Kodak Black is putting his own spin on Drake’s music, and fans are getting a new version of the “Little Birdie” track they have been talking about.
The Florida rapper has released a music video for “Lil Birdie,” where he jumps on the instrumental from Drake’s song “Little Birdie,” which appears on Drake’s 2026 album ICEMAN. Kodak’s version gives him an opportunity to put his own vocals and flow over the beat.
Drake originally released “Little Birdie” as part of ICEMAN in May 2026. The song drew attention from hip-hop listeners who noticed similarities between Drake’s vocal delivery and Kodak Black’s distinctive style.
Listeners pointed to similarities in cadence, voice and flow, with some believing Kodak would have been a natural fit for the original record.
Now, Kodak is taking that conversation a step further by hopping on the instrumental himself.
Rather than simply letting fans debate the similarities between the two rappers, Kodak gets to put his own spin on the beat with “Lil Birdie.” The release also gives listeners a chance to hear how his approach compares with Drake’s version.
The new music video surfaced on Wednesday, September 30, bringing fresh attention to the track and the conversation surrounding the two artists.
Fans Have Been Comparing Kodak Black and Drake’s Versions
The conversation surrounding “Little Birdie” started with fans comparing the artists’ sounds, particularly their vocal styles and delivery.
Kodak’s version gives those listeners a chance to hear him over the same instrumental rather than imagining what a collaboration might sound like.
Reactions online have been mixed. Some listeners were excited to hear Kodak on the beat, while others expressed a preference for Drake’s original version. Discussions about Kodak’s delivery and the quality of the recording have also appeared in online fan conversations.
Whether listeners prefer Kodak’s version or Drake’s original, the release has brought renewed attention to the track.
Neither the similarities between the two versions nor the fan reaction alone establishes whether the rappers planned a collaboration. The focus for now is Kodak’s newly released take on the instrumental.
Kodak Black continues to draw attention whenever he releases new music or gives fans something unexpected. With “Lil Birdie,” he is tapping into an existing conversation around Drake’s record and giving listeners his own interpretation.
It remains to be seen whether the release leads to further discussion between the two artists or inspires more fan-made comparisons.
For now, hip-hop fans can check out Kodak’s new “Lil Birdie” music video and decide for themselves which version they prefer.
What do you think about Kodak Black jumping on Drake’s “Little Birdie” beat? Did Kodak do it justice, or did Drake have the better version?