If you like Kid Cudi, try these artists

If you like Kid Cudi, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

will.i.am

will.i.am

Shared genres: contemporary R&B, hip house, hip-hop

Latin music contemporary R&B dance music
Timati

Timati

Shared genres: contemporary R&B, hip house, hip-hop

breakcore contemporary R&B gangsta rap
Flo Rida

Flo Rida

Shared genres: contemporary R&B, hip house, hip-hop

EDM trap music Miami bass Southern hip-hop
Kool Keith

Kool Keith

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, trip hop

East Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop
Mike Shinoda

Mike Shinoda

Shared genres: alternative rock, hip-hop

alternative metal alternative rock electronic rock
Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly

Shared genres: alternative rock, hip-hop

alternative rock hip-hop pop rap
XXXTentacion

XXXTentacion

Shared genres: alternative rock, contemporary R&B, hip-hop

SoundCloud rap Southern hip-hop alternative rock
Linkin Park

Linkin Park

Shared genres: alternative rock, hip-hop

alternative metal alternative rock electronic rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Kid Cudi?

Artists similar to Kid Cudi include will.i.am, Timati, Flo Rida and Kool Keith. Each shares elements of Kid Cudi's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Kid Cudi?

Kid Cudi is primarily known for alternative rock, contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Kid Cudi’s music pulses with an expansive blend of atmospheric textures and rhythmic vulnerability, often building tension before releasing into cathartic grooves.

Where should I start if I like Kid Cudi?

If you enjoy Kid Cudi, start with will.i.am — their album "Madagascar 2 - Motion Picture Soundtrack" is a great entry point. Shared genres: contemporary R&B, hip house, hip-hop