Kodak Black Sparks Outrage After Defending Slavery in Latest Rant: “I’m not mad at slavery”

Kodak Black is once again at the center of controversy after a video of him speaking about slavery spread widely on social media. The clip, dated December 16, shows the Florida rapper talking directly to fans in what many described as a disturbing and confusing rant.

The video was first shared online and quickly reposted across platforms, becoming the source of the backlash.

In the footage, Kodak appears unfiltered and unfocused while members of his team stand nearby. Several prescription bottles can be seen in the background, including one that appears to be open. This detail has raised concern among viewers about his condition at the time of the recording.

Kodak starts the video by speaking about Black identity and race. He positions himself as someone telling hard truths, saying, “Black people, bruh, we p**** as f***, bruh.” He then turns his attention to Africans, adding, “I love y’all from Africa, too,” before criticizing what he described as a sense of superiority, saying some Africans “act like y’all better than mutha*****.”

The tone quickly escalates when Kodak brings up slavery. Referring to the transatlantic slave trade, he says, “Y’all Africans should have never sold n****, bruh.” Moments later, he makes the statement that caused the strongest reaction online, saying, “I’m not mad at slavery ’cause white people was slaving people, too.”

As the video continues, Kodak appears distracted and begins talking about a drink he is consuming, though it is unclear what it is. Smiling, he says, “I ain’t gonna lie, though, that shit taste good as f***,” and follows it with, “That b**** so good bro.” The mix of comments and behavior left many viewers uneasy.

Toward the end of the clip, Kodak shifts again and starts talking about physical discomfort. He says, “I was burping the other night,” and adds, “Like, I had some s*** that was stuck in my throat.” These comments added to concerns about his health and possible substance use.

Kodak Black defends slavery, says he’s not mad about it, and claims that Africans should’ve never sold Black people— an estimated 12.5 million Africans were forcibly embarked on slave ships. 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/H4uhrN6B3G

— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) December 17, 2025

Reactions online have been split. Some fans expressed worry about Kodak’s well-being, while others criticized his comments as offensive and irresponsible. The video itself remains the main source of information, as Kodak has not released a follow-up statement to explain or clarify his remarks.

Kodak Black has had a career filled with both success and controversy. He rose to fame in the mid-2010s and has released several successful albums and singles. His song “Super Gremlin” marked a major comeback in 2021 after a period of legal trouble and time in prison.

His sentence was shortened after it was commuted by President Donald Trump. Since then, he has continued to release music while frequently making headlines for behavior outside the studio.

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