Kid Cudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, also known by his stage name Kid Cudi, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and fashion designer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Cudi moved to New York City in pursuit of a musical career, where he first gained recognition for his song "Day 'n' Nite". Initially self-published on his MySpace page, the song became a hit online and served as a catalyst for Cudi to team up with record producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie to record his first full-length project, a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi (2008).
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Cleveland
- Educated at
- University of ToledoShaker Heights High SchoolSolon High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
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Timeline
1984
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