This weekend’s Saturday Night Live celebrated legendary performers of the past and present. Near the 26th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death at age 27, musical guest Kid Cudi paid tribute to the late, great lead singer of Nirvana in a floral dress.

The dress was custom designed by Off-White’s Virgil Abloh, complete with the words “off white pattern” on the bodice. Its white floral print mirrored a dress Cobain wore in the 90s. During his performance, Cudi also sported a green cardigan, a callback to a similar sweater Cobain wore to MTV’s 1993 Unplugged show. Cudi paid homage to beloved SNL star Chris Farley as well, donning a T-shirt of the comedian who died of a drug overdose in 1997.

Virgil designed the dress for me. I told him I wanted to show love to Kurt w a floral print sundress and this man made a masterpiece. Thank You @virgilabloh ur a fuckin genius!! Love you man we did it!!!

— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) April 11, 2021

Cudi’s tributes to the dearly departed aimed to commemorate the music and comedy legends and raise awareness about suicide prevention. His retweets confirm his intentions for his bold outfit choices.

Kid Cudi pulling the ultimate Kurt Cobain tribute on #SNL on the week of this death. @KidCudi all about love and suicide prevention and awareness!!! pic.twitter.com/m4DOUC5eFF

— Danny Armstrong (@DArmstrong44) April 11, 2021

i’m so proud to be a @KidCudi fan. Man is inspiring millions to be you and know that depression can happen but we will always make it out somehow. Thank you big brother for guidance and love.

— mannyb (@dudercud44) April 11, 2021

Twitter applauded Cudi’s heartfelt decision to honor Cobain, embracing the Nirvana singer’s revolutionary spirit.

Kurt Cobain was a precious soul. During a time that it was popular to shame things that went against society’s idea of normal, Kurt embraced them and advocated for them. Kid Cudi paid homage by doing the same thing. I truly LOVE to see it. pic.twitter.com/KD94wQ8ROe

— Dedee ? (@thoughtfulbae) April 11, 2021

While the only news-worthy thing about Kid Cudi’s outfit choice should be his thoughtful tribute, the trend of men wearing women’s clothing has been wrought with controversy. Back in November, pop music darling Harry Styles was criticized by right-wing politicians for wearing a flowing Gucci number on the cover of Vogue. Before that, Jaden Smith had to defend himself via Twitter after facing backlash for his gender-bending fashion choices. “If I wanna wear a dress, then I will,” he wrote.

If I Wanna Wear A Dress, Then I Will, And That Will Set The New Wave…
-JADEN SMITH #ICON

— Jaden (@jaden) March 26, 2018

Cudi is looking forward to more creative fashion contributions in the future. He announced via Twitter that he will be collaborating with Off-White on a clothing collection, including his now-famous dress.

Im doin a collection w Off White and the dress will be included!!

— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) April 11, 2021

Watch Kid Cudi stun in the floral piece during his performance of Sad People here.