Kid Cudi: Depression, Addiction & Mental Health in Hip-Hop

In this episode of Meet the Others Podcast, we explore the impact of Kid Cudi and how he changed hip-hop’s conversation around mental health.From “Day ’N’ Nite” to Pursuit of Happiness, we talk about depression, anxiety, addiction, and why Cudi’s vulnerability mattered — especially for men navigating emotional struggles. We reflect on how his music connected during real-life battles and how he helped normalize speaking openly about mental health in hip-hop.If you’ve ever dealt with depression, addiction, or feeling alone in your thoughts, this one’s for you.