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The Saturday Night Live stage at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York has seen some pretty memorable moments, but Kid Cudi took it to a whole new level over the weekend with a stunning Kurt Cobain tribute (topped off with a dress designed by Virgil Abloh), followed by news of an Off White collab.
The 37-year-old rapper was this week’s special musical guest, and his performance fell on the same week as the anniversary of Cobain’s death at age 27. Kurt Cobain, Nirvana singer’s and songwriter, died by suicide on April 5, 1994.
Virgil designed the dress for me. I told him I wanted to show love to Kurt w a floral print sundress and this man made a masterpiece. Thank You @virgilabloh ur a fuckin genius!! Love you man we did it!!!
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) April 11, 2021
Cudi took to the stage in two of Cobain’s most famous outfits to honour the late musician. First, he took to the stage in a floral dress to perform his song “Sad People” in a spaghetti-strapped floral dress. The Cobain tribute dress was a shoutout to a similar outfit worn by the grunge singer on The Face magazine’s cover in 1993 – a year before his death.
Cudi!!! pic.twitter.com/jn5W4iPeoe
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) April 11, 2021
But even more iconic than the dress was the Cobain cardigan. The Nirvana frontman rocked a green, mohair cardigan during Nirvana’s legendary “MTV Unplugged” concert. The cigarette-stained, unwashed sweater sold at auction for $334,000 in 2019. During his performance of “Tequila Shots,” Cudi rocked a green cardigan, a Kurt Cobain tribute and an obvious nod to Cobain’s MTV fit.
Following the performances, the internet came alive as commentators rushed to heap praise on Cudi for both the tribute and his outfits’ unique style. In particular, it was the spaghetti-strap dress that seemed to demand attention.
Cudi was quick to lap up the love for the Kurt Cobain tribute before revealing the dress he wore onstage during his live performance of “Sad People,” which was custom-made by Virgil Abloh and Off-White.
It's been 27 years since Kurt Cobain died. Which as of last week is now longer than he was alive.
Respect to @KidCudi for using his platform & @nbcsnl appearance to pay tribute to Kurt's legacy of struggle, authenticity, creativity for freedom, vulnerability, & individual style. pic.twitter.com/BItMNmKkMw
— Aaron Vallely (@Vallmeister) April 11, 2021
Fans were vibing the look, with the viral floral-pattern maxi dress being plastered across the internet. Realising that demand was high, Cudi delighted the internet with a second drop of timely news.
Im doin a collection w Off White and the dress will be included!!
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) April 11, 2021
Kid Cudi has revealed that he is working on an Off-White™ collection with Virgil Abloh, but no further details have been released.
