Hi, I'm Scott | Scott Mescudi | TEDxSHHS
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- Опубліковано 17 гру 2015
- Musician Scott Mescudi, aka Kid Cudi, returns to his high school to talk about growing up and his career path in the music industry.
Born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi in Cleveland, Kid Cudi began rapping while attending Shaker Heights High School and later Solon High School. In 2004, Kid Cudi moved to Brooklyn, NY to pursue his rap career. He released his first mixtape, “A Kid Named Cudi,” in 2008. The mixtape earned Kanye West’s attention, leading him to sign Cudi to his GOOD Music imprint. As an up-and-coming artist, Cudi contributed hooks and lyrics to songs by West and Jay-Z, including “Heartless,” “Paranoid” and “Already Home.” These collaborations set the foundation for Kid Cudi’s successful solo career. He signed with Universal Motown in 2009 and released his first full-length album later that year. Cudi earned his first three Grammy Award nominations in 2010, two for his single “Day ‘n’ Nite” and one for the collaboration “Make Her Say.” In 2012, he won two Grammy Awards for “All of the Lights,” a collaboration with West, Rihanna and Fergie.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Imagine missing *1* day and Kid Cudi comes to ur school
Imagine going to a school that has ted talks in general
@@emotionaldistress exactly like wtf 😐
💀💀💀.
Emotional Distress for real Lmfaoo.
I'd cry
Imagine if he started humming. I'd have just begun floating
With that mic? Yes PLEASE!
😂😂😂😂😂
*HUM HUM* STOP TRYNA BE GAWHD *HUM HUM* *HUUUUM*
through the late night !!!!
you should hear his yodeling, straight up a promised heaven on earth
“Nobody’s a failure in this room. Dont think that. We can all win.” So true its your mindset that gets you to places and beyond.
Nah bro there are winners and losers in life
@Brandon K I hate to admit that the other dude is right, but he is. Sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you try. I'm not saying its bad to walk around with that kind of mindset, but there are winners and losers in life.
It’s the only mindset to have
@Envapio Obviously there is a need to strategize if what you're doing isn't working, that's why the mindset of not succumbing to your failures is so important. We can't control for everything that may happen to us but I know the summation of cudi's talk was to not let others define you.
@Brandon K he’s right
This dude looks like he is both reborn and moving forward
possibly no stress on him lord
He's freeeee
He probably feels the love
@@2k.supreme932 he def need it if he want it
He looks like he’s on the pursuit of happiness
I thought it was so dope how cudi remembered that girl he graduated with whatta goat
1.2 likes and no comment?? But yeah that was crazy how he recognized her.
Nah he a GOAT in all caps
@@kamiisdumb1201 that part
...okay....
@@bradydavis5791 ok?
This man is my fucking hero. Long Live the Lord of the Sad and Lonely
+BushidoHoodlum I feel you brotha :') !!
that man hates you and he is a demon and he worships satan
cltkj Bitch you sirious !!?? You don't even know that dude !!
+dani routhless I know far more about him then you do , he is truly evil ... he truly works with Satan and demons and he is a demon
+Nairda Zednanreh ... you don't know shit about me , so how would you "know" what truth I hold or don't
This man looks like happiness is what he’s in pursuit of 💪
I want attention too 😭
Well, in this song, what he described as happiness wasn't very happy
@@antoinebonnet1860 what was it
@@valak9663 the song was mainly abt drug addiction
This was close to the release "Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven", he was still in pain at the time. Fortunately, he's been doing good these years. Some time ago he posted how he finally got to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm really happy for Scott.
This guy is talented, it’d be crazy if he made a song with Kanye west 🧐
never mind a single song, try a whole album
That would be dope.
@@scoot7541 yeah this guy has never heard of kids see ghosts
@@thefaceofunemployment1373 it’s a joke...
Yeah, would be really crazy, would be as crazy as to learn that kids see ghosts
"they don't love Scott, they just love Kid Cudi" it all makes sense now.
