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.
Tree
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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Groupie on my head like a cufi
My nigga kid cudi thats my little buddy
Calls some hos up and get some cudi cudi
Whats your life like
Mines is kinda tight
A long way from hustlin' a china white
My people love the fans love me come all go
I don't need it in my life
My kids pay the price
Sorta like the need of my wife
Smoke til I'm gone dog on the throne
I'm worldwide known I'm a boss in the zone
I get it how I get it cause I can
I earn my spot, you see the plan
I'm just fuckin' with my fans
I turned out to be the better man
Important to life you understand while I'm puffin on this gram
Everythin' I'm havin'
No they ain't necessity
Though I'm shinin' keep on grindin'
What you see ain't all of me
Though I keep them hoes don't love them hoes
The code in which I roll
Its so simple what I need
You know I keep my fam' and I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
I got my fam' dog, I got my niggas,
Got little money dog but I ain't tripping,
Most days I'm faded, feeling ex-rated,
Steady wanting freaky hoes, then I want a lady,
Holdin' the fam down and the clothes on me,
The people who were there, stupid sucka left me lonely,
Phony, when you see me nigga, don't approach me,
Made it to the top baby, that's on me,
Cops trying to claim that they made me,
I want you to feel another real for gaizing,
I keep it one hundred, never frontin', don't need me,
I'm in the zone, no place for pussy my nigga,
Cool yo that niggas don't know, loco how a nigga like me postpone,
The one fans loved, who was always approachable yo,
And I rep the double O, smoking, eating Cheerios
Everythin' I'm havin'
No they ain't necessity
Though I'm shinin' keep on grindin'
What you see ain't all of me
Though I keep them hoes don't love them hoes
The code in which I roll
Its so simple what I need
You know I keep my fam' and I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Can't forget it, they made me who I am, a king,
And I'm still on the scene you gotta love it, all out in public,
The people want to touch it, I need a blunt with the stuffin',
Nigga, it's nothin' for me to chill out and post up at the house,
With Madden on the screen and smash on the homies,
Hollywood nice now,
Everyone want me and on the blogs they talk shit like they know me,
Fool, I'll take you niggas to school, "How to get rich and stay cool",
Snoopy D O Dub show you homie, even with the critics and feds on me,
I was tappin' all the Choanies,
Dog, but my folks call me snoopy, boss dogg nigga sue me,
Pony tail swinging as I lay in the jacuzzi,
Love of my life while I'm puffing on the good weed
Everythin' I'm havin'
No they ain't necessity
Though I'm shinin' keep on grindin'
What you see ain't all of me
Though I keep them hoes don't love them hoes
The code in which I roll
Its so simple what I need
You know I keep my fam' and I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
I can't forget that tree,
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Snoop dogg in the house tonight blowing
That Laker crip that I know you like, right?
Kid Cudi, my nephew,
Blaze that shit right now
Would you?
Would you? Right?
Snoop dogg in the house tonight blowing
That Laker crip that I know you like, right?
Kid Cudi, my nephew,
Blaze that shit right now
Would you?
Would you? Right?
The lyrics of Kid Cudi's song "Tree" are a celebration of the rapper's love for his family, friends, and his love for marijuana. Through his rhymes, Kid Cudi touches on his humble beginnings and how far he has come from his days of hustling. He reflects on the importance of family and friends, and how they have been the driving force behind his success. The rapper talks about his love for marijuana, which has been a constant in his life and has helped him through difficult times. He is unapologetic about his use of the drug and emphasizes that it is an essential part of his life.
Kid Cudi also talks about how he has dealt with criticism and negativity from his critics and how he has remained true to himself. He emphasizes that his family, friends, and his love for marijuana have helped him stay grounded and focused on his music. The rapper is appreciative of his fans and is grateful for their love and support.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tree" celebrate the things that matter most to Kid Cudi, which are family, friends, and his love for marijuana. The song is a reflection of the rapper's journey and how these things have been instrumental in shaping who he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Snoopy, its what they say as if they knew me
People believe that they know who I am, but they only know my stage name.
Groupie on my head like a cufi
Girls are attracted to me because I'm famous, and sometimes it can be overwhelming.
My nigga kid cudi thats my little buddy
Kid Cudi is my close friend and ally in the music industry.
Calls some hos up and get some cudi cudi
Sometimes I like to have fun with girls and smoke some weed.
Whats your life like
I'm asking what your lifestyle is like, as a way to make conversation.
Mines is kinda tight
My life is going well and I have a lot of good things happening.
A long way from hustlin' a china white
I've come a long way since the days when I used to sell drugs.
My people love the fans love me come all go
My family and friends love me no matter what, while my fans come and go.
If you aint showin love than what you call for
If you're not showing me love, then what's the point of contacting me?
I don't need it in my life
I don't need negativity or hate in my life.
My kids pay the price
My children are affected by my fame and lifestyle, and sometimes it takes a toll on them.
Sorta like the need of my wife
My wife is also affected by my fame and lifestyle, and I need to take care of her needs as well.
Smoke til I'm gone dog on the throne
I smoke weed until I'm high and feel like a king.
I'm worldwide known I'm a boss in the zone
I'm famous all over the world, and I'm a leader in the music industry.
I get it how I get it cause I can
I make a living doing what I love, and I'm successful because of my talent and hard work.
I earn my spot, you see the plan
I worked hard to get where I am today, and I have a vision for my future.
I'm just fuckin' with my fans
I'm joking around with my fans, not taking myself too seriously.
