Kodak Black Channels His Inner LL Cool J on "I Need Love"

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Last summer, Kodak Black went on to say he was better than Biggie and Tupac. Well, maybe he got that impression after listening to some old LL Cool J records as the outspoken Philly rapper drops off a new LL-inspired song today called “I Need Love.” Using the 1987 rap classic as the backdrop, you’ll hear Kodak telling a story about a young man plotting his way to rap stardom. No word if this will be on his upcoming Painting Pictures, dropping on March 31, but you can still listen above.

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