Kid Cudi is an American rapper and actor born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He is best known for his 'new wave' of rap music which inspired many other artists, including Kanye West. He entered the American hip hop and rap music scene with his first mixtape, "A Kid Named Cudi," in 2008. By then, Kanye West had become one of the most respected names in rap. Kanye listened to Kid's music and immediately contacted him. Soon, Kanye signed Kid for his label, GOOD Music, which significantly boosted Kid's career. Kid began as a rapper and ventured into songwriting, music production, video direction, and acting, acing each aspect of the entertainment industry. In 2008, he released his first single, "Day 'n' Nite," and announced his grand arrival, with a spot among the top five tracks on the Billboard charts. The following year, he released his debut album, "Man on the Moon: The End of the Day." The album received a Gold certification by RIAA. Since then, Cudi released five more studio albums and proved to be one of this generation's most successful musicians. He redefined an entire genre. He also acted in some popular TV series and films, such as Need for Speed and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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Knuckles (2024)
Guest starring as Agent Mason
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: What Happens in Reno, Stays in Reno (Apr 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x05: Reno, Baby (Apr 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x02: Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There For You (Apr 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x01: The Warrior (Apr 26, 2024)
Young Love (2023)
Starring as Stephen Love
(12 episodes)
- Episode 1x12: Love Love (Oct 5, 2023)
- Episode 1x11: Faith Love (Oct 5, 2023)
- Episode 1x10: Generational Love (Oct 5, 2023)
- Episode 1x09: Protest Love (Oct 5, 2023)
- Episode 1x08: Chicago Love (Sep 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x07: Game Love (Sep 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x06: Lost Love (Sep 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x05: Jingle Love (Sep 28, 2023)
- Episode 1x04: Charity Love (Sep 21, 2023)
- Episode 1x03: Work Love (Sep 21, 2023)
- Episode 1x02: Just Love (Sep 21, 2023)
- Episode 1x01: Self Love (Sep 21, 2023)
We Are Who We Are (2020)
Starring as Richard Poythress
(7 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: Right Here Right Now VIII and Last (Nov 2, 2020)
- Episode 1x07: Right Here Right Now VII (Oct 26, 2020)
- Episode 1x06: Right Here Right Now VI (Oct 19, 2020)
- Episode 1x05: Right Here Right Now V (Oct 12, 2020)
- Episode 1x03: Right Here Right Now III (Sep 28, 2020)
- Episode 1x02: Right Here Right Now II (Sep 21, 2020)
- Episode 1x01: Right Here Right Now I (Sep 14, 2020)
Westworld (2016)
Guest starring as Francis Beaufort
(4 episodes)
- Episode 3x07: Passed Pawn (Apr 26, 2020)
- Episode 3x05: Genre (Apr 12, 2020)
- Episode 3x03: The Absence of Field (Mar 29, 2020)
- Episode 3x01: Parce Domine (Mar 15, 2020)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Kid Cudi
- Episode 2015-07-15: Kid Cudi, Cat Deeley (Jul 15, 2015)
Hot Ones (2015)
Guest starring as Kid Cudi
- Episode 19x02: Kid Cudi Goes to the Moon While Eating Spicy Wings (Oct 6, 2022)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Kid Cudi
- Episode 2022-03-15: Kid Cudi, Quinta Brunson, Rhys Darby, Larnell Lewis (Mar 15, 2022)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Kid Cudi
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2022-09-27: Kelly Ripa, Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla $ign (Sep 27, 2022)
