Scott Mescudi, popularly known as Kid Cudi, has received an honorary master’s degree in fashion from Instituto Marangoni Miami. According to Hiphopdx, the Cleveland native released a video from this year’s graduation ceremony in Florida.
He wore a specially created hat and gown in an Instagram photo to display his honorary master’s degree in fashion design, which he obtained with the Class of 2023.
He captioned it, “Today was a really special day. Man, words cant really express how I felt/feel now in this moment. Im happy, I feel complete, accomplished, validated, all the things that bring immense joy. My mom sharing this moment w me was everything. She got emotional, and it was such a special memory we’ll have together forever.
“I never walked across any stage. I got my GED in high school and only did a year of college. My mom finally got to see me achieve what I thought id never do. And it was beautiful. Thank you to @istitutomarangoni_miami , the wholE staff/faculty and ESPECIALLY the STUDENTS (THE FUTURE!!) for welcoming me and my family and friends w open arms and blessing me w this prestigious honor.”
“Holy f**k I got my masters,” he added.
The school also expressed its gratitude in a social media post, adding that revenues from his Members of the Rage pop-up shop would be contributed to its scholarship fund.
“This honorary degree from Istituto Marangoni Miami recognizes Scott’s (@kidcudi) accomplishments and vision in shaping the scene of modern fashion and luxury with Members of the Rage (@membersoftherage). Recognizing the inspiration he is to young creatives. Is an honor for us to present this to the world of fashion worldwide and also a statement in the continuous pursuit of education in fashion and design, it is the future and the present of creativity.”
The 39-year-old, who is known as one of Hip Hop’s biggest fashionistas, recently announced the formation of WZRD CWBY alongside his friend and longtime collaborator NIGO.
This follows the successful launch of the “Mr. Rager” hitmaker’s Members of the Rage collection, which is described as merging “90s grunge with the soul of hip hop and elements from a distant future.”