Kanye West fires back at former protégé Kid Cudi
Cudi called out Kanye, Drake in Twitter barrage
Kanye West has wasted no time responding to a storm of critical tweets from his one-time protégé Kid Cudi.
West ranted against Cudi during his show in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday night, telling Cudi to "never mention" him.
"I'm so hurt. I feel so disrespected," he declared to the crowd.
Kanye West's response to Kid Cudi's tweets at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintPabloTour?src=hash">#SaintPabloTour</a> in Tampa <a href="https://t.co/eKx35X4kw2">pic.twitter.com/eKx35X4kw2</a>
—@HipHopMvsicWest was referring to Cudi's tweets criticizing "the fake ones" and calling out West and Toronto rapper Drake.
Another tweet from Cudi read, "Ive been loyal to those who haven't been to me and that ends now. Now im your threat."
The fake ones wont be lasting too much longer
—@KidCudiI keep silent because I dont ever wanna come off like some angry hater, but today, not only do I feel fantastic, Im feelin like taking over
—@KidCudiAnybody got a issue with my words im glad. If you feel me, dont be scared to use your voice. I was for so long out of blind loyalty.
—@KidCudiWest signed Cudi to his G.O.O.D. Music label in 2008. Cudi left the label three years ago.
West says he feels "disrespected" and "hurt," while also telling Cudi "I birthed you."
Drake also touched on Cudi's comments at his show by giving a shout out to West.