In case you missed it, over the weekend, during his appearance as the musical guest for Saturday Night Live, Grammy-winning rapper Kid Cudi wore something that had the whole internet buzzing: a white, floral-print dress.
\u201cKid Cudi wore a dress while performing on SNL tonight, honoring Kurt Cobain.\u201d— Pop Base (@Pop Base) 1618122802
\u201cKid Cudi's little curtsy in his gorgeous dress on #SNL\u201d— Liv (@Liv) 1618117383
Designed by fashion mogul Virgil Abloh for his luxury label Off-White, Cudi rocked the instantly-iconic frock while performing his track "Sad People," and in a statement on Twitter, the 37-year-old said the style choice was an homage to the late, great Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
\u201cVirgil designed the dress for me. I told him I wanted to show love to Kurt w a floral print sundress and this man made a masterpiece. Thank You @virgilabloh ur a fuckin genius!! Love you man we did it!!!\u201d— The Chosen One (@The Chosen One) 1618163132
"Virgil designed the dress for me. I told him I wanted to show love to Kurt w a floral print sundress and this man made a masterpiece," he wrote, sharing the story of the dress's creation with fans. "Thank You @virgilabloh ur a fuckin genius!! Love you man we did it!!!"
While Kid Cudi did face some backlash from close-minded viewers (because homophobia and misogyny still run rampant, unfortunately), the overwhelming response was positive, with many praising the "Pursuit of Happiness" rapper for sticking a middle finger to gender roles and toxic masculinity while also paying tribute to another music legend.
\u201cKid Cudi pulling the ultimate Kurt Cobain tribute on #SNL on the week of this death. @KidCudi all about love and suicide prevention and awareness!!!\u201d— Danny Armstrong (@Danny Armstrong) 1618117212
\u201cIt's been 27 years since Kurt Cobain died. Which as of last week is now longer than he was alive.\n\nRespect to @KidCudi for using his platform & @nbcsnl appearance to pay tribute to Kurt's legacy of struggle, authenticity, creativity for freedom, vulnerability, & individual style.\u201d— Aaron Vallely (@Aaron Vallely) 1618173381
\u201cKurt Cobain was a precious soul. During a time that it was popular to shame things that went against society\u2019s idea of normal, Kurt embraced them and advocated for them. Kid Cudi paid homage by doing the same thing. I truly LOVE to see it.\u201d— Dedee \ud83e\udd40 (@Dedee \ud83e\udd40) 1618150605
\u201cKid Cudi wearing a floral dress on SNL as a tribute to Kurt Cobain \ud83c\udf3a get rid of toxic masculinity 2021\n\nYES PLEASE \ud83c\udf3a\ud83d\udc98\u201d— \u1d9c\u02b3\u02b8\u02e2 \u2661 \u02b2\u1d52\u1d52\u207f\u1d4d\u2071\u1d49 (@\u1d9c\u02b3\u02b8\u02e2 \u2661 \u02b2\u1d52\u1d52\u207f\u1d4d\u2071\u1d49) 1618136623
\u201ccudi has battled depression for awhile. including suicidal urges he expressed a handful years ago, and went to rehab for. a black man expressing, not only his inner battles, but denouncing toxic masculinity is impactful and inspiring. i love you always @kidcudi \u2764\ufe0f\u201d— \ud835\udd93\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd88\ud835\udd94\ud835\udd91\ud835\udd8a \ud83e\udd40 (@\ud835\udd93\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd88\ud835\udd94\ud835\udd91\ud835\udd8a \ud83e\udd40) 1618168057
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Relive the moment and see Kid Cudi perform in a cute floral sundress in the video below!