I turned out to be the better man
I've grown and matured throughout my life, and I'm proud of who I am today.
Important to life you understand while I'm puffin on this gram
It's important to enjoy life and the moment, which is why I'm smoking weed.
Everythin' I'm havin'
I'm fortunate to have a lot of good things in my life.
No they ain't necessity
These things are nice to have, but they're not essential to my happiness.
Though I'm shinin' keep on grindin'
Even though I'm successful, I still have to work hard to maintain my position.
What you see ain't all of me
People only see a small part of who I am, and there's more to me than just my fame.
Though I keep them hoes don't love them hoes
Even though there are women who are attracted to me because of my fame, I don't love them or take them seriously.
The code in which I roll
I have a certain way of living my life and doing things, which is my personal code.
Its so simple what I need
I don't need a lot to be happy, and it's simple things that make me content.
You know I keep my fam' and I can't forget that tree
My family is important to me, and I also can't forget about smoking weed - that's another important part of my life.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah,
This is a part of the chorus, which is meant to be catchy and repeated.
I got my fam' dog, I got my niggas,
I have my family and close friends who I consider my brothers.
Got little money dog but I ain't tripping,
I may not have a lot of money, but it doesn't bother me too much.
Most days I'm faded, feeling ex-rated,
I often smoke weed and feel relaxed, or even a little bit wild and crazy.
Steady wanting freaky hoes, then I want a lady,
Sometimes I want to be with a wild fun girl, and other times I want to be with a more serious girl who I can connect with.
Holdin' the fam down and the clothes on me,
I take care of my family and also dress myself well.
The people who were there, stupid sucka left me lonely,
Some people betrayed me and left me alone, but I still have the people who have always been there for me.
Phony, when you see me nigga, don't approach me,
If you're fake or insincere, don't try to talk to me or approach me.
Made it to the top baby, that's on me,
I worked hard to achieve success and reach the top of my profession.
Cops trying to claim that they made me,
Some police officers are claiming that they arrested me and made me famous, which is not true.
I want you to feel another real for gaizing,
I want you to understand what's really happening and see the truth.
I keep it one hundred, never frontin', don't need me,
I always keep it real and honest, and I don't need anyone to tell me how to be.
I'm in the zone, no place for pussy my nigga,
I'm focused and in the zone, and there's no room for being afraid or weak.
Cool yo that niggas don't know, loco how a nigga like me postpone,
There are things about me that people don't know, and I can be unpredictable and interesting.
The one fans loved, who was always approachable yo,
Fans have always loved me because I'm friendly and approachable.
And I rep the double O, smoking, eating Cheerios
I represent the 2000s decade, and I often like to relax by smoking weed and eating cereal.
Can't forget it, they made me who I am, a king,
I can't forget the people who helped me get to where I am today, and I feel powerful and successful.
And I'm still on the scene you gotta love it, all out in public,
I'm still active in the music industry and people enjoy seeing me out and about.
The people want to touch it, I need a blunt with the stuffin',
People want to get close to me and feel connected, and I need to smoke some good weed to relax.
Nigga, it's nothin' for me to chill out and post up at the house,
It's easy for me to relax and hang out at home.
With Madden on the screen and smash on the homies,
I like to play video games and compete with my friends.
Hollywood nice now,
I'm now a part of Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
Everyone want me and on the blogs they talk shit like they know me,
People want to be close to famous people, and sometimes they say negative things about me online.
Fool, I'll take you niggas to school, "How to get rich and stay cool",
I can give you lessons on how to become successful and also maintain your cool and confidence.
Snoopy D O Dub show you homie, even with the critics and feds on me,
I can show you how to succeed even in the face of criticism and police scrutiny.
I was tappin' all the Choanies,
I was getting with a lot of girls and having fun.
Dog, but my folks call me snoopy, boss dogg nigga sue me,
My close friends call me Snoopy, and I feel like a boss and leader.
Pony tail swinging as I lay in the jacuzzi,
I'm relaxed and comfortable, and my hair is swaying as I soak in the bathtub.
Love of my life while I'm puffing on the good weed
I'm enjoying my life and relaxation, and smoking weed is a part of that.
Snoop dogg in the house tonight blowing
I'm at home and enjoying myself, smoking weed and relaxing.
That Laker crip that I know you like, right?
I like the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, and I'm a member of the Crips gang.
Kid Cudi, my nephew,
Kid Cudi is like family to me, and I feel a close connection.
Blaze that shit right now
I'm telling you to light up and smoke some weed with me.
Would you?
I'm asking if you'll join me in smoking weed right now.
Would you? Right?
I'm emphasizing the question and asking if you're really going to smoke with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, SCOTT MESCUDI, THOMAS PENTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cockmaster27able
12 years later I still can’t forget that tree 🌳😢
@cheerydownylox56
Holy shit, this song is twelve years old 💀
@patmckee3173
This lowkey the only cudi song I forgot lol
@roxannemapache826
🙏🏽🌳🌳🌳🌳
@mushroompeople1
On the surface, it appears they’re talking about weed, but if you read the lyrics carefully, they’re talking about a family tree. THE family. 13 bloodlines. This is a hardcore Illuminati tribute.
@mushroompeople1
“I keep my fam, and I can’t forget that tree” you think he chose to put “fam” before tree (family tree) on accident. Nope.
@user-hg9ro6ln9m
This song is criminally underrated
@TheImmortalBurger
Why can't Snoop, Wiz, and Cudi all go in together? My life would be complete
@demonidevillae
too much stoner cant do it
@benjidope9992
Chuck Norris and wu tang klan