{
  "id": 15979121,
  "title": "Kid Cudi to Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in ‘Jean’ Film He Directed & Wrote: ‘This One I’m So Proud of’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/kid-cudi-to-star-as-jean-michel-basquiat-in-jean-film-he-directed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:43:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kid-cudi-jean-michel-basquiat-movie-1236365215/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kid Cudi announced his involvement in an upcoming film about Jean-Michel Basquiat, the renowned artist known for his influential paintings addressing social issues. Cudi revealed on Instagram that he will star as Basquiat in the movie he wrote and directed, set to begin filming in 2027. The actor expressed his pride and excitement about the project, stating that it was a long-awaited opportunity to create a unique representation of Basquiat's life and art. Cudi shared that the process of researching and understanding the artist's journey was challenging, but ultimately rewarding. The film will serve as a tribute to Basquiat and the vibrant 1980s New York City scene. Basquiat gained recognition in the 1980s for his raw and powerful artwork, often addressing themes of class and race in America. He tragically passed away at the young age of 27 due to a drug overdose in 1988. Cudi, known for his diverse acting roles and directing projects, has been actively building his Hollywood career. He has appeared in various films, including Happy Gilmore 2, House Party, X, Maxxxine, Pearl, and directed the Netflix rom-com Entergalactic. Additionally, Cudi is set to direct his debut feature film, Doe, and co-star in the upcoming horror film Wrong Number alongside Barbie Ferreira.",
  "summary": "The movie will begin shooting in 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}