Cleveland native Kid Cudi writing, directing and starring in new film

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland native Kid Cudi is writing, directing and starring in “Jean,” a film chronicling the life of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Cudi made the announcement Wednesday on Facebook, saying that for years people have asked him about portraying Basquiat.

He said he decided to stop waiting for someone else to take on the project and do it himself.

Cudi said the film will be a love letter to Jean, the ’80s and New York City.

Filming begins next year.