Red and Blue is considered to be the gangs main colors being the same colors of the Haitian Flag. Zoes outside of the US smuggle drugs to different countries. Police Officers says rapping is just a front that ZMF puts up so they could do criminal acts. It also offers immediate gratification to economically disadvantaged youth who view the trappings of gang life: sex, money, weapons, respect, cars, cribs, drugs, and expensive night life. The Crips and Zoes now share hoods or sectors and consider each other allies. Though less than five miles from the Pompano Beach Pier, the Golden Acres Development, where he grew up, feels far from the beachfront bars and volleyball tournaments. For other uses, see, "Uncover Kodak Black's Music When He Was Known as J-Black XXL", "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records", "Kodak Black Interview | Pigeons & Planes", "Kodak Black Faces 27 Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Gun Charge", "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black", "How Kodak Black made it big and could lose it all", "Everything You Need To Know About Kodak Black", "Kodak Black Is America's Hardest Working Teenage Rapper", "Kodak Black Talks Drake Co-Sign, Getting Locked Up, and New Music for 2016", "Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram", "Kodak Black Reacts to the Drake Co-Sign: "You trying to show me you f**k with me or what? [101][102], As of April 5, 2019, a concert promoter filed a lawsuit against Kodak Black for failing to appear at his concerts. [58][83], In August 2016, he appeared in court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Zoe Pound is a criminal street gang based in Miami, Florida founded by Haitian immigrants. The Zoes in Florida also put drugs into corpses which was found in a raid by law enforcement to send to there Texas counter parts so they can sell it in Mexico and other south western states. [121], On July 15, 2022, Kodak Black's vehicle was stopped by Florida Highway Patrol because the window tint appeared darker than the legal limit. His mother, Marcelene Octave, had four older children, and his father wasn't around. Kodak Black / Genius The expression Z shit comes from the song "ZEZE" by Miami-based rapper Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and Offset. [22] In June 2016, he released his fourth mixtape, Lil B.I.G. [44], On November 11, 2020, Kodak returned with his third album, Bill Israel, while serving a prison sentence. [62] On April 28, 2021, Kodak took a plea deal in the alleged sexual assault case and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of first degree assault and battery, and was sentenced to 18 months of probation. ", "He's the greatest rapper alive," she says, and five or six of her friends nod in agreement, throwing out a list of their favorite songs: "Skrt," "Skrilla," "Project Baby," "No Flockin. According to the victim, who reported the incident to her school nurse, she had attended a February 2016 performance by Kodak Black at "Treasure City" in Florence, after which she accompanied him to his hotel room where he is alleged to have told her he "couldn't help himself" as he tore off her clothes, bit her repeatedly, and raped her as she screamed for help. [41] On February 14, 2020, Kodak Black released "Because of You", followed by a music video for the song. "It's like when Clarence Thomas was nominated, all these allegations came up about him being a rapist and shit," Diana Franois, a 17-year-old in Miami, says. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. There is more Zoes than Folks in the south so they don't fear many Folk gangs. [16], In October 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak Black's songs, "Skrt", which helped him gain popularity[17][18] despite objections from other rappers such as Earl Sweatshirt. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. Until the rape allegations became public, the phrase "Free Kodak" had been ubiquitous in high schools and on college campuses around the country. A lot of members will wear the color black. It may be used for when someone does something gangster or badass, as in thats some Z shit., My nigga Kodak said Say less and walked out the interview. Just a week before he was featured on Drake's Instagram account, he was arrested on charges of robbery, battery, and kidnapping after beating up a guy identified in the police report only as "Juan." [37][38], On December 14, 2018, Kodak Black released his second album Dying to Live. But a few days later, having realized that many of the artists he listens to including Tupac, R. Kelly, and CeeLo Green have faced similar charges, he was no longer so sure. Associates are not full members, but they identify with the gang and take part in various criminal activities. A group of Haitians in Palm Beach formed a group called ZOE Unit also referred to as Zoe pound in the mid 1960's. Zoes also had conflicts with another People Nation gang known as the Spanish Lords for trying to take drug turf from the gang. Many members moved to California hoping to make it big in the music and movie industry. He had that ambition as a kid. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! And how might the conversation look different if he were white? Top 6 membership in the mid 2000s in Lake Worth, FL was about 600 strong, and is now more than 2,000 in Lake Worth and 1,000 in West Palm Beach. The reason for the muder was most likely over the ongoing dispute between East Haiti and Tookaville. Some would tell of colorful spectacles taking place outside of schools and other important buildings throughout the Greater Miami area. [100], While on tour in the Southeast, a South Carolinian Prosecutor announced that Kodak Black would be facing trial for first degree criminal sexual conduct for the alleged rape in February 2016. As a woman and as someone who knows too many victims of sexual assault, his music just doesn't absolve him of the fucked-up shit he's done. Many of its affiliates considered it to be a social initiative aimed at protecting young Haitians from other ethnic groups. Haitians, who later became the largest immigrant group in Broward County, were repeatedly reminded that Americans had little sympathy for their plight. [4] In May 2016, Kodak Black and rapper and label-mate Lil Uzi Vert announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour"; however, Kodak Black did not appear on the tour. [122] On July 20, 2022, Kodak was placed on house arrest after his arrest was said to be a violation of his supervised release. [4] "Pound" may also stand for "Power Of (the) Unified Negroes (in) Divinity". 