The Majestic Hawk yeah people love his music and his fame sadly :/
The Majestic Hawk" ain't no fuckin slouch show you what I'm bout "
“ life ain’t easy sober we live so eekee”
Damn didn't even think about it till now
3 piece suit & im looking so cute
No one is talking about how he recognized his friend kendra
That was really sweet. Heartwarming moment right there
Man I once watched this and something stuck to me. He just seems like he is outside of music how he is in his music, himself and free. One of the few rapper 'interviews' (in this case talk), that got me. The way he speaks, acts, and even his smile show authenticity, his expressions when we says certain stuff that most people dont know, is what makes him authentic. One of those guys who deserves everything good that happens to him. Really appreciate him because of his music style, but because of this talk too. Having no problems in showing ur weaknesses is a quality.
" WHOS A 02er !?" Lmao
it was a feat to say the least
He’s a real one
Scott is hands down the realest music composer in the industry. He is 100% real, never afraid to be himself, and never worries about the judgement he might receive for being himself. He is my favorite and always will be no matter what.
110%
honestly i would say he does worry about the judgement, which is why his music is so real and down to earth and what makes him so good to me. for example the lyrics in Man on the Moon 3... damn he’s good
Protect him man, we already lost Mac, can’t be losing Cudi too
@@Kenny02120 don't worry this is Just a bot comment
the fact he still remembered his classmate is so cudi
Imagine one day your dad says one of his old friends is in town and coming over and kid cudi just shows up lol
Eldo Zulich too bad I don’t have a dad 😳
Going straight up to my bedroom so we can literally talk about how his songs comforts me
What r u 4?
i dont have a dad
I would pee my pants and cry a little bit lol
Cudi: "Man dropping out and becoming a rapper was dope"
Also Cudi: "Stay in school"
They all say that.
Stay in school, not everyone can make Day N Nite and become famous, some people have to work the “lesser” jobs that are important for society.
This is exactly the comment that I was looking for.
u should stay in school
@a That’s not what I meant, but you’re kinda right.
This guy is the exact mentality every one should have when we are chasing our dreams. Thank you scott for this speech you inspired me
cudi saved my wifes life she was near death in the er 26 minutes after man on the moon 3. i put it on while she was literally falling out of consciousness it was bad but after the second third song she was back. she was alert and we listened to the whole tape. long story short we had a rollercoaster of hospital experience. we were definitely guided through the experience my grandmothers presence was so strong. Thank You Scott you are the reason i can still wake up next to my other half.
I thought this was starting off as a meme until I realized it was a deadass heartfelt story, hope Cudi reads this some day!
Are we all just gonna ignore that amazing jacket
cristian plays 2k where could I buy that? Anyone?
Yes
Cudi has always had the drip.
And Kendrick Lamar's name was inspired by Kendra .
Bruhh 🤤
Where can I find it!
I fucking miss Kid Cudi and his masterpieces
they're coming soon man dont worry
HAHAHA have you heard his last two "albums"?
bruh satellite flight was dope as hell
have you seen him preform them tho?
Haha, he's got his new album coming out tomorrow!
This confidence reveals why Travis Scott was his biggest fan.
imagine if he made this into a song, like a soundtrack to his life
Eyo that might be my fav song of all time
@@adamnabbali5518 same here bro😌
This man will never know how many times he saved my life.
Same here. I watch this ted talk multiple times ever since it came out
Okey TORY LANEZ
i swear..
Me too bro
Sono Luminescence i cant tell if ur joking lol
I never knew how insanely great his Charisma is. He really could become an actor.
He is
@@christopherpowers5795 what movie or show
@@zee8099 he's in the new bill and ted movie
he is an awful actor. great artist but not so great actor. Watch "We Are Who We Are" and you'll see
@@ricardovasquez6633 fym he was good in that
He did this after the release of SB2H, he was in a really dark spot at that time. The fact he was able to power through it and give a speech to his old high school makes me realize anyone can get through what their going through
Crazy to think that this was recorded around one of the darkest periods of his life. I really hope he has more peace and happiness in his heart these days. Such a beautiful soul ♡
Ditto
Weird...this Scott dude totally looks like Kid Cudi.
