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Kid Cudi on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”

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Key Takeaways:

• Kid Cudi’s new album, ‘FREE,’ displays his need for full inventive independence and a extra private sound.
• He says previous collaborators typically failed to advertise their music, leaving him feeling ghosted.
• Inspired by “The Truman Show,” the album drops Aug. 22 and facilities on themes of freedom and self-expression.

Kid Cudi is tightening up his inventive circle. The Cleveland rapper, singer and actor lately revealed that there gained’t be any options on his forthcoming album, and it’s purposeful.

Throughout his profession, Kid Cudi has been prolific. He’s collaborated with acts like Kanye West, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Big Sean and extra, who would generally return the favor by showing on his personal albums. However, generally artists would seem on his album and never even hassle selling the challenge. Apparently, Kid Cudi isn’t letting that occur anymore.

On Saturday (Aug. 2) Cudder took to X to supply some perception on his forthcoming solo album, FREE — particularly, its lack of visitors.

“No features, just me. I think I’m over features unless it happens organically,” he wrote. “There [are] people I’ve had on my albums that I haven’t talked to in years. [They] didn’t promote the album, [they] just went ghost. Makes me feel weird. So, [with] this one, I was like, ‘F**k that.’ I don’t need anyone else on this one.”

He added, “I’m sufficient to maintain [you] engaged. Some individuals want options. Not me.”

Interestingly, this remark comes after Kid Cudi removed a song with Young Thug known as “RAGER BOYZ” from his INSANO album in July. The transfer got here after Thugger known as him a “rat” in a since-deleted tweet for testifying within the notorious Diddy intercourse trafficking trial.

The “Day ‘N’ Nite (nightmare)” hitmaker’s new album, FREE, which is impressed by “The Truman Show,” is about to launch on Aug. 22.

“I wanted something that really expressed freedom, so the concept of me leaping into the clouds made so much sense,” Kid Cudi wrote on Instagram in regards to the album cowl. “Inspired by ‘The Truman Show.’ I can’t wait for [you] guys to hear this album and really see the album art brought to life. You’re in for a beautiful ride. Promise.”