Kodak Black Celebrates Birthday In Kobe Bryant-Inspired Tesla, Buys Cardi B Jewelry

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He's going all out in a big way. Happy Birthday, Kodak Black!

It's Kodak Black's 24th birthday and fans have stormed social media with congratulatory messages. The Florida rapper has been a troubling year or two after facing an onslaught of charges from various cases, but now that his legal woes are behind him, Kodak is finally able to celebrate without care. To kick off his big day, the rapper delivered Happy Birthday Kodak, a four-pack EP that features looks from Yo Gotti, Jacquees, Lil Keed, and Rylo Rodriguez.

On the project, Kodak mentioned Cardi B's name on "Fellin Peachy," and it looks as if he also decided to give, and not just receive, for his birthday. On Instagram, the rapper posted a video that showed custom, iced-out jewelry pieces he purchased for the "Up" artist from Shyne Jewelers. "Cardi B I Hope You Like Yo Bracelet," he wrote in the caption.

Cardi has always made it clear that her breakout hit "Bodak Yellow" was inspired by Kodak and over the years, she's always given the Florida rapper his flowers. We're sure that Kodak plans to celebrate all weekend, and Miami 99Jamz radio host Supa Cindy posted a video that shows the rapper stepping out in his custom Kobe Bryant-inspired Tesla truck. 

The purple & gold ride matched Kodak as he wore his Lakers jersey and opened gifts from his loved ones. Check out Cardi's jewelry, as well as the Kobe truck, below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.