Penda I really hope you're being sarcastic...
Fiona Panduri No shit
He just try to be original thats all.
Fiona Panduri /r/whooooooossssshhhhh
Lmao i thought it was
Cudi's energy is just amazing, It would be a blessing to have him as a friend.
Not necessarily. It's like standing next to a speeding train running fast pass you. Unsettling and you need to catch up with him. --experience from knowing extraordinary classmates/friends/relatives.
Or maybe you already have caught up with him or even surpassed him. But first you have to be content with where you are and how you plan on getting to where you want to go next.
huh? original comment said something about being friends,which i thought was nice. how doea speed and train relate to this?
smiling Gorilla
"it's like" read twice or trice or four times? Btw, I like your user name.
There are so many different types of people in the world. Some focus on their own (progress) more than others. My dad for instance, cares little about laws and plant his trees in public land. He also go very salty as soon as he speaks, without caring much about the other family member's mental status. He is very successful, however. But when people question his actions, he either ignores, or run you over, like a train.
Desument just have to deal with his drug addictions
man after seeing him live at rolling loud this breaks my heart :( he ain’t deserve any hate cuz he is the most unproblematic and genuine rapper out
what happened?
Some weird Kanye fans were throwing bottles at him
When it’s all said and done he’ll be cemented as a legend. That was just a temporary hate trend. Cudi changed the rap game ❤
Scott Mescudi, you are a huge inspiration to me. Every once in a while, I come back to watch this video. Thank you for everything.
I do too. I look up to Scott, such a good guy.
godzilla balls
I would love to see him and Kid Cudi do an album together.
Haha
Same man
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
boy do i have news for you 😂
Never gonna happen they are odds with each other since maybe 2002 😌🤪😂
you would never think hes sad
IMakeBeats you would if you looked into his eyes
IMakeBeats There are a lot of people who act like their happy and positive but deep down inside...nah..they're low key depressed.
Depression has nothing to do with sadness.
86ed Media best example: Robin Williams
NarutoOnline News rip to robin williams
Looks like he's on the pursuit of happiness.
He'll be fine once he gets it.
He'll be good.
@@christopherminutolo9384 good on
Cool guy. I wonder what the soundtrack to his life is
i can see how kanye and cudi were drawn to eachother
This guy looks like he could make a song based off daytime n nighttime
lol
He should also release a song where he talks about pursuing happiness
He should make a solo loner song
BlaseSavage 11 he should also make a song about being a role model telling kids about his adventures and calls himself “Mr. Rager”
I think this guy should make an album with that guy who made Gold Digger and Stronger
Anyone here after he dropped man on the moon III
Lmao me
Yesss
heyyy
Yep
She Knows This😂
2:04 He's wearing a "Come as you are" patch. He never ceases to show his adoration for Kurt Cobain
So many great messages that can be taken from this
“We are all the commanders of our own destiny”
“I am no different from you we are all equal”
“I was going through the same stuff that a lot of you all are going through”
“Nobody is a failure and we can all win”
Thank you Scott🙌🏻🐐
this video fuelled the start of my career five years ago
👏👏
frrr
No way danielharrison, I love you your videos
How does a music artist motivate you to make a youtube channel?
Respect man, respect.
Dude is pretty dope, he reminds me a lot of kid cudi!
lawd smh
lawd smh
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lawd smh
More like Basquiat
I’m watching this in 2024 and I still love Kid Cudi. I love how well spoken he is. And I don’t mean practiced speech. He speaks like a regular dude and it helps me understand better.
he deserves more respect
his smile cures depression lol
Ironic.
