Kodak Black was arrested in Florida on MDMA trafficking charges. His attorney claims the evidence is insufficient and the case involves a 2025 vehicle search.
- May 8, 2026
AceShowbiz - Kodak Black was arrested in Florida on May 6, 2026, on a charge of drug trafficking involving MDMA, according to police records obtained by XXL.
The rapper was booked in Orange County, Florida, and is facing one count related to trafficking the synthetic drug known for its stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.
Kodak Black's attorney, Bradford Cohen, issued a statement addressing the arrest. He explained that Kodak turned himself in concerning a 2025 investigation where police searched a vehicle in which the rapper was not a passenger. Officers found a bag containing a bottle of prescription cough syrup, which allegedly showed Kodak Black's fingerprint.
Cohen asserted that the legal basis for possession was insufficient, saying, "This is a case that legally is not sufficient to charge possession of the item." He further criticized the escalation of charges from possession to trafficking: "Then, instead of simple possession, they doubled down and filed it as a trafficking charge."
The attorney described the arrest as part of an ongoing pattern where weak legal cases are pursued against Kodak Black, and he expressed confidence in contesting the charges. He stated, "We look forward to yet another fruitful resolution to another case that should have never been filed."
Kodak Black has a documented history of legal issues in Florida, including arrests for drug possession, weapons possession, trespassing, and assault. His most recent prior arrest occurred in 2023 for cocaine possession and witness tampering; that case was dismissed the following April.
The current MDMA trafficking charge represents the latest in a series of legal challenges faced by Kodak Black in the state. Authorities continue to investigate, while his legal team prepares to defend against the allegations.
