Kodak Black Gives $50K To XXXTentacion's Infant Son, According To DJ Scheme

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The rapper may be behind bars, but he still wants to help his slain friend's little boy.

It's undeniable that XXXTentacion, real name Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was a beloved young man and artist who was admired by millions of fans. As many in the music world mourn his loss on the one year anniversary of his murder, there's one rapper who reportedly went above and beyond to lend financial support to XXXTentacion's infant son, Gekyume.

According to DJ Scheme, incarcerated rapper Kodak Black decided to honor his friend's memory by donating $50K to the five-month-old. Scheme tweeted, "Hey man shout out to @KodakBlack1k for sending 50 f*cking bands to Gekyume. That is a real f*cking human being." When the money was given wasn't made clear, but it's an honorable gesture, still.

In a statement to XXL, Scheme stated that there were plenty of people who made promises to support but Kodak was one of few who came through. "A lot of people said they wanted to help out but I don’t know how many actually did," Scheme said. "But what I do know is Kodak Black is an amazing person for this. Honestly, we could've just not said anything, but I felt like I had to because for someone who is going through so much already to reach out and help out my brother's son...Sh*t that’s a real ass human being."

Earlier today, Kodak released a new track and visual "Malcolm XXX" where he pays tribute to XXXTentacion by issuing comparisons between the slain rapper and the assassinated activist Malcolm X.

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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.

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