Kodak Black was honored in his own backyard this week.
The Pompano Beach, Florida rapper officially reached hometown hero status when he was awarded with the key to the city by Mayor Rex Hardin. The city recognized the guy they called a “Grammy-nominated rapper and philanthropist” for his “outstanding generosity and lasting impact on the community” at a special ceremony on Tuesday in Broward County.
City officials highlighted some of Yak’s specific contributions, noting how the Pompano born and raised artist “has never forgotten where he comes from.” Some of those generous gestures include “donat[ing] air conditioning units to families during Florida’s hottest months, hand[ing] out hundreds of turkeys during the holidays, and [making] sure local kids receive bikes and gifts every Christmas. He’s also helped prevent homelessness by paying rent for more than 200 families - twice — during times of economic hardship.”