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Shaker Heights' Kid Cudi Enters Rehab for Depression
The rapper posted a message to his fans on Tuesday saying that he needed to take time for himself.
CLEVELAND, OH — Rapper and former Shaker Heights High School student Scott Mescudi, aka rapper Kid Cudi, has checked himself into a rehabilitation facility after battling depression and suicidal urges, according to a statement posted on the rapper's Facebook page.
"I guess I give so much of myself to others I forgot that I need to show myself some love too," Mescudi said in a Facebook post. "I think I never really knew how. I'm scared, I'm sad, I feel like I let a lot of people down and again, I'm sorry. It's time I fix me. I'm nervous but I am going to get through this. "
Mescudi became a household name in 2009 when his "Man on the Moon: The End of the Day" album dropped. Hit single "Day 'N' Nite" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has released five studio albums with a sixth on the way. How Mescudi's entry into rehab will impact his work is yet to be determined.
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Mescudi's full Facebook post is below.
Mescudi's announcement has been met by an outpouring of support. Celebrities and peers like Wiz Khalifa have joined a chorus of non-celebrities in thanking Mescudi for his openness and wishing him well in his recovery.
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Wishing Kid Cudi much peace love and meditation.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) October 5, 2016
A reminder of how brave #KidCudi is, for speaking three simple words: https://t.co/mtnK9HDxQg
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) October 6, 2016
Proud of @KidCudi for making brave decision to shed light on going to rehab 2 deal with his demons head on. It's not easy. Sending love. ❤️
— JoJo. (@iamjojo) October 6, 2016
.@KidCudi took a brave step in going public about entering rehab for depression. Know the signs / symptoms: https://t.co/D0u0JvPzUR
— Cleveland Clinic (@ClevelandClinic) October 5, 2016
Kid cudi made me very emotional last night.. I hope he gets all the nurturing he needs. God bless.
— Cyn Santana (@Cyn_Santana) October 5, 2016
Mescudi returned to Shaker Heights High School in 2015 as part of a TEDx talk. He discussed his career and his path to music stardom. He focused largely on conquering fears and his decision to leave Cleveland and Shaker Heights.
Image from Jamie Rivera, Flickr
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