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In 2009, at age 12, Kodak Black joined a rap group called "Brutal Yungenz", under his first official stage name "J-Black".<ref name="J-Black"/> He then joined a local rap group called "The Kolyons".<ref name="Macadams"/><ref name="KB-website">{{cite web | title = Biography | publisher = Kodak Black | url = http://kodak-world.com/?page_id=24 | accessdate = August 20, 2016}}</ref> In December 2013, Kodak Black released the mixtape ''Project Baby'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Project Baby by Kodak Black|date=2013-12-26|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-project-baby|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> followed in December 2014 with the mixtape "Heart of the Projects",<ref>{{Citation|title=Heart Of The Projects by Kodak Black|date=2014-12-30|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-heart-of-the-project|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> and in December 2015 with the mixtape ''Institution''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Institution by Kodak Black|date=2015-12-25|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-institution|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref>
In 2009, at age 12, Kodak Black joined a rap group called "Brutal Yungenz", under his first official stage name "J-Black".<ref name="J-Black"/> He then joined a local rap group called "The Kolyons".<ref name="Macadams"/><ref name="KB-website">{{cite web | title = Biography | publisher = Kodak Black | url = http://kodak-world.com/?page_id=24 | accessdate = August 20, 2016}}</ref> In December 2013, Kodak Black released the mixtape ''Project Baby'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Project Baby by Kodak Black|date=2013-12-26|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-project-baby|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> followed in December 2014 with the mixtape "Heart of the Projects",<ref>{{Citation|title=Heart Of The Projects by Kodak Black|date=2014-12-30|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-heart-of-the-project|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref> and in December 2015 with the mixtape ''Institution''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Institution by Kodak Black|date=2015-12-25|url=https://spinrilla.com/mixtapes/kodak-black-institution|accessdate=2016-07-14}}</ref>


In October 2015, Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak Black's songs, "Skrt", which helped Kodak Black gain popularity.<ref>{{cite web | last = Walker | first = Angus | title = Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram | publisher = HotNewHipHop | date = October 24, 2015 | url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-dances-to-kodak-black-on-instagram-news.18370.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/news/2016/03/kodak-black-drake|title=Kodak Black Reacts to the Drake Co-Sign: "You trying to show me you f**k with me or what?"|publisher=}}</ref> That same month, Kodak Black signed a [[joint venture]] record deal with Dollaz N Dealz Entertainment, Sniper Gang and [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="24h">{{cite web | title = Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records | publisher = 24hourhiphop.com | date = October 21, 2015 | url = http://24hourhiphop.com/news/kodak-black-signs-record-deal-with-atlantic-records/}}</ref> 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. <ref>{{cite web | last = Low | first = Carver | title = Lil Uzi Vert & Kodak Black to Headline "Parental Advisory" Tour | publisher = Hotnewhiphop.com | date = May 6, 2016 | url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-and-kodak-black-to-headline-parental-advisory-tour-news.21491.html?}}</ref>
In October 2015, Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak Black's songs, "Skrt", which helped Kodak Black gain popularity.<ref>{{cite web | last = Walker | first = Angus | title = Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram | publisher = HotNewHipHop | date = October 24, 2015 | url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-dances-to-kodak-black-on-instagram-news.18370.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/news/2016/03/kodak-black-drake|title=Kodak Black Reacts to the Drake Co-Sign: "You trying to show me you f**k with me or what?"|publisher=}}</ref> That same month, Kodak Black signed a deal with [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="24h">{{cite web | title = Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records | publisher = 24hourhiphop.com | date = October 21, 2015 | url = http://24hourhiphop.com/news/kodak-black-signs-record-deal-with-atlantic-records/}}</ref> 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. <ref>{{cite web | last = Low | first = Carver | title = Lil Uzi Vert & Kodak Black to Headline "Parental Advisory" Tour | publisher = Hotnewhiphop.com | date = May 6, 2016 | url = http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-and-kodak-black-to-headline-parental-advisory-tour-news.21491.html?}}</ref>


