What Is Kid Cudi's Net Worth?
Kid Cudi, born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, is an American hip-hop recording artist and actor with a net worth of $16 million. Recognized as a significant influence on various hip-hop and alternative artists, Cudi has sold over 5.2 million digital singles. He has collaborated with industry giants such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, and David Guetta.
Early Life
Kid Cudi was born on January 30, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, as the youngest of four children to Elise and Lindberg Mescudi. The death of his father when he was 11 had a profound effect on him and influenced his music. He attended Shaker Heights High School before transferring to Solon High School, where he was expelled for threatening to punch the principal. Cudi eventually earned his GED and briefly studied film at the University of Toledo before dropping out. He attempted to join the US Navy but was denied due to his juvenile record.
Music Career
Kid Cudi began rapping in high school and moved to Brooklyn to pursue a career in music. He gained recognition with his 2008 mix tape "A Kid Named Cudi," which led to him signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music label. His debut album "Man on the Moon: The End of the Day" (2009) featured the hit single "Day 'n' Nite," which reached the top five on the Billboard charts. The album was certified double platinum. Cudi's second album "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager" (2010) also enjoyed success. He later formed the rock band WZRD with Dot da Genius, and their first album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart in 2012. In 2020, Cudi achieved his first #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with "The Scotts," a collaboration with Travis Scott.
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Acting Career
Kid Cudi debuted as an actor in the television drama "One Tree Hill" in 2010. He then starred in HBO's comedy series "How to Make It in America," which ran for two seasons. He released a short film called "Maniac," directed by Shia LaBeouf, in 2010 and starred in indie films such as "Two Night Stand" and "Tacoma." Cudi has made guest appearances on shows like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and appeared in films like "Need for Speed" and "Entourage." Recently, he had roles in "Drunk Parents," "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot," and "Bill & Ted Face the Music."
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Personal Life
In 2009, Kid Cudi began a notable relationship with entertainment attorney Jamie Baratta. He has a daughter, Vada Wamwene Mescudi, born in March 2010. Cudi went through a custody battle in 2012, which included allegations of absentee parenting and substance abuse. He disputed these claims and provided evidence of his financial support and clean drug tests. Cudi has since purchased a house in Chicago to be closer to his daughter.
Real Estate
In July 2021, Kid Cudi purchased a $7.7 million home in Calabasas, California. The 9,000-square-foot property is situated on 11.5 acres within a gated community.
