In short
The artists most similar to Kid Cudi are Ye, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne and Rihanna, from the same alternative hip hop, hip hop and pop rap circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Kid Cudi?
The artists most similar to Kid Cudi are Ye, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne and Rihanna, from the same alternative hip hop, hip hop and pop rap circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Kid Cudi?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Mac Miller have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Kid Cudi" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Kid Cudi?
Kid Cudi is usually associated with alternative hip hop, hip hop, pop rap and electronic (artist · US · born 1984), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.