Kid Cudi’s 2008 track “Maui Wowie” has made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 71, 17 years after it was first released. The song’s resurgence can be attributed to a viral TikTok trend that has reignited interest in the A Kid Named Cudi standout.
In celebration of the track’s chart entry, Kid Cudi took to social media to express his gratitude to fans. He wrote on Instagram, “This is a true example of timeless music. To all the fans who made this happen, I LOVE YOU!! Let’s keep it going yall!!!”
The viral trend, which features fans singing along to “Maui Wowie” while hanging from street crosswalk signs, has gained significant traction on TikTok. Kid Cudi himself participated in the trend by singing the lyrics while hanging from a crosswalk sign in Cleveland.
The track has also achieved success on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, debuting at No. 24, and reaching No. 2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. This unexpected resurgence comes as Kid Cudi announced a hiatus from music to focus on other creative projects.
