Kid Cudi Says Farewell With New Drop “Once”

Kid Cudi has shared what may be his final offering for a while with the release of “Once” on SoundCloud. The Cleveland artist has been open about wanting to take a step back following his latest album Free, which dropped just a month ago.

“Once” feels like a parting gift to fans, carrying the spacey melodies and introspective writing that have defined much of Cudi’s career. While he’s not shutting the door on music forever, this track serves as a heartfelt goodbye—for now—before he takes the break he’s been hinting at.