In May 2016, Kodak Black was featured on [[French Montana]]'s single "[[Lockjaw (song)|Lockjaw]]", from French Montana's twenty first mixtape ''[[MC4 (mixtape)|MC4]]'', which reached a peak position of 23 on ''Billboard's'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302488/french-montana/chart?f=367|title=French Montana - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=2016-07-14}}</ref> In August 2016, Kodak Black's single ''Skrt'' reached number 10 on ''Billboard's'' "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles" chart.<ref name="Skrt">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3Akodak%20black&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=kodak%20black |title=Kodak Black - Chart history (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop) |publisher=Billboard |accessdate=October 26, 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, he released his fourth mixtape, ''Lil B.I.G. Pac'', which became his first mixtape to chart on ''Billboard'', reaching number 49 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart and number 18 on the [[Heatseekers Albums|Heatseakers Albums chart]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7409876/kodak-black/chart|title=Kodak Black - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=2016-07-14}}</ref>
In May 2016, Kodak Black was featured on [[French Montana]]'s single "[[Lockjaw (song)|Lockjaw]]", from French Montana's twenty first mixtape ''[[MC4 (mixtape)|MC4]]'', which reached a peak position of 23 on ''Billboard's'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/302488/french-montana/chart?f=367|title=French Montana - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=2016-07-14}}</ref> In August 2016, Kodak Black's single ''Skrt'' reached number 10 on ''Billboard's'' "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles" chart.<ref name="Skrt">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3Akodak%20black&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A345&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=kodak%20black |title=Kodak Black - Chart history (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop) |publisher=Billboard |accessdate=October 26, 2016}}</ref> In June 2016, he released his fourth mixtape, ''Lil B.I.G. Pac'', which became his first mixtape to chart on ''Billboard'', reaching number 49 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart and number 18 on the [[Heatseekers Albums|Heatseakers Albums chart]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7409876/kodak-black/chart|title=Kodak Black - Chart history {{!}} Billboard|website=www.billboard.com|access-date=2016-07-14}}</ref>
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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 female performed oral sex on them. Kodak Black's Instagram account hit a record high during the broadcast.<ref>{{cite web | last = Alexis | first = Diamond | title = Kodak Black Posts Sex Session on Instagram Live, Twitter Reacts Accordingly | publisher = BET | date = January 28, 2017 | url = http://www.bet.com/music/2017/01/27/kodak-black-sex-instagram-live.html}}</ref> The rapper later posted a message on Twitter about the incident reading "If I could change I swear I would .. I tried everything but I’m just so hood.”<ref>{{cite web | title = Kodak Black Reportedly Streams Group Sex On Social Media | publisher = VIBE | date = January 27, 2017 | url = http://www.vibe.com/2017/01/kodak-black-reportedly-streams-group-sex-on-social-media/}}</ref>
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 female performed oral sex on them. Kodak Black's Instagram account hit a record high during the broadcast.<ref>{{cite web | last = Alexis | first = Diamond | title = Kodak Black Posts Sex Session on Instagram Live, Twitter Reacts Accordingly | publisher = BET | date = January 28, 2017 | url = http://www.bet.com/music/2017/01/27/kodak-black-sex-instagram-live.html}}</ref> The rapper later posted a message on Twitter about the incident reading "If I could change I swear I would .. I tried everything but I’m just so hood.”<ref>{{cite web | title = Kodak Black Reportedly Streams Group Sex On Social Media | publisher = VIBE | date = January 27, 2017 | url = http://www.vibe.com/2017/01/kodak-black-reportedly-streams-group-sex-on-social-media/}}</ref>


In February 2017, Kodak Black released the song "[[Tunnel Vision (Kodak Black song)|Tunnel Vision]]", which is lead [[Single (music)|single]] from his upcoming debut [[studio album]], ''[[Painting Pictures]]'' (2017). The song debuted at number 27 and peaked at number 8 on US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and number 17 on the [[Canadian Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7710297/hot-100-chainsmokers-three-songs-top-ten-ed-sheeran-number-one|title=The Chainsmokers Match Beatles & Bee Gees With Three Songs in Hot 100's Top 10 & Ed Sheeran Holds at No. 1|work=Billboard|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=March 6, 2017|accessdate=March 7, 2017}}</ref> It is Kodak Black's first top 40 single and his highest-charting single.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/02/kodak-black-tunnel-vision-billboard-chart/ |title=Kodak Black's 'Tunnel Vision' Debuts in the Billboard Top 40 |website=Xxlmag.com |date= |accessdate=2017-03-01}}</ref>
In February 2017, Kodak Black released the song "[[Tunnel Vision (Kodak Black song)|Tunnel Vision]]". The song debuted at number 27 and peaked at number 8 on US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7710297/hot-100-chainsmokers-three-songs-top-ten-ed-sheeran-number-one|title=The Chainsmokers Match Beatles & Bee Gees With Three Songs in Hot 100's Top 10 & Ed Sheeran Holds at No. 1|work=Billboard|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=March 6, 2017|accessdate=March 7, 2017}}</ref> It is Kodak Black's first top 40 single and his highest-charting single.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/02/kodak-black-tunnel-vision-billboard-chart/ |title=Kodak Black's 'Tunnel Vision' Debuts in the Billboard Top 40 |website=Xxlmag.com |date= |accessdate=2017-03-01}}</ref>


==Musical style==
==Musical style==

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Kodak Black
Mug shot of Kodak Black, May 2016
Mug shot of Kodak Black, May 2016
Background information
Birth nameDieuson Octave
Also known as
  • Kodak Black
  • J-Black[1]
Born (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 27)[2]
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websitekodak-world.com

Dieuson Octave (born June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American hip hop recording artist.[6]

Early life

Dieuson Octave was born on June 11, 1997 in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he was also raised. His parents were immigrants from Haiti. Octave was raised by his mother in Golden Acres, a public housing project in Pompano Beach.[6]

From the age of six, Octave used the nickname "Black". He also used the nickname "Lil' Black". When he joined Instagram he chose the username "Kodak Black". This later became his stage name when he started to rap and a name favored by his fans.[5][6]

Career

In 2009, at age 12, Kodak Black joined a rap group called "Brutal Yungenz", under his first official stage name "J-Black".[1] He then joined a local rap group called "The Kolyons".[6][7] In December 2013, Kodak Black released the mixtape Project Baby,[8] followed in December 2014 with the mixtape "Heart of the Projects",[9] and in December 2015 with the mixtape Institution.[10]

In October 2015, Canadian rapper Drake posted a video of himself dancing to one of Kodak Black's songs, "Skrt", which helped Kodak Black gain popularity.[11][12] That same month, Kodak Black signed a deal with Atlantic Records.[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. [13]

In May 2016, Kodak Black was featured on French Montana's single "Lockjaw", from French Montana's twenty first mixtape MC4, which reached a peak position of 23 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[14] In August 2016, Kodak Black's single Skrt reached number 10 on Billboard's "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles" chart.[15] In June 2016, he released his fourth mixtape, Lil B.I.G. Pac, which became his first mixtape to chart on Billboard, reaching number 49 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart and number 18 on the Heatseakers Albums chart.[16]

In June 2016, Kodak Black was named one of XXL magazine's "2016 Freshman Class".[17]

In August 2016, Kodak Black was criticized when a studio session video was released showing him ridiculing dark-skinned black women with lyrics which implied those women were less attractive than light-skinned black women.[18][19] While in jail in 2016, he released the song "Can I".[20]

