Kodak Black
Kodak Black | |
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Birth name | Dieuson Octave |
Also known as | Kodak Black |
Born | [1] Pompano Beach, Florida |
June 11, 1997
Origin | Pompano Beach, Florida, United States |
Genres | Rap |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2013 - present |
Labels | Atlantic Records |
Website | Official website |
Dieuson Octave, (born June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida, United States.[2]
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Biography
Octave was born 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.[2]
Octave 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".[2][3]
Octave was placed into a juvenile detention center three times in one year, and then placed on probation.[3]
In 2014, Octave was working towards his high school diploma.[2]
In 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Octave's songs.[4]
In October 2015, Octave was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis.[1] He was released from custody, and shortly after signed a deal with Atlantic Records.[5]
Kodak Black and rapper LIl Uzi Vert will partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory" Tour in 2016.[6]
Music
Octave's music is produced by Florida music promoter Dollaz N Dealz.[3]
In December 2013, Octave released his first mixtape, Project Baby.[3]
In December 2015, Octave released the mixtape, Institution.[citation needed]
The subject matter of Octave's music is frequently about "previous and future criminal misdeeds", and Octave has been influenced by rappers Lil Boosie and Chief Keef.[2]
References
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