Kid Cudi has had a hell of a ride throughout his short career, and for this fall’s issue Complex chose to give us a fres look look at newly changed superstar. Cudder, who has evolved immensely over the past couple of years as his fame sky rocketed after the release of his debut LP Man On The Moon: The End of The Day in 2009, spoke to Complex EIC Noah Callahan-Beaver in this very thorough and informative read. Hit the jump to check it out.

“Yeah, Complex fucks with Kid Cudi musically—that much should be obvious at this point. We first featured Cudi in the magazine’s “Street Detail” column back in 2007, when he was just a fresh kid named Scott working at the NYC BAPE Store. Since then, he’s released two classic albums and gone through a lifetime worth of personal and professional drama. We’ve been there to chronicle it all, collaborating with Cudi on three quotable cover stories over the last three years.”

Our October/November 2011 issue completes Cudi’s Complex hat trick. This year has been filled with change for Cudi—quitting weed, parting ways with some longtime business partners, making up with some old friends, and recording a rock album called The Wizard. Can he keep it all together? Complex Editor-in-chief Noah Callahan-Bever caught up with Cudi to find out where his head is at and where he’s going. The new issue hits stands on October 4, but we’re giving you an early look at the cover story (and extended gallery) now…

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