Kid Cudi's Attorney Responds to Child Custody Controversy

Cudder speaks out.

ByAndrew Martin

November 20, 2012

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Yesterday, TMZ reported the news that Kid Cudi had "given up" the custody battle over his daughter with references to his "long history of consistent drug and alcohol abuse." And today, Cudder and his lawyer have responded to the allegations with a lengthy personal statement that you can read below.

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