Federal prosecutors stated that he posed a danger to society due to his long history of criminal acts as well as his repeated violation of past probation rules. In the 2000s, over 50,000 Haitian immigrants moved to the Midwest to get a way from the violence in Haiti. Former and current members of MPD often recall responding to an alarm, only to get to the scene and find that the inhabitants had been brutally tortured and murdered. "[78][79][80][81] He issued a more in-depth apology in 2020 while serving a four-year prison sentence. It became an official recognized gang of killers around 1994-1995. The long-term effects of that prejudice persist today: In Pompano Beach, U.S. Census data shows that roughly 40 percent of Haitian immigrants live below the poverty line. They can be hired to commit killings for people and car theft. Others will put it on their right side to represent their soul. At worst, alleged rapists become the punch line of jokes (see: R. Kelly). Red and Blue is the color of all Zoes. [64], On October 1, 2018, Kodak Black donated $10,000 to the Jack and Jill Children's center, which is a provider of early children's education. [33] Lil Uzi Vert replied stating that he was not bothered by the insult and that he still "fucked with" Kodak Black. Zoe Pound is a criminal mafia street gang based in Miami, Florida founded by Haitian immigrants in the mid-1990s. Zoe Pound sold drugs in many Folk hoods. The gang was started for Haitians to make easy money committing criminal acts. [95], Kodak Black was arrested inside his Pembroke Pines, Florida home in January 2018 on multiple charges stemming from an Instagram live-feed video showing him passing marijuana and a gun around a small child. The gang also has been reported to be in Alaska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, and Missouri cities. Fitts stated that the incident caused him over $500,000 in losses and hurt his reputation. Zoe members will kill any Latin wearing the color blue, being the color of many Sureos 13 gang. In January 2018, Kodak Black was arrested following a raid on his Florida home. Thousands who made it through the dragnet were incarcerated when they arrived. The gang is also known to work with South American drug cartels due Zoe Pound's control over some ports in Haiti (which lie about 1 hour from U.S. shores) and the infamous Port of Miami. The song debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. Zoe Synonyms: Z Example sentence: "Kodak Black is a zoe ." Zoe in songs: "He a Zoe but he look like a Rasta" - Kodak Black, Z Look Jamaican. Fun fact: it is the highest-charting song to begin with the letter Z. You become what you're around.". [71], 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 woman performed oral sex on them. and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Federal prosecutors, however, attempted to revoke Kodak Black's bail, pointing to past violent crimes, such as a 2012 carjacking incident, and his possible connections to a shooting in March 2019. At least two of the 4 guys that killed X are openly Zoes on their IGs. [22] In June 2016, he released his fourth mixtape, Lil B.I.G. [98] On April 17, he pleaded not guilty to the remaining charges, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of marijuana, and was sentenced to 364 days in prison with credit for time served. On "Can I," from June 2016's Lil' B.I.G. Pac, he hit a more reflective note, asking: Would I live long enough to raise my son? Kodak Black's gang affiliation is the most unknown to me. a heavyset man in a gray T-shirt and distressed jeans asks by way of a greeting. Some were able to control small areas in Chicago's South Side, the Zoes recruited mostly Insane and renegade gang members who already cut ties from their original gangs. The website Hot New Hip Hop called him the best high-school rapper in the nation. It has been reported many Zoettes killed members of the local Hispanic gang the Surenos. Kodak Black was born Dieuson Octave on June 11, 1997, in Pompano Beach, Florida, the son of Haitian immigrant Marcelene Octave. Z shit has also been used to refer to the Zoe Pound street culture and Haitian Creole culture in Miami generally. The war settled down a bit when Trinitarios moved in and started attacking both gangs. He initially faced seven felony charges including child neglect, grand theft of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and marijuana possession. [1] Etymology [ edit] "Zoe'" is the anglicized variant of the word zo, Haitian Creole for "bone", as members were known to be "hard to the bone." Its tree-lined streets and cheerful mustard-yellow houses belie the fact that by the 1980s, the Sun Sentinel described it as "a haven for crack cocaine, crime, and squalor" in which drug dealers, addicts, and prostitutes had taken over vacant buildings. After listing all this (and more), Kodak Black sings in the catchy chorus: This that Z shit. They have peace with all black gangs but mostly local Crip and Blood sets but also connections to GD's and VL's. It also offers immediate gratification to economically disadvantaged youth who view the trappings of gang life: sex, money, weapons, respect, cars, cribs, drugs, and expensive night life. A member of the Haitian Zoe Pound gang. The gang teamed up with local gangs like the Black Peace Stones, Black Gangster Disciples, 4 Courner Hustlers, Vice Lords, and Mickey Cobras. He filed to use his $600,000 home as collateral for his $500,000 bond for the indictments and was granted the bond, being released. Zoettes usually hang with other Zoettes or girls from allied gangs. someone off-camera interrupts. Zoe, in Haitian Creole also means bones, which means that members of the Zoe gang are hard as bones. An April post on his Instagram shows K2 sticking his hand up an unidentified woman's skirt and is captioned "That's My Boy.". Over here ain't no image. Money was tight, and food was often scarce. The states with the most immigrants was Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Kansas. Police Officers says rapping is just a front that ZMF puts up so they could do criminal acts. 