diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 08f97cf..c8723c3 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1 +1 @@
-pluginVersion = 1.8.0
\ No newline at end of file
+pluginVersion = 1.8.1
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/main/java/de/shiewk/smoderation/paper/listener/PunishmentListener.java b/src/main/java/de/shiewk/smoderation/paper/listener/PunishmentListener.java
index 90c73fc..9842b30 100644
--- a/src/main/java/de/shiewk/smoderation/paper/listener/PunishmentListener.java
+++ b/src/main/java/de/shiewk/smoderation/paper/listener/PunishmentListener.java
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ package de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.listener;
 
 import de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.SModerationPaper;
 import de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.event.PunishmentIssueEvent;
+import de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.inventory.CustomInventory;
 import de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.punishments.Punishment;
 import de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.punishments.PunishmentType;
 import de.shiewk.smoderation.paper.storage.PunishmentContainer;
@@ -85,7 +86,7 @@ public class PunishmentListener implements Listener {
             case KICK, BAN -> {
                 final Player player = Bukkit.getPlayer(punishment.to);
                 if (player != null) {
-                    player.kick(CHAT_PREFIX.append(punishment.playerMessage()));
+                    player.kick(CustomInventory.renderComponent(player, CHAT_PREFIX.append(punishment.playerMessage())));
                 }
             }
         }