Kodak Black, 28, was arrested at Cadeia at Condado at Orange at Flórida on Wednesday. The rapper faces a new charge of trafficking 10 grams of MDMA. Ele is being held without bail, according to jail records reported by local media outlets.
The arrest comes months after President Donald Trump commuted the artist’s previous criminal sentence. Black had served approximately half of a three-year sentence for falsifying documents used to purchase weapons.
Incidente on Orlando and police operation
Wednesday’s arrest is linked to an incident recorded in November 2025 in the vicinity of Children’s Safety Village, a non-profit organization located at Orlando. Policiais responded to reports of gunshots in the area.
Quando arrived at the scene, authorities found two parked vehicles. Durante preliminary inspection, agents smelled the odor of marijuana. The vehicles were searched in accordance with security protocols.
Durante searched, Black approached the police officers. Agents reportedly discovered items that allegedly matched photographs posted by the rapper on his Instagram account a week earlier. Pink scissors and rings were seized as evidence.
Achados inside vehicles
A search of the cars turned up drugs, according to local media reports citing authorities’ sworn statement. Black’s lawyer stated that officers also found a bag containing a bottle of prescription cough syrup. Agents claimed to have identified the rapper’s fingerprint on the container.
Arrest documents indicate that Black faces specific charges related to the 10 grams of MDMA seized during the raid:
- Controlled substance Tráfico (MDMA)
- Porte of drugs discovered during vehicle search
- Itens personal found in possession of Black
- Evidência linked to November 2025 incident
Histórico criminal and presidential commutation
The rapper, whose real name is Bill Kapri, has a history of federal convictions. In a previous case, he was sentenced to three years in federal prison for falsifying documents used in the illegal purchase of weapons. Cumpriu approximately 18 months of that sentence before being released.
On the last day of the first presidential term, Trump signed an order commuting his sentence. The decision allowed Black to be released before the original sentence was fully served. The commutation generated backlash in criminal justice circles and among critics of the presidential clemency policy.
Black had received support from rights advocacy groups. Ativistas argued that the original sentence was disproportionate to the crime committed. The commutation was interpreted as a victory for his defenders.
Current Status and legal proceedings
Black remains detained at Cadeia of Condado of Orange without access to bail. Seu’s attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the new charges. The date of the next hearing has not yet been publicly announced by the Condado and Orange courts.
Authorities continue to investigate circumstances surrounding the November 2025 incident. Promotores evaluates evidence collected during vehicle searches. Caso is convicted on the new charges, Black will face additional punishment in addition to any penalty related to the potential violation of the terms of his commutation.
