Kid Cudi Opens Up About Reconciliation with Kanye West
In a recent exclusive interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Kid Cudi delved into the intricacies of his restored relationship with Kanye West. The conversation unfolded on Thursday (Jan. 18), shedding light on Cudi's latest project, "INSANO," a 21-track compilation featuring collaborations with prominent artists such as Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Lil Yachty, and ASAP Rocky.
Cudi opened up about the complexities of friendships, particularly when they evolve into a brotherly or sisterly dynamic. Addressing the sometimes tumultuous nature of such relationships, he emphasized the enduring quality of familial bonds.
“It’s like friendships. Really, it’s beyond friendship. It’s about when it’s brotherly, sisterly s**t, family s**t. It’s just a little bit more complicated. “And siblings hurt you the most. So you go through things, but family is always there. You don’t give up on family.””
- Kid Cudi
The former G.O.O.D. music rapper admitted that there was a point when he contemplated walking away from his relationship with Kanye West. However, a change of heart occurred, driven by the profound history they shared.
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“This is someone who is my brother, ultimately, who came into my life, and championed me, and did things for me that nobody else did for me early on in my career. People don’t even know that Kanye paid for the first ‘Day ‘N’ Nite’ video when I didn’t have a deal.””
- Kid Cudi
Cudi acknowledged Kanye's growth and learning process, recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. He expressed the beauty of their renewed connection, stating:
"This is a beautiful thing. He knows he’s been on one h**l of a ride. He’s said some things that he might not be able to come back from in a lot of realms, in a lot of spaces, from certain people. But we grow, and I pray for him, and that’s my brother. And the reason why we became cool again is because he apologized to me, and it was sincere. I was just like, ‘Wow. Kanye does not apologize to anybody [or] say ‘Sorry’ to anyone."”
- Kid Cudi