Kodak Black’s Questionable Advice For Youth Football Team Sparks Uproar

BYCaroline Fisher
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Rapper Kodak Black performs onstage on Day 1 of 2023 ONE MusicFest at Piedmont Park on October 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Social media users think Kodak Black should have been more careful with his words.

It goes without saying that Kodak Black has seen a lot in his life. For this reason, it seems like he'd be an excellent candidate to pass on some of the lessons he's learned to the youth. Aside from his career and dealing with legal issues, the rapper has also been open about battling addiction. Lately, he's been taking steps toward sobriety, and fans are glad to see him on a better path. Recently, however, he was recruited to give a motivational speech to a youth football team in Florida. A few of his comments have raised eyebrows, as social media users don't think he delivered his message in a kid-friendly way.

“Say no to drugs," he told the group of children. "They too good, y’all gone like em and go cr*zy.” While the advice itself is solid enough, many are pointing out that he appeared to address the group while holding both alcohol and a blunt. Others argue that telling young and impressionable individuals that drugs are "good" on any level is irresponsible.

Kodak Black Tells Kids To Avoid Drugs Because They're "Too Good"

"Bro smoking and drinking telling them not to do drugs?" one commenter asks. "Why is he speaking to the kids with a beer in his hands," someone else wonders. Fortunately, while most viewers think he shouldn't address children again in the future, others are coming to his defense. "Can’t say he wrong for being straightforward," one fan says. "Hey you have to be real with them because them kids ain't foolish these days," another claims.

What do you think of Kodak Black's recent speech to a Florida youth football team? What about the backlash he's receiving for it? Do you think he should have rephrased his advice about saying no to drugs or are social media users overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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