Kid Cudi & NIGO® Talk Streetwear, New Music & Kids See Ghosts 2 | Complex Cover

After over a decade, Kid Cudi & NIGO® have inspired many of the biggest names in music, fashion, and pop culture. But how did they do it, and what’s next? The two cultural icons get together for the first time for Complex's September 2019 cover and open up about their beginnings, Nigo's Human Made brand, Cudi's upcoming 'Entergalactic' album and a possible 'Kids See Ghosts' 2 album, and more.
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[@xtlantaxtlanta6093]

use this as a “Kid Cudi saved my life” button

[@Daniel-pk2uo]

How lol

[@xtlantaxtlanta6093]

Daniel Willis I don’t know the exact percent but a large percentage of Cudi’s lyrics are about dealing with issues detrimental to ones mental health; depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, contemplating suicide but instead of just saying things like “I wanna kill my self” he goes in depth with his lyrics and a lot of people can relate to him and I know for me at least help them not feel so alone. I can say I really don’t think I’d be alive right now if it wasn’t for Speeding Bullet 2 Heaven. Cudi uses his pain as medicine for others

[@crysisbai]

@@xtlantaxtlanta6093 he the 🐑

[@AlejandroJuarez-rv6ii]

Lincoln Wilson facts

[@timlondon2156]

For sure did. Specifically man on the moon

[@mellitalksmovies]

I’m here for whatever Kid Cudi wants to give us.

[@mrmans484]

No lies fr bro

[@sisco2da]

Preach!!!!

[@kevincodio2596]

Dan M amen brother, you know a genuine person when you see one

[@swissbreeze]

Dan M you are a sheep

[@ronthemogul]

Pause

[@DevanDaniels]

Bro NIGO is so humble for someone who had such an impact on streetwear

[@rafiandadzaki2747]

Right he practically invented streetwear as we know it

[@kingjamesii404]

rafianda dzaki that’s a bold statement

[@princemarkanthony500]

rafianda dzaki chill he didn’t invent SW, the rappers did since the 80s smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@aacchris]

"As we know it" and he has a point man, if streetwear had a Mount Rushmore Nigo would be George Washington

[@princemarkanthony500]

Chris Palace y’all giving him to much credit now.. he made streetwear a store front thats it, he didn’t invent streetwear, the 80s rappers did..

[@XevisUniverse]

Let's take a moment to appreciate Cudi's barber for that fade.

[@Rickytapia1k]

Think it was a IBNJASPER fade he be fading him up sometimes and it's the cleanest fade

[@jelonlennon5607]

True

[@Brokeasweat]

Dude hasnt aged at all

[@XevisUniverse]

@@Brokeasweat It's insane

[@XevisUniverse]

@@Rickytapia1k Bro I need to hit mans up lol

[@xtlantaxtlanta6093]

Cudi can wear anything and look fresh asf

[@YungZaraki]

Even back when he went blond he still looked fresh af

[@shot248]

Lincoln Wilson facts

[@leongoldsztern5126]

fr fr , personality and attitude is everything

[@hidden1319]

Smooth young brotha from the double O

[@slimrican5809]

Even when he wore that dress 🤔

[@Worldgonemad]

Nigo truly is a pioneer. Crazy how much influence Japan has/had over streetwear.

[@kaelinmartin3343]

WorldGoneMad unreal actually

[@4sup47]

Because people in hoods like the same shit it's dope it's colorful it's always going to work

[@michaelholyk9938]

Top 10 anime crossovers of all time

[@LinusStudios]

"You can't just rely on collabs. Nowadays, brands are way too reliant on that..." *Dang, he just dissed modern-day BAPE*

[@paulsoper3874]

honestly though, I just saw the newest collab... it was with m&m's....

[@gieckogecko5886]

And supreme and kanye

[@LinusStudios]

@@gieckogecko5886 what?

[@ShaSenpai]

Fragment

[@bsquare5665]

🤷‍♂️kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXu4pnesn95ljpY

[@dizcollis5788]

I see Kid Cudi, clicking is a no brainier.

[@allvinmx8302]

Cudi actually talking to the media for once is great to see

[@SirAntawn]

Complex is pretty much family after all these years.

[@aweshumandy]

And this is a real interview not gimicky.

[@udopiarecords]

"It doesnt matter if you like me or hate me; im tryna make the world better" MY GOAT *crying emoji*

[@CT.ALEXX_]

Pharrell should have been there as he is right there along with cudi and Nigo. Dudes a fashion icon.

