Kodak Black Supports Israeli Hostages & Advocates For Their Freedom In New Clip

Kodak Black is currently in federal custody on drug-related charges, but not all of his public statements and developments fall under that negative light. As a complex figure in the hip-hop world right now, he’s always felt pulled apart at both ends: one of which shows the dark side of his struggles, and another that sees him try to emerge to the light from within them. On that last note, TMZ recently obtained a video of the Florida rapper reportedly recorded before he went back into federal prison. In it, he calls for the liberation of Israeli hostages in the conflict between the nation’s government and Hamas terrorists.

This conflict took thousands of civilian lives thus far, and with things not getting any better, hopefully this message reaches fans who wouldn’t have batted an eye otherwise. In addition, Kodak Black also showed off a ring of the Star of David and shouted out his Hebrew and Haitian heritage. Another cause for which he’s been a light advocate of is drug treatment reform, something which the court denied him during this recent incarceration. Given all of Yak’s legal complications up to this point, this will likely be a very tough case to navigate.

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Kodak Black Speaks On Israel-Hamas Conflict: Watch

However, at least his legal team seems committed to defending their client fairly as the prosecution builds their case. Kodak Black’s attorney Bradford Cohen recently denied that his client had cocaine, and alleged that authorities found Percocet instead. As such, this suggests that the case built against him could fall under false pretenses in the public eye, ones which are crucial to dispel in hearings and legal developments. Maybe this will prove to turn the Pistolz & Pearlz artist’s case around, although it seems so deep into parole violations and complications that it seems unlikely.

Meanwhile, it’s still heartening to see him speak out on wider humanitarian issues despite being busy with his own problems. After all, there’s a lot of advocacy and important conversations that many artists have so much power to speak on, but refuse to engage with. With another baby boy reportedly on the way in 2024, we hope that the 26-year-old continues to assume accountability, find this balance of messaging and career success, and lead a more fulfilling life. For more news and the latest updates on Kodak Black, stick around on HNHH.

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Israel & Hamas Complete 2nd Prisoner Swap

Hamas and Israel completed a second prisoner swap on Saturday night. In doing so, Hamas freed 13 Israelis and 4 Thai nationals while Israel set 39 Palestinians free. The hostage exchange is part of a four-day pause in the war between the two sides. Hamas originally captured around 240 hostages during their attack on October 7.

Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on Friday that the first hostages “underwent an initial medical assessment inside Israeli territory” and soldiers would accompany them to hospitals “where they will be reunited with their families.” According to NBC News, a senior Israeli government official told the outlet that the agreement came as a result of pressure from President Joe Biden. “Just a couple of days ago, Biden came with the final deal saying a five-day pause and Netanyahu said four days,” they told the outlet. “This deal was a Biden deal, not a Netanyahu deal.”

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Israel Releases Dozens Of Palestinian Prisoners

People gesture from a Red Cross bus carrying Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails in exchange for hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza. Strip, in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, on November 26, 2023. Israel’s prison service said 39 Palestinian detainees were released on November 26, 2023 under the terms of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The announcement came after 13 Israeli hostages were freed in the Palestinian territory under the deal, along with three Thais as well as a Russian-Israeli dual citizen. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Not everyone has had a positive response to the hostage deal. Former President Donald Trump took a subtle shot at Biden while discussing the agreement on Saturday. “Has anybody noticed that Hamas has returned people from other Countries but, so far, has not returned one American Hostage?” he wrote on Truth Social. “There is only one reason for that, NO RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY OR OUR LEADERSHIP. This is a very sad and dark period of America!”

Hamas is expected to release 50 hostages, while Israel will free 150 Palestinian prisoners as part of the swap. Be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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