On sober Rappers
Kid Cudi came on the scene as a stoner.
Kid Cudi Used One Final Cocaine Binge to Help Himself Go to Rehab - XXL
He has a longer and more complex story beyond cannabis.
Kid Cudi Reveals He Had a Stroke While in Rehab in 2016
“But I’m glad I got arrested, because that’s when I quit. I don’t think I woulda quit if people didn’t find out about it.”
– Kid Cudi
Q: What level of privilege might be associated with this statement?
Kid Cudi Paid Tribute to Kurt Cobain on ‘SNL’ in a Custom Off-White Dress
Consider the common practice of Black male comedians in “drag” that can be offensive or caricature based. Is that happening here?
He tackles shame:
Kid Cudi Sparks an Important Conversation on Depression and Race
And, he’s not the only sober rapper out there:
