Kid Cudi's Most Oscar-Worthy Acting Moments

Take a look at the rapper's acting history before you check out "Need for Speed" today.

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The Man on the Moon's acting career is poised for take-off. After a few TV roles here and there, Kid Cudi is scoring blockbuster placements now. First up, he's the comic relief in this weekend's Need for Speed opposite Aaron Paul, and next summer, he'll be beside Ari Gold in the hotly anticipated Entourage movie.

Now that he's blowing up, let's take a look at Mr. Rager's thespian origins. Take a look at Kid Cudi's Most Oscar-Worthy Acting Moments.

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"Pursuit of Happiness" Video (January 2010)

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"No One Believes Me" Video (August 2011)

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Cruel Summer Short Film (2012)

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Need for Speed (2014)

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Maniac Short Film (2011)

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How to Make It in America (2010-2011)

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Brooklyn Nine-Nine, "48 Hours" (2013)

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