MIAMI, FLORIDA: Kodak Black, the Florida-native rapper who received a presidential pardon from former President Donald Trump in 2021, is making headlines once again for his unwavering support for the presidential contender.
In a sneak peek from an upcoming Drink Champs interview, Kodak spoke candidly about his bond with Trump, emphasizing the similarities they share.
Kodak Black pledging $1 million in support of Trump
In an exclusive snippet released by Drink Champs on Tuesday, Kodak discussed his affinity for the former president and highlighted a surprising connection they share.
He stated, "I f**k with that boy. He's a Gemini like me — his birthday two days after my shit. And that boy, like, he be vibin' out here too."
N.O.R.E, the co-host, took the opportunity to ask a million-dollar question: "So if Trump right now, even though he probably doesn't need it, if he needed a million dollars, would you give him a million dollars?" Kodak, without hesitation, responded, "Of course, n-gga."
Kodak Black's Trump support sparks hilarious reactions on social media
The internet, being its usual witty self, couldn't resist the urge to create memes and jokes as soon as the clip of Kodak's endorsement of Trump surfaced.
One user on X wrote: "He got help from him, so I guess it's returning the favor?" While another user humorously commented: "Dam that all I got."
A third user expressed the sentiment, "If you got me out of jail, then we're friends forever." Another person inquired, "Is he good???"
And, a fifth user succinctly summed up the situation, "He ain't got no choice, Trump got that mane out of jail."
Kodak Black's presidential pardon by Trump in 2021
Kodak's remarkable endorsement of Trump is not without context. Before departing from office in early 2021, Trump signed the paperwork to pardon Kodak, effectively releasing him from prison, as per BBC.
This pardon came after Kodak had served over a year of a 46-month sentence for falsifying information on federal forms to purchase four firearms from a Miami gun shop on two separate occasions.
Originally, Kodak's release wasn't expected until 2022, as federal prosecutors had denied his request for a reduced sentence. It was during this time that the rapper made a bold promise to donate $1 million to a charity if Trump granted him a pardon before leaving office.
In a now-deleted tweet, he declared, "If The President Them Free Me, I'm Gonna Spend 1 million on Charity within The First Year I'm Out. That's on Everything."
Since then, Kodak has unflinchingly stood by the former reality television star, even coming to his defense earlier this year when Trump faced indictment for his involvement with Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election.
