Rapper Kodak Black Arrested on MDMA Trafficking Charge in Florida
Orlando, FL – Rapper Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, was arrested on May 6, 2026, in Orange County, Florida, on a felony charge of trafficking MDMA. The 28-year-old artist is currently being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. (clickorlando.com)
The arrest stems from an incident in November 2025 outside the Children's Safety Village, a nonprofit organization in Orlando. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered two vehicles—a BMW and a Lamborghini—parked at the scene. Upon detecting the smell of marijuana, officers searched the vehicles and found marijuana and a pink pill testing positive for MDMA inside the BMW. In the Lamborghini, authorities found a pink bag containing MDMA, approximately $37,000 in cash, firearms, and documents bearing Kapri's name. (kwtx.com)
Investigators linked items found during the search to images posted on Kodak Black's Instagram account, according to a warrant. Kapri's attorney, Bradford Cohen, described the arrest as a "coordinated surrender" related to the November case. Cohen criticized the charge's "weak legal basis," asserting that the medicine found was lawfully possessed. (tmz.com)
Kodak Black has a history of legal issues. In 2019, he was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for making false statements to possess firearms. His sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2021. In 2022, he faced charges for trafficking oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription. (en.wikipedia.org)
The current charge of trafficking MDMA, a first-degree felony in Florida, carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of three years and a fine of up to $50,000. (the-independent.com)
As the case develops, further details are expected to emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the potential legal consequences for the rapper.