Kid Cudi Net Worth

What Is Kid Cudi's Net Worth?

Kid Cudi is an American hip-hop recording artist and actor who has a net worth of $16 million. Kid Cudi rose to prominence in the late 2000s with a unique blend of introspective lyrics, atmospheric production, and genre-defying sound that helped reshape modern hip-hop. He gained national attention with the 2008 breakout single "Day 'n' Nite," which led to a deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music and the release of his critically acclaimed debut album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" in 2009. Cudi's honest exploration of mental health, loneliness, and identity struck a chord with fans and influenced an entire generation of artists.

He followed up with "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager" and later formed the alternative rock duo WZRD. Though some of his experimental projects received mixed reviews, Cudi maintained a loyal fan base and returned to his signature sound with 2020's "Man on the Moon III: The Chosen."

Outside of music, Cudi has pursued a successful acting career, appearing in films like "Need for Speed," "X," and "Don't Look Up," as well as TV shows including "Westworld" and "We Are Who We Are." He has also launched ventures in fashion and film production, cementing his legacy as a creative force and cultural icon.

Real Estate

In July 2021, Kid Cudi paid $7.7 million for a home in Calabasas, California. The 9,000-square-foot home is located on 11.5 acres in a gated community.

Early Life

Kid Cudi was born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi on January 30, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the youngest of four children to Elise and Lindberg Mescudi. His father died of cancer when Cudi was just 11 years old, and his passing had a lasting impact on Cudi's personality and, subsequently, his music. He attended Shaker Heights High School for two years before transferring to Solon High School. He was expelled from school for threatening to punch his principal, and then later earned his GED. Cudi studied film at the University of Toledo, dropping out after a year to join the US Navy, but was denied due to his juvenile police record.

Music Career

Cudi first began rapping in high school and later moved to Brooklyn, where he moved in with his uncle, to become a rapper. In 2008, he released his first full-length project, a mixtape called "A Kid Named Cudi," which caught Kanye West's attention. West signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label, and Cudi got to work writing songs and featuring on other artists' songs. Kid Cudi's first TV appearance was at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, and he was promoted as an artist to watch in media such as "Rolling Stone."

Kid Cudi released his debut album, "Man on the Moon: The End of the Day," in 2009. His debut single, "Day 'n' Nite," was an immediate international hit, reaching the top five on the Billboard charts, and the album reached #4. The album was certified double platinum by the RIAA. He released his second album, "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager," in 2010, which reached #1 on both the US Rap and US R&B charts and #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. Cudi then formed the rock band WZRD with his long-time collaborator Dot da Genius. They released their first album in 2012, and it debuted at #1 on the Billboard" Top Rock Albums chart. That same year, Cudi won his first Grammy award for Best Rap Performance for the song "All of the Lights."

Kid Cudi's next solo album, "Indicud," was released in 2013 and reached #1 on the US Rap and US R&B charts and #2 on the Billboard 200. His album "Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon" was released in 2014, reaching #2 on both the US Rap and R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard" 200. Kid Cudi has also released the albums "Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven" (2015) and "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'" (2016). Cudi released a joint album with Kanye West under the name "Kids See Ghosts." The eponymously named album was met with widespread critical acclaim and was named on many lists as one of the best albums of 2018. In 2020, Cudi earned his first #1 song on the Billboard" Hot 100 with "The Scotts," which was a collaboration with rapper Travis Scott. Cudi has since gone on to launch his own record label imprints, Dream On and Wicked Awesome Records. In October 2020, Cudi announced that he was working on a new album, "Man on the Moon III."

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Acting Career

Kid Cudi has also established himself as an actor, with his first onscreen appearance in 2010 in the television drama "One Tree Hill." He appeared as himself and performed his single "Erase Me" during the episode. In 2010, Cudi began starring in the HBO comedy series "How to Make It in America" as part of the main cast. He starred on the show for two seasons until it was canceled in 2012.

In 2010, Kid Cudi released a short film called "Maniac" directed by Shia LaBeouf, in which he and fellow rapper Cage star as French-speaking serial killers. In 2012, Cudi starred in an indie romantic comedy called "Two Night Stand." He also starred that same year in the indie thriller "Tacoma" alongside Patricia Clarkson. In 2013, Cudi guest-starred on the FOX comedy series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Later that year, he starred alongside Adrian Grenier in "Goodbye World." In 2013, he was cast in "Need for Speed," his feature film debut. The next year, Cudi starred on the CBS series "Scorpion." In February 2014, it was announced that Cudi would appear in the film adaptation of the HBO series "Entourage."

In April 2014, Cudi both starred in and curated the film score for "James White" alongside Christopher Abbott and Cynthia Nixon. In January 2015, he took on his first role as a villain in "Vincent N Roxxy" alongside Emile Hirsch and Zoe Kravitz. In 2019, Cudi had small roles in "Drunk Parents," "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot," and "Bill & Ted Face the Music." He is slated to appear in "Dreamland" and "We Are Who We Are" on HBO.

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Personal Life

Cudi began an on-again, off-again relationship in 2009 with entertainment attorney Jamie Baratta. The pair were considered a high-profile couple within the music industry during the early 2010s, though they eventually split.

He has a daughter, Vada Wamwene Mescudi, born in March 2010. In 2012, Cudi was involved in a custody dispute with his daughter's mother, who accused him of being an absentee father and claimed he had a history of violent behavior and substance abuse. Cudi and his legal team strongly denied the allegations, stating he had passed a voluntary drug test and had consistently provided financial support. Contrary to early reports, his team clarified that he did not relinquish custody. While the final terms of the custody arrangement remain private, Cudi later purchased a home in Chicago to remain close to his daughter.

Diddy & Cassie

In late 2011, Cudi began dating singer Cassie Ventura. Cassie's ex-boyfriend at the time was music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. In December of 2011, Cassie informed Cudy that Diddy had become aware of their relationship. As he would explain during a May 2025 court testimony:

"She sounded really stressed on the phone, nervous, scared, so I went to pick her up."

They went to a hotel to be safe. Cudi would later claim during his testimony that at some point during their hotel stay, one of Diddy's employees called to inform him that Diddy was in his [Cudi's] house. Cudi raced over to his home. Upon entering his home, he found that his security camera had been altered, his Christmas gifts had been unwrapped, and his dog had been locked in a bathroom.

A month later, Cudi's Porsche 911 was blown up in his driveway by a Molotov Cocktail. The next day, Cudi and Combs met at the Soho House in Los Angeles, where Cudi asked:

"What are we gonna do about my car?"

In testimony, Cudi claimed that Diddy replied: "I don't know what you are talking about." But Cudi believed he was lying, and years later, when he saw Combs again, Combs apparently apologized for everything.

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