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. Shortly after the song was released, there were a lot of speculations from fans and analysts alike that Kodak just might be using the song . Bail was set at either $40,000 or $20,000, he was released on the 18th. Zoe Pound was founded in the mid 1990's in the Lil Haiti section of Miami, Florida by a small group of Haitian immigrant youths who were tired of being attacked by Hispanics, Whites, Asians and in some cases African Americans. The Zoes in Florida also put drugs into corpses which was found in a raid by law enforcement to send to there Texas counter parts so they can sell it in Mexico and other south western states. Toggle navigation. When conflicts against Haitians arose, the pound would be sought out to retaliate; thus, the street gang name, "Zoe Pound", was born. Skrt, it turns out, is the sound a car makes when it pulls out so fast that the tires' rubber burns for instance, when you're fleeing the scene of a robbery. [72] The rapper later posted a message on Twitter about the incident reading "If I could change I swear I would .. The miniature car belongs to his toddler son, King Khalid, who already has his own Instagram account with more than 30,000 followers which shows him smacking an older boy in the head while dressed in an orange Florida Gators romper or posed on a bed while giving the camera a concerned look (caption: "I hope these motherfuckers don't cut my hair."). As strobe lights flash, illuminating the darkened room, boys in hoodies and puffer jackets look on as girls in skintight dresses pass around champagne bottles with sparklers, their glossy curls moving to the throbbing beat. The city's geographical divide is the result of decades of segregation dating to the beginning of the 20th Century, when the town's black population consisted primarily of migrant laborers from Georgia, North Florida, and the Carolinas who came to pick beans and other winter crops. Haitians, who later became the largest immigrant group in Broward County, were repeatedly reminded that Americans had little sympathy for their plight. Zoe Pound is a criminal street gang based in Miami, Florida founded by Haitian immigrants. When he joined Instagram he chose the username "Kodak Black", "'cause you know Kodak, that's pictures and all that." High-rise oceanfront condominiums are replaced by single-story faded-pastel concrete-block houses with patchy lawns and dripping air conditioners. Kodak Black's Instagram account hit a record high during the broadcast. And Latin gangs like 3ni, 18th Street, and MS-13. They recruit blacks from different origins. The expression Z shit comes from the song ZEZE by Miami-based rapper Kodak Black featuring Travis Scott and Offset. But once sexual battery was added to the list of charges, saying "Free Kodak" suddenly became much more complicated. UBN and Zoe Pound war with known hate gangs like the Skin Heads and local Latin gangs. I got his autograph. As the title suggests, it's primarily focused on his run-ins with the law. Rumors say that the gang also controls the shooting and distribution of music videos in the city, with some insisting that permission from them should be acquired before the cameras start rolling. [56][57], In 2014, Kodak Black stated that he was working towards his high school diploma at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach. "He's not doing interviews right now. The prosecutor said that in the summer or early fall, Kodak Black would have to return to South Carolina and face trial for the charges. Young Kodak reached out to him, saying he wanted to become a solo artist. [41] On February 14, 2020, Kodak Black released "Because of You", followed by a music video for the song. Zoes in prison click up with the BGF to fight against the Mexican Mafia. In photos, he'd pose with a mouthful of spaghetti or a $100 bill plastered to his forehead, his wide grin showing off a mouthful of gold teeth. Some sets uses Zoe as an acronym for: Which is supposed to state being a Zoe is a honor and is supreme and ultimate against all. Zoe Pound controls kilos of drugs through the Port of Miami, the gang even spread through the East Coast. Full Name: Zoe Pound/Zoe Nation; Sureos 13 are one of the gang's main rival. Conflicts started when new Zoes started growing and trying to sell drugs around the area, 3ni saw this and attacked Zoes trying to take over the drug trade. "And she'll say, 'What took you so long to call me?' To this day, it remains predominantly poor and black. Kodak Black rep for his Yaad fans in "Z Look Jamaican" video off his new album, . "I can't wait to get back to doing what I love most working at being the illest rapper alive. ZMF is local Haitian rap group. They fight over drug turf and fight with the Latin Soldiers in Florida over territory. [47] Its used to refer to his gangster, Haitian Creole lifestyle. [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. Zoe Pound doesn't have many known colors. Hip-Hop Database Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. The other was for criminal sexual conduct in South Carolina. [109][110] Kodak Black was charged with two counts of making a false statement on a governmental form, this apparently stemmed from January 2019, where he lied on the form while attempting to purchase firearms. It wasn't the sort of place where you'd have to worry about being hit by a stray bullet, but it also wasn't somewhere many of its residents managed to leave. Gang membership offers youth a sense of belonging and protection. Blanche Ely High, originally known as Pompano Beach Negro High, was once at the center of a fierce battle over desegregation. Nicholas Fittsthe promoterclaims that Kodak Black was contractually obliged to perform for him on March 3, 2017, in New York, but did not show up. If a Haitian was called a Haitian, they'd be ready to fight.". Just a day earlier, the arrest warrant detailing his rape charges had been released and quickly made its way around the internet. What that Z shit means exactly is unclear. The arrest had the potential to cause his bond in the 2016 South Carolina rape case to be revoked. I am studying about the streets and there is one that I am missing. "Me and my nigga running crazy home-invasion shit," he raps on "Ain't No Faking It," and there was no reason to think he was exaggerating. The gang is highly dangerous and will act without thinking first. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. Recruitment is often influenced by a recruitees environment. Once free, Octave returned to rap with new determination. "[73], In June 2017, he wrote on Instagram about his preference for light-skinned women over those with dark skin. [94], On May 4, 2017, he was sentenced for violating his house arrest to 364 days in the Broward County Jail, with the possibility of an early release if he completes a life skills course. "I just wouldn't feel comfortable listening to his music anymore. [44], On November 11, 2020, Kodak returned with his third album, Bill Israel, while serving a prison sentence. His voice had deepened into a thick Southern drawl, and the lyrics described a life of crime. The crowd sings along from memory, drowning him out as they chant the lyrics: The next day, a teenage fan will come forward accusing Dieuson Octave, as Kodak Black is legally known, of rape. The reason for the muder was most likely over the ongoing dispute between East Haiti and Tookaville. He began posting his own music on YouTube, freestyling over songs by 2 Chainz and Wale in addition to writing his own. All of that.". His debut album, Painting Pictures (2017), peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and included the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single "Tunnel Vision". [101][102], As of April 5, 2019, a concert promoter filed a lawsuit against Kodak Black for failing to appear at his concerts. [1] [45], On January 23, 2021, he released the single, "Last Day In", in which he addresses his release from prison, thanks to his pardon from President Donald Trump: "Trump just freed me, but my favorite president is on the money/All they hatin' presidents has become evident to me". In the last 10 or so years, Zoe Pound also specialized in home invasions and other forms of violent robbery. Bill Kahan Kapri [6] (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, [7] is an American rapper. [1] Etymology [ edit] . Does anyone else get annoyed when people with money tell Why do most young people skew left politically? [31] The album reached 3 on the Billboard 200 and sold 71,000 equivalent units first week, a record for Kodak Black. Kodak Black said he would "give her a whole year" if she "might need a whole year to be crying and shit for him." Though Pompano Beach had a large underground rap scene, Kodak Black had to hustle to get noticed outside Florida. The gang is located in all areas in New York. He was held without bond and his musical tour was postponed. [99] He was released on August 18, 2018. A chapter represents the state that the set is located in which is made up decks which are counties. While incarcerated, he released his third studio album, Bill Israel (2020). General Info After a few months, I sat down and listened to all the music he'd recorded, and I was blown away." [76] Kodak Black also stated that light-skinned women are easier to break down, black women are "too gutter", and that he does not like his own skin complexion.[77]. [4] "Pound" may also stand for "Power Of (the) Unified Negroes (in) Divinity". In 2007 a high ranking Zoe Pound member moved to L.A. and started one of the first Zoe sets. [93] Also in April 2017, he appeared in court in Florida, where his anger management counselor Ramona Sanchez spoke about him disrupting her class. Top 6 is one of the largest and most dangerous Zoe set in the Florida chapter of the criminal organization. Sign up for writing inspiration in your email, @KodakBlack1k let's link and do some Z shit , Last night in the @barclayscenter we showed our Broward County asses off Its That Z-Shit, Its That Z-Shit @ShowtimeWinning X @KodakBlack1k #KodakBlack #DJShowtime #SniperGang. His lawyer stated that the family had not yet responded. The gang also has been reported to be in Alaska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, and Missouri cities. They'd print out a thousand CDs, and he'd hand them out at car shows. Most Zoes are Haitians males, but have members who are female known as Zoettes who are as dangerous as there male counter parts and have members of different black origins. Many Zoes moved to Chicago to start new sets, but because of the hostility of the gangs already established in Chicago who didn't like foreign gangs it was hard for the Zoes to claim hoods. The ranks signify leadership and dominance over the set, they also signify respect for those who have been in the set longer and have survived the longest.Those with a higher rank have a position of authority over Zoes of a lower rank. This include of recruiting Africans, Jamaicans, Trinidadians, and Bahamians. The gang mostly wars with white hate gangs like Aryans, Nazis, and the Klan over turf. The term "Z" is also commonly used in association with . "You know. In Atlanta Zoe pound has a partnership with Black Mafia Family for total drug control of area and will kill anyone that stands in front of their plan. [25][26], In 2016, Kodak Black released the song "Can I" while he was in jail. Zoe Pound has two root names. When he appeared in the group's music videos, it often looked as though someone's kid brother had wandered into the shoot. 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