Six Record Labels Where Kid Cudi Would Not Fit In

Kid Cudi is homeless. From a musical standpoint, at least. Fresh off a split with G.O.O.D. Music, where he's rocked for five years, the lonely stoner is probably weighing options for a new imprint to rep. While there are plenty of camps that could benefit from Cudi's idiosyncratic vibes, the following would definitely not be the most fitting homes. 

 

BAD BOY

With a legendary roster that boasts The Notorious B.I.G. and 112 as alums, Bad Boy Records held the game down for a while. But could you hear Mr. Rager following in the shiny suit tradition? And would Diddy give Cudder the creative control he so desperately needs to finish an album? Nah.

 

Shady Records

Eminem and Slaughterhouse are lyrical geniuses who bring dizzying wordplay and reckless bars every time. While Kid Cudi is a rebel, he's not a fighter--just a rapper on a constant pursuit of happiness.

 

Young Money Entertainment

Drizzy, Nicki, Lil Twist, Kid Cudi. Looks like he belongs right? Until you consider the cajillion other artists repping Team YMCMB. Plus, the crew already has a singing rapper in Drake. We're not so sure Weezy and Mack Maine can market two singer/rappers.

 

 

Maybach Music Group

Frienemies Wale and Kid Cudi have had their share of fall outs, that drama is unnecessary on one label. Plus, new MMG artist Rockie Fresh is like a smaller scale Rager. No cigar, here.

 

We The Best

Listen to Kid Cudi's latest single "Just What I Am." Now imagine DJ Khaled screaming, "We tha besssst, the very best!" Doesn't fit, right? Neither does Kid Cudi on this roster.

 

G-Unit

G-G-G-G-G-U-NOT! No, this just won't work. It's really to shout the G-Unit taunt when you're super mellowed out thinking of Heaven at Night. Not for Cudi.