- Episode 2021-12-15: Penélope Cruz, Kid Cudi, Joanna Stern (Dec 15, 2021)
- Episode 2017-02-08: Seth Meyers, Dev Patel, Kid Cudi (Feb 8, 2017)
Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)
Starring as Co-Host/Band-Leader
(27 episodes)
- Episode 4x40: Josh Groban Wears a Blue Blazer and Shiny Black Shoes (Dec 10, 2015)
- Episode 4x39: Kathryn Hahn Wears Ripped Jeans and Black Heels (Dec 3, 2015)
- Episode 4x38: Adam Pally Wears a Navy Blazer and Bright Blue Sneakers (Dec 3, 2015)
- Episode 4x37: Jake Johnson Wears a Light Blue Button-Up Shirt and Brown Shoes (Nov 19, 2015)
- Episode 4x36: Michelle Monaghan Wears a Burnt Orange Dress and White Heels (Nov 12, 2015)
- Episode 4x35: David Krumholtz Wears a Blue Zip-Up Jacket and Grey Sneakers (Nov 5, 2015)
- Episode 4x34: Robert Kirkman Wears a Tan Blazer and Red Suit Pants (Oct 29, 2015)
- Episode 4x33: Stephen Merchant Wears a Checkered Shirt and Rolled Up Jeans (Oct 22, 2015)
- Episode 4x32: Judy Greer Wears a Navy Blouse and Strappy Sandals (Oct 15, 2015)
- Episode 4x31: Uzo Aduba Wears a White Blouse and Royal Blue Heels (Oct 8, 2015)
- Episode 4x30: Weird Al Yankovic Wears a Different Hawaiian Shirt (Sep 10, 2015)
- Episode 4x29: A$AP Rocky Wears a Black Button Up Jacket and Black Sneakers (Sep 3, 2015)
- Episode 4x28: Randall Park Wears Brown Dress Shoes With Blue Socks (Aug 27, 2015)
- Episode 4x27: Ken Marino Wears a Slim Gray Suit and Salmon Tie (Aug 20, 2015)
- Episode 4x26: Tom Lennon Wears Black Slacks and a Black Skinny Tie (Aug 13, 2015)
- Episode 4x25: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Wears an A-Line Skirt and Pointy Black Boots (Aug 6, 2015)
- Episode 4x24: Carly Rae Jepsen Wears a Chunky Necklace and Black Ankle Boots (Jul 30, 2015)
- Episode 4x23: Brie Larson Wears a Billowy Long-Sleeve Shirt and White Saddle Shoes (Jul 23, 2015)
- Episode 4x22: James Marsden Wears Gray Pants and Black High-Top Sneakers (Jul 16, 2015)
- Episode 4x21: Michael Cera Wears a Yellow Collared Shirt and White Sneakers (Jul 9, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Ellie Kemper (Dec 6, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Lil John (Dec 3, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Maya Rudolph (Oct 18, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Ty Burrell (Oct 16, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Steven Yeun (Oct 13, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Fred Armisen (Oct 13, 2015)
- Episode S04 Special: Simon Helberg (Oct 8, 2015)
How to Make It in America (2010)
Starring as Domingo Brown
(14 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: What's in a Name? (Nov 20, 2011)
- Episode 2x07: The Friction (Nov 13, 2011)
- Episode 2x06: I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi? (Nov 6, 2011)
- Episode 2x05: Mofongo (Oct 30, 2011)
- Episode 2x04: It's Not Even Like That (Oct 23, 2011)
- Episode 2x03: Money, Power, Private School (Oct 16, 2011)
- Episode 2x02: In or Out (Oct 9, 2011)
- Episode 2x01: I'm Good (Oct 2, 2011)
- Episode 1x08: Never Say Die (Apr 4, 2010)
- Episode 1x07: Keep on Truck'n (Mar 28, 2010)
- Episode 1x06: Good Vintage (Mar 21, 2010)
- Episode 1x04: Unhappy Birthday (Mar 7, 2010)
- Episode 1x02: Crisp (Feb 21, 2010)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Feb 14, 2010)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
Guest starring as Kid Cudi
- Episode 2013-11-01: Harrison Ford, Padma Lakshmi, Big Sean feat. Kid Cudi (Nov 1, 2013)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (1987)
Guest starring as Performer
- Episode 2022-04-09: The 2022 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (Apr 9, 2022)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Kid Cudi
- Episode 46x17: Carey Mulligan / Kid Cudi (Apr 10, 2021)