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Zoe pound is the largest Zoe ganf in the south. ", It's unclear how fans will feel about the new, law-abiding Kodak Black with a home in the suburbs. He would also have to perform 300 hours of community service and spend a year under house arrest. White rival gangs include Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Brotherhood, Nazis, Public Enemy No.1, Skin Heads, and Imperial Klans of America. [67], In late 2018, he donated $2,500 to South Carolina police officer Terrence Carraway, who was killed in a shootout on duty. Soon after Vice Lords started making a presence in Florida who tried to stop wars between Zoes and Latin Kings. Folks was considered to be one of the Zoes main rivals. [39] "Zeze" peaked at number 2 on the Hot 100, then "Calling My Spirit", also from the album, peaked at number 46. Members must put in work for the gang to go higher through the organization's ranking. ZMF is known to have former BMF members in their group. [43] On May 12, 2020, he released the single "Vultures Cry 2", featuring WizDaWizard and Mike Smiff. When the gang went to the west coast they had a deadly war with local Sureno gangs. [104][105][106], Late on April 24, 2019, while on tour for his most recent album at the time, Dying to Live, and while performing at a venue, officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Metropolitan police entered and searched one of Kodak Black's tour buses parked at the venue. [1] The 13 population dropped in many southern states. Join the New Times community and help support [64], On October 1, 2018, Kodak Black donated $10,000 to the Jack and Jill Children's center, which is a provider of early children's education. The album was led by the successful single "Zeze" which featured rappers Travis Scott and Offset, as well as "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin", "Take One" and "Calling My Spirit". someone off-camera interrupts. Toggle navigation. They also refer to each other as "Zigs". Sanjay, a 19-year-old in Sunrise who didn't want to give his last name because he'd already been harassed online for calling Kodak Black a rapist, initially said he wouldn't purchase the rapper's music anymore. Zoettes can join the gang like Zoes but there are other ways also. Pac, whose title references his intention to be as big as Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. [99] He was released on August 18, 2018. [3], "Twenty-Two Charged Federally in Evansville Drug Trafficking Case", "ICE Operation in South Florida Net 24 Criminal Aliens", "Six alleged leaders of Fort Pierce gang facing charges", "Miami's Most Violent Gang The Zoe Pounds Gang", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zoe_Pound&oldid=1119356549, This page was last edited on 1 November 2022, at 04:16. Living in Section 8, being on food stamps. South Florida's relentless sprawl means residents who can't afford cars are effectively locked out of jobs in wealthier communities that require applicants to have reliable transportation. "And she'll say, 'What took you so long to call me?' 8:00AM. Kodak Black's childhood home (left) and his new house in a gated community. The History Channel featured Zoe Pound Gang in Season 3, episode 12 of the acclaimed documentary Gangland which aired Thursday, December 4, 2008. Which is why it's not entirely surprising that Blanche Ely students vigorously defend him against the rape allegations. Zoes refer to Trintarios as "Tostidos". ARE VOODOO LOA THAT LIVES FOUNDER NAMER LAEDER DANTO PALOMINO, RAVERBNATION DANTO PALOMINO ARE LEADER FOUNDER NAMER. [119], Kodak failed a drug test in mid-2021, which was a violation of his supervised release terms. The rapper is aware of the dilemma he'll face. The expression Zshit is often used as part of the expression this that Zshit, as in the ZEZE song. The gang teamed up with a known black gang called the United Blood Nation also known as the East Coast Bloods. [115], In June 2020, Kodak Black was serving his federal sentence at United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy, a high-security prison in Inez, Kentucky. Pac one of the top 20 rap albums of the year. Though she repeatedly attempted to tell him no and push him off, "even screaming for help," the report notes, he refused. Zoe comes from the Miami slang for Haitian. Black is the gang's main color and used for identification. ", In May 2016, he filed a paternity suit against Jammiah Broomfield, a 19-year-old woman from Pompano Beach, and Tavon Jaquan Session, a 21-year-old Coconut Creek man currently on probation for burglary charges. "This is what you do: You get the girl's number and call them for a first date. Most New York Zoe Pound members can be found in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. At a Thursday-night basketball game against Plantation High, Kodak Black's "Fourth Quarter" echoes off the whitewashed concrete walls of Blanche Ely High's gymnasium. [76] Kodak Black also stated that light-skinned women are easier to break down, black women are "too gutter", and that he does not like his own skin complexion.[77]. Banners celebrating the six state championships the basketball team has earned hang from the gym rafters. Zoes with higher rank are often referred to as Original Gangstaz and Thugz by Zoes with lower rank. From this unforgiving landscape, one of South Florida's biggest homegrown stars emerged. Due to the extreme secrecy of the organization, not much is known about the groups chapters outside of the United States (Bahamas, Haiti, and Canada) but great strides by law enforcement has been keeping the gangs main chapter in Miami, Florida in control post 2002, although MPD hints the group is still very active in and around South Florida including Miami. The prosecutor said that in the summer or early fall, Kodak Black would have to return to South Carolina and face trial for the charges. No credit card needed. But on December 1, shortly after posting bond, he alluded to the case in an Instagram post: "I look forward to clearing my name in the near future.". The gang also has been reported to be in Alaska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, and Missouri cities. "But I'd take him to the studio and come back in two hours, and he'd be finished with three songs, so I knew he was hungry. And Julien paid for a lawyer who got the charges reduced. Some were able to control small areas in Chicago's South Side, the Zoes recruited mostly Insane and renegade gang members who already cut ties from their original gangs. At least two of the 4 guys that killed X are openly Zoes on their IGs. His lawyer stated that the family had not yet responded. The gang has grown in members since the earth quake in Haiti, more than 100,000 members worldwide, this is because of Haitian refugees who fled to America are picked up by the gang. Top 10 Zoe Pound Rappers. Ali Zoe Adam Co Founder of Zoe Pound Interview Speaks on Kodak Black / Zoe's /Hiphop, Haiti and more - YouTube 0:00 / 18:50 #kodakblack #Jordantower #theofficialzoepound Ali Zoe Adam.Zoe Pound.Use to wearing high fashion now I'm wearing 8x white t shirts shit piss me off to offer a gangster used draws i deny it since day 1 ill buy some I'm cool man. Whatever they mottos is, that became my motto. The project's cover art pays tribute to his