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Musician Kid Cudi recently revealed he had a stroke in 2016. The artist said it took weeks to recover from slowed speech and movements. Jordan Strauss/AP hide caption

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Health

Kid Cudi says he had a stroke at 32. Hailey Bieber was 25. How common are they?

August 22, 2022 • Strokes in adults under 45 are on the rise. Now artist Kid Cudi — long considered an ambassador for mental health issues — and model Hailey Bieber have opened up about their experiences.

'SNL' Musical Guests, Ranked From No. 1 To Morgan Wallen

Megan Thee Stallion kicked off Saturday Night Live's 46th season in style — and with substance. Will Heath/NBC hide caption

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Music

'SNL' Musical Guests, Ranked From No. 1 To Morgan Wallen

May 24, 2021 • Every year, Saturday Night Live showcases some of the biggest stars in pop, rock, hip-hop and more. At the end of each season, we rank them with cold-hearted precision.

The Strange, Subdued Catharsis Of Kanye And Cudi's 'Kids See Ghosts'

Kanye West and Kid Cudi's debut joint album Kids See Ghosts is perhaps the strongest of the albums West has produced and released in 2018. Jason Kempin/Getty Images hide caption

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Music Reviews

The Strange, Subdued Catharsis Of Kanye And Cudi's 'Kids See Ghosts'

June 12, 2018 • Kanye West and Kid Cudi's first joint album is stirringly reminiscent of each man's creative peak, but somehow lacks the luster or beautiful oddity, of what this moment should feel like for rap fans.