Original: Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi ( born January 30 , 1984 ) , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi ( , ) , sometimes stylized as KiD CuDi , is an American rapper , singer and actor .
Simplified: Scott Mescudi ( born January 30 , 1984 in Shaker Heights , Ohio ) , also known by his stage name Kid Cudi , is an American hip hop artist .