Overview
- Cudi wrote in a now-deleted reply that “Michael was the greatest, but he was just music,” adding that he aims to be known for range across music, painting, fashion, directing and acting.
- The exchange followed his separate post about a long-term mission to be recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time.
- Fans quickly criticized the characterization, citing Jackson’s influence in performance, music videos, choreography, fashion and broader creative control.
- Screenshots of the deleted message, captured by accounts including Kurrco, circulated widely after a fan told Cudi he could never surpass Jackson.
- Recent coverage notes Cudi’s shift away from releasing albums as he pursues acting and a Netflix directing debut with Teddy, alongside other creative ventures.