{"id":608387,"date":"2026-09-07T07:12:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/608387\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T07:12:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:12:17","slug":"kid-cudi-responds-to-criticism-of-kanye-west-reunion-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/608387\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid Cudi Responds to Criticism of Kanye West Reunion in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tKid Cudi<\/a>\u2018s reunion on stage with Kanye West<\/a> in Chicago \u2014 which marked the pair\u2019s first live performance together in years \u2014 was celebrated by many hip-hop fans, but not everyone was thrilled by the enthusiasm for Ye.<\/p>\n

\n\tYe 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<\/a> of two homecoming concerts. The two rappers, whose relationship spans two decades (Yeezy signed Cudi to G.O.O.D. Music in 2008, a few years after meeting him), delivered \u201cFather Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1\u201d and \u201cGhost Town,\u201d plus \u201cPursuit of Happiness (Nightmare),\u201d in one of the show\u2019s most unforgettable moments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tFollowing the show, Cudi reacted to several positive comments coming through on social, from fans reveling in the surprise appearance \u2014 which appeared to be a reconciliation between the once-frequent collaborators, who\u2019d even released a joint album\u00a0in 2019 (Kids See Ghosts). <\/p>\n

\n\tHe also responded to criticism of realigning with Ye.<\/p>\n

\n\tIt\u2019d been a minute since anyone had seen the pair together in public, as Cudi had distanced himself from Ye in recent years amid the star\u2019s erratic rants, antisemitic remarks and hate speech, for which West has since apologized. This wasn\u2019t their first fallout<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tCudi quoted a post from New York radio personality Peter Rosenberg on X this weekend<\/a>; Rosenberg expressed disappointment that \u201ca lot of people I love are being openly lame about Kanye\u201d on his feed during West\u2019s weekend in Chicago. Rosenberg continued, \u201cI am not saying no one deserves forgiveness or empathy but this man sang Heil Hitler ONE YEAR AGO.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI understand ur frustration Peter, I f\u2014s w u, but I dont really care if ur disappointed in me,\u201d Cudi wrote in response on X<\/a> on Saturday (Sept. 5). <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThat man is my brother,\u201d Cudi said of Ye. \u201cU 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tRosenberg replied<\/a>, \u201cwell 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 \u201call hail the klan\u201d you would prolly feel a way. I am ALL for forgiveness and empathy but this man is being hailed as a HERO \u2026 f that. go get real help and sit down for a few years then lets talk before im going to run to put money in ur pocket.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tIn 2025, Kid Cudi spoke of his fractured relationship with Ye in an interview with CBS<\/a>, noting that West had said some things that \u201cthere was no coming back from.\u201d He added, \u201cI\u2019m done with you. And it breaks my heart because I loved Kanye. I really loved him. He was part of my life changing and at some point, he was a really good friend, but the man that he has become \u2026 I just don\u2019t know that guy anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tYe, who suffers from bipolar disorder, apologized for his actions<\/a> in early 2026, referencing his mental health struggle. In a full-page ad taken out in the Wall Street Journal in January, Ye wrote, \u201cYou don\u2019t think you\u2019re sick. You think everyone else is overreacting. You feel like you\u2019re seeing the world more clearly than ever, when in reality you\u2019re losing your grip entirely \u2026 One of the difficult aspects of having bipolar type-1 are the disconnected moments \u2014 many of which I still cannot recall \u2014 that led to poor judgment and reckless behavior that oftentimes feels like an out-of-body-experience. I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did, though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tOver the summer, Cudi revealed they were rebuilding their friendship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tAfter this weekend\u2019s reunion with Ye on stage, he wrote on X<\/a>, \u201cTn was just another epic night on a list with many other epic nights w my big bro,\u201d adding, \u201clove u Chicago.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tIn another note posted after performing at Soldier Field, Cudi said, \u201cLove u big bro. Family s\u2014tt.\u201d<\/p>\n


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