Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab For Depression

With all our excitement for and impatience regarding Kid Cudi’s new albumPassion, Pain & Demon Slayin’, sometimes we need to remember there’s a human being with real problems just like you and me creating this art. This became even more clear with the sad news we learned tonight. Kid Cudi just made a Facebook post announcing that he checked himself into rehab yesterday citing depression and suicidal urges.

The entry is fairly gut wrenching as he gives us a glimpse at what his life has been like for him dealing with these issues. He apologizes a number of times for letting people down, but I hope I speak for everyone in saying that he has nothing to be sorry for or ashamed of and we’re all happy to see he’s getting the help he needs. Cudi goes on to say he he hopes to be back in time for ComplexCon (November 5th) and in the meantime his manager will continue to update us on shows and his album’s release (which is still on the way) etc.

Obviously what’s most important is that Cudi gets the help he needs right now. Mental health is no joke people, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Here’s to hoping Cudi finds the peace he’s been looking for in life. You can read the full entry below.

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