This week, Alex sits down with Kid Cudi for a raw conversation about the dark side of fame and his path to self-love.

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He opens up about navigating grief and addiction as his career skyrocketed, and how rehab ultimately helped him survive. He tells the story of meeting his wife and shares the best moments from their wedding, plus what to expect from his upcoming album.This episode includes discussion about addiction, depression, and suicidal ideation. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how, and when you’ll listen.

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“I hated every minute of it,” Kid Cudi told Alex about testifying in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. “I did not want to do it, but then I thought about — when I was up there — I’m here to support Cassie.”

“Cassie is my friend, and I love her and I want to see her do well,” he added.

Global podcast powerhouse Alex Cooper is the host and executive producer behind the top-ranking podcast “Call Her Daddy.” Since its launch in 2018, “Call Her Daddy” has amassed a massive following, evolving into a cultural phenomenon and global movement, consistently ranking as one of the most-listened-to podcasts worldwide. Alex Cooper’s thought-provoking conversations are meticulously designed to explore wide-ranging topics such as life experiences, culture, health, relationships, and more, through her lens of comedy and extreme candor. Stream episodes anytime on the SiriusXM app and web player.