Did Kodak Black Get Sentenced To Prison For Three Years? Viral ...

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Is Kodak Black headed to prison for the next three years?

Viral rumors spread this weekend that the 19-year-old rapper had been sentenced to some serious time for the long sheet of charges hes facing, but a number of more reputable outlets have come forward to debunk the rumor and set the record straight.

Kodak Black is still in jail after his latest arrest, which came in May. He was picked up in Broward County, Florida, on charges that included armed robbery and false imprisonment, WSVN reported.

The May arrest came just a few weeks after the Pompano Beach, Florida, native was arrested for another incident in which he allegedly led police on a chase after they tried to arrest him for making a drug deal. He left that incident with charges for possession of cannabis, fleeing from officers, and possessing a weapon by a convicted felon.

So while its clear that Kodak Black is facing some serious trouble, the rumor circulating that hes been sentenced to three years in prison just isnt true. Its not exactly clear how the rumor got started, as DJ Akademiks noted that its difficult to trace it back to the source.

But DJ Akademiks was one of a handful of media personalities trying to debunk the rumor. He posted a YouTube clip calling out those who were spreading the false reports that Kodak Black was sentenced to prison.

His report can be seen below [the video contains some adult language].

False Rumors Claim Kodak Black got Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison, However his Trial Hasn"t Started.: https://t.co/nz1Gnb4zcY via

DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) July 30, 2016

While the story of Kodak Blacks legal problems are the biggest news surrounding him right now, hes still managed to make an impression as one of the most up-and-coming rappers in the industry. As MTV noted, he released a mixtape while still behind bars, one thats made a huge impression on the rap world.

It"s Still Free @KodakBlack1k Until They Free Him ???? pic.twitter.com/s20PttfwX1

New Era Promotions (@NewEraPromo954) July 30, 2016

Some of the tracks on the mixtape also touch on the difficulties hes had keeping out of trouble, the MTV report noted.

The fact that Kodak is in trouble with the law provides a sadly timely backdrop to the tapes best track: Letter, where he describes being in prison and reading a letter from a friend. The song could be over-sentimental, but Kodak infuses it with the levity of two pals talking s**t to each other. His friend just out of jail himself wishes Kodak the best as he keeps fighting his case, tells him how all his friends miss him, dreams of what theyll do together once hes free (I was hoping when I get out we could ride around the city), and even offers a bit of life advice (This s**t just a lesson for you, bruh, pay attention / When you get out, Kodak, just keep focus and keep spitting). Its a novel way of presenting the familiar desire to make it out of a tough situation and to keep ones head up.

Kodak Black released his first mixtape when he was 16 years old, and got his first big break two years later when Drake posted a video of himself dancing to Kodaks song Skrt. Kodak Black later signed with Atlantic Record.

And even after his latest arrest, Kodak Black racked up one of the biggest honors for a new rapper being named to XXLs Freshmen Class of 2016.

Did your favorite artist make the 2016 XXL Freshman Class cover? #xxlfreshmen https://t.co/Texis0i963 pic.twitter.com/842ulMuhTj

XXL Magazine (@XXL) June 13, 2016

There is still a chance that the viral story claiming that Kodak Black was sentenced to prison for three years could soon have a morsel of truth. The rapper is set to go through pre-trial motions in mid-August for his upcoming trial, and until then he remains behind bars after his bond was revoked following the most recent arrest.

[Image via Instagram/Kodak Black]

Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/3366445/did-kodak-black-get-sentenced-to-prison-for-three-years-viral-rumor-claims-rapper-set-to-serve-hard-time/