What is Kodak Black's Net Worth?
Kodak Black is a prominent American hip-hop artist with an estimated net worth of $5 million. He gained initial fame with his debut single "No Flockin" in 2014. Since then, he has enjoyed commercial success with albums like "Painting Pictures," "Dying to Live," and "Back for Everything," and hit singles such as "Tunnel Vision" and "Zeze." However, his career has been marred by numerous legal issues, including charges of rape, robbery, and making false statements, leading to multiple incarcerations.
Kodak Black has collaborated with well-known artists including French Montana, Yo Gotti, Rae Sremmurd, and DJ Khaled. He gained additional attention in 2017 when he released a music video featuring Danielle Bregoli, famously known as the "Cash Me Ousside" girl.
Early Life
Born as Dieuson Octave on June 11, 1997, in Pompano Beach, Florida, Kodak Black was raised in a public housing project by his mother, Marcelene, a Haitian immigrant. He began rapping in grade school but also engaged in criminal activities, resulting in expulsions and arrests, notably for car theft in middle school.
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Career Beginnings
At age 12, Black joined his first rap group, Brutal Youngnz, and later became part of the Kolyons. He released his debut mixtape "Project Baby" in 2013, followed by "Heart of the Projects" in 2014, which included his breakout single "No Flockin." His subsequent mixtape "Institution" in 2015 gained him further recognition, especially after Drake posted a video dancing to Black's song "Skrt."
Commercial Breakthroughs
In 2016, Black's mixtape "Lil B.I.G. Pac" marked his first entry on the Billboard charts. The following year, "Tunnel Vision" became his first top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, "Painting Pictures," reached number three on the Billboard 200, establishing him as a mainstream artist. He also released the mixtape "Project Baby 2" in 2017.
Further Recording Career
Following up with more projects, Black released the mixtape "Heart Break Kodak" on Valentine's Day in 2018 and his second studio album "Dying to Live" later that year, which topped the Billboard 200. The album featured the hit single "Zeze," collaborating with Travis Scott and Offset. In 2019 and 2020, he released singles like "Zombie" and "Vultures Cry 2," and the album "Bill Israel" while in prison. After his release in early 2021, Black continued to produce music, including the mixtape "Haitian Boy Kodak" and the successful single "Super Gremlin." His fourth studio album, "Back for Everything," peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 in 2022. In May 2023, he released his fifth studio album, "Pistolz & Pearlz."
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Legal Issues
Kodak Black has faced significant legal troubles, starting with a 2015 arrest and charges of robbery, battery, and false imprisonment. Over the years, his arrests have ranged from weapon possession to drug charges. Despite multiple incarcerations and probation violations, Black has continued to produce music. In 2021, he was pardoned by President Donald Trump, although he still faces legal consequences from various charges.
Personal Life
In 2018, Kodak Black legally changed his name to Bill Kahan Kapri and earned his GED while in prison. In 2022, he was injured in a shooting incident outside a Los Angeles restaurant during a party hosted by Justin Bieber.
Real Estate
In February 2023, Kodak Black purchased a commercial property in Pompano Beach, Florida, for $1.8 million. The site includes two buildings from the 1950s. His primary residence is in Hollywood, Florida, which he acquired in 2018 for $557,000.
