Kid Cudi And Boosie Badazz Seems to Respond to Kanye West's Comments
In a recent social media post, Kid Cudi reminded fans of his pivotal role in shaping Kanye West's iconic album "808s & Heartbreak," following West's comments in a new interview.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Cudi shared an excerpt from his Wikipedia page highlighting his influence on West's fourth studio album. The excerpt emphasized Cudi's contribution to the album's sound and style, with West himself acknowledging Cudi's importance in shaping the project.
Kid Cudi’s sound is what inspired and led Kanye West to create his cathartic ‘808s & Heartbreak’ (2008), with West later stating he and Cudi were ‘the originators of the style, kinda like Alexander McQueen is to fashion… Everything else is just Zara and H&M .... West also complimented Cudi by saying, ‘His writing is just so pure and natural and important.”
- Wikipedia
Kid Cudi Affirms His Influence on '808s & Heartbreak' Following Kanye West's Remarks
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) March 15, 2024
This reminder comes in response to West's recent remarks claiming credit for inventing various music styles over the past two decades. In a video snippet from a podcast appearance, West asserted his role in shaping genres and credited himself with influencing artists like The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Drake, Future, and Young Thug.
However, Cudi's contributions to "808s & Heartbreak" cannot be overlooked. Cudi has writing credits on several tracks from the album, including "Welcome To Heartbreak," "Heartless," "Paranoid," and "Robocop." His unique style and sound played a significant role in shaping the album's emotional and experimental vibe.
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Despite their past differences, Cudi and West seemed to have reconciled their relationship in recent years. The two were spotted embracing at a listening party for West's "Vultures" album, signaling a positive turn in their friendship. Cudi also mentioned in an interview with Zane Lowe that West apologized to him sincerely, leading to a renewed bond between the two artists.
In addition to Cudi's response, rapper Boosie Badazz also weighed in on West's comments, asserting that his audience does not relate to West's music. Boosie emphasized that not all genres and styles resonate with his fanbase, and he stood by his assertion that his people do not connect with West's music.
NOT ALL GENRES NOT EVERY STYLE, NOT BOOSIE MUSIC ‼️ YOU CANT RELATE TO NOTHING I RAP ABOUT R YOUR MUSIC‼️NOBODY LISTENS TO KANYE N THE PROJECTS R THE TRENCHES ‼️IM,A GON HEAD N SAY IT “ MY PEOPLE DO NOT RELATE TO YOU”
- Boosie Badazz
Boosie Badazz Fires Back at Kanye West's Comments: "My People Do Not Relate to You"
Overall, these reactions highlight the complexities of the hip-hop community and the ongoing dialogue surrounding influence, creativity, and artistic expression in the industry.
As artists continue to navigate their relationships and contributions to the genre, it's clear that their voices and perspectives play a vital role in shaping the landscape of rap and hip-hop.