Wale and Kid Cudi team up for "Focused"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When they were both establishing themselves in the game, Wale and Kid Cudi relied on each other. Early in their respective careers, the two rappers were close. However, following the release of their respective 2009 debut albums, a feud began between the two rappers.

During an interview, Kid Cudi made a negative statement towards his former friend. From there, Wale called Kid Cudi out and the feud began. Having exchanged disses for nearly a year, the two decided to patch things up. Wale and Kid Cudi had a Twitter exchange, which led to a phone call.

Following the phone call, the two rappers became friends again and are working together again. Wale recruited Kid Cudi for a track on his Ambition album. The new song is called "Focused" and it will be the first collaboration (of many) since Wale and Kid Cudi decided to end their nearly year-long beef.

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Wale explains Kid Cudi truce, says its Bigger Than Hip Hop

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Now a member of Maybach Music, Wale decided to take a trip down memory lane. After having a great friendship with fellow newcomer, Kid Cudi, the two engaged in a feud. However, the two managed to end their feud earlier this year.

Wale said Kid Cudi contacted him via Twitter. Following his message, the two decided to talk. Once they talked, the friendship was immediately reinstated. Because they were friends, aside from the beef, it did not take much.

Recently, Wale opened up about why the feud was so easily ended. The DC rapper said he and Kid Cudi opened up about why they were mad. When everything was out in the open, they were able to work through things and make peace.

Wale said personal issues in both of their lives helped them to go ahead and end the feud in order to get back to making music.

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