Haitian pride. The gang also uses the black magic called voodoo against many of their rivals, but that has been dropped by newer members. [50] On November 1, 2021, Kodak released a music video for the song "Super Gremlin", from Syko Bob and Snapkatt's Halloween-themed mixtape, Sniper Gang Presents Syko Bob & Snapkatt: Nightmare Babies, an 11-track project, of which Kodak appears on eight tracks. [82], The following month of May 2016, he was arrested in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He makes emotionally intelligent observations in a manner reminiscent of teenage artists of the '90s, such as Mobb Deep and Lil Wayne, whose voices were valued as genuine illustrations of life in their corners of America. There was also reportedly a number of lesser, related charges. To the extent that women belong to the gang, they are usually associate members and tend to be used by their male counterparts to carry weapons, hold drugs, or prostitute themselves to make money for their set. [7], The New Yorker described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated "Kapri joins other young rappers who have rejected an old-school emphasis on lyrical variety, individualism, and personal catharsis". In February, Kodak will return to South Carolina for trial. [27], On February 17, 2017, Kodak Black released the single "Tunnel Vision". Kodak Black was not released from jail. Driving west from North Federal Highway through Pompano Beach, the scenery slowly changes. Adding to the severity of the charges, several juveniles, including one who was under the age of 13, told officers the rapper had threatened to hurt them if they didn't get into his new Audi and show them who'd broken into his house. This include of recruiting Africans, Jamaicans, Trinidadians, and Bahamians. Been On my Z Shit https://t.co/zbQPs6m2gu, HaitianHuncho (@RicHisOwnBoss) October 13, 2018. Fucc Feat. They have peace with all black gangs but mostly local Crip and Blood sets but also connections to GD's and VL's. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It was released by Atlantic Records on October 12, 2018. Pac, he hit a more reflective note, asking: Would I live long enough to raise my son? Others will put it on their right side to represent their soul. [88] About Kodak Black, the Miami New Times asked "is he the product of larger societal problems, having been raised on a steady diet of misogynistic rap lyrics? "A lot of people are saying he'll go back to jail, but he has a greater purpose now, and that purpose is his son. Golden Acres, the Section 8 housing complex where he grew up, was built in 1947 as a camp for Pompano Beach's black farmworkers. "Zeze" is a 2018 hip hop track by American rapper Kodak Black. UBN and Zoe Pound war with known hate gangs like the Skin Heads and local Latin gangs. What that Z shit means exactly is unclear. 2.He been on some stop the violence shyt. Sureos 13 are one of the gang's main rival. Zoettes usually hang with other Zoettes or girls from allied gangs. A ride-on toy BMW in an identical shade of red sits next to it. I got his autograph. Thats his (Kodaks) people. Kodak Black was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a public housing project in Pompano Beach. ", Since then, he's been lying low in a luxury gated community in Miramar. [60] On May 2, 2018, he legally changed his name from "Dieuson Octave" to "Bill Kahan Kapri". The Zoes soon started recruiting neighborhood kids and starting new Zoe gangs, one of the most known is East Haiti 360. [33] Lil Uzi Vert replied stating that he was not bothered by the insult and that he still "fucked with" Kodak Black. Zoe, in Haitian Creole also means bones, which means that members of the Zoe gang are hard as bones. If convicted, he could face 30 years in prison. The counselor recommended that Kodak Black participate in individual therapy instead of group therapy. He immediately decided to sign him. (Neither could be reached for comment, but the suit appears to be an attempt to gain custody. More than 50,000 Zoes where found in South Florida being one of the largest gang in Florida. Follow. The gang has dominated many states like New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Massachusetts, and others. Lil Pump and Juice WRLD: Listen", "Kodak Black Preps for Halloween With New Single 'Zombie', "Kodak Black drops Valentine's Day single "Because Of You", "Kodak Black Says He'll Wait Until He's Released From Prison to Drop Album If New Single Doesn't Go Platinum by His Birthday", "VULTURES CRY 2 (feat. He successfully completed the 90 days in December of that year. Conflicts started when new Zoes started growing and trying to sell drugs around the area, 3ni saw this and attacked Zoes trying to take over the drug trade. "What happens here on out is up to you," she warned him, pointing out that he could face up to 55 years in prison if arrested again. Web. The People Nation started growing in Florida and aided Zoes with help against rival gangs most notably Surenos and Skinheads. [71], In January 2017, Kodak Black broadcast an Instagram Live video of himself in a Washington, D.C. hotel room with several other men, while a lone woman performed oral sex on them. Zoe Pound members moved to the East Coast in the early 2000s. I wasn't sellin' no drugs I was just in elementary school I was just coming to rap." Things when soon change when New York's biggest gangs the Bloods, Crips, and the Latin Kings declared war against 3ni. Even though police spent years trying to fight members of the Zoe Pound cartel, the gang is still extremely active both in Miami and across the rest of their holdings. "I just wouldn't feel comfortable listening to his music anymore," Angie, an 18-year-old in Toronto, explains via Twitter direct message. Many members says Zoe Pound is a Haitian movement group to help youths who was terrorized by African Americans, other Latin Americans, and Whites. The website Hot New Hip Hop called him the best high-school rapper in the nation. They have along going on war against Surenos, Trinitarios and Skinheads. As he spins around and shuffles from side to side in his characteristically awkward fashion, Kodak Black's "Skrt" plays in the background: After the grainy black-and-white camcorder footage is posted to Drizzy's Instagram account October 23, 2015, along with the caption "@kodakblack," it will receive nearly half a million likes and more than 30,000 comments. [7][13] In December 2013, Kodak Black released his first mixtape, Project Baby,[14] followed in December 2014 with the mixtape Heart of the Projects,[15] and in December 2015 with the mixtape Institution. When the Crip gang spread down south Zoe Pound considered them a threat over drug turf. Though she considers Kodak Black to be "low-key an idiot," she adds, "He's a fellow Haitian, so I feel obligated to support him. Expand. In a YouTube video uploaded in 2009, when Kodak Black was 12 years old, they take turns asking him questions such as "What's the first rule of pimping? Zoe Pound took over the Miami Dade County jail which was dominated by gangs like theMexican MafiaandAryan Brotherhood. According to local and federal law enforcement, despite aggressive crackdowns on the gang's drug operations in the South Florida area, the gang remains active. 