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Kid Cudi And The NFL Team Up On Limited-Edition “2021 Draft” Starter Jacket

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SHOP.KIDCUDI.COM / SHOP.KIDCUDI.COM The National Football League and Kid Cudi have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind Starter pullover jacket to commemorate the 2021 NFL Draft, taking place April 29-May 1 in Kid Cudi’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The symbolic Starter jacket showcases the NFL Shield, all 32-team logos, and Kid Cudi’s Moon Man logo in a mix of embroidered and chenille patches. The jacket features an all-over logo design, a hidden front pocket, an elastic waistband and cuffs, and a hood with drawstrings. Additionally, we get toggle closure on the neck. This piece is made of crinkled nylon material with poly satin lining for the interior. This drop is a 180-degree turn from the rapper’s very polarizing fashion choices when he recently appea...

Kid Cudi Wears a Floral Dress on SNL in Honor of Kurt Cobain

Kid Cudi quietly paid homage to Kurt Cobain during with his wardrobe choices on Saturday Night Live last night. The rapper played two cuts off his latest album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen, and during his first performance (“Tequila Shots”) wore a green cardigan reminiscent of Cobain’s famous MTV Unplugged sweater. The outfit also paid tribute to Chris Farley with a t-shirt donning an image of the former SNL cast member. For his second performance (“Sad People”), Cudi sported a long, floral dress. The bold choice was a nod to the dress Cobain wore during a 1993 photo shoot with UK music magazine The Face. The tribute was well-timed, as this week marked the 27th anniversary of the Nirvana frontman’s death. Cudi has long-admired Cobain and last yea...

Mr. Solo Dolo: Kid Cudi Is Slotted To Perform On ‘Saturday Night Live’ In April

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty Kid Cudi fans, Travis Scott included, are in for a treat. The Cleveland MC will grace the Saturday Night Live next month. As spotted on Complex the self proclaimed man on the moon is about to touch down on one of the most iconic stages in show business. On Tuesday, March 16 SNL announced the talent for their April 10 episode and Cudi is slotted as the musical talent. Carey Mulligan, of The Great Gatsby fame, will host. Naturally the reveal was a big highlight for the “Just What I Am” MC. 😭 pic.twitter.com/niJABZnezT — The Chosen One (@KidCudi) March 16, 2021 He took to social media to celebrate the big opportunity. “If u know me, u know snl is a huge dream of mine,” he wrote. “This is huge. Cannot friggin wait!”...

St. Vincent, Jack Harlow and Kid Cudi to Appear as Musical Guests on Upcoming SNL Episodes

Jack Harlow, St. Vincent and Kid Cudi will be the next three musical guests to perform on Saturday Night Live. The hosts for the next three shows, which take place on March 27, April 3 and April 10, are, respectively, Maya Rudolph, Daniel Kaluuya and Carey Mulligan. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″,”inviewBottomOffset”:”105px”} }); –> Last year, Harlow released “What’s Poppin’” which catapulted him into the mainstream. St. Vincent’s new album, Daddy Issues, will be released on May 14. Ki...

Kid Cudi Tapped To Star In and Produce New Horror Thriller ‘X’

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Kid Cudi is making moves and this time it’s back to silver the screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the “Pursuit of Happiness” MC will star in the upcoming film, X, written and directed by horror guru Ti West. The details surrounding the plot are currently limited, but the details available to the public reveals that the premise is based on the making of an adult film, noting that production will soon begin in New Zealand. While the information regarding the project is scarce, Kid Cudi took to Instagram to announce his involvement in the project writing that the opportunities that are coming forward are just a glimpse of the plans he has for his life and career. “From here on out you will see Mr glow in everything I do,” Kid Cudi wrote in the fo...

Kid Cudi Is Working On A Television Series With 50 Cent

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Kid Cudi continues to evolve his brand in and out of the board room. The “Make Her Say” rapper  has announced that he and 50 Cent are working on a project together. As spotted on Hypebeast the two rappers have linked behind the scenes. On Saturday, January 30 the Cleveland, Ohio native took to social media to share the news regarding the two partnering up. “Had a call w 50 Cent last week about cookin up a show together. Big things happening!! Ill keep u posted. 50 is one of my favorite emcees and hes also a really great guy w a good heart.” he wrote. That day happened to also be his birthday which added to his excitement. Had a call w 50 Cent last week about cookin up a show together. Big things happening!! Ill keep u posted. 50 is one of my favorite ...

