Scott Mescudi recounts turbulent early career years and a near-death overdose following heavy cocaine use that revealed his inability to cope with sudden fame. The overdose paradoxically prevented him from taking his own life and became a pivotal survival moment that shaped his art. The new single "Mr. Miracle" channels that survival over a driving pop-punk instrumental, with lyrics like "Call me Mr. Miracle / With my back against the wall" delivered as testimony rather than performance. The track signals stylistic evolution on the upcoming album Free while preserving the emotional authenticity and storytelling that connect with longtime listeners.
In a recent interview with CBS Mornings, Cudi opened up about his new book, Cudi: The Memoir. The project reflects on the turbulent years of his early career, when the pressures of fame collided with personal demons. One particularly harrowing passage recalls a near-death experience following heavy cocaine use. For Cudi, the moment underscored how ill-prepared he was to handle the sudden weight of stardom.
Yet the revelation is not framed as a low point alone. Cudi explained that as devastating as the experience was, it paradoxically prevented him from taking his own life. In his words, the overdose stopped him from pulling the trigger. That stark honesty has always been central to his music, transforming pain into something that could guide others through their own struggles.
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