Overview

• Cudi said in a video that the break from releasing albums will be "pretty lengthy" and that it will be a while before his next record.
• "Once" arrived on SoundCloud as a "goodbye for now" track, produced by Cudi with collaborator Sebastian.
• He told fans he will continue to appear as a featured guest on friends’ releases during the hiatus.
• Recent work includes the Mr. Miracle short co-starring LaKeith Stanfield and a painting documentary he said is entering production this week.
• Cudi has framed Free as his final major-label album, underscoring a broader shift toward independence.