308 followers. [20], In May 2016, he was featured on French Montana's single "Lockjaw", from French Montana's 21st mixtape MC4, which reached a peak position of 23 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. I'm just going to make my couple mill and fall back, fuck the fame.". Kodak Black was released from jail in Florida, and was then transported to Florence, South Carolina to face charges of sexual assault. After all, he's long been known as a man of the streets. "Me and my nigga running crazy home-invasion shit," he raps on "Ain't No Faking It," and there was no reason to think he was exaggerating. The next year, at the age of 17, he released his second mixtape, Heart of the Projects. Asking to leave may resolve to a violation or death. But is known that many Gangster Disciples and Zoes have gotten along for many years. The gang is a primarily black Haitian gang but has recruited blacks of different backgrounds. What could it be? prison is the biggest L u can have. You become what you're around.". [59] He later filed to change his name to Bill Kahan Blanco, with Kahan supposedly being an alternative spelling of kohen, a term used in Judaism to refer to priests who descend from the prophet Aaron, the brother of Moses. He began posting his own music on YouTube, freestyling over songs by 2 Chainz and Wale in addition to writing his own. I am studying about the streets and there is one that I am missing. The gang can be mostly found in Oakland, CA and Portland, OR. Kodak Black faced a long list of charges in Broward County last summer but was granted a generous plea deal by Judge Lisa Porter. Zoes teamed up with local black gangs like the Bloods, Crips, and BMF to war against the 13s. It became an official recognized gang of killers around 1994-1995. The rapper allegedly removed her underwear and forced her to have sex with him. Standing just five feet six inches tall, Kodak is shorter than the girls in their platform heels, but he struts confidently across the stage, smiling and flashing a mouthful of gold teeth as dollar bills rain down from the ceiling. Pitchfork labeled Lil B.I.G. Waring with some gangs in the nation and have friendship with others. Fellow rappers T.I. Second date ". Each member is said to be highly dangerous and ready to commit murder. Its possible that it refers to the Miami Haitian street gang Zoe Pound that Kodak has been affiliated with. After listing all this (and more), Kodak Black sings in the catchy chorus: This that Z shit. Zoe Pound Zodak - A Tribute To Kodak Black - Album by Cardo Grandz | Spotify Home Search Your Library Create Playlist Liked Songs Cookies Privacy Preview of Spotify Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. He was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and unlawful possession of marijuana by authorities. "He speaks to us. The song features steel drums, nodding to Kodaks Haitian Creole heritage. Still, he had a goofy, unabashedly childlike side. And will have code words for their rivals. TMZ stated it was "unclear" whether or not the bus was actually owned by Kodak Black. Zoe Pound teamed up with the East Coast Bloods to control the criminal profits. [116], On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump commuted Kodak Black's sentence for his 2020 conviction. After hearing Atlantic Records executives' testimony about his promising music career, Judge Lisa Porter cut him an unusually generous plea deal: He'd do no prison time as long as he completed mentoring, drug abuse, and anger control programs. [7] He was expelled from school in the fifth grade for fighting and was arrested for auto theft while in middle school. Many members will now be proud of their Zoe membership earlier not showing there gang affiliation. Bill Kahan Kapri [6] (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, [7] is an American rapper. He was released on June 5, 2017. [1], "Zoe'" is the anglicized variant of the word zo, Haitian Creole for "bone", as members were known to be "hard to the bone." On April 7, Kodak Black responded, saying, "If I disrespected you Lauren London in any shape or form, I am sorry. Founded In: 1992s; What team/brand is Camelo Anthony wearing? [1] He then joined a local rap group called The Kolyons. Zoes are not allowed to declare war on each other being a violation in the gang. Just ate some Spaghetti with boiled eggs Real Z Shit . Fitts stated that the incident caused him over $500,000 in losses and hurt his reputation. Zoe Pound are a widespread criminal organization composed of mostly Haitian immigrants. "I'm happy to finally be going home to my family and friends," he wrote in an Instagram post thanking his supporters. He was credited for time spent in custody awaiting trial and was required to serve 120 days. They had a war with La RaZa over power and control of turf. The gang is located in East Hammond, Indiana, the gang is currently at war with the Insanes from St. Lawrence. Why else would she say that now, when he was starting to turn his life around? By the time he turned 15, the group had drifted apart. On February 19, he was featured on Lil Yachty's single, "Hit Bout It", which was released alongside a music video. What club are Reika and Motoki a member of? [70], Kodak also allegedly donated $50,000 to Gekyume, the son of late rapper and collaborator XXXTentacion. "I honestly think it's going to make him a better person," says Teejay3k, a local rapper who's known him since the days they played little-league football together. Gang membership offers youth a sense of belonging and protection. The states with the most Zoes are California, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington. It's a little after 10 p.m. on a below-freezing February night in tiny Florence, South Carolina, a town of 38,000 not far from the coast. Zoes will cross out the 13 in many of their writings. In reality, its members almost immediately began dealing with the sourcing and distribution of narcotics, quickly turning the gang into a drug cartel. [62] The same day, he posted a video to Twitter where he and his lawyer Bradford Cohen said that they had informed the FBI in Miami that Kodak would cover tuition costs for the two children of late FBI agent Laura Schwartzenberger and the child of late FBI agent Daniel Alfin, both of whom died on duty. saying, "You outta pocket nigga", in a video recorded for Kodak Black. Ali "Zoe" Adam was born in Jereme Haiti. [50] Kodak released his next project, Happy Birthday Kodak, on June 11, 2021, his twenty-fourth birthday. Kodak Black. Dying to Live as a whole was on the Billboard 200 chart for 15 weeks, and peaked at number 1 for a week. 