Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, was born January 30, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue music, initially working retail jobs while developing his craft. His 2008 mixtape A Kid Named Cudi, released in collaboration with streetwear brand 10. Deep, caught the attention of Kanye West and led to his signing with GOOD Music. Cudi's debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009) achieved gold certification and established his distinctive approach to hip-hop, blending rap with introspective, melodic elements. His breakthrough single "Day 'n' Nite" became a significant commercial success. He has collaborated with major artists including Kanye West on 808s & Heartbreaks and Jay-Z on The Blueprint 3. Beyond music, Cudi has worked as an actor and formed the rock band WZRD with producer Dot da Genius, demonstrating his range across multiple genres.