Pursuit of happiness! Kid Cudi returns to the stage for first time since entering rehab with depression

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Kid Cudi made a triumphant return to the stage on Saturday night.

The rapper hadn't performed since checking into rehab with depression and suicidal urges in early October.

The 32-year-old played a 50 minute set at the Arena Stage at ComplexCon in Long Beach, right before Skrillex closed out the night.

Pursuit of happiness! Kid Cudi returned to the stage for first time on Saturday night since entering rehab with depression

'I'm overwhelmed...Y'all gonna make me cry and sh*t,' he told the crowd according to Billboard.

Just over a month ago, the artist posted a heartbreaking message to Facebook where he explained in detail his lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression, which he says has stopped him living his life to the fullest.

The Day And Night hitmaker - born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi - admitted he has been having suicidal urges and is not at peace with himself.

Cudi's message began: 'Its been difficult for me to find the words to what Im about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I've been living a lie. It took me a while to get to this place of commitment, but it is something I have to do for myself, my family, my best friend/daughter and all of you, my fans.

On form: The 32-year-old played a 50 minute set at the Arena Stage at ComplexCon in Long Beach, right before Skrillex closed out the night

'Yesterday I checked myself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. I am not at peace. I haven't been since you've known me. If I didn't come here, I wouldve done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life. Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax.

'My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it. I cant make new friends because of it. I dont trust anyone because of it and Im tired of being held back in my life.

'I deserve to have peace. I deserve to be happy and smiling. Why not me? I guess I give so much of myself to others I forgot that I need to show myself some love too. I think I never really knew how. Im scared, im sad, I feel like I let a lot of people down and again, Im sorry. Its time I fix me. Im nervous but ima get through this.'

Grateful: The rapper tweeted his gratitude for the support of his fans and friends before his return

He concluded: 'I wont be around to promote much, but the good folks at Republic and my manager Dennis will inform you about upcoming releases. The music videos, album release date etc. The album is still on the way. Promise. I wanted to square away all the business before I got here so I could focus on my recovery.

'If all goes well ill be out in time for Complexcon and ill be lookin forward to seeing you all there for high fives and hugs. Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. Ill be back, stronger, better. Reborn. I feel like sh**, I feel so ashamed. Im sorry. [sic]'

Last week, Cudi tweeted: The love has been unfathomable. I look forward to hearing, breathing and feeling it all at ComplexCon Nov 5th. Love and back to rehab.' 

Buddies: Pharrell Williams shared a picture of the two backstage

Two days earlier, SNL's Pete Davidson revealed in an interview on The Breakfast Club that Cudi's music had saved him from suicide.

'He saved my life. I would've killed myself if I didn't have Kid Cudi. Cudi's the best of all,' he said.

'It's kind of comforting to know your hero goes through the same stuff you do,' he added.

'I think that's why a lot of kids my age can relate to Cudi and people love him so much is because he's a very emotional dude.'

Thankful: SNL's Pete Davidson revealed in an interview on The Breakfast Club that Cudi's music had saved him from suicide