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Red and Blue is considered to be the gangs main colors being the same colors of the Haitian Flag. Zoes outside of the US smuggle drugs to different countries. Police Officers says rapping is just a front that ZMF puts up so they could do criminal acts. It also offers immediate gratification to economically disadvantaged youth who view the trappings of gang life: sex, money, weapons, respect, cars, cribs, drugs, and expensive night life. The Crips and Zoes now share hoods or sectors and consider each other allies. Though less than five miles from the Pompano Beach Pier, the Golden Acres Development, where he grew up, feels far from the beachfront bars and volleyball tournaments. For other uses, see, "Uncover Kodak Black's Music When He Was Known as J-Black XXL", "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records", "Kodak Black Interview | Pigeons & Planes", "Kodak Black Faces 27 Year Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Gun Charge", "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black", "How Kodak Black made it big and could lose it all", "Everything You Need To Know About Kodak Black", "Kodak Black Is America's Hardest Working Teenage Rapper", "Kodak Black Talks Drake Co-Sign, Getting Locked Up, and New Music for 2016", "Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram", "Kodak Black Reacts to the Drake Co-Sign: "You trying to show me you f**k with me or what? [101][102], As of April 5, 2019, a concert promoter filed a lawsuit against Kodak Black for failing to appear at his concerts. [58][83], In August 2016, he appeared in court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Zoe Pound is a criminal street gang based in Miami, Florida founded by Haitian immigrants. The Zoes in Florida also put drugs into corpses which was found in a raid by law enforcement to send to there Texas counter parts so they can sell it in Mexico and other south western states. [121], On July 15, 2022, Kodak Black's vehicle was stopped by Florida Highway Patrol because the window tint appeared darker than the legal limit. His mother, Marcelene Octave, had four older children, and his father wasn't around. Kodak Black / Genius The expression Z shit comes from the song "ZEZE" by Miami-based rapper Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and Offset. [22] In June 2016, he released his fourth mixtape, Lil B.I.G. [44], On November 11, 2020, Kodak returned with his third album, Bill Israel, while serving a prison sentence. [62] On April 28, 2021, Kodak took a plea deal in the alleged sexual assault case and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of first degree assault and battery, and was sentenced to 18 months of probation. ", "He's the greatest rapper alive," she says, and five or six of her friends nod in agreement, throwing out a list of their favorite songs: "Skrt," "Skrilla," "Project Baby," "No Flockin. According to the victim, who reported the incident to her school nurse, she had attended a February 2016 performance by Kodak Black at "Treasure City" in Florence, after which she accompanied him to his hotel room where he is alleged to have told her he "couldn't help himself" as he tore off her clothes, bit her repeatedly, and raped her as she screamed for help. [41] On February 14, 2020, Kodak Black released "Because of You", followed by a music video for the song. "It's like when Clarence Thomas was nominated, all these allegations came up about him being a rapist and shit," Diana Franois, a 17-year-old in Miami, says. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. There is more Zoes than Folks in the south so they don't fear many Folk gangs. [16], In October 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak Black's songs, "Skrt", which helped him gain popularity[17][18] despite objections from other rappers such as Earl Sweatshirt. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. Until the rape allegations became public, the phrase "Free Kodak" had been ubiquitous in high schools and on college campuses around the country. A lot of members will wear the color black. It may be used for when someone does something gangster or badass, as in thats some Z shit., My nigga Kodak said Say less and walked out the interview. Just a week before he was featured on Drake's Instagram account, he was arrested on charges of robbery, battery, and kidnapping after beating up a guy identified in the police report only as "Juan." [37][38], On December 14, 2018, Kodak Black released his second album Dying to Live. But a few days later, having realized that many of the artists he listens to including Tupac, R. Kelly, and CeeLo Green have faced similar charges, he was no longer so sure. Associates are not full members, but they identify with the gang and take part in various criminal activities. A group of Haitians in Palm Beach formed a group called ZOE Unit also referred to as Zoe pound in the mid 1960's. Zoes also had conflicts with another People Nation gang known as the Spanish Lords for trying to take drug turf from the gang. Many members moved to California hoping to make it big in the music and movie industry. He had that ambition as a kid. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! And how might the conversation look different if he were white? Top 6 membership in the mid 2000s in Lake Worth, FL was about 600 strong, and is now more than 2,000 in Lake Worth and 1,000 in West Palm Beach. The reason for the muder was most likely over the ongoing dispute between East Haiti and Tookaville. Some would tell of colorful spectacles taking place outside of schools and other important buildings throughout the Greater Miami area. [100], While on tour in the Southeast, a South Carolinian Prosecutor announced that Kodak Black would be facing trial for first degree criminal sexual conduct for the alleged rape in February 2016. As a woman and as someone who knows too many victims of sexual assault, his music just doesn't absolve him of the fucked-up shit he's done. Many of its affiliates considered it to be a social initiative aimed at protecting young Haitians from other ethnic groups. Haitians, who later became the largest immigrant group in Broward County, were repeatedly reminded that Americans had little sympathy for their plight. [4] In May 2016, Kodak Black and rapper and label-mate Lil Uzi Vert announced their intention to partner for a national tour called the "Parental Advisory Tour"; however, Kodak Black did not appear on the tour. [122] On July 20, 2022, Kodak was placed on house arrest after his arrest was said to be a violation of his supervised release. [4] "Pound" may also stand for "Power Of (the) Unified Negroes (in) Divinity". 