1060 Hip Hop Uncut

From Controversy to Compassion: How Kodak Black Earned the Key to His City The name Kodak Black often conjures a complex public image—a young, influential rapper with a meteoric rise, a string of legal troubles, and a polarizing presence in the media. Yet, beneath the headlines and behind the controversial facade lies a different story, one that is quietly, but consistently, changing lives in the communities he calls home. This is the story of Kodak Black’s community charity and the profound, tangible impact he has had on his city, an impact so undeniable that it has earned him one of the highest honors a city can bestow: the Key to the City. From Pompano Projects to Philanthropic Powerhouse Born and raised in the public housing projects of Golden Acres in Pompano Beach, Florida, Bill Kapri (better known as Kodak Black) has never forgotten his roots.  While his music career has taken him to the pinnacle of global fame, he has repeatedly used his platform and...

JAY-Z made it clear last month that he doesn’t think any rapper could win against him in a Verzuz battle, but clearly Kodak Black doesn't agree with Hov at all and he's willing to challenge him toe-to-toe with specific clauses by the Miami's very own himself. On Monday (January 3 2021), the Flamboyant Florida rapper issued a public Verzuz challenge to Hov on Twitter, but his proposal comes with more specific terms and he's sounding more than confident. “I’ll do a versus wit Jay Z,” he wrote. “‘IF’ he win he get 15 % of my catalog!” If Kodak were to win, however, he wants a high-level job at JAY-Z’s label. “I win he make me Vice President of roc nation,” he added. "I’ll do a versus wit Jay Z 😈 “IF” he win he get 15 % of my catalog ! I win he make me Vice President of roc nation "🤷‍♂️ — Kodak Black (@KodakBlack1k) January 4, 2022 Kodak Black’s tweet caused plenty of chatter online, with a comvoy of fans flooding his replies with their a...