Overview

• Cudi released the standalone track "Once" on SoundCloud, calling it a "goodbye for now" and a parting gift to fans.
• "Once" was produced by Cudi with additional touches from his friend Sebastian, according to his note on the upload.
• He said he will step back from dropping albums to focus on other creative pursuits beyond music.
• Cudi told fans they can still expect him to appear as a featured guest on friends’ projects during the hiatus.
• The announcement follows his album Free by about a month, and he described the break as "pretty lengthy" as supportive messages poured in on X.