On Sunday, Kid Cudi made a triumphant return to the Coachella Valley Music Festival in Indio, California. He delivered an electrifying performance that captivated the crowd. However, the evening took an unexpected turn when Cudi suffered a broken foot during his set at the Sahara Tent. The injury occurred as he leaped off the stage and into the crowd.
Videos captured by fans showed Cudi falling off the stage and landing awkwardly on one of his feet. Security personnel swiftly intervened and carried him off for medical attention. The rapper later confirmed the injury on social media, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans.
“Hey guys, so I broke my foot today at the show. just leavin the hospital. Never broken a bone before so this is all a bit crazy,” the 40-year-old rapper wrote. “I wanna thank u all for ur concerns and well wishes!! I love yall man. I heard yall still ragin when I was offstage. Made me smile big.”
Despite the injury, Cudi delivered a remarkable performance. He debuted tracks from his recent album, Insano, including hits “Moon Man S**t” and “Blue Sky.”
Prior to his Coachella performance, the rapper announced his engagement to Lola Sartore, a menswear designer. “My fiancé Lola and me at the Knuckles premiere,” wrote Cudi, who stars in the Paramount+ series, Knuckles, with Idris Elba. “This amazing woman makes me so happy, she is everything to me and im so excited to share this news w u all Life is wild, and right when I felt my future was uncertain, it became crystal clear with Lola. Happy Cud in full effect
Cudi’s marriage to Sartore will be his first. He is the father of 13-year-old daughter Vada, whom he welcomed in a previous relationship.