Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, … Read Full Bio ↴Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States), better known by his stage name KiD CuDi, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, singer and actor who first gained attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi which he released in 2008 in collaboration with New York street wear brand 10.Deep. The mixtape caught the attention of Kanye West and led to Cudi's signing to the G.O.O.D. Music Label. His debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, was released September 15, 2009. The album has since been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 copies in the US. His second studio album, Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr Rager, was released on November 9th 2010. His third studio album, Indicud, was released on April 16, 2013. In addition to his solo career, Kid Cudi is also a member of the alternative rock duo WZRD. In February 2014, Cudi unexpectedly released his fourth album Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, exclusively to digital retailers, with little-to-no promotion.

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.

Angels Freestyle
Kid Cudi Lyrics

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Been leaning for A minute know I spit It can't come up in the booth it's too explicit now if I wrote It Or written I will still get It people should know It I'm hotter I will admit It I put my hand up hey teacher I ask a question I got something for sucka haters that need A lesson I Ain't playin' I Ain't guessin' I'm Smith & Wesson I'm pure human form homie I hear them blessin bless your gone I hit you on just tell me what'ch your on yeah I run on and I will catch a breath to try to say I don't inhale man there's nothing left I throw the clip In your face If you ever wanna come test me ask about a sucka hater man they don't want ya the young boy double O represent the ask chip I get It In homie off the rip every time I'm freestyling off the dome I need the corona and the bitch will probly get me gone wa wa wa wautch you on I tell them you three and 808's N' dropping man on the moon those sucka's cannot hate I'ma get those grammy's and stack them I'ma get them grammy's and stack them and give them to my momma my daddy up above looking down there's no more drama see what we doing dropping bombs salute me like Obama hey man's know me tag along tag along my bathing ape'as I got it coolin' man I'm rollin' fast ya knowin' how we do it ban down sucka pass if you know it hey hey the money we will spend it hey my life my dreams homeboy I'm living in them you know how we rocking cheaf Wa'who is on the fit it I I'm up in the booth I should be up in the guinness hey I rap I should be up in the guinness hey hey I'm innovative I should be in the guinness for ripping the ill'est and the newerish spittin' you know how we rippin' with me and Drizzy hayy hahahaha Drizzy hayyyy hola

Overall Meaning

In Kid Cudi's "Angels Freestyle," he spits rapid-fire bars in a confident, boastful manner, flaunting his lyrical prowess and predicting his future success. He references gun violence with the Smith & Wesson line, and dismisses his haters with derogatory terms such as "sucka" and "sucka hater." He asserts that he is living out his dreams and enjoying his fame and fortune, boasting about his lavish spending habits and dropping references to brands like Bape. He also name-drops fellow rapper Drake (Drizzy) and hints at a possible collaboration between the two, all while maintaining an air of cool detachment.

Throughout the song, Kid Cudi's delivery remains energetic and passionate, highlighting his incredible skill and confidence as a rapper. He is unafraid to assert his dominance over the rap industry and declare his intentions to win awards and accolades.

One notable aspect of "Angels Freestyle" is that it was not included on any of Kid Cudi's official studio albums, but rather released independently online. It is often praised by fans as one of his strongest and most impressive performances.

Line by Line Meaning

Been leaning for A minute know I spit It can't come up in the booth it's too explicit
I have been working on my craft for a while and now that I'm ready to record, my lyrics are too explicit for the studio.

now if I wrote It Or written I will still get It people should know It I'm hotter I will admit It
Whether I wrote it down or freestyled it, people should recognize my talent and acknowledge that I'm a hot artist.

I put my hand up hey teacher I ask a question I got something for sucka haters that need A lesson
I'm confident in my skills and I'm not afraid to speak up and confront those who doubt me or try to bring me down.

I Ain't playin' I Ain't guessin' I'm Smith & Wesson
I'm not here to play games or make guesses, I'm serious about my craft and I'm a force to be reckoned with.

I'm pure human form homie I hear them blessin bless your gone
I'm a natural talent and people appreciate my skills, but those who doubt me will be left behind.

I throw the clip In your face If you ever wanna come test me ask about a sucka hater man they don't want ya
If anyone dares to challenge me, I'll shut them down with my lyrics. No one wants to mess with me or risk their reputation.

the young boy double O represent the ask chip I get It In homie off the rip
I'm the young and talented kid who represents my community and I can freestyle with ease.

I need the corona and the bitch will probly get me gone wa wa wa wautch you on
I like to party and have fun, but I need to be careful not to get too carried away.

I tell them you three and 808's N' dropping man on the moon those sucka's cannot hate
My music is a unique blend of different styles and genres, and even those who doubt me can't deny its appeal and impact.

I'ma get those grammy's and stack them I'ma get them grammy's and stack them and give them to my momma
I'm determined to reach the top of my industry and win awards for my talent, and I want to share that success with my family.

my daddy up above looking down there's no more drama
My late father is watching over me and I know he would be proud of my success and how I've overcome past struggles.

see what we doing dropping bombs salute me like Obama
My music is making an impact and I want to be recognized for that, like former US President Obama.

hey man's know me tag along tag along my bathing ape'as I got it coolin' man I'm rollin' fast ya knowin' how we do it ban down sucka pass if you know it
People know who I am and want to be associated with me, and I'm enjoying my success and living life to the fullest.

hey hey the money we will spend it hey my life my dreams homeboy I'm living in them
I'm making money from my talent and I'm able to live my dreams and enjoy my success.

you know how we rocking cheaf Wa'who is on the fit it
My crew and I have a unique style and vibe, and we're always on top of the latest trends and fashions.

I I'm up in the booth I should be up in the guinness hey I rap I should be up in the guinness
My skills are top notch and my talent should be recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records.

I'm innovative I should be in the guinness for ripping the ill'est and the newerish spittin' you know how we rippin' with me and Drizzy hayy hahahaha Drizzy hayyyy hola
I'm pushing the boundaries of music and creating new sounds, and I'm confident that my collaborations with artists like Drake will elevate my career even further.

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