Kid Cudi Doesn't Want You To Call Him A "Genius"

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As the praise pours in for "Entergalactic," Cudi humbly responds to his admirers.

When it comes to patting oneself on the back, Hip Hop is swimming with artists who know how to praise themselves. Songs are infiltrated with boastful lyrics from artists looking to tell the world why they stand out from the crowd, and a term that we've heard much about as of late is the word "genius."

This is something that several rappers have called themselves, and each other, including Kanye West. His fans and peers have long established him as a "genius" and West has adapted to the title quite nicely, but not everyone wants that title, including Kid Cudi.

Los Angeles Screening & Reception for Netflix's Entergalactic
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Cudi continues to celebrate the release of his Netflix animated series Entergalactic as well as the arrival of its soundtrack. The rapper and his fans have been tweeting away online, and as Cudi reposts reactions to the series, he let his followers know that there he won't be retweeting certain mentions.

"Hey guys!! I wont RT if u call me a genius im sorry," he wrote. "I dont think im worthy of that praise and its a lil weird for me to RT it. I know ive got a gift, but callin myself a 'genius' or agreeing w it comes off a lil arrogent to me. And thats not me. I love and appreciate you 🥹."

He shut off comments so there wouldn't be any arguments as he continued to shine a light on the uplifting, worldwide responses to the series.

Kid Cudi, Jessica Williams and Kenya Barris Celebrate Black Love At the Entergalactic Brunch
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Netflix)

"Ive never lead a movie or a tv show until I made my own show after 14 years of workin in this business. Make it happen for urself. Dont wait for anyones approval when u know what ur capable of. Industry didnt give me a chance? Cool. Did it myself to critical acclaim 😌."

Cudi added: "Entergalactic is my highest rated project w the best score out of anything Ive ever done. And its my creation. U got an idea?? Fall into it and go with it. Bet on urself."

Check out a few tweets from Kid Cudi below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.