Kid Cudi Details Heavy Daily Marijuana Use
His account of smoking up to 20 blunts a day before rehab highlights how cannabis dependence can go unnoticed.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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Kid Cudi recalled smoking between 15 and 20 blunts a day before entering rehab, and said he now smokes about four joints a day. The remarks came during a discussion with Travis Barker on the latest episode of Big Bro with Kid Cudi, released November 11, 2026, and are relevant to adults reassessing their own cannabis habits.
Why it matters
Public accounts of heavy daily cannabis use and recovery can prompt readers to examine their own consumption patterns and how they manage it. The discussion also highlights how dependence can go unnoticed when a person is known for heavy use and no one raises the concern.
This is a first-person account from Kid Cudi in a podcast interview, not a clinical study, and the figures are self-reported. The reported quantities and sobriety period come from his own recollection, which is not independently verified.
The players
Kid Cudi
Musician and actor known for his work in hip-hop and film, who has spoken publicly about his mental health and substance use.
Travis Barker
Drummer of the rock band Blink-182, who co-hosts the Big Bro podcast with Kid Cudi.
The details
Kid Cudi said he discussed his marijuana dependence on the Big Bro episode and that he started his day with a joint after rehab, following friends' advice rather than quitting all at once. He said no one approached him about his smoking because he was known as a prolific stoner, and he felt the use was wrong and did not want to be high. The conversation with Travis Barker begins around the 33-minute mark of the episode.
Timeline
Early 2025: Kid Cudi entered rehab during the California wildfires.
2025: Kid Cudi told People he had been abusing marijuana at one point.
November 11, 2026: The Big Bro episode with Travis Barker was released.
Health Landscape
Public figures discussing cannabis dependence and recovery add to a growing body of first-person accounts that complement clinical data on cannabis use disorder. Such personal accounts do not substitute for clinical research but can illustrate how dependence presents in everyday life.
If you use cannabis daily or more often than you intend, it is worth raising your pattern with your doctor, including how much you use and whether you have tried to cut back. Support is available through primary care and substance use treatment programs if you find it difficult to reduce use on your own.
The takeaway
Heavy daily cannabis use can go unnoticed, especially when it is socially accepted in a person's circle. If your own use feels hard to control, a conversation with your physician about your habits is a practical first step.
Further reading
For more on how dependence and recovery are addressed, see our Substance Abuse coverage.
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