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Kodak Black
Birth nameDieuson Octave
Born (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 27)[1]
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Genres
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitewww.kodak-world.com

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.[6]

Early life

Octave was born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida. His parents were immigrants from Haiti. Octave was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a public housing project in Pompano Beach.[6]

As a teenager, Octave assumed the stage name "Kodak Black".[6]

Career

Kodak Black began rapping with his cousins at age 12 while in elementary school.[citation needed] He eventually became affiliated with the local rap group Brutal Youngnz and then with the Kolyons, before embarking on a solo career.[3][6]

In 2013, Kodak Black released his first mixtape titled Project Baby.[7] In 2014, he released "Heart of the Projects",[8] and in 2015, Institution.[9]

In 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak Black's single "Skrt".[10] Later that year, Kodak Black signed a deal with Atlantic Records.[4]

Kodak Black and rapper Lil Uzi Vert announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour" in 2016.[11] Also in 2016, Kodak Black featured on French Montana's single "Lock Jaw", which reached the top 40 of the Billboard R&B charts.[12] His fourth mixtape Lil B.I.G Pac was released in June 2016, and became his first mixtape to chart on Billboard, reaching number 49 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 18 on the Heatseakers Albums chart.[13]

In June 2016, Kodak Black was named one of XXL Magazine's "Top 10 Freshman List".[14]

Kodak Black was placed into a juvenile detention center three times in one year, and then placed on probation.[3]

In October 2015, Kodak Black was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis.[1] He was later released.[citation needed]

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.[15] The following month, Kodak Black was arrested in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He was detained in custody.[16][17]

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 Boosie Badazz and Chief Keef.[6]

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".[18]

Personal life

In 2014, Kodak Black was working towards his high school diploma at Blanche Ely High School.[6][16]

Discography

Mixtapes

  • Project Baby (December 26, 2013)[19] – Format: digital download.
  • Heart of the Projects ( December 30, 2014)[20] – Format: digital download.
  • Institution (December 25, 2015)[21] – Format: digital download.
  • Lil B.I.G. Pac (June 11, 2016)[22] – Format: digital download. Charted at number 49 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums on July 2, 2016.[23]

Singles

As lead artist

  • "No Flockin" (2014) – From the album Heart of the Projects.
  • "Skrilla" (2015) – From the album Heart of the Projects.
  • "Skrt" (2015) – From the album Heart of the Projects.
  • "Like Dat" (2016) – From the album Institution.
List of singles, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US R&B US Rap
"Lockjaw"
(French Montana featuring Kodak Black) 		2016 73
[24]		 24
[25]		 — MC4

References

  1. ^ a b "Dieuson Octave". Local 10.com. Retrieved December 2015. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ Daramola, Israel (December 25, 2015). "Review: 18-Year-Old Kodak Black Has Already Faced Jail's Horrors on 'Institution'". SpinMedia Group.
  3. ^ a b c "Kodak Black". Soundcloud. Retrieved December 2015. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records". 24hourhiphop.com. October 21, 2015.
  5. ^ Tags:  daily discovery, kodak black (2015-09-08). "Kodak Black Interview | Pigeons & Planes". Pigeonsandplanes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Macadams, Torii (October 1, 2014). "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black". Passion of the Weiss.
  7. ^ Project Baby by Kodak Black, 2013-12-26, retrieved 2016-07-14
  8. ^ Heart Of The Projects by Kodak Black, 2014-12-30, retrieved 2016-07-14
  9. ^ Institution by Kodak Black, 2015-12-25, retrieved 2016-07-14
  10. ^ Walker, Angus (October 24, 2015). "Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram". Hotnewhiphop.
  11. ^ Low, Carver (May 6, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert & Kodak Black to Headline "Parental Advisory" Tour". Hotnewhiphop.com.
  12. ^ "French Montana - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  13. ^ "Kodak Black - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  14. ^ Schwartz, Danny (June 19, 2016). "XXL Freshman Class 2016". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  15. ^ "South Florida Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested in Hallandale Beach". WSVN-TV. April 22, 2016.
  16. ^ a b Ivey, Justin (May 24, 2016). "Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"". XXL.
  17. ^ "Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested Again in South Florida". WSVN-TV. May 19, 2016.
  18. ^ Trammell, Matthew (April 25, 2016). "Teenage Dream". The New Yorker.
  19. ^ "Kodak Black - Project Baby". Spinrilla. 2013-12-26. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  20. ^ "Kodak Black - Heart Of The Projects". Spinrilla. 2014-12-30. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  21. ^ "Kodak Black - Institution". Spinrilla. 2015-12-25. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  22. ^ "Kodak Black - Lil B.I.G. Pac". Spinrilla. 2016-06-11. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
  23. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (July 2, 2106)". Billboard. July 2, 2016.
  24. ^ "French Montana - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  25. ^ "French Montana - Chart history (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
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