Kodak Black Article in F.E.D.S. Magazine

Kodak Black
Written by Raynah Robinson

“I’m Better Than Tupac & Biggie” Kodak Black tweeted on 4/5/16 at 12:52 pm. “I say that so you know where my head at… People just see the shine they don’t see the grind; the bags under my
eyes from grindin… A lot of setbacks and stepping stones so I kept stepping on. I ain’t finna let nothing stop me!” - Kodak XXL interview.

    The Haitian American, Kodak Black, 19, from Pompano, FL quietly signed to Atlantic Records over a year ago from his buzz hit “SKRT” and reaching over 22 million views on YouTube for hit song “No Flockin” -both from his 2014 mixtape Heart of the Projects. As his career began to jump off, Kodak was incarcerated in May 2015 for eight charges: robbery, false imprisonment, marijuana and weapon possession in Broward County. Kodak Black who’s real name is Dieuson Octave has had a lot on his plate to process and enough time to sit down and figure out what the hell he’s going to do. In 2015, while incarcerated, he recorded and released his single “Institution”. Some lines from the song, “You hearing rumors I caught 11 years I hope you understand it’s the life I live… I’m in here writing raps, in here getting fat but one day i’ll be back they can’t hold me forever.” This not only sends a message to his family and fans, but to the rap game, letting everyone know he’s working on something. In 2015, he brought hits such as: Shoulda Woulda, Project Baby 2, Skrilla and Like Dat, let’s not forget to mention he released his mixtape Project Baby. “Institution” showed his fans through all of his hardships he continues to move forward with his life in pursuing music.
    This year, Kodak released his mixtape Lil Big Pac while incarcerated. Kodak was featured on XXL magazine cover for it’s 9th Annual Freshman Issue. He also landed a spot on HNHH.com (HotNewHipHop.com) top 100 his songs “Vibin in this Bih feat. Gucci Mane and “Too Many Years” feat. PnB Rock both from Lil Big Pac.
    Jen DeLeon did a interview on Kodak on YouTube showing the public who he is; a goofy, well rounded hustler and scholar, completely different than the seemingly arrogant comment made in XXL’s interview “I’m better than Tupac and Biggie.” With such a statement one can only ask, who the fuck is he? Fans and commentators on Twitter retweeted some in favor, most telling him to get the fuck out of here. How can you compare yourself to two legends who didn’t get to fulfill their plan? Slow down Kodak I don’t think Cole, Kendrick, Wayne or Yeezy would appreciate you saying that. I would mention Drake but he’s been seen on video openly vibing to Kodak’s music, some even compare Kodak to Drake; both two young aspiring rappers hungry and changing the game. Words from Kodak “make something out of nothing it’s nothing where i’m from can your boy do something productive.”