Kid Cudi says Kanye's all better now, so it's totally okay that he performed with him
Cudi says West—who, admittedly, hasn't yelled Nazi rhetoric into a mic or sold swastika T-shirts to his fans for like 18 whole months at this point—is "good" now.
In the early months of 2026, Kanye West released an extensive apology in The Wall Street Journal, addressing his controversial actions and statements from the previous year. During his remorseful admission, he expressed love for Jewish people and claimed to have fallen into a manic episode while promoting destructive symbols. West's efforts to mend relationships appeared successful, as his former friend and collaborator Kid Cudi accepted an invitation to perform alongside him on stage in Chicago.
In response to backlash from critics, Cudi emphasized the importance of forgiveness, stating that his connection with West had returned to a more positive state from when they first began collaborating. Despite initial concerns about supporting a man who had publicly embraced antisemitism, Cudi attributed his decision to the sincerity of West's apology.
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