The track was originally slated for release on , but was delayed by a high-profile police raid on Kodak's Florida home that same day. He was arrested on seven charges, including grand theft of a firearm, child neglect, and possession of marijuana. His team released the song and an accompanying video directed by Wavylord the following day as a defiant signal that the "grind don't stop" despite his incarceration. Lyrical Themes and "1800 Nights" Meaning
is a raw, six-minute freestyle released in January 2018 that serves as a pivotal moment of introspection in the rapper's career. Rapped over the somber, heavy production of Future’s "Kno The Meaning" (produced by Southside ), the track acts as a sprawling open letter regarding his family, his street ties, and the heavy toll of his recurring legal battles. Context and Release Kodak Black -1800 nights
: Much like Future’s original song—which detailed the loss of a hard drive containing two years of music while Future was stuck in Dubai—Kodak uses the freestyle to lament a vehicle being towed that contained all the raps he had written while "locked up a couple bids". Impact on his Discography Kodak Black - 1800 Nights (Official Video) The track was originally slated for release on