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| birth_name = Dieuson Octave |
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| alias = {{hlist|Kodak Black|Lil' Black<ref name="Pigeons & Planes">{{cite web|author=Tags: daily discovery, kodak black |url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2015/09/kodak-black-interview/ |title=Kodak Black Interview | Pigeons & Planes |publisher=Pigeonsandplanes.com |date=2015-09-08 |accessdate=2016-07-12}}</ref>|Black<ref name="Pigeons & Planes"/>}} |
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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> |
| 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]], United States |
| birth_place = [[Pompano Beach, Florida]], [[United States]] |
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Trap music| |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Trap music|Trap]]<ref name="Spin">{{cite web | last = Daramola | first = Israel | title = Review: 18-Year-Old Kodak Black Has Already Faced Jail’s Horrors on ‘Institution’ | publisher = SpinMedia Group | date = December 25, 2015 | url = http://www.spin.com/2016/01/review-kodak-black-institution/}}</ref>}} |
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| occupation = [[Rapper]] |
| occupation = [[Rapper]] |
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| instrument = [[Vocals]] |
| instrument = [[Vocals]] |
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| years_active = 2013–present |
| years_active = 2013–present |
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| label = {{hlist|Dollaz N Dealz|Sniper Gang|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]<ref name="Soundcloud">{{cite web | title = Kodak Black | publisher = Soundcloud | url = https://soundcloud.com/kodak-black | accessdate = December 2015}}</ref><ref name="24h">{{cite web | title = Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records | publisher = 24hourhiphop.com | date = October 21, 2015 | url = http://24hourhiphop.com/news/kodak-black-signs-record-deal-with-atlantic-records/}}</ref><ref |
| label = {{hlist|Dollaz N Dealz|Sniper Gang|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]<ref name="Soundcloud">{{cite web | title = Kodak Black | publisher = Soundcloud | url = https://soundcloud.com/kodak-black | accessdate = December 2015}}</ref><ref name="24h">{{cite web | title = Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records | publisher = 24hourhiphop.com | date = October 21, 2015 | url = http://24hourhiphop.com/news/kodak-black-signs-record-deal-with-atlantic-records/}}</ref><ref name="Pigeons & Planes"/>}} |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.kodak-world.com/}} |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Octave was born |
Dieuson Octave was born on June 11, 1997 in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]], where he was also raised at. His parents were immigrants from [[Haiti]]. Kodak was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a [[Public housing in the United States|public housing project]] in Pompano Beach.<ref name="Macadams"/> |
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As a teenager, |
As a teenager, Kodak originally came up with the stage names "Lil' Black" and "Black", but later changed it to one single stage name "Kodak Black", due to his influence of the social media app [[Instagram]] and it's influence with [[Kodak]] cameras.<ref name="Macadams"/><ref name="Pigeons & Planes"/> |
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==Career== |
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Kodak |
Kodak became affiliated with the local rap group Brutal Youngnz, then with another local rap group The Kolyons, before embarking on a solo career.<ref name="Soundcloud"/><ref name="Macadams"/> |
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In 2013, Kodak |
In 2013, Kodak released his first mixtape titled ''Project Baby.''<ref>{{Citation|title=Project Baby by Kodak Black|date=2013-12-26|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-project-baby|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> In 2014, he released "Heart of the Projects",<ref>{{Citation|title=Heart Of The Projects by Kodak Black|date=2014-12-30|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-heart-of-the-project|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> and in 2015, ''Institution''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Institution by Kodak Black|date=2015-12-25|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-institution|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> |
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In 2015, Canadian rapper [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]] posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak |
In 2015, Canadian rapper [[Drake (rapper)|Drake]] posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak's singles "Skrt", which helped him gain an increase in popularity.<ref>{{cite web | last = Walker | first = Angus | title = Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram | publisher = Hotnewhiphop | date = October 24, 2015 | url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-dances-to-kodak-black-on-instagram-news.18370.html}}</ref> Later that year, Kodak signed a deal with [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="24h"/> |
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Kodak |
Kodak and rapper [[Lil Uzi Vert]] announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour" in 2016, which Kodak was later quietly ultimately removed due to his current incarceration. <ref>{{cite web | last = Low | first = Carver | title = Lil Uzi Vert & Kodak Black to Headline "Parental Advisory" Tour | publisher = Hotnewhiphop.com | date = May 6, 2016 | url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-and-kodak-black-to-headline-parental-advisory-tour-news.21491.html?}}</ref> Also in 2016, Kodak Black featured on French Montana's single "Lockjaw", which reached the top 40 of the ''[[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'' R&B charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302488/french-montana/chart?f=367|title=French Montana - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=2016-07-14}}</ref> 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 [[Heatseekers Albums|Heatseakers Albums chart]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7409876/kodak-black/chart|title=Kodak Black - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=2016-07-14}}</ref> |
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In June 2016, Kodak |
In June 2016, Kodak was named one of [[XXL (magazine)|''XXL Magazine's'']] "Top 10 Freshman List".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/xxl-freshman-class-of-2016-revealed-news.22200.html? |title=XXL Freshman Class 2016 |last=Schwartz |first=Danny |date=June 19, 2016 |website=[[Hotnewhiphop]] |access-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> |
