Kid Cudi Announces ‘Long Break’ From Music With Final Song For The Time Being: ‘Once’ – Listen

Kid Cudi took to X recently and spoke his heart out to the fans. In doing so, he revealed that he will be embarking on a hiatus from music to explore other passions, and does not quite know when he will return. As a parting gift, Cudi also announced the release of a new song, ‘Once,’ which he deems the “goodbye for now” song.

Heartbreaking as this news may be for fans of Cudi, it may be appropriate to acknowledge the way most fans online have received this news. Cudi has received understanding and support from across the internet, with heartfelt messages available for viewing on Kudi’s profile on X.

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— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) September 29, 2025

The new song is a Cudi produced song (with some ‘extra sauce’ from a friend, Sebastian). While Kid Cudi will not be heard as a solo artist on a record for a while now, he did say that you can expect features from him on other projects. So, what do you think of the departure?

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