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Kid Cudi Says He Had a 'Death Wish' During Cocaine Overdose
Kid Cudi's cocaine addiction almost had fatal consequences. The "Mr. Rager" rapper, who released his memoir on Tuesday (August 12), appears on the August 13 episode of CBS Mornings, where he discusses nearly dying during a cocaine overdose. The near-death experience is also recounted in Cudi: The Memoir. COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. "That was my life for a while, you know? I was running to the grave and I had a death wish," Cudi told CBS anchor Anthony Mason about his prior drug addiction. The Cleveland native called himself "dark and suicidal" while adjusting to fame. The memoir begins with Cudi recalling the overdose, which occurred in his New York apartment, while his career was "just starting." "I mean, the success was there, but happiness... I don't think I felt happy," he continued. Cudi added, "I hard time dealing with the fame, and the reason why I was doing cocaine was so I didn't blow my brains out." In an excerpt of the memoir via GQ, Cudi wrote that during the near-fatal overdose, he was "doing more coke than I ever had in my life." "I tried to get up off the bed, but my legs wouldn't work, so I collapsed to the floor and started to crawl," he wrote. "Eventually, I gave in and just laid on the ground. My heart was racing. It felt like it was going to burst any minute." At the time, Cudi was working on his sophomore album, Man on the Moon II, with the project's tone reflecting his "dark mindset." "I felt like I had demons latched on to me. I needed to soundtrack the moodiness I was feeling," he continued. Sicne growing out of that drug-fueled phase, Cudi has embraced a lighter tone in his newer music, like his upcoming eleventh solo project, Free, which releases on August 22. Visit Complex Shop for more Kid Cudi, including preorders of Free on CD and vinyl. KiD CuDi Official Store Free 2LP (D2C Exclusive) $39.99 KiD CuDi Official Store Free CD $13.98 Republic Records Official Store Kid Cudi, INSANO 2LP $18.99 COMPLEX Kid Cudi, Man on the Moon: The End of Day 2LP $19 ComplexCon returns to Las Vegas on October 25–26, 2025, with over 300 brands and live performances by Young Thug, YEAT & Friends, Peso Pluma, Central Cee, Ken Carson, and more. Get your tickets now. Related Products Republic Records Official Store Kid Cudi, INSANO 2LP $18.99 , Republic Records Official Store Kid Cudi, Kaws For Insano Hoodie $150 , Republic Records Official Store KiD CuDi, WZRD LP $29.99 , Republic Records Official Store Kid Cudi, Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager 2LP $19 Related News , , Related News LeBron James Big Ups Gunna's New Album 'The Last Wun' Here Are the First Week Numbers for Reneé Rapp's 'Bite Me' COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows.
CBS News
21-05-2025
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"Never Too Late": Anthony Mason pursues longtime painting passion
Anthony Mason trades music notes for brushstrokes in "Never Too Late" CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason has a passion for music, but in the "CBS Mornings" "Never Too Late" series, he's showcasing his longtime love for art. As a kid, Mason watched his stepfather paint. He said taking painting lessons was an effort to see what his stepfather saw and understand him. While Mason has interviewed dozens of artists, he recently had the opportunity to try his own hand at painting at the Arts Students League of New York. With help from his teacher, painter Sharon Sprung, Mason started with the basics. "So what I want to do first is introduce you to the concept of composition," said Sprung, as she took Mason through the process. They chose to paint apples as a beginners' subject and first had to arrange them. "They're almost like they're leaning into each other to me," said Mason. "What I'm always looking for in storytelling is a certain tension. You can feel a certain energy going somewhere." Mason then did a charcoal sketch before selecting a paintbrush. "When you do it with paint, it feels so much more … intimidating," Mason said. Blending paint was another challenge, but Sprung kept an eye on each brushstroke. "I'm getting an 'F' on mixing," he said, laughing. The duo then paused to assess their progress. "Take a moment of reflection, appreciation," Sprung said. "So, looking good. It's got form. You're gonna give it more form." The Art Students League, where Sprung studied and now teaches, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Many renowned artists have worked in its studios, including Norman Rockwell, Jackson Pollock and Alice Neel. Sprung has painted a portrait of Michelle Obama that hangs in the White House. In her Brooklyn, New York, studio, she's currently working on a portrait of former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "It gives me a sense of order and security in the world and the paint is so sensual and so beautiful. This is sanity to me and it's still enough outta control that it's a mystery and magical," Sprung said. Doubt, some say, is part of the art process — even for great artists. "You could make one great brush stroke and think 'Oh, that's brilliant,' and then you make another one and ruin the whole thing," Mason said as about his own piece of art. After two lessons, Mason said he may not have created a masterpiece, but something magical. "Thank you, coach," he told Sprung as he reflected on his work. Our "CBS Mornings" series Never Too Late highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
