Kid Cudi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Kid Cudi's diamond certification for "Pursuit of Happiness" places him in an elite group of artists with that RIAA distinction. His debut album went quadruple platinum, and its follow-up went platinum, reflecting sustained commercial impact. He was named by Rolling Stone as one of the top five indie hip-hop artists of 2008. His willingness to discuss mental health in his music and public statements has been widely praised, influencing a generation of hip-hop artists to be more open about their struggles.

AwardsCudi won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2012 for his contribution to Kanye West's "All of the Lights." His debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day earned him three Grammy nominations. He has also received multiple platinum and diamond certifications from the RIAA.

Honours & Distinctions

Diamond Certification

RIAA·2021

For 'Pursuit of Happiness' (Steve Aoki Remix)

Quadruple Platinum Certification

RIAA·2017

For album Man on the Moon: The End of Day

Platinum Certification

RIAA·2017

For album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager

Rankings & Lists

Top 5 Best Indie Hip-Hop Artists of 2008

Rolling Stone·2008

Records & Feats

Shortest song to chart on Billboard Hot 100 (until 2025)

Chart Record·2020

His song 'Beautiful Trip' was the shortest track ever to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, at 1 minute and 12 seconds, until it was surpassed by 'Steve's Lava Chicken' by Jack Black in 2025.