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==Legal issues== |
==Legal issues== |
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Kodak |
Kodak was placed into a [[Youth detention center|juvenile detention center]] three times in one year, and then placed on probation.<ref name="Soundcloud"/> |
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In October 2015, Kodak |
In October 2015, Kodak was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of [[cannabis]], he was later released.<ref name="Local 10"/> |
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In April 2016, Kodak |
In April 2016, Kodak was arrested again in [[Hallandale Beach, Florida]] and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cannabis, and fleeing from officers.<ref>{{cite web | title = South Florida Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested in Hallandale Beach | publisher = WSVN-TV | date = April 22, 2016 | url = http://wsvn.com/news/local/south-florida-rapper-arrested-in-hallandale-beach/}}</ref> The following month, Kodak Black was arrested another time in [[Broward County, Florida]] and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He was detained in custody and currently incarcerated.<ref name="Ivey">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2016/05/kodak-black-jewels/|title=Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"|last=Ivey|first=Justin|date=May 24, 2016|publisher=XXL}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested Again in South Florida | publisher = WSVN-TV | date = May 19, 2016 | url = http://wsvn.com/news/local/south-florida-rapper-arrested-second-time-this-year/}}</ref> |
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==Musical style== |
==Musical style== |
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Kodak's music is frequently about "previous and future criminal misdeeds", and he stated that he's been influenced by rappers [[Boosie Badazz]] and [[Chief Keef]].<ref name="Macadams"/> |
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''[[The New Yorker]]'' described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated |
''[[The New Yorker]]'' described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated that Kodak "joins other young rappers who have rejected an old-school emphasis on lyrical variety, individualism, and personal catharsis".<ref>{{cite web | last = Trammell | first = Matthew | title = Teenage Dream | publisher = The New Yorker | date = April 25, 2016 | url = http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/04/25/the-teenagers-shaping-pop}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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In 2014, Kodak |
In 2014, Kodak stated that he was working towards his high school diploma at [[Blanche Ely High School]], a high school in [[Pompano Beach, Florida]].<ref name="Macadams"/><ref name="Ivey"/> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Mixtapes=== |
===Mixtapes=== |
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
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* ''Project Baby'' (December 26, 2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-project-baby |title=Kodak Black - Project Baby |publisher=Spinrilla |date=2013-12-26 |accessdate=2016-07-12}}</ref> – Format: [[Music download|digital download]]. |
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|+ List of mixtapes, with selected chart positions |
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* ''Heart of the Projects'' ( December 30, 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-heart-of-the-project |title=Kodak Black - Heart Of The Projects |publisher=Spinrilla |date=2014-12-30 |accessdate=2016-07-12}}</ref> – Format: digital download. |
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* ''Institution'' (December 25, 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-institution |title=Kodak Black - Institution |publisher=Spinrilla |date=2015-12-25 |accessdate=2016-07-12}}</ref> – Format: digital download. |
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! rowspan="2" style="width:19em;" | Album details |
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* ''Lil B.I.G. Pac'' (June 11, 2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-lil-big-pac |title=Kodak Black - Lil B.I.G. Pac |publisher=Spinrilla |date=2016-06-11 |accessdate=2016-07-12}}</ref> – Format: digital download. Charted at number 49 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] on July 2, 2016.<ref>{{cite web | title = Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (July 2, 2106) | publisher = Billboard | date = July 2, 2016 | url = http://www.billboard.com/artist/7409876/kodak-black/chart?f=333}}</ref> |
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! colspan="6" | Peak chart positions |
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! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]] |
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! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US<br>R&B/<br>HH]]<br><ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/7409876/kodak-black/chart?f=333</ref> |
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! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top Rap Albums|US<br>Rap]] |
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! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Canadian Albums Chart|CAN]] |
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! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|FRA]] |
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! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[UK R&B Chart|UK R&B]] |
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!scope="row"|''Project Baby'' |
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*Released: December 26, 2013<ref>https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-project-baby</ref> |
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*Label: Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang |
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*Format: [[Music download|Digital download]] |
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!scope="row"|''Heart of the Projects'' |
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*Released: December 30, 2014<ref>https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-heart-of-the-project</ref> |
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*Label: Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang |
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*Format: Digital download |
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!scope="row"|''Institution'' |