Kid Cudi Launching His Own Clothing Line

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Before Hip-Hop embraced the tight jean look and had men out in the streets showing off their thigh muscles (or lack thereof), the street look was loose, baggy and oversized. Though the loose jean looks has been steadily making a comeback, the fitted to tight as f*ck look is still in and Kid Cudi‘s not only taking credit for starting the current trend, but might also be looking to cash in on the look. A few days ago the Man On The Moon artist took to Twitter to announce his new venture saying he’s “Finally starting my own clothing line” and hopes to demonstrate his “true vision” in his collection. Finally startin my own clothing line. Been a long time comin and another dream of mine. More madness, true vision, freshness comin soon!!! — The Chosen One (@K...

David Guetta, Kid Cudi Release New Remix of 2011 Smash Single, “Memories”

2011: the year of Beyoncé‘s first baby announcement, “honey badger don’t care,” the launch of Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead and, of course, the release of David Guetta and Kid Cudi s “Memories.” While these iconic events have come and gone, “Memories” is back to see another day via a new remix from Guetta himself.  Released January 8th via Warner Music, this 2021 reimagination reinvigorates the decade-old original with classic dance energy, updating its driving piano melody with a pulsing four-on-the-floor beat and buoyant club drop. Living in infamy in its premiere form, the track’s new remix perfectly matches its party atmosphere as Cudi’s husky tone paints a timely picture of the n...

Kid Cudi Sampled a Tame Impala Track on New Album Cut, “Dive”

Kid Cudi shook the music world after announcing his latest album Man On The Moon III: The Chosen would drop this week. Upon pre-ordering the album, some fans noticed another familiar name in the production credits, Kevin Parker, perhaps better known to the world as Tame Impala.  With the album out in full, we now know Mr. Rager sampled Tame Impala’s “Love/Paranoia” for his track “Dive.” The original track was the penultimate cut on Tame Impala’s Grammy-nominated album, Currents.  Kid Cudi maintains the densely atmospheric textures and alternative-rock influence that graced the original, but flips the tone a full 360 degrees, yielding a particularly moody result. Stylistically, the sample choice aligns well with the rapper’s Man On Th...

Kid Cudi & adidas Original To Drop New Vadawam 326 Silhouette

Source: adidas Originals / adidas HBO’s How To Make It In America might’ve been prematurely canceled a few years ago, but Kid Cudi is still doing his damn thing and showing he still knows how to make it in America. According to HypeBeast the Man On The Moon rapper is linking up with adidas Original to release a space inspired Vadawam 326 silhouette which his hardcore fans and day-ones will surely appreciate. Boasting a leather base with hairy suede textures, the kicks also feature three straps to keep your feet in place as you moonwalk down the block. As for the “326” printed on the heels, the numbers are a nod to his daughters birthday because that’s what loving fathers do when presented with such an opportunity. As for the inspiration for the overall design, Cudi went into a time machine...

Kid Cudi Is Launching His Own Production And Management Company

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty One of the culture’s most under credited influencers is bossing up. Kid Cudi has announced some new ventures. As spotted on Hype Beast the Cleveland MC made a power move that pleasantly surprised a lot of his fans and peers. On Tuesday, November 17 Bron Studios announced that they will be partnering with his Mad Solar firm. We are beyond thrilled to announce our new partnership with the incomparable legend @KidCudi! BRON will back #MadSolar, the new production and music management company founded by Cudi, @Shift_leader06 and @karinamanashil”. Cudder retweeted the post saying “They aint ready. Hold on to ya butts!” They aint ready. Hold on to ya butts! https://t.co/R6cN6C537H — The Chosen One (@KidCudi) November 18, 2020 The...

Ty Dolla $ign Drops Kid Cudi Collaboration “Temptations” Produced by Skrillex and Hit-Boy

On his recently released album, Ty Dolla $ign included a collaboration with Kid Cudi that features production from Skrillex and Hit-Boy. Titled “Temptations,” the single is the second Skrillex collaboration featured on his new LP, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Guided by waning background vocals, the production is subtle but well-crafted in a way that puts the vocalists at the forefront of the song. To double down on the neon, futuristic atmosphere of the release, the production duo sprinkled in some high-tech bass that amplifies the aesthetic. On Twitter, Skrillex revealed that James Blake also played a part in the production of the song and thanked him for his contributions.  Ty Dolla $ign and Skrillex have become a dynamic duo as of late. While S...