Kid Cudi revealed he smoked 20 blunts a day before seeking professional treatment, detailing a heavy cannabis dependency during a candid conversation on his podcast.
- The rapper smoked up to 20 blunts daily to mask emotional pain and traveled with a Louis Vuitton suitcase packed with pre-rolled supplies.
- He checked into a rehabilitation facility in early 2025 and maintained sobriety for three months before a home invasion triggered a relapse.
- Cudi has since reduced his intake to roughly four joints a day, stating a renewed focus on remaining present for his family and career.
Scott Mescudi detailed the extent of his former dependency on the Nov. 11 episode of his “Big Bro with Kid Cudi” podcast during a conversation with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. The “Day ‘n’ Nite” rapper described a lifestyle where he was constantly under the influence to cope with emotional distress.
“If I was awake, I was smoking no matter what I was doing,” Cudi said during the broadcast.
He recalled packing hundreds of pre-rolled blunts into a Louis Vuitton suitcase when traveling to ensure a constant supply. The musician explained that his heavy usage served as an emotional shield rather than a recreational habit, stating he wanted to not feel his reality in those moments.
Cudi said that because he was widely perceived as a heavy smoker, those in his circle failed to monitor his excessive consumption. He remained productive in the studio and on stage while internally recognizing that his daily habits had become unhealthy.
The artist checked into a rehabilitation facility in early 2025, where he successfully maintained sobriety for three months. His recovery slowed when a stalker broke into his home shortly after his rehab stint, causing him to smoke briefly again.
The rapper said he has since reclaimed control over his life and reduced his intake to roughly four joints a day. He often makes a single joint last throughout several hours to align with his goal of remaining present and engaged with his reality rather than escaping it.
Over the years, Cudi has frequently discussed his mental health path, having shared with People magazine in the past that “marijuana once ruled his life.” His current relationship with cannabis has changed fundamentally as he focuses on his family and his work.
He told listeners that he is now more interested in being sober a lot more and being present.