God bless Scott
Except his own
So does his music
*hums
*Veneers
Fun Fact: Travis Scott gave himself this name because Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott
Nick Cojocar streets that intersect in Houston Tx. Travis st. Scott st.
Alan Medina no it was cuz of kid cudi he says it on some night show i forgot
It’s a mix between how his 2 favorite uncles had the names Travis and Scott and also how his biggest influence was in fact Scott Mescudi.
Travis comes from his uncle and Scott comes from Cudi
Fun fact, that’s not true
It’s crazy, I’ve never really been a fan until now. He’s so different than what I imagined. Definitely inspired
hes dope af man check his music out
Why do I just now get recommended that Cudi has a Ted talk
Yo fr
Fr fr 😂
Right
I have the same reaction.
THATS WHAT IM SAYING LIKE WTF I LIVE IN OHIO
It blows my mind how natural of a speaker he is.
it’s almost like he speaks for a living
@@WillemDefoe right💀💀
it’s the benefits of soul searching
It only took him years and years and thousands of hours being on stage to get natural. Hmmm...
Right!
When he said: “Hey mommy” I sung it like he does in Symphonies
super duper dudicud
never really new much about him before this interview but damn he's a real genuine guy
The lady he hugged in the beginning was my health teacher
Damn that's crazy
Damn that's crazy
Damn that's crazy
Crazy that’s damn
Damn that crazy
title: "Hi, im scott"
5 Million people: interesting
😂😂
I not only love kid cudi, I also love Scott mescudi
And come to find out it’s kid cudi 😂
Because it’s kid cudi duh
Because he is legend you legless squirrel
“We are all the commanders of our own destiny” is a quote to live by
Kid Cudi is the genuine brother i never had but needed in my life he's the GOAT
This dude looks like he’s been on the moon 3 times
I bet he can a make a song about day time and night time
@@Ibr_k47 i think his last name is rager or something like that
I bet one day he'll be up and up and away
@@noahlitzin5474 and become a ghost!
i wonder what he’s pursuing
Imagine the one kid who doesn’t know who he is and they’re just sitting there like “why tf is everyone so happy about this Scott guy?”
😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Literally me. Thanks. 🤣🤣🤣
f in the chat
Kid Cudi's smile is so pure man, its making me cry 😢
I hope I get the chance to tell him one day, that I’m still here thanks to him. He has no idea how much his music means to so many people. He saved my life more than once.
Hi I’m scott mescudi and ive been in your recommended for 2 months
I Use Headhunter I finally figured out who it was.
lol i’m dead
Finally watching 🤣
Lmao I finally figured it out 🤦♂️😂
@@ellaregan4307 a sksksmsmdnrnnrk3kekke98daamsáa
Went to two of his concerts, one was only like 55$ for amazing seats, he even brought big sean & logic, the second one was 10$ at a outdoor event in a not so popular festival, man this guy loves what he does. Cheap tickets & so much effort & persnality into his music, he is amazing.
how was he live?
so much energy, so much good vibes, so much passion
3 of my favorite rappers, you were so blessed to be there
Zachary Alvarez guy literally talks you through his songs, you feel like he's there to make you feel something rather than make you listen to it
ipolarize 0 f
It's so easy to LOVE this guy.
This man saved my life. I will owe him for eternity.
This man has such a different demeanor compared to other rappers. He’s like a grown little kid who figured it out. He carries so much wisdom with still a child-like heart. I never really listened to Kid Cudi but I can learn a thing or two from this dude. Might’ve found me someone to add to my top 5.
If you do, listen to his man on the moon albums!
@Michael Jordan same
So did u listen to some Cudi?
Did you listen? We need to know.
@@ahowell163 00
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The saddest among us smile the biggest. And he's got such a brilliant smile and laugh. Get better Cudi!
I think if it wasn't for Cudi, Kanye would be straight messed up. They worked on Kids See Ghosts right around the time Ye almost lost it
Watching this was so crazy to me. I’ve been listening to Cudi’s music for a few years off and on, but to watch this and see how he actually is as a human being only solidifies my desire to listen to his music more. So genuine, honest, and wise. His music is like a sneak peek into who he is behind everything.
