Star Trek

Star Trek is an American science fiction media franchise created by Gene Roddenberry, which began with the eponymous 1960s television series and became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. In October 2023, they teamed up with American rapper Kid Cudi to launch the multimedia campaign, Boldly Be.
== Description ==
"Boldly Be" takes its inspiration from Star Trek's ethos of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations), the basis of Vulcan philosophy that the vast variables create truth, beauty, and strength. Following Mescudi's kick-off of "Boldly Be," StarTrek.com invites fans around the world to celebrate their own selves by sharing their boldest moments and collaborating on stories and visuals that represent Star Trek's enduring message of hope, authenticity, discovery, and more.
== Background ==
In a 2014 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cudi recalled being "obsessed with space" ever since a field trip to the planetarium when he was kid. He would also watch Star Trek every night with his dad.Terrero, Nina (March 7, 2014). "'Need for Speed': Kid Cudi Reveals 'Breaking Bad' Bromance". Entertainment Weekly.
On September 8, 2023, a teaser video was uploaded to Star Trek's YouTube channel, announcing a collaboration. In a press statement, Cudi said, "I grew up watching Star Trek with my dad who is single handedly responsible for turning me into a fan. The most important thing to me is to be as authentic as possible. Star Treks mission has always been about having a hopeful future and when I was first approached about this project it was the perfect marriage of all the things I believe in—being brave and a hero by doing what's right and fighting for freedom. I can't wait to share my love of this incredible franchise with the world."Grow, Kory (September 8, 2023). "Kid Cudi, Lifelong Trekker, Boldly Collaborates with 'Star Trek' Brand". Rolling Stone. The streetwear collection, Boldly Be, was launched on October 12, 2023, during New York Comic Con. The same day, he released the Star Trek-inspired song, "Heaven's Galaxy." Teaming with Fortnite, the collab titled "Star Trek x Kid Cudi: Mirror Mayhem," Cudi was a playable character named Captain Skyles, where players go "on a mission to uncover the source of a sonic anomaly that threatens the peaceful planet Vada."Orquiola, John (October 5, 2023). "Star Trek & Kid Cudi Announce "Boldly Be" Collaboration & Details". Screen Rant. Several tracks from Insano also appear in the game.Kreps, Daniel (October 12, 2023). "Kid Cudi Beams Up 'Star Trek'-Inspired Song 'Heaven's Galaxy'". Rolling Stone.
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== References ==
Category:Franchises