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Zoe pound is the largest Zoe ganf in the south. ", It's unclear how fans will feel about the new, law-abiding Kodak Black with a home in the suburbs. He would also have to perform 300 hours of community service and spend a year under house arrest. White rival gangs include Ku Klux Klan, Aryan Brotherhood, Nazis, Public Enemy No.1, Skin Heads, and Imperial Klans of America. [67], In late 2018, he donated $2,500 to South Carolina police officer Terrence Carraway, who was killed in a shootout on duty. Soon after Vice Lords started making a presence in Florida who tried to stop wars between Zoes and Latin Kings. Folks was considered to be one of the Zoes main rivals. [39] "Zeze" peaked at number 2 on the Hot 100, then "Calling My Spirit", also from the album, peaked at number 46. Members must put in work for the gang to go higher through the organization's ranking. ZMF is known to have former BMF members in their group. [43] On May 12, 2020, he released the single "Vultures Cry 2", featuring WizDaWizard and Mike Smiff. When the gang went to the west coast they had a deadly war with local Sureno gangs. [104][105][106], Late on April 24, 2019, while on tour for his most recent album at the time, Dying to Live, and while performing at a venue, officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Metropolitan police entered and searched one of Kodak Black's tour buses parked at the venue. [1] The 13 population dropped in many southern states. Join the New Times community and help support [64], On October 1, 2018, Kodak Black donated $10,000 to the Jack and Jill Children's center, which is a provider of early children's education. The album was led by the successful single "Zeze" which featured rappers Travis Scott and Offset, as well as "If I'm Lyin, I'm Flyin", "Take One" and "Calling My Spirit". someone off-camera interrupts. Toggle navigation. They also refer to each other as "Zigs". Sanjay, a 19-year-old in Sunrise who didn't want to give his last name because he'd already been harassed online for calling Kodak Black a rapist, initially said he wouldn't purchase the rapper's music anymore. Zoettes can join the gang like Zoes but there are other ways also. Pac, whose title references his intention to be as big as Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. [99] He was released on August 18, 2018. [3], "Twenty-Two Charged Federally in Evansville Drug Trafficking Case", "ICE Operation in South Florida Net 24 Criminal Aliens", "Six alleged leaders of Fort Pierce gang facing charges", "Miami's Most Violent Gang The Zoe Pounds Gang", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zoe_Pound&oldid=1119356549, This page was last edited on 1 November 2022, at 04:16. Living in Section 8, being on food stamps. South Florida's relentless sprawl means residents who can't afford cars are effectively locked out of jobs in wealthier communities that require applicants to have reliable transportation. "And she'll say, 'What took you so long to call me?' 8:00AM. Kodak Black's childhood home (left) and his new house in a gated community. The History Channel featured Zoe Pound Gang in Season 3, episode 12 of the acclaimed documentary Gangland which aired Thursday, December 4, 2008. Which is why it's not entirely surprising that Blanche Ely students vigorously defend him against the rape allegations. Zoes refer to Trintarios as "Tostidos". ARE VOODOO LOA THAT LIVES FOUNDER NAMER LAEDER DANTO PALOMINO, RAVERBNATION DANTO PALOMINO ARE LEADER FOUNDER NAMER. [119], Kodak failed a drug test in mid-2021, which was a violation of his supervised release terms. The rapper is aware of the dilemma he'll face. The expression Zshit is often used as part of the expression this that Zshit, as in the ZEZE song. The gang teamed up with a known black gang called the United Blood Nation also known as the East Coast Bloods. [115], In June 2020, Kodak Black was serving his federal sentence at United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy, a high-security prison in Inez, Kentucky. Pac one of the top 20 rap albums of the year. Though she repeatedly attempted to tell him no and push him off, "even screaming for help," the report notes, he refused. Zoe comes from the Miami slang for Haitian. Black is the gang's main color and used for identification. ", In May 2016, he filed a paternity suit against Jammiah Broomfield, a 19-year-old woman from Pompano Beach, and Tavon Jaquan Session, a 21-year-old Coconut Creek man currently on probation for burglary charges. "This is what you do: You get the girl's number and call them for a first date. Most New York Zoe Pound members can be found in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. At a Thursday-night basketball game against Plantation High, Kodak Black's "Fourth Quarter" echoes off the whitewashed concrete walls of Blanche Ely High's gymnasium. [76] Kodak Black also stated that light-skinned women are easier to break down, black women are "too gutter", and that he does not like his own skin complexion.[77]. Banners celebrating the six state championships the basketball team has earned hang from the gym rafters. Zoes with higher rank are often referred to as Original Gangstaz and Thugz by Zoes with lower rank. From this unforgiving landscape, one of South Florida's biggest homegrown stars emerged. Due to the extreme secrecy of the organization, not much is known about the groups chapters outside of the United States (Bahamas, Haiti, and Canada) but great strides by law enforcement has been keeping the gangs main chapter in Miami, Florida in control post 2002, although MPD hints the group is still very active in and around South Florida including Miami. The prosecutor said that in the summer or early fall, Kodak Black would have to return to South Carolina and face trial for the charges. No credit card needed. But on December 1, shortly after posting bond, he alluded to the case in an Instagram post: "I look forward to clearing my name in the near future.". The gang also has been reported to be in Alaska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, and Missouri cities. "But I'd take him to the studio and come back in two hours, and he'd be finished with three songs, so I knew he was hungry. And Julien paid for a lawyer who got the charges reduced. Some were able to control small areas in Chicago's South Side, the Zoes recruited mostly Insane and renegade gang members who already cut ties from their original gangs. At least two of the 4 guys that killed X are openly Zoes on their IGs. His lawyer stated that the family had not yet responded. The gang has grown in members since the earth quake in Haiti, more than 100,000 members worldwide, this is because of Haitian refugees who fled to America are picked up by the gang. Top 10 Zoe Pound Rappers. Ali Zoe Adam Co Founder of Zoe Pound Interview Speaks on Kodak Black / Zoe's /Hiphop, Haiti and more - YouTube 0:00 / 18:50 #kodakblack #Jordantower #theofficialzoepound Ali Zoe Adam.Zoe Pound.Use to wearing high fashion now I'm wearing 8x white t shirts shit piss me off to offer a gangster used draws i deny it since day 1 ill buy some I'm cool man. Whatever they mottos is, that became my motto. The project's cover art pays tribute to his Haitian pride. The gang