Kid Cudi brings Basquiat to the big screen
Kid Cudi is preparing a new tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat by taking on the role of the artist in Jean, a feature film he will also write and direct. The American musician and actor has shared the first images from early costume and make-up tests, featuring a look inspired by the New York artist. Filming is scheduled to begin in 2027.
The project has a personal significance for Cudi. He has spoken about Basquiat’s influence on his career and, after years of being encouraged to portray him without a film ever coming to fruition, decided to write the screenplay himself. His research has included books on Basquiat’s life and conversations with people who knew him. Through Jean, Cudi hopes to capture not only the artist himself but also the cultural energy of 1980s New York, where art, music and urban culture converged to reshape the creative landscape.


































































































