Kodak Black and XXXTentacion were both rising stars in the rap world around the time of XXX’s untimely death in June 2018. The two Floridian rhymers shared a relationship characterized by both collaboration and conflict—at one point they were even locked up in the same jail together. Their joint single “Roll In Peace” helped catapult them into the spotlight in spite of their once-looming legal battles. After XXXTentacion’s passing, Kodak continued to show respect to the artist’s legacy with mentions of him on Dying To Live’s “Malcolm X.X.X.” and a tribute song entitled “Falling Over” in 2021.
The self-proclaimed Project Baby took to Instagram today to show more love to the fallen star. Emotions flow through the post as Kodak Black calls his late friend a Broward County legend. “One Of The Best Things To Ever Happen To This Small Town [sad face emoji],” he writes about XXXTentacion. In the following slide, Kodak introduces new artist Bryant Barnes, who he says reminds him of his friend Jahseh. The guitar-playing crooner has over 40 million TikTok views on his emo-etched performances. Upon further listening, it’s more than clear why the “Maui Woop“ rapper compares the instrumental pair.
Kodak Black Shares Photo of Fallen Star
Three years to the day, Kodak Black remembered XXXTentacion’s passing by sharing their last conversation with fans. In 2019, released audio of XXX begging him to “please be cautious.” X adds, “It be the animal in us that drives us to do the things that bear us consequences.” The rappers go on to note the lack of love they receive from others versus what they put out. “’Cause we the ones with all the love. We are the ones with the love fam,” says XXX. “When you start giving n***as money, that’s when they f**k up the relationship and I noticed that.”
The trial for XXTentacion’s murder is still underway well into 2023. It finally began in January, with defense attorneys accusing Drake of being involved. A judge later dismissed the claim, confirming the Canadian superstar does not have to sit in for a deposition late last month. Prior to the failed attempt at a celebrity court sighting, Kodak Black was cited for his alleged involvement, according to murder suspect Dedrick Williams. Attorneys for the young man stated he interacted with Kodak during his Broward County jail stint for prescription pills. They believe the “vital” footage will prove their client’s innocence, to which Kodak Black has yet to respond.
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