Kodak Black

Bill Kahan Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida, he gained initial recognition following the release of his 2014 songs “No Flockin” and “Skrt”, both of which led him to sign a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

The former received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA), while the latter received platinum certification; “No Flockin” marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 two years later as a sleeper hit.

He also received local recognition around this time for a series of mixtapes he released between 2014 and 2016. His 2017 single “Tunnel Vision” saw further commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It preceded the release of his debut studio album Painting Pictures (2017), which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.