also uses the black magic called voodoo against many of their rivals, but that has been dropped by newer members. [50] On November 1, 2021, Kodak released a music video for the song "Super Gremlin", from Syko Bob and Snapkatt's Halloween-themed mixtape, Sniper Gang Presents Syko Bob & Snapkatt: Nightmare Babies, an 11-track project, of which Kodak appears on eight tracks. [82], The following month of May 2016, he was arrested in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He makes emotionally intelligent observations in a manner reminiscent of teenage artists of the '90s, such as Mobb Deep and Lil Wayne, whose voices were valued as genuine illustrations of life in their corners of America. There was also reportedly a number of lesser, related charges. To the extent that women belong to the gang, they are usually associate members and tend to be used by their male counterparts to carry weapons, hold drugs, or prostitute themselves to make money for their set. [7], The New Yorker described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated "Kapri joins other young rappers who have rejected an old-school emphasis on lyrical variety, individualism, and personal catharsis". In February, Kodak will return to South Carolina for trial. [27], On February 17, 2017, Kodak Black released the single "Tunnel Vision". Kodak Black was not released from jail. Driving west from North Federal Highway through Pompano Beach, the scenery slowly changes. Adding to the severity of the charges, several juveniles, including one who was under the age of 13, told officers the rapper had threatened to hurt them if they didn't get into his new Audi and show them who'd broken into his house. This include of recruiting Africans, Jamaicans, Trinidadians, and Bahamians. Been On my Z Shit https://t.co/zbQPs6m2gu, HaitianHuncho (@RicHisOwnBoss) October 13, 2018. Fucc Feat. They have peace with all black gangs but mostly local Crip and Blood sets but also connections to GD's and VL's. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It was released by Atlantic Records on October 12, 2018. Pac, he hit a more reflective note, asking: Would I live long enough to raise my son? Others will put it on their right side to represent their soul. [88] About Kodak Black, the Miami New Times asked "is he the product of larger societal problems, having been raised on a steady diet of misogynistic rap lyrics? "A lot of people are saying he'll go back to jail, but he has a greater purpose now, and that purpose is his son. Golden Acres, the Section 8 housing complex where he grew up, was built in 1947 as a camp for Pompano Beach's black farmworkers. "Zeze" is a 2018 hip hop track by American rapper Kodak Black. UBN and Zoe Pound war with known hate gangs like the Skin Heads and local Latin gangs. What that Z shit means exactly is unclear. 2.He been on some stop the violence shyt. Sureos 13 are one of the gang's main rival. Zoettes usually hang with other Zoettes or girls from allied gangs. A ride-on toy BMW in an identical shade of red sits next to it. I got his autograph. Thats his (Kodaks) people. Kodak Black was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a public housing project in Pompano Beach. ", Since then, he's been lying low in a luxury gated community in Miramar. [60] On May 2, 2018, he legally changed his name from "Dieuson Octave" to "Bill Kahan Kapri". The Zoes soon started recruiting neighborhood kids and starting new Zoe gangs, one of the most known is East Haiti 360. [33] Lil Uzi Vert replied stating that he was not bothered by the insult and that he still "fucked with" Kodak Black. Zoe, in Haitian Creole also means bones, which means that members of the Zoe gang are hard as bones. If convicted, he could face 30 years in prison. The counselor recommended that Kodak Black participate in individual therapy instead of group therapy. He immediately decided to sign him. (Neither could be reached for comment, but the suit appears to be an attempt to gain custody. More than 50,000 Zoes where found in South Florida being one of the largest gang in Florida. Follow. The gang has dominated many states like New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Massachusetts, and others. Lil Pump and Juice WRLD: Listen", "Kodak Black Preps for Halloween With New Single 'Zombie', "Kodak Black drops Valentine's Day single "Because Of You", "Kodak Black Says He'll Wait Until He's Released From Prison to Drop Album If New Single Doesn't Go Platinum by His Birthday", "VULTURES CRY 2 (feat. He successfully completed the 90 days in December of that year. Conflicts started when new Zoes started growing and trying to sell drugs around the area, 3ni saw this and attacked Zoes trying to take over the drug trade. "What happens here on out is up to you," she warned him, pointing out that he could face up to 55 years in prison if arrested again. Web. The People Nation started growing in Florida and aided Zoes with help against rival gangs most notably Surenos and Skinheads. [71], In January 2017, Kodak Black broadcast an Instagram Live video of himself in a Washington, D.C. hotel room with several other men, while a lone woman performed oral sex on them. Zoe Pound members moved to the East Coast in the early 2000s. I wasn't sellin' no drugs I was just in elementary school I was just coming to rap." Things when soon change when New York's biggest gangs the Bloods, Crips, and the Latin Kings declared war against 3ni. Even though police spent years trying to fight members of the Zoe Pound cartel, the gang is still extremely active both in Miami and across the rest of their holdings. "I just wouldn't feel comfortable listening to his music anymore," Angie, an 18-year-old in Toronto, explains via Twitter direct message. Many members says Zoe Pound is a Haitian movement group to help youths who was terrorized by African Americans, other Latin Americans, and Whites. The website Hot New Hip Hop called him the best high-school rapper in the nation. They have along going on war against Surenos, Trinitarios and Skinheads. As he spins around and shuffles from side to side in his characteristically awkward fashion, Kodak Black's "Skrt" plays in the background: After the grainy black-and-white camcorder footage is posted to Drizzy's Instagram account October 23, 2015, along with the caption "@kodakblack," it will receive nearly half a million likes and more than 30,000 comments. [7][13] In December 2013, Kodak Black released his first mixtape, Project Baby,[14] followed in December 2014 with the mixtape Heart of the Projects,[15] and in December 2015 with the mixtape Institution. When the Crip gang spread down south Zoe Pound considered them a threat over drug turf. Though she considers Kodak Black to be "low-key an idiot," she adds, "He's a fellow Haitian, so I feel obligated to support him. Expand. In a YouTube video uploaded in 2009, when Kodak Black was 12 years old, they take turns asking him questions such as "What's the first rule of pimping? Zoe Pound took over the Miami Dade County jail which was dominated by gangs like theMexican MafiaandAryan Brotherhood. According to local and federal law enforcement, despite aggressive crackdowns on the gang's drug operations in the South Florida area, the gang remains active. 