Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s Complicated Friendship
Kanye West and Kid Cudi were once close friends and collaborators, but their relationship has been marred by conflicts and public feuds. In a recent interview with CBS Morning, Cudi opened up about the end of their friendship and the reasons behind it.
A Sad Ending to a Once-Promising Friendship
Cudi described the situation as "sad" and stated that the freedom they once had in creating music together would never happen again. He expressed his disappointment and heartbreak over the way things ended between them. When asked if West had broken his heart, Cudi admitted that it had happened multiple times.
Broken Trust and Betrayal
Cudi claimed that West had broken the "code of a friendship" and that he had said things that could never be taken back. Specifically, he mentioned West’s comments about the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, which he found to be "bad, hideous, and annoying." Cudi stated that every time West spoke negatively about Abloh, it made him angry and hurt.
A History of Ups and Downs
Cudi and West’s friendship has been tumultuous over the years. They met in the early 2000s, and Cudi eventually signed with West’s Good Music label in 2008. Although they collaborated on music and performed together, they have also had public disagreements and feuds. In 2014, West used Cudi’s vocals on his album Yeezus without permission, which led to a public fallout. However, they eventually reconciled and collaborated again in 2016 and 2017.
The Final Straw
The final straw in their friendship came in February 2022, when West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian started dating Cudi’s friend Pete Davidson. West made a public post about Cudi, which led to a heated response from the rapper. Cudi stated that West was not a true friend and that their friendship was over.
Moving On
Cudi has since moved on from the friendship and is focused on his own music and well-being. He expressed his love and respect for the person West used to be, but stated that he no longer recognizes the person West has become. Despite the end of their friendship, Cudi’s fans remain loyal and supportive, and he continues to create music that inspires and uplifts them.
