Kid Cudi Shares He Suffered Stroke During Rehab in 2016

Baby Kudi talks about a health scare that happened during one of the most difficult periods in his life.

The 38-year-old “Day ‘n’ Nite” rapper recently revealed that he suffered a stroke shortly after checking into rehab in 2016. In an interview with the publication Esquire published on Aug. 17, Cudi noted that the stroke affected his movement and speech and required him to undergo physical therapy for months, telling the publication, “It’s been hell.”

It wasn’t until 2017 that the Pursuit of Happiness rapper auditioned for a role in a Broadway play Lobby Hero, p Michael Cera, that he felt he had improved. Although Cudi did not get the part, he was able to memorize his lines and complete the audition.

“I proved to myself that I can do it,” he told the publication. “Then I needed it. I was happy. Like, hell, my brain is still strong. I didn’t lose anything in the crap that happened.”