Dear Scott Mescudi,
Last week I stumbled upon a Facebook post of yours in which you stated you were going to check yourself into a mental health facility because you had been having suicidal urges and depression. For as long as I have been a fan of yours, it has been common knowledge that you spent quite a bit of time wrestling with your own demons, and in my opinion that is what made your music so different.
So Mr. Mescudi, in the chance that you ever read this letter these are some things that I would like you to know, from a fan.
In your Facebook post you said that you had felt "Ashamed to be a leader and herb to so many while admitting that [you] have been living a lie." But you haven’t been living a lie! In fact, the recent news that has come to light has made me appreciate you and your music even more, because it has shown me the effort that you put in, just to put out music and make your fans happy.
I would also like to thank you. I thank you for bringing such amazing music to my playlists from Dat Kid From Cleveland, to all three Man on the Moons, to WZRD, and your latest album Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin. And I would also like to thank you for breaking the rap game mold and not falling victim to being the stereotypical industry rapper.
Now, all that is great, but I really need to thank you for starting the mental health conversation, because this conversation needs to be had. I know how incredibly difficult it may have been for you to look at yourself in the mirror, and honestly tell yourself that are not okay, and that you should get help. It isn’t something that is easy, especially for someone with your stature, because the initial thought is that you can’t struggle if you have money. But you have taught us the valuable lesson that true happiness comes from within.
Next, I would like to thank you for again going against the grain and bucking the stigma for mental health in African American males. Because the truth is for young black males, talking about mental health is taboo, and frowned upon. Often times one can be ostracized for trying to seek help, and that is something that needs to end. Everyone should be able to receive the help they are seeking regardless of their color.
Lastly, I would like to thank you for being different. You made being different cool, and you gave millions of people an avenue to express themselves because they couldn’t identify with mainstream music or mainstream hip hop. You taught us all how to ‘Embrace the Martian,’ and I can’t thank you enough.
I know it’s cliché but please remember, tough times don’t last, tough people do. I promise you will come out of this on the other side. You have the whole fan base behind you. Take care of yourself. Until next time, Cud.
Be well.
