Kid Cudi has revealed his again tattoo for the primary time — with out even taking his shirt off.
On Friday (June 9), Mr. Solo Dolo took to social media to offer followers a glimpse of a miniature figurine of himself. The topless mannequin depicts Cudi singing right into a microphone, however what stood out most is the huge tattoo on its again that he claims is in truth actual.
If the design seems to be acquainted, it’s the identical Moon Man cartoon that was used for Cudi’s Man on the Moon trilogy field set that was launched final yr. Created by New York-based artist and sculptor KAWS, it was used as the quilt artwork for the six-LP package deal.
Regarding the tattoo, the Cleveland, Ohio native stated: “yes that is my real back tattoo. Ive had it for months now. This is a first lil peek at it.”
Working on one thing particular for u guys…
This is a 1 of 1 take a look at of some collectible figurines im doing. Got a bunch of different poses, totally different matches. I used to be so blown away once I first noticed this, the element, is unmatched. Truly thoughts blowing. More data on these quickly. Might see me at… pic.twitter.com/y2zxv7tKFh
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) June 9, 2023
Kid Cudi intends on increasing the pattern figurine right into a sequence that options him in several poses and outfits. The consideration to element within the shared photos is really outstanding and the reproduction may’ve simply handed off because the real-life Cudi had been it not positioned on a kitchen counter.
“This is a 1 of 1 test of some figurines im doing. Got a bunch of other poses, different fits. I was so blown away when I first saw this, the detail, is unmatched. Truly mind blowing,” he wrote in his tweet.
Fans had been additionally extremely impressed by the figurine’s uncanny resemblance. One Twitter consumer replied: “lmfao I thought that was the real you that’s cool af,” whereas one other exclaimed: “Yoooo! That’s wild! So realistic lmao!”
As for the regular-sized cat in entrance of the tiny, life-like figurine, which definitely helped put issues in perspective, one other consumer responded: “I thought you had a cheetah or sum in your household for a sec.”
This isn’t the primary time a Hip Hop artist has been replicated within the type of a doll. Travis Scott, MF DOOM, Playboi Carti, Nas, J Dilla and Ghostface Killah (to call a number of) have all had their very own mini-me’s.
As far as music goes, the Lonely Stoner lately returned with “Porsche Topless,” the primary single from his upcoming ninth — and probably closing — album Insano.
“I’ve never made a project this powerful before in my life. Sitting, listening to these mixes, I just know that this shit is going to move you,” Cudi stated of the album on Instagram Live earlier this yr. “Y’all are going to fuck with this shit in such a major way and I’m so fucking excited.
He added: “I just wanted to get on here and just let y’all know that I’m not gonna let y’all down. This is gonna be the album of the year right now, I’m not playing. This is not a fucking joke. Tell everybody you fucking know, ok?”
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