of me; I am relaxing and traveling like a person with a private jet
Fuck the clout, see what I'm 'bout, all the real shit out my mouth
I do not care about my public image; I am presenting myself exactly as I am
Can't have that fake shit around my area, none of that
I do not want any insincere behavior in my vicinity
Someone get these niggas, tell 'em it's over, I told you
Someone needs to inform these people that it is done, as I previously stated
Rappers bust a barrel when they'll see you in the Cobra
Musicians will use weapons against you when they encounter you in a Cobra car
See, I don't really care, Backwood in the air
You see, I truly do not care, and I am smoking a Backwood cigar
Catch me, baby, technicolor hair, how you do that there?
Find me, dear, I have multicolored hair; how did I manage to do that?
All these lames like to stop and stare at CC, man I swear (gone)
All these boring people like to gaze at me in awe; I swear it
Handlin' the whip, I hyper overdrive (uh-huh)
Controlling the automobile, I am in a hyper overdrive
Hands are out the roof, try and touch the sky (whoa)
My hands are up and attempting to reach the sky
And I'm yellin', "Do it," doin' how you like now
And I am shouting, "Go ahead," do what you please
Say I'm cute and you ain't tellin' lies now (haha)
Now you are speaking the truth when you say that I am attractive
Tell 'em it's a sequel to (yeah)
Inform them that this is a new version of something
All them days that I was faded, figured I was too
During all of the times I was lying about drug use, I assumed people could tell
Hmm, seem the days ain't the same, ah
It appears as though the days are not identical
Catch a nigga dippin', baby, on a flight
Catch someone slipping, baby, while flying
Say he runnin', flippin' millions, servin' feelings
They claim to be earning and spending millions, as well as providing emotional support
Watchin' for these fuckers, never see me swagger slippin' (yeah)
I am watching out for these despicable people, and they never see me faltering in confidence
I'm on a trip it's never endin', mornin' I realize (yeah)
I am on a never-ending journey, and I realize this in the morning
I cannot trip, kissin' your lips, kissin' between your thighs
I cannot stumble, I am kissing your mouth and your genitalia
Hmm, run it back, I'm needin' all your energy
Hmm, repeat that, I am requiring all of your energy
It's the life, you see it's really got a hold of me
It is the lifestyle; it has completely consumed me
Burn this smoke while I'm thinking, "Man, will I survive?"
I am smoking while pondering if I will survive
Just a nigga livin' it up, my momma know I tried
I am just a person enjoying life, and my mother knows that I made an effort
I'd free, free the lonely, lonely (yeah, oh)
I would liberate, liberate the lonely, lonely people
As we watch the sunset
As we observe the setting sun
My mind is meltin' (oh)
My mind is melting down
A thousand months quiero ti, ooh, but I'm hoping
I want you for a thousand months, ooh, but I am hopeful
But I'm hopin', this my paradise I find (oh)
But I am hoping that this is the paradise I have found
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Biral, Denzel Michael Akil Baptiste, Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde, Julius-Alexander Brown, Michael Lamar II White, Michael G. Dean, Oladipo O. Omishore, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
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@Vlone_warrior
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh
Day and night (what, what)
I toss and turn, I keep stressing my mind, mind (what, what)
I look for peace but see I don't attain (what, what)
What I need for keeps this silly game we play, play
Now look at this (what, what)
Madness to magnet keeps attracting me, me (what, what)
I try to run but see I'm not that fast (what, what)
I think I'm first but surely finish last, last
'Cause day and night(day and night)
The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night (night)
He's all alone through the day and night (day and night)
The lonely loner seems to free his mind at night (at, at, at night)
Day and night (day and night)
The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night (night)
He's all alone, some things will never change (never change)
The lonely loner seems to free his mind at night (at, at, at night)
@BillyPerry
Cudi’s last minute on this is my favorite part of the album
@magdshalabna6206
I feel u
@yaoty5566
Ok boomer
@dylxn1017
My favorite part was Trippie’s verse, but that beat fade out with Cudi was a vibe
@pill-yu9xi
@@yaoty5566 qq
@adembayraktar3860
Saaame
@alec-yj9ve
Trippie murdered this in my opinion, shit fye
@ThefamilybaggRecords
They say I sound just like rip pop smoke 💨 https://youtu.be/GAlZYZQ1iaQ
I ain’t even gotta say 2 much
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@theunderground98
U trippin
@prodAJG
Hey, I'm a 16-year-old producer from Cali and I'd really appreciate it if anyone checked out my work. I've only just started, but I'm trying to keep a consistent upload schedule!