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In an unfortunate turn of events, fans of Kid Cudi are finding themselves targeted by a fraudulent scammer posing as the acclaimed artist on social media. The scam, which involves requests for credit card information, has prompted Cudi to issue a stern warning to his followers. The account, going by "secret_account_kidcudi4" has been messaging people: "Heyyyy rager, this is kid cudi on my secret account!! I need your credit card information to continue my pursuit of happiness. This is really me, Scott mescudi. Proof (followed by a picture of Kid Cudi)." It's not uncommon for celebrities to have multiple accounts like this where people impersonate them. "Yooo, IF ANYONE IS HITTIN YALL ON IG SAYIN THEYRE ME AND ASKIN FOR UR CREDIT CARD INFO, THAT IS NOT ME," Cudi clarified on his official X account.
The scam, although obviously fake, is a serious matter still. This all comes with the risks associated with online interactions, particularly on social media platforms where impersonation and fraud are prevalent. However, Kid Cudi's quick response highlights his commitment to protecting his fanbase from exploitation. As fans eagerly anticipate updates and engagement from their favorite artists, Cudi essentially emphasizes the need to remain vigilant and discerning. Moreover, his proactive approach serves as a reminder for fans to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of online communications, especially when personal information is involved.
While the prevalence of scams targeting celebrities and their followers is unfortunate, it also highlights the importance of being aware that these scams exists. Given their frequency, fans need to remind themselves to stay alert. Kid Cudi's cautionary message to fans comes in the wake of another troubling incident involving a prominent figure in the music industry. Moreover, speaking of scams and Internet security, Metro Boomin is another celebrity who experienced scamming, but in a different way. Metro recently shared details of mysterious phone calls he received leading up to the release of his album. "It all started 2 days before the album dropped and all these 416 numbers would call me back 2 back a million times. Got so bad I had to keep my phone on airplane mode," his tweet read, accompanied by a picture of the back-to-back calls.
Fans quickly discerned that the phone numbers originated from the 416 area code, synonymous with Drake's hometown of Toronto. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the unfolding situation, raising questions about the potential connection between these incidents. Moreover, Metro proceeded to share screenshots that showed the hacker trying to order expensive luxury items to himself by pretending to be Metro. Ultimately, scams and hacks can happen to anyone. It's a good idea to triple check any interactions these days.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is set to return with another solo release.
The 30 year old singer has confirmed that her digital solo EP, Fallen Angel, will arrive on August 28. The project will include three songs, FALLEN ANGEL, HEAVEN and Less Than a Lover.
The announcement was shared through the social media accounts of Odd Atelier, Jennie’s own company, where the new project was described as “A gift from JENNIE, with love”.
Jennie also confirmed that fans will be able to watch the music video for the EP’s title track on the same day the project comes out.
The upcoming release arrives only a few months after BLACKPINK dropped their highly awaited mini album Deadline in February.
The K pop group, made up of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé, concluded their Deadline world tour on January 26, 2026, with their final show taking place at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong.
The group first introduced the project with the lead single JUMP in July 2025. The five track release was later completed with GO, Me and my, Champion, and Fxxxboy.
YG Entertainment previously shared its thoughts on Deadline, saying: “Even amid the intense schedule of a large-scale world tour, the members devoted significant time and effort to perfecting this album. We are confident it is a body of work that encapsulates both the individual musical capabilities of the four members and their synergy as a team. We ask for your continued support as BLACKPINK once again leaves a meaningful mark on the global music industry.”
The four members continued developing their individual careers after BLACKPINK released their 2022 album Born Pink.
Lisa had earlier given fans a glimpse into the group’s plans, revealing that the members had recently returned to the studio to work on music for another album.
Speaking with Variety, she said: “Actually, we were in the studio a few days ago.
"We’re all so super excited to get back together and go on tour. We really miss the Blinks. We can’t wait to see them."
Each member has also built a strong presence through their solo work.
Rosé released her solo album Rosie, which included her Grammy nominated collaboration with Bruno Mars, APT..
Lisa later unveiled her first full length album, Alter Ego, while also stepping into acting with a role on HBO's The White Lotus, which was filmed in Thailand. Jennie launched her first solo album, Ruby, last year, while Jisoo released her EP Amortage, giving each member another opportunity to showcase her own musical style.