[@donnyj8250]

Fax

[@infam0usP]

real one no they don't. when they see Pharrell, they think of Neptunes/N*E*R*D

[@spliffninty6]

And Kanye

[@spliffninty6]

Lupe fiasco is a worthy mention too

[@MrEOM41]

True

[@Cicigyal]

Cudi makes my heart melt. So happy to see him feeling good mentally.

[@itsrayiguess]

I liked the video before I even watched it. I see Cudi, I like lol

[@henoksamuel4106]

DRAKECera lol same

[@Yashkharote1411]

+1

[@devonsingh3361]

Haha I did the same thing

[@Ayeguey]

Facts my dude

[@thatskull]

I see it. I like it. Them hums. Im buyin! Lol

[@BryanG12267]

Had no clue Virgil was the artist behind the WZRD cover!

[@BobHenry4161]

same

[@ynug]

I thought Cudi did it himself

[@RW-dc9kt]

He designed kanye west one to the yeezus cover.

[@cmooreHD]

I was beyond shocked !

[@erikabravo167]

u can tell by how trash it is..

[@itsrayiguess]

Kid Cudi: I'm not in a relationship right now.. Every Cudi Fan Girl: Ight ima head over 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@aKidNamedBrady]

Too bad, Mr. Solo Dolo rolls on his own

[@hamdaamin6808]

DRAKECera 🤣🤣🤣

[@kaelinmartin3343]

DRAKECera 😂

[@angeltesfayexo6909]

They don’t love Scott, they in love with the Kid Cudi

[@a_kayreports]

Facts! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[@crisgia]

Top 10 anime crossovers of all time

[@LouieBag]

I see Scott Mescudi i click

[@kaelinmartin3343]

Fuad Babayev i wish he would just change his name to scott mescudi

[@iamlayziboi]

Nigo is a real legend and a backbone of streetwear society. As I would say equivalent to his peers such as Jun Takahashi, Takahiro Miyashita, Tetsu Nishiyama etc . Really blessed to see him on Complex. His sense of "dressing" totally live in generation Y's DNA. God bless Nigo and Cudi.

[@thegerniebegins8078]

Kid Cudi seems like he's doing well. Stay up brotha you the goat and we love you.

[@Nozen69]

Kid Cudi: "I am your big brother" Me: "Cudi you have no idea, i literally took that bar to heart since u said it on #MOTM2"

[@churchhide]

Mike Breezy same fam

[@ytoutbreak]

I hope they understand, that i really understand, that they don't understand

[@Leveezy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCciIWlp7aArMk

[@elmerhouston5915]

The feels

[@scottandrickson9371]

Ghost!

[@parthkansara4510]

Man on the moon 3 the chosen is the best album till date for me, every song is different and so familiar at same time.

[@flex_piper]

As a fan of Cudi's since 2010 I can't express how great this was to watch. So influential in my life yet does very few interviews, Thanks for this one 👍✌

[@jazg5716]

I could listen to Cudi talk for hours. Anything he says is just yes

[@lukasw.9434]

Damn cudi was thinking that he would wait 5 years to release another album after Kids See Ghosts... man i wouldn't survive for so long without a new album by Cudi. I'm so happy that he changed his mind

[@aweshumandy]

Sounds like it'll still be a while until HIS album. At least we got Kids See Ghosts 2 and his other projects to hold us over.

[@rjgthuro]

The host had some heat on her feet. Atmos' were a great design. The fact that a Complex editorial can still have Nigo & Cudi as the focus over a decade after they've first blew our minds truly says something. Genuine legends in the flesh.

[@Beezy_Builds]

The thing that makes cudi so great is the fact that he knows hes human....most times we down play our own greatness

[@adanalcala7999]

Long before we know ourselves, our paths are already set in stone Some may never figure out their purpose in life and some will There are a lot of us who are caught up in this hell we all live in Content with being blinded by rules and judgment We live in a world where it's more okay to follow than to lead In this world being a leader is trouble for the system we are all accustomed to Being a leader in this day and age is being a threat Not many people stood up against the system we all call life But toward the end of our first ten years into the millennium we heard a voice A voice who was speaking to us from the underground for some time A voice who spoke of vulnerabilities and other human emotions and issues never before heard so vividly and honest This is the story of a young man who not only believed in himself, but his dreams too This is the story of the Man On The Moon

[@dallinm1983]

Adan Alcala reading this immediately gave me the chills..

[@KSUBIKAYY]

Shout outs to Common

[@boolin340]

LETS GO KIDS SEE GHOST 2

[@edwin99901]

KSG was special

[@stevelewis8961]

I kinda just want a solo album first then drop KSG2

[@SossboyOG]

Julien Alexander then it wouldn’t be ksg dumbass 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@arod6982]

Julien Alexander what do you mean no Kanye nigga !! 😹

[@channel6ixty]

man, i was 20 when i was introduced to both these guys. 31 now and still humbling to see how far they've come.

