Overview

• In a video posted to X, he said it will be a "pretty lengthy" wait before the next Kid Cudi album.
• On SoundCloud he described "Once" as a "goodbye for now" and noted he will still appear as a guest on friends' projects.
• He told fans he will "step into the shadows" to focus on directing, acting, painting and fashion.
• He reiterated that Free was his final major‑label album and said he is moving into an independent chapter.
• Recent activity includes his Mr. Miracle short with LaKeith Stanfield and a reported animated feature, Slime, with voice roles for Willow Smith and Teyana Taylor.