Kid Cudi at the Deadline x ‘Severance’ Season 2 Finale Event in 2025 – Credit: Rich Polk/Deadline/Getty Images
Kid Cudi will reflect on the journey of his life and career in his debut memoir Cudi: The Memoir, out Aug. 5. The musician announced the book on Instagram, sharing accompanying artwork that he painted himself. The memoir will recount stories that capture “life lessons, the rager period of my life, and fighting my demons,” he said in the caption, “all the way to the present, where happiness has found me.”
“I cannot wait for u guys to read it. Its filled w so much about my journey from my first memory to turning 40,” Cudi said. “I hope this book does what my music does for u and gives u guidance and hope that u will make it through those difficult times.” Cudi: The Memoir will be published by Simon & Schuster. The book is 320 pages.
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The cover art features a cartoon image of Cudi set against a bright blue background. “This is my debut of my artwork! I hope u guys like the vibes,” he added. “There will be more pictures of my paintings in the book, as well as pictures from childhood all the way to my years in the business and all the things I’ve accomplished. Get ready, you’ll all understand me a lot more after this. LOVE YALL MAN!!”
Last week, Cudi released the new single “Neverland,” his first since sharing the latest installment of his The Soundtrack of Moon Man series in 2024. The song arrives ahead of the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his short film, Neverland, directed by Ti West and produced by Monkeypaw Productions, scheduled for June.
“’Neverland’ marks the beginning of an exciting new era for me,” Cudi said in a statement. “I’m really proud of this new sound, and I can’t wait for fans — old and new — to experience what’s coming. With the album and the short film premiering at Tribeca, this is just the start of something much bigger.”
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