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This Mother's Tearful Reaction to Seeing Her Son Featured in a Major Magazine is Heartwarming

The mom of rapper Kodak Black has a true moment of elation when she sees her son featured in XXL. 
This Mother's Tearful Reaction to Seeing Her Son Featured in a Major Magazine is Heartwarming
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By Rachaell Davis · Updated October 27, 2020
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Nothing compares to the feeling of being able to make your parents proud and one mother’s reaction to her son’s latest accomplishment has the internet smiling from ear to ear.

In a video clip that’s currently making rounds on social media, rapper Kodak Black’s mother is seen reacting to his feature story in the latest issue of XXL magazine.

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In the clip, she’s moved to tears as she gushes over the article with overwhelming pride in her son.

Lol This What I Grind Fa .. Minus Da Bullshit Life's Great

A video posted by Project Baby (@kodakblack) on Apr 24, 2016 at 1:46pm PDT

The 18-year-old Florida native is currently signed to Atlantic Records and was reportedly recently released on bail after being jailed for charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and drug possession. The video of his mother’s priceless reaction to seeing him in the pages of XXL was taken just one day after his release, making the occasion that much more of celebration for his family and friends.

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