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Rapper Kodak Black Arrested in Florida on MDMA Trafficking Charge
Kodak Black, whose real name is Bill Kahan Kapri, turned himself in to authorities in Orange County, Florida on Wednesday on a felony charge of trafficking MDMA. The arrest stems from an incident last November that allegedly involved gunfire near a children’s educational building. The musician has a history of legal issues including a prior firearms conviction.
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Rapper Kodak Black was arrested Wednesday in central Florida on a felony charge of trafficking MDMA, according to multiple law enforcement reports. The musician, whose real name is Bill Kahan Kapri, turned himself in to the Orange County Jail in Orlando.
Police allege the trafficking activity occurred last year. The case also involves an incident last November in which gunshots were allegedly fired near a children’s educational building. Kodak Black is scheduled to appear in court in Orlando on Thursday.
The Florida-based artist has faced repeated legal trouble.
He was previously sentenced to a three-year prison term on a firearms charge in 2019. He was later pardoned. The current MDMA trafficking charge marks the latest in a series of arrests for the Pompano Beach performer. Florida investigators arrested Kodak Black on the drug charge after an investigation into activity last year. He was booked into the Orange County Jail Wednesday.
Authorities say the charge relates to trafficking of MDMA, also known as ecstasy. The exact quantity or other specifics of the alleged trafficking were not detailed in initial reports. Kodak Black remained in custody following his surrender. The case is proceeding through the Orange County court system.
" — ABC News, May 2026 The arrest drew attention because of the performer’s past high-profile legal battles and his continued presence in the music industry. No additional details about potential co-defendants or further charges were released by authorities.
The incident last November that prompted the current charge allegedly included gunfire near a facility used for children’s education. Police have not said whether anyone was injured in that event. Kodak Black’s legal team has not issued a public statement on the latest charges.
