Today, multi-Platinum-selling rapper Kodak Black unleashes “Non Believer,” a spiritual new song that marks one of his most deeply personal to date. Coated in piercing reflection and existential exploration, the new single is as vulnerable as it is mesmerizing. Listen to “Non Believer” HERE out now via Vulture Love / Capitol Records.
Coasting bursts of insistent percussion and supple guitar strings that let his words breathe, Kodak Black dives into themes of morality. The Pooh Beatz, EJ Beats, and Juji produced record sifts through tragic outcomes and evolving morality with disarming honesty. “Lord knows I’m not perfect, but I try to make it right,” he raps, his raw admission spilling out with unguarded sincerity. Earnest, melodic and unflinchingly transparent, it’s quintessential Kodak. It’s also a sign of a young creator growing as a rapper while turning his mistakes into the most compelling art in the world of music.
“Non Believer” follows the release of “Shampoo,” a confident burst of street rap that typifies the style that made him a superstar. On “Shampoo” he effortlessly shifts his cadence as he victoriously and confidently assures, “I got the sauce—like a condiment.” Of course, “Shampoo” was preceded by When I Was Dead, an engrossing album that sees Kodak lay bare his nightmares and blood-stained aspirations. Powered by lead single, “Lemme See,” the LP only reaffirmed Kodak’s status as one of the most powerful artists of his generation.
Boosie Badazz is a man with no shortage of opinions, and one person who’s always happy to hear them is DJ Vlad. Last year, the Louisana-bred rapper revealed he reportedly makes $500K from the media outlet for sitting down with journalists to discuss ongoing events and his contemporaries. On Monday (March 25), VladTV shared a new clip from a conversation with Boosie, this one focusing on Kodak Black’s diss on his “11AM in Malibu” song, which came out back in February.
According to the “Wipe Me Down” hitmaker, their ongoing drama is because Yak still feels a way about Boosie’s reaction to his collaboration with 6ix9ine. “What I said really affected him,” he told Vlad. “He not letting it go. What I said about [‘Shaka Laka’], it seem like since then, he been downhill. I think he regret what he did with Tekashi,” the 41-year-old went on.
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The Florida and New York track arrived in the summer of 2023, shortly after 6ix9ine experienced a brutal deatdown at a gym in Kodak’s home state. At the time, Boosie made it known that he wasn’t impressed with the young MC’s decision, leading to them trading shots online and in the studio. Since the “Mind of a Maniac” artist’s latest thoughts hit the blogs, we have yet to hear a response from Bill Kapri, but we’ll keep you posted on the latest as it comes.
While Boosie has his own reasons for detesting anyone who collaborates with 6ix9ine, it’s hard to deny that he makes some valid points. Kodak Black’s behaviour as of late has left many confused, from being arrested while sleeping in a vehicle earlier this year to seemingly rekindling his relationship with Mellow Rackz shortly after welcoming a baby with Maranda Johnson. Read all about the latter situation at the link below, and let us know if you think Yak can make a comeback musically in the comments.
In a landscape often associated with progressive ideologies and social activism, the alignment of rap music with hard-right conservatives can seem like a paradox. Yet, the diversity of thought within the hip hop community defies simplistic categorization. Despite the prevailing sentiment that former president Donald Trump is a purported abhorrent racist, there exists a cohort of rappers who openly express their support for him.
While some rappers support Donald Trump due to personal experience with his administration, some others do so out of a desire to engage with a controversial counter-culture movement. Whatever the reasoning, it is clear that hip hop’s political spectrum is far from monolithic, serving as a microcosm of the broader societal tapestry where divergent viewpoints coexist and collide. Here are seven prominent rappers who have expressed their support for the two-time popular vote loser.
7. Azealia Banks
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Azealia Banks has remained one of the most controversial figures in hip hop for many years, frequently engaging in public feuds and beefs with other music industry veterans on social media and at private venues. Apparently, Banks is also a known Trump supporter, dating back to comments made during the 2016 election. The singer-songwriter is quoted as saying, “I think Trump is the only one who truly has the balls to bust up big business.”
