 In 2010, Kid Cudi made a guest appearance on American television drama "One Tree Hill", starring as himself and performing his "Man on the Moon II" single "Erase Me", during the episode.In 2010, Kid Cudi also began starring in the HBO comedy series "How to Make It in America", as part of the main cast, being credited by his birth name Scott Mescudi, until its cancellation after two seasons.On October 31, 2010, Kid Cudi released a short film, directed by Shia LeBeouf, in which he and fellow American rapper Cage, star as French-speaking serial killers.