This is one of the only Ted talks I can enjoy not just because I love his music but because he’s so relatable and such a genuine guy
THAT JACKET IS SO SICK
Also expensive
@Melvin Fuentes: Do you know what jacket that is amd where I can buy that?
I believe that's an off-white denim jacket.... from what I've seen, off white clothing can range from merely $100 to $600+
Melvin Fuentes That jacket costs $1100
you could prolly make that yourself. buy the studs n chains online then you can get patches from flee markets/thrift stores/online
Kid Cudi is one of the most influential artists of the 21st century
Amazanray Artists*
He definitely influenced the entire direction of hip hop no doubt
He really is bigger than life, yet insanely humble. Everyone I know listened to his music in high school. (Graduated in 2011). And his video plays show it. 69million views, 30million views, etc. that’s crazy. His music had soul and just real. To point tons and tons of people from all walks of life could relate to him. I would say Jcole is like that in some of his music, but you can’t relate to some of his music as much if you white. But you can still appreciate it. And that’s cool. But it’s amazing how all kinds of people can relate to kid Cudis music and it still sounds great.
Faxxx
VEGANMONEYBALL Too bad he isn’t as big as Ye because they honestly both deserve it
This man & his music have saved my life so many times. When depression kicks in & those thoughts come in. I turn to his music to drown everything out and I’m better again. Could never be grateful enough for him 💯
I just feel like I act needed to change how I act
After seeing this man be so authentic
I know I just need to be more... me
LEGEND! The rap game misses you though Cudi
+Michael Kory amen bro
+Michael Kory no it dont
+Michael Kory respect michael. you like childish and cudi, and are into fitness
+Michael Kory he just dropped an album?
+Been_ Here Not a rap album, Cudi himself has harped on that point on Twitter lol.
He’s a great speaker! Barley any “umm and ahhhhs” great confidence and hand gestures
Chandy Pierre *Barely*
Unlike his music , Where the hmmms are the best part
Gamix thank you for this 🙌
Gamix preach
You must be ‘ah counter’ from Toastmaster
As scott once said “I am your big brother” much love man 💪🏾
Hahaha yea
I always come back to this video after some time and I always receive the same feelings out of it; love, acceptance and motivation. Love u Cudder.
He could’ve pulled up flexing with chains and jewelry on his old peers but he didn’t, respect.
boy that jacket was ENOUGH lol
forgot that, his TEETH
@@sirfarquad8300
Those teeth were indeed a subtle flex.
@@Incognit0777 teeth white as a mug
he isn’t the type of person to flex and all, that’s what makes him a legend and very respectable
Im so happy he got to live to see 30
Settled down and stopped being so flirty
Alvin Nichols ayee
@@alvinnichols8271 You took it right out off my mouth
very Frozen and I’m sure he got that thoroughbred cooked when he was hungry lol
Good thing he never tried that coke after all
Loved this man since MOTM1. Still love him. Thank you for everything, Scott.
He's so unique. I remember in my teens I listened to him alot. I am 30 now. He got me through alot of my wierd tuff teen times.
THIS DUDE CAN HUM ANYTHING
there should be an album called hi im scott
new.kings you my friend are a G(enius)😱😂
W
This is valid make it happen
new.kings true af
new.kings lmao yess
I love him. His music and his acting. Just in general he gives off such positive vibes. Really loved him in How to Make it in America.
This guy has a nice voice he should make music and save a ton of people lives 😁👍
he seems so mature now like he got over his problems in his early songs
I don't think you ever get over it. But you deal with it.
his Twitter feed will make you think otherwise. love the guy but yeah
He didn't. He treated his daughter and her mother terribly and now he's got 0 custody and isn't even allowed to see them.
