Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Kid Cudi first came to the public’s attention with the release of his debut mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi in 2008. To date, the rapper has released six studio albums- the latest title, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ came out in 2016. To learn more about him, read on below.
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Kid Cudi – 2017 Facts
Real Name
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
Nick Name
Kid Cudi
Occupation and Job
Rapper, record producer
Famous For
Kid Cudi initially rose to fame in 2008 with the release of his debut mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi. Since then, his presence in the rap scene has continued to grow with his subsequent record releases.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 33 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on January 30, 1984
Place of Birth/Hometown
Kid Cudi was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up, he spent his youth between the cities Solon, and Shaker Weighs.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is of Mexican and African American descent
Kid Cudi Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’9″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 174cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 146 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 65kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Kid Cudi’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
33 inches or 84cm
Foot/Shoe Size
He wears a 10 (US) shoe
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Kid Cudi’s Personal Life in 2017
Relationship?
Kid Cudi has been in a relationship with actress, Michelle Trachtenberg.
Kid Cudi’s Girlfriends
Prior to his current relationship, the rapper was together with Mariel Hanna. Previous to that, he had also dated Jamie Baratta, Stella Maeve, and Amanda Bynes.
Mother
Elsie Mescudi
Father
Lindberg Mescudi
Sisters
The youngest of four siblings, he has an older sister named Maisha Mescudi.
Brothers
He has two older brothers named Dean Mescudi and Domingo Mescudi.
Children
Kid Cudi has a daughter named Vada Wamwene Mescudi who was born on March 26, 2010. After a prolonged custody battle, he gave up custody to the birth mother, though her identity has not been revealed. In attempts to stay close to his daughter, he later purchased a property in Chicago.
High School
As a teen, he went to Shaker Heights High School for a couple of years before transferring to Solon High School. Though he was later kicked from school for threatening the principal, he was ultimately able to earn his GED.
Did Kid Cudi Go to College
After earning his GED, he studied film at the University of Toledo for a year, prior to dropping out. From there, he planned on joining the US Navy, however, his juvenile police record ultimately did not allow that to happen.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any details on Kid Cudi’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Kid Cudi has an estimated net worth of $5 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his free time, he enjoys making music, designing beer labels, and building figures out of Lego
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Green
Favorite Song
We Can’t Be Stopped by Geto Boy
Favorite Rappers
His favorite rapper of all time is Snoop Dogg, though he is also a fan of Crash Test Dummies, Ratatat, Kanye West, and The Notorious B.I.G.
Favorite Sports
Basketball
Horoscope
Born on January 30, he is an Aquarius
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Kid Cudi’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Kid Cudi’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/kidcudi
Kid Cudi’s Twitter Username
Kid Cudi’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/kidcudi
Kid Cudi’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/KidCudiVEVO
Kid Cudi’s Snapchat Username
Kid Cudi’s Snapchat is @cudlife84
Other Interesting Facts:
- Throughout his music career so far, Kid Cudi has solver over 5.2 million digital singles
- He has appeared in several films including, Cruel Summer (2012), Need for Speed (2014), Two Night Stand (2014), James White (2015), and Drunk Parent (2017)
- In 2015, it was announced that Kid Cudi had become the new face of Coach, alongside actress Chloe Grace Moretz
- Last year, he joined the cast of Fox’s popular drama series, Empire; he later left the show due to creative differences
- He has worked with countless prominent artists including Michael Bolton, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Jay Z among others
- In 2011, he released a collection of leather jackets with the Parisian brand, Surface to Air
- He has received numerous accolades including a Grammy Award, an Urban Music Award, and a Beatport Music Award
- In 2015, he gave a talk at his former high school in Oakland, California, to help inspire students with his experiences
- He was featured in Kanye West’s hit song, All of the Lights in 2010, which went four times platinum in the US
Kid Cudi Bio – 2018 Update
Born and raised in Ohio, Kid Cudi took up rapping in his late teens, inspired by groups such as A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde. By 2008, he had released his debut mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi. Well put together, it caught the attention of Kanye West who subsequently signed him to his music imprint. A year later, the rapper came out with his first studio album titled, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. A multi-platinum hit, it spawned a few singles including Day ’n’ Nite, Make Her Say, and Pursuit of Happiness, the last of which remains to be his most successful track to date.
Since then, the emcee has released a few other albums such as Man on the Moon II, Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, and Speeding’ Bullet 2 Heaven. His most recent project, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ came out on December 16, 2016. Though not as successful as his earlier efforts, it gave rise to two singles, Frequency and Surfin (Feat. Pharrell Williams). What else has Kid Cudi been up to recently? While he hasn’t delivered any new albums as of late, he has put on a number of shows throughout the United States this year. As of October 2017, he has already given over 20 performances from Philadelphia, to Chicago. From the looks of it, he will be continuing his tour well into November.
