Kodak Black

Bill Kahan Kapri (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), professionally known as Kodak Black, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained initial recognition following his 2014 song "No Flockin," its success leading him to sign a recording contract with Atlantic Records. He is part of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class.
== Background ==
In May 2016, he and Lil Uzi Vert announced their co-headlining national tour, The Parental Advisory Tour, though Kodak did not appear.Ivey, Justin (May 6, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black Are Going on Tour". XXL.
On August 10, 2017, Kodak hosted an Instagram livestream where he discussed rappers and the fellow XXL class. He dissed Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty through a freestyle, saying, "I don't even listen to Uzi / These n*ggas dick in the booty / They confusing the community" and "I don't even listen to Yachty / He don't even be dropping no knowledge."Gonzalez, Eddie (August 10, 2017). "Kodak Black Dissed Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty on Instagram with Some Problematic Comments". Uproxx. Uzi responded a few days later to a fan's comment, unfazed, "What do I think about Kodak? That's one of my classmates on XXL. I fuck with Kodak. What? Because he was rapping and he said that? I fuck with Kodak, though. That ain't nothing." They added it wasn't a issue because they have money: "If I was poor that would've gotten to me. If I was poor I would have had all day to think about that. But due to the fact that I'm getting money, you know…"Evans, Gavin (August 14, 2017). "Lil Uzi Vert Isn't Bothered by Kodak Black's Diss". Complex.
On July 15, 2022, Kodak was pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol officers and taken into custody after they found 31 Oxycodone pills and over $50,000 in cash. He suspected he was a victim of racial profiling.Eustice, Kyle (July 27, 2022). "Kodak Black Claims He's Being 'Racially Profiled' by Police Following Latest Arrest: 'Ima Sue'". HipHopDX. Days later on July 27th, Uzi showed public support, tweeting out, "Everybody know Kodak Jus got shot I seen this N*gga with his scripts. Idk why he going thru this shit still Mannn Wtf going on down there In Broward ? @KodakBlack1k you blessed tho fam you will threw any situation that’s put in front of you." Kodak quote-tweeted them, "SMH Broward B Trippin Bad."Espinoza, Joshua (July 27, 2022). "Lil Uzi Vert Sends Kodak Black Message of Support Following Drug Arrest". Complex.
Over a August 2, 2022 Instagram live, Kodak revealed that he and Uzi might be dropping a joint EP soon.Rose, Jordan (August 3, 2022). "Kodak Black Teases Joint Projects with Lil Uzi Vert and French Montana". Complex.
== References ==
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