Kodak Black Resurfaces & Seems To Respond To Ambush Shooting

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Kodak survived the incident unscathed but it's reported that one of his security guards was injured.

He's only been out of prison for a few months, but Kodak Black is already finding himself to be a target. The rapper has been enjoying life after receiving his pardon from former President Donald Trump, but Kodak had a scare in Tallahassee. We previously reported on Kodak Black visiting the city to perform at The Strip before making an appearance at Baja's Beach Club for the afterparty. The rapper and his crew were at the McDonald's next door to The Strip when someone followed them to the location and opened fire as Kodak was reportedly inside.

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It's reported that one of Kodak's security guards was injured but the status of his recovery is not yet known. Kodak hasn't issued a formal statement about the incident, but he did draw attention to the altercation in his own way. Over on his Instagram Story, Kodak shared a photo of his brightly-colored whip that may have been taken into custody following the shooting.

"That Baby Back [smiling emoji with sunglasses]," Kodak wrote over an image of his car. "This What You Posta Shoot @." Robert Vazquez, the owner of the McDonald's location, told local reporters that everyone inside of his establishment is cooperating with the authorities.

“We are aware of the incident that happened on the street in front of our restaurant,” Vazquez said. “Our biggest priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees and customers. We are fully cooperating with the Tallahassee Police Department, who will provide all updates on this investigation.”

Authorities are hoping that the public will help identify suspects involved. Check out Kodak's Story and post-shooting footage 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.