Kodak Black, the American rapper who has changed his original name ‘Dieuson Octave’ to ‘Bill K. Kapri’ in May 2018. The rapper has also frequently described as a mumble rapper. Besides rapping, he also writes and sings his own creation. However, he has been noted for his singles like ‘Zeze’, ‘Roll in Peace’, and ‘Tunnel Vision’.
Furthermore, the rapper has also been to jail for having illegal weapons and possessing drugs. In addition, on 12 March 2020, USA Today has reported that he pleaded guilty with possessing weapons while re-entering the Canadian border crossing near Niagara Falls last April. If you want to know further information on him, then keep on scrolling to read.
Caption: The American rapper, Kodak Black.
Source: USA Today
Kodak Black: Bio, Family, Education
The personality who has earned a name in rapper and record artist was born as Dieuson Octave. He was born on 11 June 1997, in Pompano Beach, Florida, the United States. He has not availed much information on his parents, siblings, nor his early childhood days. However, while serving his jail period, he began to discover himself as a Hebrew Israelite after the prison ministry studied scripture with him. Then he decided and changed his name from ‘Dieuson Octave’ to ‘Bill K. Kapri’ legally on 2 May 2018.
Regarding his education, during 2014, he has revealed that he was pursuing his education at Blanche Ely High School to get a diploma. Later in 2018, while in jail he garnered his General Education Development (GED).
Kodak Black: Career & Life Achievements
He officially started his rap career at the age of twelve after joining a rap group ‘Brutal Youngnz’. At that period, he used the stage name J-Black after leaving the group he joined a local group ‘The Kolyons’. Then in 2013, he released his first mixtape ‘Project Baby’, followed by the 2014 mixtape ‘Heart of the Projects’ and 2015 ‘Institution’. He began to recognition when the Canadian rapper, Drake dance in Kodak’s song ‘Skrt’.
In 2015, he also signed with Atlantic Records and featured in French Montana’s single ‘Lockjaw’ in 2016. The song reached number 23 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In the same year, his song ‘Skrt’ peaked the position 10 on Billboard’s ‘Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles’ chart. Next, he released his fourth mixtape ‘Lil B.I.G. Pac that become the first mixtape to hit number 49 on the ‘Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums’ chart as well as number 18 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Caption: Kodak Black from his music video of ‘Calling my Spirit’.
Source: YouTube
Black released the single ‘Tunnel Vision’ in February 2017 which debuted at number 27 and peaked number 6 on top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the Canadian Hot 100. In the same year, his debut studio album ‘Painting Pictures’ came out that charted number 3 on the Billboard 200 selling 71,000 copies in its first week.
In 2018, police arrested the rapper following a raid in his Florida House after a month later he released mixtape ‘Heart Break Kodak on the day of Valentines’ Day. At the end of 2018, his second album ‘Dying to Live’ came out. The successful single ‘Zeze’ of the album featured rappers Offset and Travis Scott. The album also featured other record artists like Lil Pump, Juice WRLD, and a tribute to late rapper XXXTentaction. His recent songs include ‘Zombie’ featuring NLE Choppa and DB Omerta in 2019 and 2020 ‘Because of You’.
Kodak Black: Personal Life & Wife
His fans and admirers must be wondering about his personal life and relationship. Unfortunately, the rapper has hidden his personal life away from the media. He has never spotted with the perfect lady of his life. But he may have relationships with those random girls, however, there is no certain proof for that. Going in a safe zone, he possibly a single at the moment.
Besides involvement in music, he has also been part of some charity programs and events. Further, he had $10,000 to the Jack and Jill Children’s center and announced to build a school in 2018 in Haiti. He also offers to pay for Castillo’s funeral who shot and killed at 2019 Colorado STEM Shooting through his lawyer. Also, set a scholarship of $10,000 for any student wishing to enter the college for science or engineering.
Further, he also donated $12,500 to Paige Cook who aims to collect donations aiming to giveaway pencils and notebooks for 7,600 students in a low-income district. Also, he allegedly donated $50,000 to the son of late rapper and collaborator XXXTentacion who was murder in 2018.
Caption: The snap from his ‘Dying to Live’ tour at Hollywood Palladium in 2019.
Source: Billboard
Legal Issues & Controversies:
The 22-year-old rapper had already been arrested many times and placed into a youth detention center thrice. He was arrested in 2015 with the charge of robbery, battery, possession of cannabis, and false imprisonment in Pompano Beach. Following that, he again got jail for possessing weapon by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana. In the same year, after a month, he was arrested in charge of armed robbery and false imprisonment in Broward County, Fl. For which, he has sentenced to four months in jail and suspended to drive for a year.
After releasing from Florida jail, he was sent to South Carolina to face the charge of sexual arrest. For the crime, he had spent months in jail and posted a $100 thousand bond with a return to court in February 2017. In 2019, police found him with weed and a Glock in his car while re-entering to the US from Canada. There are other cases charged him with drug possession and criminal activity for which he had gone jail and probation period as well.
Kodak Black: Net Worth & Social Media Profiles
Talking about his earnings, he has made a considerable amount from his albums, mixtapes, and singles. Though he has a net worth estimated at $600 thousand, he is still young and there will be more chances to release new records. So in looking at his fame and enthusiasm, he surely will be making huge money in upcoming days.
He also holds personal and verified accounts on different social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. On Facebook, he goes by the handle @TheRealKodakBlack with over 1.3 million followers. He has a Twitter account @KodakBlack1k with 3 million followers. Also, on Instagram, he has an account @kodakblack wit 8.7 million followers.
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Kodak Black: Body Measurements
The Hip-Hop musician has a slim and flexible body that stands to a height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.68 meters. His body has a bodyweight of 66 kg with measurements of 38-30-35 inches with 13.5 inches biceps. He has black hair and eyes color.
