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| Kodak Black | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dieuson Octave |
| Born | (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 27) Pompano Beach, Florida, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels |
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| Website | www |
Dieuson Octave (born June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Early life and career
Dieuson Octave was born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida. His parents were immigrants from Haiti. Kodak was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a public housing project in Pompano Beach.
Kodak began rapping with his cousins at age 12 while in elementary school. He then became affiliated with the local rap group "Brutal Youngnz", and then with the "Kolyons".
In 2014, Kodak was working towards his high school diploma at Blanche Ely High School.
In 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak's hit singles, Skrt, which had a significant impact on him and grew him of popularity. He then later signed a deal with Atlantic Records.
Kodak Black and rapper Lil Uzi Vert announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour" in 2016, which still went on without Kodak, due to his current incarceration.
He was named as one of the ten 2016 XXL Freshmen on June 13, 2016.
Legal issues
Kodak Black was placed into a juvenile detention center three times in one year, and then placed on probation.
In October 2015, Kodak Black was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis. He was later released from custody.
In April 2016, Kodak Black was arrested in Hallandale Beach, Florida and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cannabis, and fleeing from officers.
In May 2016, Kodak Black was arrested in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He was detained in custody.
Musical style
The subject matter of Kodak Black's music is frequently about "previous and future criminal misdeeds", and he has been influenced by rappers Lil Boosie and Chief Keef.
The New Yorker described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated "Octave joins other young rappers who have rejected an old-school emphasis on lyrical variety, individualism, and personal catharsis".
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/ HH |
US Rap |
CAN | FRA | UK R&B | ||
| Project Baby |
|
— | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heart of the Projects |
|
— | — | — | — | — | — |
| Institution |
|
— | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lil B.I.G. Pac |
|
— | 49 | — | — | — | — |
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Rap | |||
| "No Flockin'" | 2014 | — | — | — | Heart of the Projects |
| "Skrilla" | 2015 | — | — | — | |
| "Skrt" | — | — | — | ||
| "Like Dat" | 2016 | — | — | — | Institution |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | US Rap | |||
| "Plug" (Rich the Kid featuring Kodak Black and Playboi Carti) |
2015 | — | — | — | Trap Talk |
| "Lockjaw" (French Montana featuring Kodak Black) |
2016 | — | 34 |
— | MC4 |
Notes
- "Lockjaw" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100.
References
- ^ "Dieuson Octave". Local 10.com. Retrieved December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - Daramola, Israel (December 25, 2015). "Review: 18-Year-Old Kodak Black Has Already Faced Jail's Horrors on 'Institution'". SpinMedia Group.
- ^ "Kodak Black". Soundcloud. Retrieved December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records". 24hourhiphop.com. October 21, 2015.
- http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2015/09/kodak-black-interview/
- ^ Macadams, Torii (October 1, 2014). "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black". Passion of the Weiss.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (May 24, 2016). "Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"". XXL.
- Walker, Angus (October 24, 2015). "Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram". Hotnewhiphop.
- Low, Carver (May 6, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert & Kodak Black to Headline "Parental Advisory" Tour". Hotnewhiphop.com.
- Schwartz, Danny (June 19, 2016). "XXL Freshman Class 2016". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- "South Florida Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested in Hallandale Beach". WSVN-TV. April 22, 2016.
- "Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested Again in South Florida". WSVN-TV. May 19, 2016.
- Trammell, Matthew (April 25, 2016). "Teenage Dream". The New Yorker.
- http://www.billboard.com/artist/7409876/kodak-black/chart?f=333
- https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-project-baby
- https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-heart-of-the-project
- https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-institution
- https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-lil-big-pac
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5B0%5D=ts_chart_artistname%3AFrench+Montana&f%5B1%5D=itm_field_chart_id%3A344&f%5B2%5D=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=French+Montana
- http://www.billboard.com/artist/302488/french-montana/chart?f=367