The notable female rapper reaffirmed her support of Trump during a November 2023 interview, stating, “He’s just f*k*ing funnyyyy. He’s been through how many bankruptcies? How many wives? How many television shows? Seriously, nothing can take him down?”
Waka Flocka Flame is best known for making anthemic bangers like “Hard in da Paint” and “No Hands.” The rapper has also made a number of pro-Trump comments over the years, with many fans praying that the Atlanta native is joking. In 2020, Waka Flocka claimed Trump was a better commander-in-chief than Obama and has continued to tweet in support of the controversial 45th POTUS ever since. Waka Flocka Flame even received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Trump in 2021, solidifying their bizarre relationship.
Benny The Butcher recently came out in support of Donald Trump, although he offered very little reasoning as to why the twice-impeached former head of state would receive his blessing. In August 2023, Benny took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce, “I’m votin Trump 2024,” prompting a slurry of arguments from passionate Griselda fans in the replies. Benny The Butcher refused to provide any specific policy reasons why he has joined other rappers in support of Trump over the incumbent president Biden. However, he did disavow previous lyrics he rapped, which maligned Trump as a poor leader.
Further, Sexyy Red supports Trump and has even suggested that many people in her neighborhood do as well. Red provided some insight into why the former president has her support during a recent episode of comedian Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast. During her interview, she stated, “I like Trump. They support him in the hood. At first, I don’t think people was f**king with him. They thought he was racist, saying little s**t against women. But once he started getting Black people out of jail and giving people that free money. Awe, baby, we love Trump. We need him back in office.”
This sentiment echoes Trump’s recent rhetoric, as the former one-term president falsely suggested that his polling numbers were growing within the Black community as his arrests and indictments stacked up. The actual polling data fails to reflect the alleged support, but if Sexxy Red is correct, there may be a silent undercurrent of Trump supporters from the hood.
Lil Wayne was one of the many incarcerated individuals to receive eleventh-hour pardons from Donald Trump as the former commander-in-chief concluded his term in office. Once Wayne was freed from prison, he joined Trump on stage and offered the former president his loyalty, and has even gone on to shout him out in several tracks. While many other rappers on this list believe in Trump due to a poor understanding of politics, Wayne has a personal stake in the former president’s administration, as no other politician has offered the New Orleans native such clemency.
The Lil Wayne song “Tuxedo,” which dropped in September of 2023, offered lyrics such as “I ain’t Aaron Rodgers ’cause I’m still on that pack, n****. Still got twelve on my motherf****n’ back, n****. Came home from jail, they was tryna send me back, n****. I just called my n**** Donald Trump and that was that, n****.”
2. Kodak Black
Like Lil Wayne, Kodak Black was pardoned by Trump during the latter’s final days in the Oval Office. Since then, Kodak has supported the former president and even accused his political enemies of manufacturing turmoil to justify persecuting him. During an April 2023 Instagram Live, Kodak stated, “I feel like these people are on some other s**t. They are trying to get Trump out the way cause Trump a stand-up n***a… Trump is a real n***a. He’s a soldier… Y’all get off Trump, man.”
These comments from the rapper specifically followed Trump’s April arrest on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, resulting in the now-infamous Trump mugshot. The image of Trump’s mugshot has been shared and utilized by both Trump supporters and Trump critics.
Lil Pump has supported Trump since the former president unsuccessfully sought reelection in 2020. During the campaign, the “Gucci Gang” rapper joined Trump on stage and hollered his signature catchphrase, “esskeetit,” to a crowd of very confused MAGA Republicans. Since then, Pump has continued to post pro-Trump messages and photos on his social media, including a recent image which shows that the rapper actually got Trump’s wrinkly visage tattooed on his upper thigh. Obviously, Pump’s support of the controversial politician goes significantly deeper than any other artist on this list, as the 23-year-old has branded himself for life.
Although there are plenty of issues arising in Kodak Black’s world on a regular, family remains a consistent force in his day-to-day life. The rapper already has three kids, a baby boy, and two daughters. However, it appears that his family is expanding. His girlfriend, Maranda Johnson, shares on social media that she gave birth to a baby boy on February 27th, 2024. “2/27 a prince was born,” she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Later, she revealed that the midwife allowed Kodak Black to deliver the baby himself. “Aww he came home right in time and it’s a boy,” the midwife later tweeted.
