Kid Cudi - Do What I Want (audio) -

: The track contains nods to his past work, including interpolations of his previous song "Frequency," and mentions high-fashion figures like the late Virgil Abloh .

: Unlike some of his more melodic tracks, Cudi primarily "spits bars" on this tune, though his signature low, intimate humming still makes an appearance. Lyrical Themes and Significance Kid Cudi - Do What I Want (Audio)

: The hook "I'ma do what I want" serves as a mantra for Cudi's current era, where he is expanding into filmmaking and voice acting. : The track contains nods to his past

"Do What I Want" is the lead single from Kid Cudi's eighth studio album and Netflix animated special, . Released on June 10, 2022, the track marks a significant moment in Cudi's career as it serves as the sonic foundation for a major multi-media project. Production and Sound "Do What I Want" is the lead single

: In the Entergalactic series, Cudi voices the character Jabari ; the song's energy mirrors the character's journey of navigating life and love in New York City.

: The song opens with a viral audio clip of ESPN's Stephen A. Smith saying, "Stay off the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!".