Early Life

Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi was born in Cleveland Ohio. He grew up in Shaker Heights and Solon. He has 2 older brothers named Domingo and Dean and an older sister named Maisha. His father was a house painter, substitute teacher, and a World War 2 Air Force veteran. His father was a Mexican-Native American. His mother who is also his best friends as of today was a middle school choir teacher. 

When Scott was 11 years old his father died of cancer. The death of his father cause a significant effect on Scott's personality and in his music. Before transferring to Solon High School Scott attended Shaker Heights High School for 2 years. He was expelled from Solon High School for threatening to punch his principal. He later earned his GED and studied film at the University of Toledo. He ended up dropping out a year later because he was determined to join the US Navy. He was denied from the Navy because of his juvenile police record.