Kid Cudi is going through a tough time and we’ve known it for a while. We just never knew how serious it was.
Today, the artist has revealed that he’s checking into rehab to cure depression and suicidal urges. While updating fans on his Facebook page, Cudder says he’s “ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I’ve been living a lie.”
“I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life,” adds the rapper-musician in his shocking revelation.
Kid Cudi promises that his upcoming album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin is still on the way and will hopefully be out by the time Complex’s Complexcon fest happens which is November 5-6 in Long Beach, California. He has left it to his label Republic Records and manager Dennis to handle all promotion etc. until then.
Read Kid Cudi’s full statement below. We hope heĀ gets through this difficult time and comes back stronger than ever.
Listen to his latest single ‘Surfin’ with Pharrell here.
Full Text:
“Its been difficult for me to find the words to what Im about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I’ve been living a lie. It took me a while to get to this place of commitment, but it is something I have to do for myself, my family, my best friend/daughter and all of you, my fans.
Yesterday I checked myself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. I am not at peace. I haven’t been since you’ve known me. If I didn’t come here, I wouldve done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life. Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it. I cant make new friends because of it. I dont trust anyone because of it and Im tired of being held back in my life. I deserve to have peace. I deserve to be happy and smiling. Why not me? I guess I give so much of myself to others I forgot that I need to show myself some love too. I think I never really knew how. Im scared, im sad, I feel like I let a lot of people down and again, Im sorry. Its time I fix me. Im nervous but ima get through this.
I wont be around to promote much, but the good folks at Republic and my manager Dennis will inform you about upcoming releases. The music videos, album release date etc. The album is still on the way. Promise. I wanted to square away all the business before I got here so I could focus on my recovery.
If all goes well ill be out in time for Complexcon and ill be lookin forward to seeing you all there for high fives and hugs.
Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. Ill be back, stronger, better. Reborn. I feel like shit, I feel so ashamed. Im sorry.
I love you,
Scott Mescudi”
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