[@yakuzamoons]

hypebeasts can't comprehend how monumental this is. lmfao I can't believe Cudi and Nigo never met before

[@ashash4694]

Fr

[@Rashaadazam]

20:22 man if there's anything Scott will be remembered for, it's this

[@javimane7882]

May cudi be blessed with love

[@TheDigitalDam]

I'm just happy to see Cudi looking healthy and happy. Makes me proud.

[@wecare9192]

These dudes are soo rich yet soo humble.

[@eliandabilities]

I can’t even BEGIN to explain my love and thankfulness for Cudi. Adults ask me what kind of music I listen to expecting me to say Ariana Grande or Billie Eilish and like I do still listen to them but here’s the thing; they’re always shocked when I say I listen to Kid Cudi. They always say “Wow how do you know who that is? He was poppin when I was in like high school!” It’s not a shocker to my mom of course, I mean she was the reason why I’m like the biggest Cudder ever hahahah but still seeing and knowing that Scott is in a good place and he’s doing better us a relief :)

[@carlosaleman2889]

Cudi’s fade clean tho 😩👌🏾

[@lordprettybritney7053]

I love watching Cudi interviews he is so shy and soft spoken & cute , he is not afraid to be him which is a strength in a world where people pressure you to be different but he’s authentic and super intelligent, I’m super excited for more films & music 🎶

[@brendandoherty1283]

Can't wait for this new album! I've always wanted to hear about Cudi's perspective on love and relationships and we're finally getting it.

[@averysheer8761]

They are both so unbelievably humble

[@EdwardOrnelas]

Crazy, Kid Cudi went from working at Bape to Working with Bape Creator

[@4sup47]

He had a old shirt with bape in like 2011

[@beencxzy996]

RVA Savage biggie smalls was rocking bape before any rappers !!!!!!!!

[@whoami-hj6iz]

Been Cxzy no he wasn’t, he flicked up with some jacket lmao

[@iamthraxx]

@@beencxzy996 nah beastie boys were the first hiphop artists to rock bape

[@andresleclerc8736]

Legendary when the Originators sit down and talk. I been on this Cudi journey since the mixtape I'm just here for the ride. Nigo is a Global Icon

[@Nicoda1st]

If you see and hear Nigo talking you can really feel how flattered he is about being able to make all the stuff he’s been doing. Like he’s so humble and down to earth even though is Nigo®

[@TythisTie]

Love you cud! Been rocking with you since 2005/06

[@OhHeyRoxanne]

Love to see Scott in such a healthy place mentally! Goals creatively for me! My little heart skipped when he said 5yrs of a break from music but whatever helps him create gold I’m supportive of♥️

[@BigSlim3600]

Glad to see cudi in good spirits i support anything bro do cus he actually dope

[@chadir4199]

She talks to them like they're a couple.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

😂😂😂😂

[@sadladd]

are they not?

[@maceomillions2192]

SneakyTurtle MEME lol

[@Ayeguey]

It was good to see you talk KID CUDI you inspire me every time I hear your music never dies in me. Since 2009

[@kidcudi908]

Both of these guys shaped my childhood and inspired the fuck outta me

[@RoscoMontana21]

This one of the dopest interviews in a minute! Thank you Complex, NIGO, and Cudi🙏🙏

[@SpiritualSeeker12x12]

So happy for 👑Kid Cuddy👑 🙂💜🙏🏾👍🏾

[@guap9454]

Kid Cudi!!! Favorite artist of all time saved my childhood bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤗. Cant wait to meet you man one day 👌🏽.

[@YOUNGMCBOI2pac]

Interviewer was lowkey feelin my man Scott

[@CoreyMcKinneyJr]

Kid Cudi + Animation + Enter Galactic Vibes= A Psychedelic Show That I’m 100% Here For.

[@SoloDoloh]

2 months baby 🫶🫡

[@vulnicuravulnicura5587]

What? Wait! So Nigo used to have a legend (kid cudi) as his employee??!!! Dude, Nigo is truly the OG before all OGs. And Kudi’s work to make him where he’s at atm deserves a standing ovations

[@n3gv1n]

I just love Kid Cudi. He's a hero!

[@ramadaanscorpio4785]

Lets not forget how great this interviewer was she asked the right questions and we got the best answers.

[@disciplesf4287]

When I see Kid Cudi happy, i’m happy

[@IPbscape]

Cudi has a celebrity personality like no other, such a humble legend. I hope he doing well now, he deserves it.

