Kodak Black was well on his way to a black eye thanks to insensitive comments he made to actress Lauren London in the wake of mourning the loss of her longtime partner Nipsey Hussle.
The rapper (born Dieuson Octave) said he would give Lauren a year to grieve, but he was happy that she’s now “single” and a “widow” so he could “shoot his shot.” Needless to say, the remarks sparked outrage from Hussle’s fans and supporters – including fellow celebrities The Game, T.I., R&B singer Tank, and more.
Beyond the aforementioned coming to the defense of London, radio programmers have also joined the chorus to slam Octave by promising to drop his music. Look inside to hear Kodak’s response to the backlash:
After earning fiery remarks from the likes of The Game, T.I., and more (as seen below)….
…Black issued the apologetic statement below:
The backlash is on the list of recent worries for the 21-year-old, who was also recently charged with raping a woman after a 2016 concert.