+LJJ r. where was the judgment? I just said that if you're on his Twitter it's clear he still struggles with stuff. he says it himself
+Alex Sommer true...... you are right. my bad. take it easy
You can see why Kanye signed Kudi you can see the similarities in there personalities
He was correcting his spelling lol
Man's trynna have a discussion about the speaker and you guys are talking about his spelling. smh you know what he meant
I think he's talking about old Kanye, but even new Kanye thinks like him yes he has some weird views but their thought process is the same
justlivingasjade im not sure what you mean their thought process is the same, unless you ventured into their mind somehow. anyways, the creative process, personality, and even style of rap is completely different. kanye is aggressive and edgy when he first came on the scene. cudi is complete opposite, almost soul music
fr00bers "Aggressive and Edgy" Lol the ignorance
his energy is impeccable. pure human being
man this guy is goin places, I wonder if he'll make one of the top 5 albums of the 2010's in collaboration with the artist Kanye West
What albums do you think top mbdf in the 2010s
He has potential, i wonder if he will make the greatest album trilogy of all time.
@@anakinrodgers2302 kids see ghosts is ye's best album
He literally could become a top tier actor. He is a great performer
He has a lot of charisma and command. It looks like he is a natural on stage.
He's actually in a couple movies and shows like Brooklyn 99 for one episode
@@kelloggs5827 Yeah I know haha. I am a huge fan so I have watched almost everything he's acted in. He's a solid actor.
I'm hyped for him in that new luca guadagnino show on hbo
How to make it in America is a great show and he’s awesome in it
At least he got to see 30
Got to settle down and stop being so flirty
All he need is thoroughbred....
Donald Spaniol Cook when I’m hungry.
K N O W I M S A Y I N? ? ?
sad boi ya he did😊
So glad I watched the whole thing, the last 20 seconds is TRUTH
i have watched you in 2015 and here we are now 2022 and Since then a lot things have changed life was hard as you say but I was hard too and well prepared for it and i m still fightinng until this day. thank you so much scott you are a legend ❤
Cudi needs to do a podcast so he can have more time. Loved what we got though
Check him on Joe Rogan's podcast.
ive watched it twice lol
Right he do need a podcast
.
Pulse does he do any other motivation speeches too
When Scott said that his palms are sweaty... I thought he was about to belt out Eminem.
I already said knees weak arms are heavy 😂😂😂
thought i was the only one lol
right
I could feel like he was gunna be like "knees weak arms are ready" after the pause
Watching this man talk is like going to an art show with his facial expressions and his voice and the way he conveys his message, and the actual content he talks about its all so natural and thats what makes it perfect
Still one of the greatest TED(x) Talks of all time and what life is all about. Good man.
Signed himself up for rehab for depression and suicide... pray for Scott
He is introvert and extrovert at the same time, i feel that he is kinda my twin 😂
for me, it’s more of him being an introvert wanting to be an extrovert, but in a subconscious way lol
✨A M B I V E R T✨
@@polly4531 *omnivert
@@mabinnoorrashid985 she’s right, ambivert is the term for being between introversion and extroversion but you are also right. So no need to correct her
he's obviously an INFP equipped with good interpersonal skill 👌 INFP is one of the most extroverted introvert alongside INFJ.
This is one of the best and most natural ted talks I've ever heard and seen!
Cudi gives off the vibez heavy! I remember watching this TED Talk when it first came out and is still inspiring today.
I am crushing so hard on him rn. What a beautiful man.
Same..
I know!
@Itsmeantx She wants the personality, talent and charisma. Don't take it there bruh, Scott is our savior
Was a bit wierd, because I read your name as "Tim"
So beautiful. Hearing him hear has me totally crushing.
Cudi should do a podcast or web series speaking about his experiences
Rohail Khan he’s on the joe rogan podcast
@@vegamane2719 thanks! Will check it out.
thanks! Will check it out
Seriously I love you Scott. Thank you for sharing your creativity
i watch this every time i feel unmotivated
His personality is breathtaking
Thanks, i work out