Though this is Kodak Black’s fourth child, his baby boy is the second that he shares with his girlfriend Maranda Johnson, whom he previously referred to as his fiance when they announced their pregnancy. The two also share a two-year-old daughter named Queen Yuri. Moreover, the rapper has two kids from previous relationships including his 8-year-old, King Khalid, and his one-year-old named Izzabella. Clearly, Yak’s enjoying his role as a family man and balancing his duties with his responsibilities as an artist.
It’s great news for Kodak Black, who has been dealing with his own set of hardships in recent weeks. The rapper was recently released from jail after police arrested him on charges of evidence tampering, drug possession, and improper parking. However, the rapper got the drug charges dismissed once he pleaded guilty to a count of parole violation. Needless to say, his release came at an incredible time, allowing the rapper to be present at the time of his son’s birth.
As the news of his arrest emerged, police claimed that he had cocaine on him at the time, though the rapper refuted these claims. “I was on the lean, homie. I was asleep in front of my family house, bro. That’s it. That ain’t illegal,“ he said. “Come on, fam. Hell f*ck no, bruh. Hell nah. And I ain’t finna say I’m against muthaf**kas who do coke. Man, I ain’t on that shit.” We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding Kodak Black. We extend our congratulations to him and his family.
In early December, Kodak Black was arrested for suspected cocaine possession — his latest in a long line of run-ins with the law that led to an extended stay in a detention facility. Today, though, the Associated Press reports that Kodak — whose real name is Bill Kapri — was released from jail after a judge ruled in his favor when the substance found by police was confirmed to be oxycodone, for which Kodak had a prescription.
Police in Plantation, Florida arrested Kodak after finding him asleep in a vehicle with white power on his face. Prosecutors said it initially tested positive for cocaine, and the arrest was considered a violation of Kodak’s existing probation agreement from a prior conviction for illegal weapons possession. Broward County Circuit Judge Barbara Duffy dismissed the cocaine possession charge about two weeks ago, and on Tuesday, sentenced Kodak to time served for the probation violation, making him eligible for release. Kodak still awaits trial for a separate drug case from 2022 in which he’s accused of trafficking more oxycodone pills. His lawyers maintain the drugs were prescribed for personal use.
According to Billboard, Kodak’s first actions upon leaving Broward County jail included throwing rocks at a photographer. A Local 10 News team on site reported that Kodak accosted them, threatening to punch a reporter and throwing rocks at the photographer, hitting him in the ribs. They later filed a police report.
Yesteray, Kodak Black’s lawyer Bradford Cohen posted on social media that his client would be released before the end of the night. As scheduled, Black, whose real name is Bill Kapri, left the Miami Federal Detention Center, but not before hurling rocks at reporters and even allegedly threatening one of them.
Cohen’s IG post said, “Federal Probation terminated with time served. In the Southern District of Florida Judge Maritnez dismissed all substantive counts and Kodak plead to sole violation of failure to report police contact. Time served and he should be released by tonight. With my co counsel @skywriter.esq @kodakblack.”
Moments after his release, video footage from a cell phone caught Kodak throwing rocks at a camera man and even threatening a reporter.
Earloer this week, it was revealed that a federal judge threw out Black’s drug possession charge and reinstated his bond from last year, allowing him to be released on bond. The pills that was in Black’s possession at the time of his arrest was oxycodone, for which he had a prescription. His attorney successfully disputed a cocaine possession claim, and the oxycodone charge was dropped
Before former U.S. President Donald Trump left the White House in 2020, one of the last official moves he made was pardoning Back For Everything rapper Kodak Black. Hip-hop heads were somewhat shocked by this decision. They’ve been even more surprised to see how recklessly the Florida native has moved at times since. He’s been arrested for things like drug possession and trespassing in recent years. The former unfortunately landed him behind bars before 2023 came to a close. At the time, Yak was accused of having cocaine on his person. Thanks to attorney Bradford Cohen’s tireless work, the judge agreed that it was Oxycodone – a medication that the rhymer has a prescription for.