[@SofaKingAwesome23]

You can tell NIGO and Kid Cudi are fans of each other and that is dope

[@kisikisikisi]

Loool I've spent all this time thinking WZRD is pronounced "WIZARD" 😭😂

[@hazardmilk7259]

CuDi is such a kind soul. Love Nigo too, such a down to earth kind of guy.

[@p0wer2thepe0ple9]

I really wish they showed real-time translation in the studio so that we could get reactions and conversation between Nigo & Cudi. Pretty sure Nigo understands Cudi, but you can tell Cudi has no idea wtf Nigo is saying.

[@adolfomartinez2803]

Complex thank you for giving this world this interview nothing but legends

[@kevincodio2596]

Good to see bro in a good space , I remember him telling us shit was bad but no one really cared expect for his core fans . And he’s always talked about mental health before the media took noticed “Passion, Pain, and Demon slaying” was remarkable, thank you bro 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@edsli7022]

Kid Cudi, please give us Man On The Moon III

[@okobito3544]

A year later he did

[@bignicktex]

Cudi changed shoes halfway into the interview. Yeezys for Kanye talk.

[@newyorkblingz1879]

MANNN YO CUDI LOOKING FRESH MAN

[@balncemediareabetsoemotsoe6103]

SOUTH AFRICA LOVES U CUDI

[@user-hb2kg4el6g]

Balnce Media Reabetsoe Motsoenyane おっ

[@erbonprzi2502]

Brah umma have this kinda influence sooner than later

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

This was a good international and multicultural interview. Great concept that merge both sides of the world and various creative spaces.

[@Octane44]

Cudi seems happier than ever! Can't wait for that new album, his new journey and success he did for rap music & Hip Hop culture in the last decade is unmatched.

[@collinflynn4154]

One of the best - and most inspiring - interviews I’ve ever seen

[@SquirtMac17]

The Man on the moon who is always the most down to earth, I love you Scott you truly have made people so much happier 💙

[@4sup47]

Kid Cudi and bape been doing big shit glad they getting their credit and doing big things kid Cudi is a legend and helped pionerred new age music

[@tamescudi1008]

I'm so excited that Cudi has a new album and is making another Kids See Ghosts. It's gonna be like getting a double whammy💕 in 2020.

[@itsadge]

2 of my most favorite people in the world. I love cudi and nigo

[@saintsrefuge]

well this is wonderful motivation for my week, respect to two legends

[@benmjr-9536]

Really fw the interviewer. Well done Su Yung

[@nickw7693]

My two heroes in my youth.

[@l_days127]

Wow they both have came a long way to where they are now and that is really awesome and aspiring for how they did their work and how much work and effort they put in it. I have more appreciation for Nigo and Cudi 💕

[@jordandillon9130]

It’s nice to see Kid Cudi vibrant 🙏🏽

[@LiemV]

the greatest duo is coming back!!!

[@brandonybarra2286]

I’m here for anything kid Cudi has to offer his true fans

[@ARIGHETTI]

Cudder bless us with new music, Looking fresh as always!! 🔥

[@ABathingApe-fo2lq]

Truly inspirational

[@Nooni2K]

Take this W for having Kid Cudi here.

[@silviaszaboova1467]

Kid Cudi is a KING...i love him so much. He is such a inspirational person. Thank you Cud for everything. :)

[@fabiooliveira8940]

I love these cover interviews.

[@Expensivefashionclub]

Sends good energy waves when cudi is smiling !

[@caribstarz]

The best news I got from this video is that Kid Cudi is working on new music.

[@teelynnofficial3290]

My boi... Kid Kid.... Keep up the good work homie!!! We behind ya

[@JB-xk4kl]

Came here for both Cudi and Nigo. Pretty satisfied with the whole interview. Glad Cudi changed his mind on the 5 years off. And Nigo is right people are so afraid of the new that they rather stick with the old.

[@mattbrown1897]

Netflix about to gain a whole lot of subscribers when Cudi launches his show

[@feleciaclemons5074]

Scott!!that's my dude!! Love him

[@emreunlr]

now they have a song together

[@Eddieking]

One of the best Mexican rappers of all time! - kid cudi!

[@777tillinfinity]

He Blexican 😎

[@Eddieking]

Dee Dee well said! 🤗

[@Goldenxomedy]

Kid cudi, Kanye, Pharrell and nigo are the bfuture of style, the way they dress is amazing .

[@NotebookLives]

Cudi is a G.O.A.T forever; the Grandfather of damn-near every genre-bending artist that is currently popping. I'm an artist myself and I am PROUD to say that. Innovator. Idol. Icon.

[@agfb4039]

This is huge for complex they’re leading the curve w stuff like this

[@Fadedglory8]

LEGENDS ty Complex 🗣