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Kodak Black

Kodak Black is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Kodak Black is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida. He gained fame with his 2014 single 'No Flockin' and later released the debut album 'Painting Pictures'.

What it is

Kodak Black (born Dieuson Octave, later legally Bill Kahan Kapri) is a hip-hop and trap rapper, singer, and songwriter. He first drew attention with the 2014 single 'No Flockin' and early mixtapes before signing with Atlantic Records. His music is often categorized within the mumble rap scene.

Key details

Born June 11, 1997, in Pompano Beach, Florida, he is of Haitian descent and was raised by his mother. His debut studio album, 'Painting Pictures' (2017), reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200. He has remained active since 2013, releasing charting singles and albums.

Public profile

Beyond music, Kodak Black has been frequently covered for legal issues and public controversies. These events are a notable part of his biography in reference sources, alongside his musical achievements.

In short

  • Breakout single 'No Flockin' (2014)
  • Debut album 'Painting Pictures' reached No. 3 on Billboard 200
  • Of Haitian descent, from Pompano Beach, Florida
  • Frequently in news for legal issues
Canadian angle

Kodak Black has relevance for Canadian readers as an internationally known American hip-hop artist whose music has circulated widely in Canada through streaming, radio, and touring coverage.

Quick questions

What is Kodak Black's real name?
His birth name is Dieuson Octave; he later used the legal name Bill Kahan Kapri.
Where is Kodak Black from?
He is from Pompano Beach, Florida, in the United States.
What was Kodak Black's breakout song?
Sources commonly point to 'No Flockin' as the release that first brought him major attention.

Sources

  1. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodak_Black
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and identification as an American rapper.
  2. Polish Wikipedia — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodak_Black
    Supports: Early recognition through "No Flockin" and birth details including birthplace and Haitian family background.
  3. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodak_Black
    Supports: Occupation, genres, birth name, birthplace, and stage name.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/kodak-black/
    Supports: Birth details, early career, Atlantic Records signing, and debut album "Painting Pictures" reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
  5. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodak_Black
    Supports: Birth name, legal name change, and description as a U.S.-Haitian rapper.