Kid Cudi Responds to Criticism of Ye Support After Stage Reunion in Chicago
Categoria: Musica
The pair, whose relationship spans two decades, performed "Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1" and "Ghost Town," plus "Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)," at Soldier Field this weekend.
Por Billboard | 07/09/2026
Kid Cudi ‘s reunion on stage with Kanye West in Chicago — which marked the pair’s first live performance together in years — was celebrated by many hip-hop fans, but not everyone was thrilled by the enthusiasm. Related Ye’s Chicago Homecoming: The 7 Best Moments From Night 2 Every Guest Ye Brought Out During Night 2 of His Star-Studded Homecoming Show in Chicago Bad Bunny Wins First Primetime Emmy for 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Ye brought Cudi out for three songs toward the end of his three-hour set at Soldier Field on Friday (Sept. 4), the guest-filled second night of two homecoming concerts. The two rappers, whose relationship spans two decades (Yeezy met Cudi in 2006 and signed him to G.O.O.D. Music in 2008), delivered “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1” and “Ghost Town,” plus “Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare),” in one of the show’s most unforgettable moments . Following the big night, Cudi reacted to several positive comments coming through on social, from concertgoers reveling in the surprise appearance — which appeared to be a reconciliation between the once-frequent collaborators, who’d even released a joint album in 2019, Kids See Ghosts . He also responded to criticism of realigning with Ye. It’d been a minute since fans had seen the pair together, as Cudi had distanced himself from Ye in recent years amid the star’s erratic rants, antisemitic remarks and hate speech, for which West has since apologized. Cudi quoted a post from New York radio personality Peter Rosenberg on X this weekend ; Rosenberg expressed disappointment that “a lot of people I love are being openly lame about Kanye” on his feed during West’s Chicago homecoming weekend. Rosenberg continued, “I am not saying no one deserves forgiveness or empathy but this man sang Heil Hitler ONE YEAR AGO.” “I understand ur frustration Peter, I f—s w u, but I dont really care if ur disappointed in me,” Cudi wrote in response on X on Saturday (Sept. 5). “That man is my brother,” Cudi said of Ye. “U dont have a relationship w him like I do. Damn near 2 decades of art and friendship. U not family. So I get it. Ive been around Ye, and I can honestly say talking to him now is how it use to be when I first signed to him, but even better. He was dealing w mental health struggles for years and now hes good. Everyone deserves some grace when they family. I was the hardest on him out of anybody. I held him accountable. He apologized and it was sincere. But like I said, u not family so I get it.” View this post on Instagram Rosenberg replied , “well i wasnt disappointed in you @KiDCuDi (i meant fans) but if you saw me running out to support an artist a year after they made a song called “all hail the klan” you would prolly feel a way. I am ALL for forgiveness and empathy but this man is being hailed as a