Music2007–present
Kid Cudi
Cleveland rapper who brought existential loneliness and cosmic introspection to hip-hop with Man on the Moon, pioneering an emotional vulnerability in rap that influenced a decade of artists.
Origin
Cleveland, Ohio
Genre
Hip-HopRap
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | — | — |
The Cultural Record
Discography

Man on the Moon III: Prequel To The Wizard2012
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Man on the Moon: The End of Day2009
INSANO2024
INSANO (NITRO MEGA)2024
Free2025
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