308 followers. [20], In May 2016, he was featured on French Montana's single "Lockjaw", from French Montana's 21st mixtape MC4, which reached a peak position of 23 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. I'm just going to make my couple mill and fall back, fuck the fame.". Kodak Black was released from jail in Florida, and was then transported to Florence, South Carolina to face charges of sexual assault. After all, he's long been known as a man of the streets. "Me and my nigga running crazy home-invasion shit," he raps on "Ain't No Faking It," and there was no reason to think he was exaggerating. The next year, at the age of 17, he released his second mixtape, Heart of the Projects. Asking to leave may resolve to a violation or death. But is known that many Gangster Disciples and Zoes have gotten along for many years. The gang is a primarily black Haitian gang but has recruited blacks of different backgrounds. What could it be? prison is the biggest L u can have. You become what you're around.". [59] He later filed to change his name to Bill Kahan Blanco, with Kahan supposedly being an alternative spelling of kohen, a term used in Judaism to refer to priests who descend from the prophet Aaron, the brother of Moses. He began posting his own music on YouTube, freestyling over songs by 2 Chainz and Wale in addition to writing his own. I am studying about the streets and there is one that I am missing. The gang can be mostly found in Oakland, CA and Portland, OR. Kodak Black faced a long list of charges in Broward County last summer but was granted a generous plea deal by Judge Lisa Porter. Zoes teamed up with local black gangs like the Bloods, Crips, and BMF to war against the 13s. It became an official recognized gang of killers around 1994-1995. The rapper allegedly removed her underwear and forced her to have sex with him. Standing just five feet six inches tall, Kodak is shorter than the girls in their platform heels, but he struts confidently across the stage, smiling and flashing a mouthful of gold teeth as dollar bills rain down from the ceiling. Pitchfork labeled Lil B.I.G. Waring with some gangs in the nation and have friendship with others. Fellow rappers T.I. Second date ". Each member is said to be highly dangerous and ready to commit murder. Its possible that it refers to the Miami Haitian street gang Zoe Pound that Kodak has been affiliated with. After listing all this (and more), Kodak Black sings in the catchy chorus: This that Z shit. Zoe Pound Zodak - A Tribute To Kodak Black - Album by Cardo Grandz | Spotify Home Search Your Library Create Playlist Liked Songs Cookies Privacy Preview of Spotify Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. He was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and unlawful possession of marijuana by authorities. "He speaks to us. The song features steel drums, nodding to Kodaks Haitian Creole heritage. Still, he had a goofy, unabashedly childlike side. And will have code words for their rivals. TMZ stated it was "unclear" whether or not the bus was actually owned by Kodak Black. Zoe Pound teamed up with the East Coast Bloods to control the criminal profits. [116], On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump commuted Kodak Black's sentence for his 2020 conviction. After hearing Atlantic Records executives' testimony about his promising music career, Judge Lisa Porter cut him an unusually generous plea deal: He'd do no prison time as long as he completed mentoring, drug abuse, and anger control programs. [7] He was expelled from school in the fifth grade for fighting and was arrested for auto theft while in middle school. Many members will now be proud of their Zoe membership earlier not showing there gang affiliation. Bill Kahan Kapri [6] (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, [7] is an American rapper. He was released on June 5, 2017. [1], "Zoe'" is the anglicized variant of the word zo, Haitian Creole for "bone", as members were known to be "hard to the bone." On April 7, Kodak Black responded, saying, "If I disrespected you Lauren London in any shape or form, I am sorry. Founded In: 1992s; What team/brand is Camelo Anthony wearing? [1] He then joined a local rap group called The Kolyons. Zoes are not allowed to declare war on each other being a violation in the gang. Just ate some Spaghetti with boiled eggs Real Z Shit . Fitts stated that the incident caused him over $500,000 in losses and hurt his reputation. Zoe Pound are a widespread criminal organization composed of mostly Haitian immigrants. "I'm happy to finally be going home to my family and friends," he wrote in an Instagram post thanking his supporters. He was credited for time spent in custody awaiting trial and was required to serve 120 days. They had a war with La RaZa over power and control of turf. The gang is located in East Hammond, Indiana, the gang is currently at war with the Insanes from St. Lawrence. Why else would she say that now, when he was starting to turn his life around? By the time he turned 15, the group had drifted apart. On February 19, he was featured on Lil Yachty's single, "Hit Bout It", which was released alongside a music video. What club are Reika and Motoki a member of? [70], Kodak also allegedly donated $50,000 to Gekyume, the son of late rapper and collaborator XXXTentacion. "I honestly think it's going to make him a better person," says Teejay3k, a local rapper who's known him since the days they played little-league football together. Gang membership offers youth a sense of belonging and protection. The states with the most Zoes are California, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, and Washington. It's a little after 10 p.m. on a below-freezing February night in tiny Florence, South Carolina, a town of 38,000 not far from the coast. Zoes will cross out the 13 in many of their writings. In reality, its members almost immediately began dealing with the sourcing and distribution of narcotics, quickly turning the gang into a drug cartel. [62] The same day, he posted a video to Twitter where he and his lawyer Bradford Cohen said that they had informed the FBI in Miami that Kodak would cover tuition costs for the two children of late FBI agent Laura Schwartzenberger and the child of late FBI agent Daniel Alfin, both of whom died on duty. saying, "You outta pocket nigga", in a video recorded for Kodak Black. Ali "Zoe" Adam was born in Jereme Haiti. [50] Kodak released his next project, Happy Birthday Kodak, on June 11, 2021, his twenty-fourth birthday. Kodak Black. Dying to Live as a whole was on the Billboard 200 chart for 15 weeks, and peaked at number 1 for a week. 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