Rapper Kid Cudi recently visited the historic Morehouse College to speak to students about hip-hop culture and the importance of following their dreams.
Cudi burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2008 with the release of his first album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, which solidified his position as a star destined for greatness.
“I was both excited and nervous while making the album. I just wanted people to understand what I was bringing to the table,” he says.
Cudi’s humbleness has allowed him to stay connected with the community. Receiving an invite to spend a day on the campus of Morehouse, to share his story with the students was an opportunity he couldn’t let slip by. Cudi offered insight on life in the entertainment business, the struggles he continues to face, as well as the importance of being true to yourself.
“Growing up, it was hard for me to speak to people about how I felt, which lead me to music. I fell in love with music as a whole and it became my sanctuary. Now I’m in a position of power and I see how everyone is really connecting with my music, and it’s really amazing. At the end of the day I just want people to know that it’s OK to be human and feel emotions,” he says. –christian johnson