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 female performed oral sex on them. Kodak Black's Instagram account hit a record high during the broadcast.[21] The rapper later posted a message on Twitter about the incident reading "If I could change I swear I would .. I tried everything but I’m just so hood.”[22]

In February 2017, Kodak Black released the song "Tunnel Vision". The song debuted at number 27 and peaked at number 8 on US Billboard Hot 100.[23] It is Kodak Black's first top 40 single and his highest-charting single.[24]

Musical style

Kodak Black's music is frequently about "previous and future criminal misdeeds", and he stated that he's been influenced by rappers Boosie Badazz and Chief Keef.[6]

The New Yorker described his "manifestly youthful voice" and "mutinous sound", and stated "Octave joins other young rappers who have rejected an old-school emphasis on lyrical variety, individualism, and personal catharsis".[25]

In 2016, The Fader wrote that Kodak Black "articulates the constant state of affliction that living in a poverty-stricken environment can mean. 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".[26]

Personal life

In 2014, Kodak Black stated that he was working towards his high school diploma at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach.[6][27]

Legal issues

Kodak Black was placed into a youth detention center three times in one year, and then placed on probation.[7]

In October 2015, Kodak Black was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis. He was later released.[2]

In April 2016, Kodak Black was arrested in Hallandale Beach, Florida and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cannabis, and fleeing from officers.[28] The following month, Kodak Black was arrested in Broward County, Florida and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment. He was detained in custody.[27][29]

In August 2016, Kodak Black appeared in court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Several executives from Atlantic Records attended the court; vice-president Michael Kushner commenting "Black has a bright future as a recording artist".[30] Kodak Black pleaded no contest to all charges and under a plea agreement was to be placed on house arrest for one year, have five years probation, perform community service as required, and take anger management classes. He would also be permitted to tour internationally.[31][32] Prior to his release from Broward Main Jail, police discovered two outstanding criminal warrants, the first from Florence, South Carolina alleging felony criminal sexual conduct, the second from St. Lucie County, Florida alleging two counts of misdemeanor cannabis possession. Kodak Black was not released from jail.[30]

In September 2016, Kodak Black pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor drug charges and was sentenced to four months in jail. He was credited for time spent in custody awaiting trial and was required to serve 120 days. He was also suspended from driving for one year.[33]

Kodak Black was released from jail in Florida, and was then transported to Florence, South Carolina to face charges of sexual assault. According to the female 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 the singer 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. Kodak Black was released from custody in South Carolina on December 1, 2016 after posting a $100,000 bond, but returned to court on February 8, 2017.[34] 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?"[35] Within hours of release, he recorded and released "There He Go",[36] a single which mentions his recent release from jail:

Just hopped off the plane I just got out about a day ago
Everybody love me, when they see me they be like, "There he go!"
Got me a new lady, we 'bout to take a trip to Mexico
Crackers took my 40 so I'm 'bout to go buy a Draco (an AK-47 handgun)[37]

In February 2017, Kodak Black was arrested again for violation of his probation. He is currently being held without bond and his currently ongoing tour has been postponed.[38]

Discography

Main article: Kodak Black discography
Studio albums
  • Painting Pictures (2017)[39]
Mixtapes
  • Project Baby (2013)
  • Heart of the Projects (2014)
  • Institution (2015)
  • Lil B.I.G. Pac (2016)

