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<\/p>\nExclusive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n A Hilton hotel thinks it\u2019s smarter than a bunch of 5th graders \u2014 its allegedly trying to rip off a Florida class, but their school is fighting back with its allies \u2026 Kodak Black<\/strong><\/a> and his attorney.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Here\u2019s what happened \u2026 5th grade students from Pinewood Elementary School in Florida raised $17k by selling candy and washing cars for a field trip to Washington, D.C. The week-long trip \u2014 slated for mid-March \u2014 was planned and booked well before the coronavirus pandemic hit.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n But, once the virus was ravaging the nation, the school canceled the trip and tried to get a refund for about a month, from Homewood Suites by Hilton for their 30 rooms. Kodak Black\u2019s lawyer, Bradford Cohen<\/strong>, tells TMZ \u2026 he\u2019s repping the Parent Teacher Organization, which got the runaround until the hotel\u2019s director of sales sent an email about a hefty cancellation fee of $20,612.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Hilton added, \u201cSince we already received payments of $17,931 [your] balance is $2,681. We will use the credit card we have on file unless noted otherwise.\u201d Pretty crappy deal, right?!!?<\/p>\n<\/section>\n We\u2019re told the principal got involved, and last week, Hilton finally refunded $7k to the kids. Of course, that means it kept $10,931. Hilton says a portion of that could be credited to the class IF it comes to D.C. later this year \u2026 which, of course, is highly unlikely. So, the kids are out $10k.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Enter Kodak. Bradford, who\u2019s working pro bono, says Kodak grew up close to the school \u2026 and is willing to pay for the class trip, if Hilton keeps their money. It wouldn\u2019t be the first time the jailed rapper\u2019s stepped up for kids<\/strong><\/a> in that area.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n We\u2019ve reached out to Hilton for comment, so far \u2026 no word back.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n