Success Saturday, Kid Cudi
Scott Mescudi, better known by his stage name Kid Cudi, is an American musician and recording artist who gained recognition in 2008 with the release of his mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. Since his debut single “Day ‘n’ Nite,” which reached the top five on the Billboard charts, Mescudi has released six albums as a solo artist, formed a rock band known as WZRD, and made appearances in several feature films and television shows. Mescudi has been public about his past abuse of drugs and alcohol, an addiction to anti-depressant medication, and constant struggles with depression. In 2016, he publicly revealed his decision to check himself into rehabilitation for treatment of depression and suicidal thoughts. Despite the overwhelming stigma surrounding mental health issues in the rap/hip-hop community, Mescudi has been committed to helping depressed and suicidal youth through the power of music. His honesty has started a conversation about the shame black men, especially, face when confronting mental illness in our culture. His fans have shown overwhelming support in his decision to go public concerning his mental health and break barriers within the mainstream hip-hop industry.