After the charges were dropped Black still wasn’t immediately released. On Wednesday (February 21), cameras caught footage of the controversial entertainer on his way home. Yak eager to reconnect with his loved ones and get back to business as usual in the studio. Elsewhere, he’s also expecting his fourth child to arrive later this week. Baby mama Maranda Johnson, who the “Love & War” artist already shares a two-year-old daughter with, has been holding it down in his absence, and her Instagram is full of stunning maternity photos pleading with authorities to free her baby daddy.
As XXL notes, Cohen spoke about his famous client’s release in a statement on social media yesterday. “In [typical] Kodak fashion, he just pledged to donate to the college fund of a 2-year-old and a 5-month-old, whose father was a Minnesota officer killed recently in the line of duty,” the attorney praised Yak. “Expecting his 2nd son this Friday, he knows how important family is and hopes it helps relieve some burden.” Besides the unborn addition to his family with Johnson, Black already has two other children.
Kodak Black’s supporters are happy to see him embracing life as a free man again. Still, the rapper was less than pleased with the number of people watching him leave prison after successfully having his drug possession charges thrown out. Read how the Florida native reacted to unwanted spectators from the media at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Kicking off another bold era, multi-Platinum rapper Kodak Black unleashes new single and music video “Shampoo” via Vulture Love / Capitol Records.Upholding the hallmarks of his signature Broward style, the DZY (Kevin Gates, Ty Dolla $ign) produced track pops off as classic Kodak. His unmistakable flow glides over an ethereal synth loop complemented by head-nodding 808s and skittering hi-hats.On “Shampoo” he effortlessly shifts his cadence as he victoriously and confidently assures, “I got the sauce—like a condiment.”
Kodak Black can either go really dark and serious or just plain goofy on a track at any given moment. One of his most iconic performances has to be on A Boogie Wit da Hoodie’s smash hit “Drowning” back in 2017. Who could really forget when the Florida rapper said, “I’m the s*** I’m fartin’, I don’t know how to potty / Pull up in a ‘Rari, I’m in the Yo like Gotti.”
Well, he might have another signature moment on his latest single “Shampoo.” This Kodak track is quite the contrast in tone and sound compared to his previous single “11am In Malibu.” It saw him rap over Drake’s “8am in Charlotte” beat from For All The Dogs and dissBoosie Badazz. It was one of his best outings and it shows that Kodak is more than a mumble rapper to those who are in that camp.
However, “Shampoo” just is not it. Unless you are into the funny bars on this thing, then have at it. While some of the lines made us genuinely laugh out loud, Kodak has stronger writing skills than this. Just look at the lyrics section below and tell us what you think. The beat itself is solid but run of the mill at the same time. Some people are making jokes in the comments section of the video, saying, “Drink a lot of coffee, now I gotta s*** again ……underrated line. IYKYK.”
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Shampoo,” by Kodak Black? Is this one the best songs of his, why or why not? Do you like when he acts more goofy or serious on his songs and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kodak Black. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
I was ‘cross town zootin’ with my dude Pookaduke Yeah, n****, train different color like fruit loop Favorite girl calls and she stay in Michigan Drunk a lotta coffee and I gotta s*** again N****s know they ain’t seein’ Yak ’cause they never did Yeah, n****, MAC can’t suppress like the evidence
Kodak Black no longer has to answer for a drug charge placed against him in Florida. According to the Sun Sentinel, Black gets off on prosecution dropping the ball.
According to Judge Barbara Duffy, the prosecutors did not “refute or negate the material fact that the defendant had an oxycodone prescription filled by a pharmacy.”
To refresh your memory, Kodak’s car was searched after he was found napping inside. His attorney, Bradford Cohen, pushed for a dismissal, citing the rapper did not have cocaine on him.
“Motion to Dismiss @kodakblack new case for possession of ‘cocaine’ that was actually oxycodone….GRANTED,” Cohen wrote on Instagram. “I will leave that right here. We have moved to have his bond reinstated. With my friends for over 20 years, @skywriter.esq and Fred Haddad.”
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