The rapper also digs deeper into Kurt Cobain’s influence on his Virgil Ablo SNG gear. Talking about the white dress she wore in Sad People when she appeared on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest in April, Kid Cudi delved into Kurt Cobain’s influence and the reception of polarized fans and the wider hip hop community.
“I’ve never been the type to think about reactions,” the rapper said of HBO’s The Shop: Non-stop. “I don’t care what people think. You can’t if you do this shit. I know it will upset some people, but I like it. Because hip-hop is so weird. “
She added that she saw a video on YouTube showing her wearing the dress negatively. “Like an old, grumpy, mature black man. “He did something to men and manhood; that would be a big deal…” And I just thought, yo, that’s so funny, crazy that I pissed him off.”
“I want to be a destroyer; I want to make love. And that’s great because I also give the kids confidence and tell them to be themselves and do what they want to do. “
Commenting on the floral gown designed by Virgil Ablo after his appearance on SNL, Cudi confirmed his evident appreciation for Cobain – which also includes a nod to his iconic green vest – on Twitter. “I told him I wanted to show Kurt, my love, in a floral dress, and this man-made a masterpiece,” she wrote. “Thank you, @virgilabloh, you are a genius!! I love you guys. We made it!!!.
He was constantly expanding the role of Nirvana’s frontman in his equipment selection. “The image of seeing Kurt Cobain in a dress is a lot of rock and roll to me,” she said. “That was great.
When asked about other hip-hop musicians and artists, he added, “I don’t know, it’s not like Kanye hit me and said, ‘yo, that dress is fresh.’ You know, but it’s great.” Watch Cudi discuss her moment in a floral summer dress below, and check out Dazed’s description of the iconic moments when stars experimented with make-up.