Kid Cudi revealed this week that his previous marijuana use reached a staggering 20 blunts per day before he sought professional treatment.
Speaking on the Nov. 11 episode of his “Big Bro with Kid Cudi” podcast, the rapper detailed the extent of his former dependency during a candid conversation with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
The “Day ‘n’ Nite” rapper, born Scott Mescudi, described a lifestyle where he was constantly under the influence to mask emotional pain. He recalled traveling with a Louis Vuitton suitcase packed with hundreds of pre-rolled blunts to ensure he was never without a supply. “If I was awake, I was smoking no matter what I was doing,” Cudi said during the broadcast. He explained that his motivation was not recreational, stating, “I don’t want to be high… I want to like not feel this in this moment.”
Despite his heavy usage, the musician noted that his public persona as a “prolific stoner” allowed his behavior to go largely unchecked by those around him. While he remained productive in the studio and on stage, Cudi said he internally recognized that his habits had become unhealthy. The artist eventually checked into a rehabilitation facility in early 2025, where he successfully maintained sobriety for three months.
The path to recovery faced a significant setback following a traumatic security breach. Cudi shared that a stalker broke into his home shortly after his stint in rehab, an event that triggered a brief return to smoking. However, the rapper emphasized that he has since reclaimed control over his life and significantly reduced his intake to roughly four joints a day, often making a single joint last throughout several hours.
Cudi has been vocal about his mental health journey for years, previously telling People magazine that marijuana once “ruled” his life. He noted that his current goal is to remain present and engaged with his reality rather than escaping it.
He told listeners that his relationship with cannabis has changed fundamentally, and he is now “more interested in being sober a lot more and being more present” for his family and his work.
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