Full Breakdown
Kodak Black Arrested on Florida MDMA Trafficking Charge
5/9/2026, 8:19:54 AM
The Arrest and Charges
Rapper Kodak Black, whose legal name is Bill Kapri, was booked into the Orange County Jail on May 6, 2024 on a felony charge of trafficking MDMA (ecstasy). A judge set his bond at $75,000, which he posted the following evening. Kapri entered a written plea of not guilty, requested a jury trial, and waived personal appearance at a future arraignment. The case stems from a November police encounter in Orlando in which officers responded to reports of gunshots near Fairvilla Road and searched vehicles parked nearby.
Background: Prior Legal Issues and Drug History
Kapri’s criminal record includes a 2022 arrest for trafficking oxycodone, a 2023 Plantation arrest for possession of oxycodone (initially thought to be cocaine), a two-month Miami jail stint for violating probation, a 30-day rehab order after a positive fentanyl test, and a 2021 presidential commutation of a three-year federal sentence for falsifying firearm purchase documents. As Kodak Black he has sold more than 30 million singles, including the 2022 hit “Super Gremlin.”
Timeline of Key Events
- Nov 24, 2023 (or 2025, see conflicting reports) – Orlando officers respond to gun-shot calls; search a Lamborghini and a BMW.
- May 6, 2024 – Kapri arrested and booked on MDMA trafficking charge.
- May 7, 2024 – $75,000 bond posted; Kapri released.
- 2023 – Ordered into 30-day drug rehab after fentanyl positive.
- Jan 2021 – President Donald Trump commutes Kapri’s federal sentence.
Data & Statistics
- Cash seized: $37,000 found in the Lamborghini’s passenger seat.
- Controlled substance: A pink bag containing MDMA that “crossed the threshold for a trafficking charge.”
- Additional items: Documents bearing Kapri’s name, a gun-shaped lighter, and a bottle of prescription cough syrup.
- Social-media link: The bag and lighter matched a photo Kapri posted on Instagram days before the search.
Official Statements & Responses
Kapri’s representatives at Universal Music Group, Ambrosia Healy and Kevin Young, declined comment. The Orange County judge set bond at $75,000 after reviewing the affidavit. Police reports detail the probable-cause search and the denial of ownership by all individuals present, including Kapri, who claimed the cash belonged to his business.
Criticism & Opposition
Attorney Bradford Cohen, who represents Kapri, called the arrest “a coordinated surrender” and described the charges as “ridiculous.” He argued the evidence supports simple possession, not trafficking, and vowed to contest the case. Kapri’s legal team also maintains that the vehicle searched did not belong to him.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Date of the initial police encounter: Sources list November 2023, November 2024, and November 2025.
- Bond status at arrest: One account notes the charge initially carried “no bond,” while later records show a $75,000 bond.
- Quantity of substances: Some reports mention 56 grams of cannabis in sealed bags, while the primary charge concerns MDMA.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Everyone on scene was asked if the bag or its contents belonged to any of them, and all denied ownership, including Bill Kapri,” — Police report
- “When Kapri was informed of the money in the bag, he attempted multiple times to have the money turned over to him, claiming it belonged to his business. Kapri, however, would not claim the bag or any of its contents.” — Police report
- “This is a case where the law is not sufficient to charge possession of the item,” — Bradford Cohen, attorney
- “Then instead of simple possession, they doubled down and filed it as a trafficking charge.” — Bradford Cohen
- “We look forward to yet another fruitful resolution to another case that should have never been filed,” — Bradford Cohen
What’s Next
Kapri is scheduled for a jury trial in Orange County. Prosecutors may seek additional evidence linking him to the vehicle, while his defense plans to challenge the trafficking classification and the legality of the search. The outcome could affect his pending music projects and future legal standing.
