Lamar Jackson and Kodak Black represent two of Pompano Beach’s most famous exports.
The Ravens superstar and platinum-selling artist emerged from sun-scorched Florida thoroughfares with the backing of their local community. They’ve embraced their hometown, bringing it to centerstage while rocketing themselves up their respective industries.
In the process, Jackson and Kodak have formed a friendship tighter than most. Rappers want to be ballers. Ballers want to be rappers. But in Jackson and Kodak’s case, their relationship stems from a mutual appreciation for their hometown.
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With that, here’s what you need to know about Jackson, Kodak and the friendship that has taken the sports and entertainment world by storm.
Lamar Jackson-Kodak Black friendship
Jackson and Kodak burst onto their respective scenes in the mid-2010s, becoming two of the most recognizable figures in the worlds of college football and Florida rap, respectively. For Jackson, the notoriety stemmed from his showings on the gridiron. Jackson was a collegiate phenom, starring for Louisville from 2015 to 2017. He became the youngest-ever Heisman winner in 2016, capturing college football’s ultimate prize at just 19 years, 338 days old.