Kodak Black Insists He's On The Same Level As Tupac, Biggie & Nas

Kodak Black is trying to level up on this week's edition of contentious comments.

BYAron A.Mar 20, 201938.9K Views

There's an argument to be made about how Kodak Black doesn't get the credit he deserves as a rapper. Dying To Live was a testament to his depth as an artist and his overall skill set. Despite constantly being categorized as a mumble rapper, he recently hopped on Instagram Live and made it clear that his music is proof that he deserves a spot among the GOATs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKtXHBFpw-

Kodak Black held an Instagram Live session to chop it up with his fans and talk his sh*t. It seems like he's frustrated with the public's perception of his art. The rapper said that when his name is mentioned, it should be with the likes of Tupac, Biggie and Nas.

"I'm the hardest young n***a. I'm the hardest rapper in the game, I promise. Like, when you talk 'bout me, you should put me in a category of like 'Pac, [Biggie], Nas, dem n***as, you feel me? Like really listen to my sh*t," he said. "I don't care about how I act, like, on the 'Gram."

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPt31gB-ak

Many might think his comments were outlandish but what he said is a lot more respectful than his previous comments on Tupac and Biggie in 2016 around the time of his Lil B.I.G Pac mixtape. In an interview with XXL, the rapper said, "I'm better than Tupac and Biggie. I say that so now you know where my head at."

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Aron A.

Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.