About this episode

Kid Cudi and Lena Waithe discuss their meeting and collaboratively write a romcom in real time.

The genius and creator of The Chi Lena Waithe dropped by the attic this week. We go into crazy stories together of how we met, and we even write a romcom together in the moment so you can see her brilliant creative process working in real time. This week’s episode and Big Recs are brought to you by Apple Gift Card. Visit applegiftcard.apple.com to gift one today. BetterHelp: Head to www.betterhelp.com/BIGBRO for 10% off your first purchase. subscribe for new eps of Big Bro launch every Wednesday https://www.youtube.com/@BigBroCudiBig Bro is a Wave Original.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more good vibes, tune in everywhere @bigbrocudi⁠⁠instagram.com/bigbrocudi⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@bigbrocudi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kid Cudi

Guest: Lena Waithe

Topics covered

• comedy
• romcom
• creative process
• Hollywood
• storytelling

Keywords

• Kid Cudi
• Lena Waithe
• Hollywood
• comedy
• romcom
• creative process
• The Chi

Sponsors

Apple Gift Card, BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Chi

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