# Kid Cudi's Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic

> Kid Cudi writes, produces, and stars in Basquiat biopic set for 2027.
- Title: Kid Cudi's Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic · Stereogum | Shortify
- Summary: Kid Cudi writes, produces, and stars in Basquiat biopic set for 2027. Kid Cudi is writing, producing, and starring in a 2027 Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic.
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2515266/kid-cudi-is-writing-producing-and-starring-in-his-own-jean-michel-basquiat-biopic/news
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:37:17+00:00
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## Kid Cudi Announces Basquiat Biopic
Kid Cudi is writing, producing, and starring in a 2027 Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic.

> JEAN. Written, directed and starring me. Filming 2027
## Cudi's Basquiat Project Details
Cudi did a wardrobe test and got a wig made for the film, which he says will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city.

> This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city
## Basquiat Film Context
Julian Schnabel previously made a 1996 Basquiat film with David Bowie and Courtney Love.

> Famously, Julian Schnabel made the first film about Basquiat in 1996 and it featured a star-studded cast with David Bowie, Courtney Love, and more icons
## Key takeaway

Kid Cudi is writing, producing, and starring in a 2027 Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic.