On Another Planet: The Collection of Kid Cudi

Lot 57


KID CUDI X VIRGIL ABLOH

Kid Cudi 'Leader of the Delinquents' 'Pulling Strings' White T-Shirt

Estimate

USD $50 - 100

Closed

Mar 25, 5:54pm UTC


Final Price

USD $250

This Leader of the Delinquents white T-shirt, titled "Pulling Strings," commemorates Kid Cudi's 2020 single with a striking design by Virgil Abloh. The black-and-white graphic portrays Cudi as the puppet master, controlling himself, a concept Abloh crafted by splicing and editing images of Cudi from an A.P.C. campaign with a well-known paparazzi shot of Cudi flipping off the camera. The back of the shirt features the song's title, a release that showcased his signature raw and introspective lyricism. A rare and visionary piece, this tee captures both Cudi's and Abloh's artistry.

Kid Cudi was a long time admirer of Virgil Abloh's creative genius, particularly his ability to reimagine everyday objects in groundbreaking ways. More than just an admirer, Cudi and Virgil were friends, sharing a deep mutual respect for one another's craft. This friendship led to a number of collaborations over the years, with Virgil lending his creative visionary touch to Cudi's album merchandise.