Despite former grievances, the revolutionary artist once known as Kanye West has recently been seen vibing to Kid Cudi‘s latest musical project, Insano. This unexpected gesture was captured in a fleeting Instagram Story where Ye, as he’s predominantly known, displayed a screenshot of his Apple Music application, playing the hit track, “Electrowavebaby.”
Though Ye left the post caption-less, the message was loud and clear: he’s ready to move beyond past conflicts with Cudi. This sentiment arrives on the brink of the long-awaited release of his collaborative album with Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures.
Ye’s Instagram Story, though simple, served as a powerful symbol. It demonstrated his willingness to mend fences with Cudi, a gesture that the music industry and fans have been anticipating for quite some time.
“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Just a month prior to this Instagram post, Ye and Cudi were spotted engaging in conversation and sharing a hug at a promotional event for Vultures in Las Vegas. This run-in sparked speculation among fans and critics alike about whether their feud had reached its conclusion.
During the Vultures event, Ye and Ty Dolla Sign treated attendees to a sneak preview of a new track. Intriguingly, this song seemed to feature vocals from Cudi. However, it remains unclear whether these vocals are freshly recorded or repurposed from an older studio session.
Ye and Cudi, who previously joined forces for the full-length album Kids See Ghosts in 2018, experienced a rift in 2021. This tension arose due to Ye’s increasingly controversial statements and actions.
Cudi publicly distanced himself from Ye after the latter’s unsettling praise for Hitler in a 2022 interview. Cudi confirmed the end of their friendship following the release of Pusha-T’s “Rock n Roll,” a track they both featured on.
“I did this song a year ago when I was still cool w Kanye,” Cudi stated in April 2022. “I am not cool w that man. He’s not my friend and I only cleared the song for Pusha cuz thats my guy. This is the last song u will hear me on w Kanye.”
Prior to this, Ye had announced that Cudi wouldn’t be part of Donda II because he was “friends with you know who,” an evident reference to Pete Davidson, who briefly dated Ye’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
However, it seems that these issues have been set aside. Despite Cudi’s silence on his current relationship status with Ye, the recent public interactions suggest a possible reconciliation.
The music industry is known for its tumultuous relationships and feuds. However, the recent signs of reconciliation between Kanye West and Kid Cudi give fans hope that their music collaboration may not be a thing of the past. Whether this means a resurgence of their former camaraderie or simply a professional understanding, only time will tell.
Music News continues to follow this story closely, providing the latest updates on the relationship between Kanye West and Kid Cudi, two significant figures in the music industry.
