Kanye West is the man who is as upfront as it gets. This surely gets to the reason as to why he is like a magnet for beefs in the music world. He has tangled up with everyone from Kim Kardashian‘s exes, Pete Davidson and Ray J, to even squabbling with an animated series, Peppa Pig. It has been that wild! But not all storms last forever. His spat with Wiz Khalifa cleared the air eventually.

Then, there was the whole saga with Kid Cudi. Eventually, at the big ‘Vultures’ listening party in Las Vegas, something unexpected happened. Ye and Kid Cudi hugged it out. This total game-changer now has Cudi as a part of Ye’s latest album, moving on from their joint album, ‘Kids See Ghosts.’ A rewind clock to 2022 will dig into the root of the beef between the two rappers.

Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Pete Davidson – A clash of relationships and resentment

Kid Cudi and Ye locked horns over Cudi’s tight friendship with funnyman Pete Davidson. August 2022 rolled around, and Cudi spilled some beans about Ye’s breakup with Kim Kardashian during an interview, tossing fuel on the fire. Ye already had it in for Davidson since he swooped in on his ex wife post their split in July 2022. Cudi did not hold back, he called out Ye for not owning his mistakes, saying, “You need to own up to your s**t like every man in this life has.” 

The beef started when Davidson snatched up Kim Kardashian in November 2021, barely a blink after her divorce papers hit the table. West went full-on dislike mode for Davidson and his friends were included in the list. He further blasted them on social media and even sneaked disses into Alicia Keys’ song, ‘City of Gods.’ 

Clash over Donda: Tensions and departures

The whole drama took a wild turn when Cudi got roped into Ye’s mess. Suddenly, out of the blue, Kanye West dropped the bomb that Cudi would not make it to ‘Donda’. He spilled it on social media, and hinted that Cudi’s hanging with someone Ye does not vibe with was the reason. Further, he said that Cudi was tight with that person. Ye further wrapped up his post with a cryptic line, hinting towards talking in some secret code.

Cudi then clapped back at Ye. In the comments, he expressed his disinterest in being featured on Ye’s album, referring to him as an “ancient fossil” and asserting his significance in Ye’s music. Taking the dispute to Twitter, Cudi accused Ye of distorting the truth for online attention, asserting that their discussion had occurred weeks prior. He concluded with a philosophical note, suggesting that sometimes the universe guides the departure of unwelcome individuals from one’s life.

The Instagram showdown over betrayal 

Another Instagram drama unfolded in February 2022. The ‘Vultures’ rapper spilled some beans and called out Kid Cudi for betrayal. He dropped a throwback pic from 2019, all black and white vibes, showing him and Cudi hanging out with others, chowing down on some grub. Ye was seen standing tall, hands on the table, while Cudi was flashing a grin.

However, Kid Cudi was sitting next to none other than Pete Davidson. Pete Davidson’s mug was slapped with a big red X. That red X screamed drama, leaving everyone guessing about the tangled relationships in that snapshot. Ye surely knew how to stir the pot with that cryptic Instagram post.

Rolling Loud chaos with Kid Cudi’s mic drop exit

On the wild night on July 22, 2022, at Rolling Loud in Miami, Kid Cudi was the main act. However, the scene turned chaotic when someone chucked a water bottle at him while he was performing on stage. The crowd’s vibe shifted from hype to shock real quick. Cudi, clearly annoyed, warned the audience that if anything else came flying his way, he would bail faster than a speeding bullet. “One more toss, and I’m outta here,” he snapped, making his stance clear.

When another bottle zipped through the air, true to his word, Cudi dropped the mic and made a swift exit, leaving everyone buzzing. In a jaw-dropping turn, Ye, despite bowing out earlier from the Rolling Loud lineup, popped up during Lil Durk’s performance. It was like a sudden plot twist where the crowd went wild. They chanted Ye’s name, leaving everyone wondering about the untold story behind Cudi’s exit and Ye’s surprise spotlight moment on stage.

Navigating self respect amidst all the drama

Kid Cudi later had a heart-to-heart with Esquire about his rollercoaster ride with the rapper. Cudi spilled the tea on their strained friendship, admitting he found peace by calling it quits on what he termed a toxic connection. He did not beat around the bush and expressed frustration at always being the one carrying the load in their collaborations. He even opened up about in a comeback interview.

Talking about their public drama, Cudi felt like he was caught in the crossfire, unwilling to get tangled up in Ye’s mess. Despite still caring for Ye, Cudi made it loud and clear: his mental health and self-respect were non-negotiable. In a direct message to West, Cudi laid it out plain and simple: he could not handle being dragged into Ye’s personal woes, especially regarding his past fling with Kardashian. It was a heartfelt mix of affection and setting boundaries.

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