Dieuson Octave, best known by his stage name Kodak Black, was born on June 11th, 1997 in Pompano Beach, Florida. He is an American rapper and songwriter who is now signed to Atlantic Records. While he mostly performs hip-hop and trap music, he also provides a one-of-a-kind vocal delivery that highlights his distinctive style and keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. Over the years, Kodak Black has developed a sizable fanbase of devoted supporters, including over 3 million followers on Instagram and over 1 million followers on Twitter. Millions of people have watched his music videos online, including the one for the popular song “Tunnel Vision,” which has received over 100 million views on YouTube alone.
Kodak Black has released 4 mixtapes and 1 full-length studio album since making his music debut in 2009, all of which are beloved by both his fans and music reviewers. His debut album, “Painting Pictures,” which opened at #3 on the US Billboard 200 and #4 on the New Zealand Heatseekers Albums Chart, was an immediate blockbuster hit. Some of the most well-known and accomplished musicians have collaborated and performed with Kodak Black, including French Montana, Yo Gotti, Dre Day, Plies, Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti, Kolyon, Boosie Badazz, 1 Way Frank, Blac Youngsta, and many more. As the young Florida native’s popularity and fan base continue to soar exponentially higher by the day, it seems like the sky is the limit for his career. Kodak Black is rapidly becoming as a major player in the hip-hop scene, thus huge things are to come from him in the future.