NEWSKid Cudi Defends Performing at Chicago Concert With Kanye West After Backlash Over Rapper's Controversial Remarks: 'I Held Him Accountable'
Kid Cudi took to his social media page to defend his decision to perform with Kanye West during their Chicago concert.
Sept. 5 2026, Published 5:52 p.m. ET
Kid Cudi has no qualms about performing with Kanye West at their Chicago concert that took place on Friday, September 4.
The rapper, 42, took to his social media account to clap back at radio personality Peter Rosenberg after the latter condemned people who have stayed close to West, 49, despite his past antisemitic statements.
Radio DJ Peter Rosenberg Criticized Kid Cudi for His Choice to Sing With Kanye West
Kanye West made several antisemitic statements in the past.
“A lot of people I love are being openly lame about Kanye,” the former Hot 97 radio DJ, 47, penned on X.
“I am not saying no one deserves forgiveness or empathy but this man sang Heil Hitler ONE YEAR AGO,” Rosenberg said, also adding he was “disappointed in a lot of people.”
Kid Cudi Responded to the Pushback on Social Media
Kid Cudi said he 'doesn't care' if others are 'disappointed' in him for performing with Kanye West.
On Saturday, September 5, the "Day 'n' Nite" singer responded to Rosenberg, saying: "I understand ur frustration Peter, I f--- w u, but I dont really care if ur disappointed in me."
"[West] is my brother. U dont have a relationship w him like I do. Damn near 2 decades of art and friendship. U not family. So I get it. Ive been around Ye, and I can honestly say talking to him now is how it use to be when I first signed to him, but even better," Cudi went on.
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Kanye West Has Made Several Antisemitic Remarks in the Past
Kid Cudi was signed to Kanye West's label in 2008.
"He was dealing [with] mental health struggles for years and now hes good. Everyone deserves some grace when they family. I was the hardest on him out of anybody. I held him accountable. He apologized and it was sincere. But like I said, u not family so I get it," the Need for Speed actor continued.
Cudi and "Love Lockdown" rapper have quite the history, as he was signed to West's label G.O.O.D. Music in 2008.
West caused controversy in recent years with his antisemitic remarks, with him also releasing a song titled “Heil Hitler” in May 2025.
Kid Cudi opened up last year about his friendship with Kanye West.
This past January, West took out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal and expressed remorse for his behavior.
Last year, Cudi explained he was "done" with the "Slow Jamz" crooner in an interview with CBS Mornings.
“And it breaks my heart, because I loved Kanye, you know?” he sighed. “I really loved him, he was a part of my life changing. And at some point, he was a really good friend, but the man that he has become, I just don’t know that guy anymore."
"I don’t know him, I don’t know that version of him, and it’s really heartbreaking," he confessed.