References

  1. ^ a b "Uncover Kodak Black's Music When He Was Known as J-Black - XXL".
  2. ^ a b "Dieuson Octave". Local 10.com.
  3. ^ "Kodak Black". Soundcloud.
  4. ^ a b "Kodak Black Signs Record Deal With Atlantic Records". 24hourhiphop.com. October 21, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Tags:  daily discovery, kodak black. "Kodak Black Interview | Pigeons & Planes". Pigeonsandplanes.com.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Macadams, Torii (October 1, 2014). "Born in the Trap: An Interview with Kodak Black". Passion of the Weiss.
  7. ^ a b "Biography". Kodak Black. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Project Baby by Kodak Black, 2013-12-26, retrieved 2016-07-14
  9. ^ Heart Of The Projects by Kodak Black, 2014-12-30, retrieved 2016-07-14
  10. ^ Institution by Kodak Black, 2015-12-25, retrieved 2016-07-14
  11. ^ Walker, Angus (October 24, 2015). "Drake Dances To Kodak Black On Instagram". HotNewHipHop.
  12. ^ "Kodak Black Reacts to the Drake Co-Sign: "You trying to show me you f**k with me or what?"".
  13. ^ Low, Carver (May 6, 2016). "Lil Uzi Vert & Kodak Black to Headline "Parental Advisory" Tour". Hotnewhiphop.com.
  14. ^ "French Montana - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  15. ^ "Kodak Black - Chart history (Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  16. ^ "Kodak Black - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  17. ^ Schwartz, Danny (June 19, 2016). "XXL Freshman Class 2016". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  18. ^ Cummings, Moriba (August 14, 2016). "So Problematic: Kodak Black 'Doesn't Want No Black B***h'". BET.
  19. ^ DeCourcey, Danielle (August 12, 2016). "What This Rapper Said About Black Women Reveals a Big Problem With Colorism". ATTN.
  20. ^ Walker, Angus (10 October 2016). "Kodak Black releases "Can I" from Lil B.I.G. Pac". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  21. ^ Alexis, Diamond (January 28, 2017). "Kodak Black Posts Sex Session on Instagram Live, Twitter Reacts Accordingly". BET.
  22. ^ "Kodak Black Reportedly Streams Group Sex On Social Media". VIBE. January 27, 2017.
  23. ^ Trust, Gary (March 6, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Match Beatles & Bee Gees With Three Songs in Hot 100's Top 10 & Ed Sheeran Holds at No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  24. ^ "Kodak Black's 'Tunnel Vision' Debuts in the Billboard Top 40". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2017-03-01.
  25. ^ Trammell, Matthew (April 25, 2016). "Teenage Dream". The New Yorker.
  26. ^ Burney, Lawrence (July 20, 2016). "Why Kodak Black's American Story Is So Important". The Fader.
  27. ^ a b Ivey, Justin (May 24, 2016). "Kodak Black Drops "Jewels"". XXL.
  28. ^ "South Florida Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested in Hallandale Beach". WSVN-TV. April 22, 2016.
  29. ^ "Rapper "Kodak Black" Arrested Again in South Florida". WSVN-TV. May 19, 2016.
  30. ^ a b Clarkson, Brett; Anthony, Attiyya (August 17, 2016). "Kodak Black Staying in Jail After Authorities Discover Outstanding Warrants". Sun Sentinel.
  31. ^ "Kodak Black To Be Released On House Arrest".
  32. ^ Sun-Sentinel, South Florida. "Kodak Black to be released; Pompano Beach rapper gets house arrest, probation".
  33. ^ Clarkson, Brett (September 19, 2016). "Kodak Black Gets 120 Days In Jail, License Suspended For A Year In St. Lucie County Case". Sun-Sentinel.
  34. ^ Clarkson, Brett (December 1, 2016). "Kodak Black Released From Jail On $100K Bond". Sun Sentinel.
  35. ^ Farzan, Antonia (January 17, 2017). "Kodak Black, Accused of Sexual Assault, Still Reaches for the Top". Miami New Times.
  36. ^ Weinstein, Max (December 6, 2016). "Kodak Black Releases First New Song and Video Since Getting Out of Jail". XXL.
  37. ^ Kodak Black (December 8, 2016). "There He Go". Urban Islandz.
  38. ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/02/kodak-black-arrested-probation-violation/
  39. ^ "Kodak Black's "Tunnel Vision" Debuts in the Billboard Top 40". XXL. Retrieved February 28, 2017.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kodak_Black&diff=prev&oldid=770023763

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