Kid Cudi's departure from G.O.O.D. Music took a lot of people by surprise, and in a new interview with LA Leakers, Cudi explains exactly why he decided to leave the label.

Despite his close relationship with Kanye, Cudi says he felt like he was moving in opposite directions as far as creative concepts go. Apparently, Kanye put up no fight at all and encouraged Cudi to do his own thing.

Check out Cudi's whole interview with LA Leakers above.