Consequence Suggests That Kid Cudi Ruined Kanye West & Drake’s Collab Album

A Hip-Hop “What If” That Never Materialized

In the world of hip-hop, Kanye West and Drake are two of the most influential figures of the last two decades. Rumors of a joint collaboration between the two sparked massive excitement among fans back in 2016. However, the highly anticipated album never came to fruition. According to Consequence, a longtime Kanye West associate and defender, there may be one key reason: Kid Cudi.The Origins of the Kanye West and Drake Collaboration Rumors

Back in 2016, following the release of Kanye’s The Life of Pablo, speculation began that Kanye and Drake were secretly working on a collaboration album. The rumor mill picked up steam after reports surfaced that Drake had contributed to the songwriting process on The Life of Pablo.

Adding fuel to the fire, GQ reported that mysterious billboards, cryptic social media activity, and onstage shoutouts seemed to hint at a bigger project between the two megastars. Fans eagerly anticipated what could have been one of the most groundbreaking rap collaborations of all time.

But as months passed, the story faded, and the project never materialized. Now, years later, Consequence is suggesting why.

Consequence Points to Kid Cudi

In a recent tweet captured by Kurrco, Consequence made the bold claim that Kid Cudi was the reason behind the collapse of the potential Kanye and Drake album. He wrote:

“And the reason we didn’t get this Game Changing project… Is because a Kid… Needed to see Ghosts smh. So he got bro to take Pills and rant on stage which landed him in the Psych ward. More Triggering Truth To Tell.”

He attached an image of Kanye West and Drake together with the caption: “That verse is crazy.”

By referencing Kids See Ghosts—the 2018 joint project between Kanye West and Kid Cudi—Consequence seemed to suggest that the collaboration between Cudi and Kanye ended up overshadowing or even replacing the rumored Kanye-Drake project.

Kanye’s Infamous Sacramento Rant

Consequence’s comments also allude to Kanye’s now-infamous 2016 Sacramento tour stop, which abruptly ended after Kanye delivered a lengthy onstage rant. In his speech, he targeted not only Drake, but also DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, and even Hillary Clinton.

Shortly after, Kanye was hospitalized for exhaustion and stress, marking a difficult chapter in his personal life. Consequence claims that Kid Cudi’s influence, along with their Kids See Ghosts project, played a role in derailing the Kanye-Drake momentum during this period.

Why Were Drake and Kid Cudi Beefing?

To fully understand the situation, it’s important to revisit the tension between Drake and Kid Cudi around that time.

In 2016, Kid Cudi publicly called out both Kanye and Drake in a series of tweets that criticized rappers for relying on ghostwriters. This came in the aftermath of Drake’s high-profile feud with Meek Mill, who accused the Canadian superstar of not writing all of his own material.

Cudi tweeted:

“Everyone thinks they’re soooo great. Talkin top 5 and be having 30 people write songs for them. My tweet[s] apply to who they apply. Ye, Drake, whoever.”

While Kanye was initially upset with Cudi, he eventually reconciled with him. Drake, however, didn’t let the issue slide.

Drake’s Controversial Response: “Two Birds, One Stone”

Drake fired back with one of his most controversial diss tracks, “Two Birds, One Stone.” In it, he directly attacked Kid Cudi’s struggles with drug addiction and mental health.

The lyrics included lines like:

“You were the man on the moon / Now you just go through your phases / Life of the angry and famous / … You stay xann’d and perk’d up / So when reality set in, you don’t gotta face it.”

The diss was widely criticized as insensitive, given Cudi’s openness about his personal battles. Still, the track deepened the rift between Drake and Cudi, making any collaboration between Drake and Kanye—who by then was close with Cudi again—even more unlikely.

Consequence’s Theory in Context

According to Consequence, this Drake vs. Kid Cudi feud played a pivotal role in preventing a Kanye-Drake project from happening. His implication is that Kanye, influenced by Cudi and their shared project Kids See Ghosts, distanced himself from Drake at a time when the two were rumored to be building something monumental.

While this is just one perspective, Consequence’s comments reignited discussion about what might have been. A Kanye-Drake album in 2016 could have rivaled classic joint projects like Jay-Z and Kanye’s Watch the Throne or even Drake and Future’s What a Time to Be Alive.

The Legacy of “What Could Have Been”

Though the Kanye-Drake album never materialized, the idea remains one of hip-hop’s great “what ifs.” Both artists continued to release successful solo projects, and their on-and-off friendship has fueled headlines for years.

Meanwhile, Kanye and Kid Cudi did go on to release Kids See Ghosts in 2018, a critically acclaimed album that explored themes of mental health, spirituality, and artistic freedom. For many fans, it remains one of the most ambitious projects in modern hip-hop.

As for Drake, his feud with Cudi eventually cooled, though tension lingered for years. In 2022, the two even briefly exchanged words online, suggesting that not all wounds had fully healed.

Final Thoughts

Consequence’s claim that Kid Cudi was responsible for the collapse of the Kanye-Drake collaboration album may be speculative, but it touches on a fascinating chapter in hip-hop history. Between feuds, personal struggles, and shifting alliances, the project became a casualty of the volatile relationships that often define the music industry.

While fans may never know exactly what happened behind the scenes, one thing is certain: a Kanye West and Drake album would have been a landmark moment in music. Instead, what remains is speculation, theories, and the bittersweet idea of what could have been.

For now, the dream of a Drake and Kanye joint project lives on in the imagination of fans, while the legacy of Kids See Ghosts and the controversial feud between Drake and Cudi continues to shape conversations years later.