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| birth_name = Dieuson Octave |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|06|11}}<ref name="Local 10">{{cite web | title = Dieuson Octave | publisher = Local 10.com | url = http://mugshots.local10.com/broward/dieuson-octave/131475 | accessdate = December 2015}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = [[Pompano Beach, Florida]] |
| birth_place = [[Pompano Beach, Florida]] |
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Revision as of 02:59, 26 June 2016
Kodak Black | |
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| Birth name | Dieuson Octave |
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| Born | June 11, 1997[2] Pompano Beach, Florida |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
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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.[10]
Early life and career
Dieuson Octave was born 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.[10]
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".[3][10]
Kodak was placed into a juvenile detention center three times in one year, and then placed on probation.[3]
In 2014, Kodak was working towards his high school diploma at Blanche Ely High School.[10][11]
In 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak's singles, Skrt, which raised his stardom.[12]
In October 2015, Kodak was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis.[2] He was released from custody, and shortly after signed a deal with Atlantic Records.[4]
Kodak and rapper Lil Uzi Vert announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour" in 2016.[13]
In April 2016, Kodak was arrested in Hallandale Beach, Florida and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cannabis, and fleeing from officers.[14]
In May 2016, Kodak was arrested in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He was detained in custody.[11][15]
Music
In December 2013, Kodak released his first mixtape, Project Baby.[3]
On December 26, 2015, Kodak released the mixtape, Institution.[16]
On February 19, 2016, French Montana released a single from his upcoming second studio album MC4, Lockjaw, which features Kodak Black.[17]
On June 11, 2016, Kodak released the mixtape, Lil B.I.G. Pac on his birthday while incarcerated.[18]
The subject matter of Kodak's music is frequently about "previous and future criminal misdeeds", and Octave has been influenced by rappers Lil Boosie and Chief Keef.[10]
Kodak was features in The New Yorker, which 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".[19]
References
- ^ http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2015/09/kodak-black-interview/
- ^ a b "Dieuson Octave". Local 10.com. Retrieved December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b c d "Kodak Black". Soundcloud. Retrieved December 2015.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records". 24hourhiphop.com. October 21, 2015.
- ^ http://press.atlanticrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/PARENTAL-ADVISORY-TOUR.doc
- ^ http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2015/09/kodak-black-interview/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIHR7rUeGTc
- ^ http://www.datpiff.com/Kodak-Black-Lil-BIG-Pac-mixtape.787992.html/
- ^ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-and-kodak-black-to-headline-parental-advisory-tour-news.21491.html/
- ^ a b c d e Macadams, Torii (October 1, 2014). "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black". Passion of the Weiss.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kodak-black-institution-new-mixtape.116195.html
- ^ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/french-montana-lockjaw-feat-kodak-black-new-song.1968623.html
- ^ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kodak-black-lil-big-pac-new-mixtape.116436.html
- ^ Trammell, Matthew (April 25, 2016). "Teenage Dream". The New Yorker.