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Black America Web
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Kid Cudi Talks Near Fatal Overdose & Suicidal Thoughts In Memoir Excerpt
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty The face of modern, emo sing-songy rap was Kid Cudi. And with his memoir dropping soon, he is ready to get even deeper. The Cleveland, Ohio rapper has never shied away from rapping about depressive states and drug use, and in a new excerpt from his book given to GQ , he explained how the mix of the two almost led to him taking his own life. He said the moment came about a year after his debut album, Man On The Moon , dropped— around 2010. He was struggling with the newfound fame and where to musically go next. We care about your data. See our privacy policy. He remembers being high on cocaine while staying in his New York City apartment, and his legs failed him, and 'Eventually, I gave in and just laid on the ground. My heart was racing. It felt like it was going to burst any minute.' Cudi says the fame was weighing on him and troubled kids were looking up to him and called him their savior, while he has no guiding light of his own. He adds, 'It was peace I was after. Here, crippled on the floor, minutes from overdosing, was the closest I'd ever come to finding it.' After passing out, he describes waking up and assuming he'd entered the afterlife and had his Vanilla Sky moment. 'My eyes closed, and the feeling of a warm blanket descended on me. I awoke bathed in light. This must be heaven,' he thought. But eventually, he woke up in that Tribeca apartment near the West Side Highway, feeling disappointed. 'I hadn't fulfilled my death wish,' he added. The 'Day 'n' Nite' rapper goes into detail about his cocaine use, admitting it was a hobby at first but soon became all-consuming as he began sniffing more. 'I'd make lines that were as wide as my pinky and do them back-to-back throughout the day, every day,' Cudi writes. 'When I would get after it, I would really get after it. I was a maniac.' Cudi fans will remember that he followed up his debut album with a sequel, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager , which was even darker than the original with song titles like Marijuana, and 'Wild'n Cuz I'm Young,' 'Trapped in My Mind,' and his aforementioned 'maniac' behavior. Cudi now confirms that the project was drug-fueled. 'I wouldn't have been able to do it if I didn't have something to push me,' he added. He'd addressed his substance abuse problem at age 32 and entered rehab. Despite trying to leave the program three times, he finally stuck it out, and in a 2023 tweet, he said he'd stopped drinking and was seriously considering giving up weed. Cudi: The Memoir releases in stores and online August 12. SEE ALSO Kid Cudi Talks Near Fatal Overdose & Suicidal Thoughts In Memoir Excerpt was originally published on
Buzz Feed
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
These Photos Show What Actually Happened Inside The 2025 Met Gala
Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on the Met Gala Believe it or not, the Met Gala is more than just a fashion show with a vague theme and an awkward step-and-repeat up the Blair Waldorf –famous stairs. 1. First off, here's the ambiance: 2. Another angle: 3. There were hundreds, maybe thousands, of flowers hanging from the ceiling. 4. Honestly, gorgeous. 5. The walls had projections on it like that Van Gogh traveling-show-thing. 6. It was... pretty dark. 7. Each placesetting had SO many cups. 8. Here's a better look at it during the day: 9. And a closeup on the placesettings: 10. They had people handing out drinks at the entrance. 11. There were two signature cocktails, this was one of them: 12. There was also an orange cocktail. 13. Celebs could check out the new exhibit, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." 14. Here's a better look at that: 15. Everyone seemed to take a picture in front of this floral wall, like one of those Instagram-ready attractions ala the Museum of Ice Cream. 16. They had an orchestra playing, and it appeared Baz Luhrmann really enjoyed that. 17. People would randomly stop and sing with them. 18. Colman Domingo did a dramatic reading. 19. Usher performed! 20. He was clearly channeling his early '90s couture. 21. Stevie Wonder joined him onstage for a number. 22. He fed Sabrina Carpenter a cherry. 23. Then she posed with the stem (and Jenna Ortega.) 24. Janelle Monáe and Jenna Ortega were tearin' up the dancefloor. 25. A bunch of people kissed Rihanna's belly. 26. Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney, and Lisa took a selfie. 27. Doechii posed with Madonna's cigar*. 28. Kerry Washington, Demi Moore, and Zoe Saldaña caught up. 29. Jeff Goldblum gave Henry Golding a titty tap. 30. Angela Bassett took a selfie with Yara Shahidi. 31. Rihanna checked out some mummies. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 32. Serena Williams and Sam Smith caught up. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 33. There was this mirror thing that looked like a wishing well but wasn't. Arturo Holmes/MG25 / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue 34. Jeff Goldblum and A$AP Rocky had a chat. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 35. Evan Ross and his mom Diana took a breather. Arturo Holmes/MG25 / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue 36. Ciara and Rihanna had a long-awaited reunion. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 37. Doja Cat and Kim Kardashian talked Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 38. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry got into it. Arturo Holmes/MG25 / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue 39. Jon Batiste and Anne Hathaway had a laugh. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 40. Zendaya and Dua Lipa took this pic together. Kevin Mazur/MG25 /for The Met Museum/Vogue 41. And Barry Keoghan stared off into space. Arturo Holmes/MG25 / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All the Photos Inside the 2025 Met Gala You Haven't Seen, from Rare PDA to Silly Bathroom Selfies
After making their way up the famous red carpet, stars filed into the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual soirée The picture perfect moments at the 2025 Met Gala didn't stop on the red carpet. After the stars made their way up the iconic steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, they gathered inside as the night rolled on for the big party. From a girls night out between Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber to a mother-son moment between Diana Ross and Evan Ross, take a look at all the best photos from inside the doors of the Met Gala. Surprise! Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Rihanna. Hours after revealing her growing baby bump, Met Gala mainstay Rihanna makes her way inside the party. Lots of Love Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Russell Wilson and Ciara. Russell Wilson shows some love to his wife Ciara with a kiss on her hand as the two step out for Monday's big soirée. Epic Athleticism Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Miles Chamley-Watson, Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles and Serena Williams. Athletes Miles Chamley-Watson, Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles and Serena Williams make their way through the galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Model Behavior Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Imaan Hammam and Zendaya share a cheek kiss. Style Summit Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Hang this one of Lupita Nyong'o, Gabrielle Union, Coco Jones and Zendaya in the Met. Date Night Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Nnamdi Asomugha and Kerry Washington. Nnamdi Asomugha and Kerry Washington bring date night to the Met Gala in a rare public outing. All Dressed Up Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo. A$AP Rocky and Colman Domingo show off their co-chair style after walking up the famous carpet. Gather Around Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty A$AP Rocky, Miley Cyrus, Colman Domingo, Alton Mason and Raúl Domingo. A$AP Rocky, Miley Cyrus, Colman Domingo, Alton Mason and Raúl Domingo pose together inside. Just a Taste Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Jenna Ortega and Sabrina Carpenter reunite off the set of Carpenter's "Taste" music video. Be Your Selfie Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Angela Bassett snaps a pic with Yara Shahidi. Double Date Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha. Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha are coordinated in black and white. Dapper Dressers Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Dapper Dan and A$AP Rocky. A$AP Rocky was also sure to catch up with fashion icon Dapper Dan inside the party. Happy Hugs Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Jon Batiste and Anne Hathaway are overjoyed to see each other (or maybe she just wants to borrow the saxophone he brought)? Girls' Night Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Sabrina Carpenter and Sadie Sink. After walking the carpet Sabrina Carpenter and Sadie Sink posed together inside the gallery. To the Nines Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Gayle King and Tyler Perry. Dresed in purple, Gayle King walks arm-in-arm with a dapper Tyler Perry. Mother-Son Time Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Evan Ross and Diana Ross. After walking the carpet in a dazzling white gown featuring an 18-foot shawl embroidered with the names of all of her children and grandkids, Diana Ross changed into a glittering black number and posed alongside her date for the evening, son Evan Ross. Dynamic Duo Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Angela Bassett and Lizzo. Surrounded by narcissus flowers, Angela Bassett and Lizzo share a moment inside the party after walking the carpet on Monday night. 'Rules' Don't Apply Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Dua Lipa and her maybe-fiancé Callum Turner (check the ring!) have a fun moment at the Met Gala. Hosts with the Most Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour. Co-chairs Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams and Chair Anna Wintour pose together at the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" themed celebration on Monday. Well Suited Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Donatella Versace and Chance the Rapper are each other's fashion dates for the evening. On the Record Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Gigi Hadid and La La Anthony. While interviewing the model on the red carpet, La La Anthony took a minute to pose with Gigi Hadid who was dressed in a golden custom Miu Miu gown. Lending a Hand Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. It proved to be girls' night for Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber who followed each other up the carpet and walked hand-in-hand once inside. Yeah! Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Usher entertained the crowd with his huge catalog of hits. Bisous for Baby Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty From one rock royalty to the next generation! Stella McCartney gives Rihanna's bump a smooch. No Pants, No Problem Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Doja Cat and Marc Jacobs. Rocking one of the night's many no-pants looks, Doja Cat poses with Marc Jacobs whose floral accessories match the decor. Night at the Museum Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Kerry Washington and Demi Moore. Kerry Washington and Demi Moore share a candid moment inside the galleries on Monday night. Take the Plunge Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Both Megan Thee Stallion and Alton Mason are sporting stylishly low-cut attire this evening. Icons Only Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Stevie Wonder and Anna Wintour have it made in their shades. Say Cheese! Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney and Lisa. Halle Bailey snapped a selfie with Sydney Sweeney and Lisa. Star Power Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore, Mona Patel, Wendi Deng Murdoch, Kerry Washington and Ayo Edebiri. Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore, Mona Patel, Wendi Deng Murdoch, Kerry Washington and Ayo Edebiri bring it in for a star-powered photo inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday. Superstars Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Jennie and Lisa probably started a group chat we want in on. Mom and Dad Kevin Mazur/MG25/Kevin Mazur/Getty Period. Girl Power Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty La La Anthony and Kylie Jenner. After putting down her mic, La La Anthony makes her way inside the party and poses with Kylie Jenner. 'White Lotus' Ladies Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Lisa and Sydney Sweeney. White Lotus alums Lisa and Sydney Sweeney both got the shimmer and shine memo for their outfits Monday. Big Smiles Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Gigi Hadid and Derek Blasberg. Derek Blasberg has a laugh with Gigi Hadid inside the party. Friendly Chat Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Maybe Ashley Graham, now in Chicago on Broadway, is getting singing tips from Leon Bridges? Fashion Icons Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Vera Wang and Tom Ford. Designers Vera Wang and Tom Ford are picture perfect inside the famous museum. Sealed with a Kiss Cindy Ord/MG25/Getty Catherine Martin and Baz Luhrmann. Baz Luhrmann smooches his wife Catherine Martin on the head at the star-studded party on Monday night. Sporting Group Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty NFL stars Justin Jefferson, Joe Burrow, Jonathan Owens and Saquon Barkley prove they've got as much style off the field as on it. Supportive Spouse Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Raúl Domingo and Colman Domingo. Raúl Domingo smiles alongside his husband — and Met Gala co-chair — Colman Domingo in sparkling purple suit. Knicks Fan Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee. Hardcore New York Knicks fan Spike Lee poses with his wife Tonya Lewis Lee inside the party. By Your Side Arturo Holmes/MG25/Getty Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger and Tommy Hilfiger. Dee Ocleppo and Tommy Hilfiger hold hands as they walk inside Monday's party. Read the original article on People
