You may know him as The Man on the Moon, Mr. Rager, or Kid Cudi, but the Cleveland born rapper is no longer just a musician: he’s developed into quite the talented actor as well. Kid Cudi has long been known among rap fans as a musician that has  combined rap narrative with space odyssey themed beats to create a unique sound that is a breath of fresh are to hip hop. He is a unique artist that has the ability to connect to fans through soulful music and visually stunning music videos by day and make those same fans laugh through his appearances on HBO’s  “How to Make it in America” and NBC’s hit cop show “Brooklyn nine-nine” by night. Many people may roll their eyes when they hear a rapper is pursuing an acting career and think they may be unqualified but Cudi doesn’t fit this mold: in fact his Television and recent “Need for Speed” performances have been so good that he’s just been cast as Ari Gold’s assistant in the upcoming and highly anticipated “Entourage” movie.  His ability to switch from stoic and serious to slapstick funny in the matter of seconds makes him a versatile actor whose performances mirror the breadth of human emotions featured in his music. Whether he is playing the carefree stoner Domingo on “How to Make it in America” or Aaron Paul’s partner in crime in “Need for Speed” Mescudi is able to bring his character’s to life in a refreshing way that leaves the audience wanting more, which is why even those who aren’t fans of his music can appreciate him as a multi-talented artist. If you want to see some of Scott’s performances be sure to check out his Brooklyn nine-nine cameo or spot him actually flying a helicopter in this “Need for Speed” clip.