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*Released: December 25, 2015<ref>https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-institution</ref> |
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*Label: Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang, [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]] |
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*Format: Digital download |
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!scope="row"|''Lil B.I.G. Pac'' |
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*Released: June 11, 2016<ref>https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-lil-big-pac</ref> |
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*Label: Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang, Atlantic |
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*Format: Digital download |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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* "No Flockin" (2014) – From the album ''Heart of the Projects''. |
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* "Skrilla" (2015) – From the album ''Heart of the Projects''. |
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* "Skrt" (2015) – From the album ''Heart of the Projects''. |
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* "Like Dat" (2016) – From the album ''Institution''. |
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! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions |
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Album |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard Hot 100|US]] |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|US R&B]] |
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Hot Rap Songs|US Rap]] |
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! scope="row"| "No Flockin" |
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! scope="row"| "Skrilla" |
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| ''Institution'' |
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Revision as of 06:23, 22 July 2016
Kodak Black | |
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Birth name | Dieuson Octave |
Also known as | |
Born | [2] Pompano Beach, Florida, United States | June 11, 1997
Genres | |
Occupation | Rapper |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | |
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.[6]
Early life
Dieuson Octave was born on June 11, 1997 in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he was also raised at. His parents were immigrants from Haiti. Kodak was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a public housing project in Pompano Beach.[6]
As a teenager, Kodak originally came up with the stage names "Lil' Black" and "Black", but later changed it to one single stage name "Kodak Black", due to his influence of the social media app Instagram and it's influence with Kodak cameras.[6][1]
Career
Kodak became affiliated with the local rap group Brutal Youngnz, then with another local rap group The Kolyons, before embarking on a solo career.[4][6]
In 2013, Kodak 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's singles "Skrt", which helped him gain an increase in popularity.[10] Later that year, Kodak signed a deal with Atlantic Records.[5]
Kodak and rapper Lil Uzi Vert announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour" in 2016, which Kodak was later quietly ultimately removed due to his current incarceration. [11] Also in 2016, Kodak Black featured on French Montana's single "Lockjaw", 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 was named one of XXL Magazine's "Top 10 Freshman List".[14]
Legal issues
Kodak was placed into a juvenile detention center three times in one year, and then placed on probation.[4]
In October 2015, Kodak was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis, he was later released.[2]
In April 2016, Kodak was arrested again 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 another time in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He was detained in custody and currently incarcerated.[16][17]
Musical style
Kodak's music is frequently about "previous and future criminal misdeeds", and he stated that he's been influenced by rappers Boosie Badazz and Chief Keef.[6]
The New Yorker described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated that Kodak "joins other young rappers who have rejected an old-school emphasis on lyrical variety, individualism, and personal catharsis".[18]
Personal life
In 2014, Kodak stated that he was working towards his high school diploma at Blanche Ely High School, a high school in Pompano Beach, Florida.[6][16]
Discography
Mixtapes
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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US | US R&B/ HH [19] |
US Rap |
CAN | FRA | UK R&B | ||
Project Baby |
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Heart of the Projects |
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Institution | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Lil B.I.G. Pac |
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— | 49 | — | — | — | — |
Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | 79 [24] |
24 [25] |
— | MC4 |
References
- ^ a b c d Tags: daily discovery, kodak black (2015-09-08). "Kodak Black Interview | Pigeons & Planes". Pigeonsandplanes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
- ^ a b "Dieuson Octave". Local 10.com. Retrieved December 2015.
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(help) - ^ Daramola, Israel (December 25, 2015). "Review: 18-Year-Old Kodak Black Has Already Faced Jail's Horrors on 'Institution'". SpinMedia Group.
- ^ a b c "Kodak Black". Soundcloud. Retrieved December 2015.
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(help) - ^ a b "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records". 24hourhiphop.com. October 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Macadams, Torii (October 1, 2014). "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black". Passion of the Weiss.
- ^ Project Baby by Kodak Black, 2013-12-26, retrieved 2016-07-14
- ^ Heart Of The Projects by Kodak Black, 2014-12-30, retrieved 2016-07-14
- ^ Institution by Kodak Black, 2015-12-25, retrieved 2016-07-14
- ^ 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.
- ^ "French Montana - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ^ "Kodak Black - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Ivey, Justin (May 24, 2016). "Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"". XXL.
- ^ "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
- ^ "French Montana - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
- ^ "French Montana - Chart history (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-13.