Kodak Black Released on $75,000 Bond Amid Drug Trafficking Charges
South Florida rapper Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, has been released from custody after posting a $75,000 bond. The release follows a legal battle in Orange County, Florida, regarding charges of drug trafficking.
The rapper turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday, May 6, and appeared before a judge for a bond hearing the following day, Thursday, May 7. While his legal team pushed for a lower bond, the court cited Kapri’s extensive legal history as a reason for the higher financial requirement.
The Bond Hearing and Court Rulings
During the proceedings, Kodak Black’s attorney, Bradfod Cohen, requested a $10,000 bond, arguing that the evidence in the case was circumstantial. However, the judge set the bond at $75,000, pointing to the rapper’s prior criminal record, which includes 12 felony arrests.
The court has imposed strict stipulations as a condition of his release. To remain free pending trial, Kodak Black must adhere to the following rules:
- Maintain total abstinence from drugs.
- Avoid possession or contact with firearms.
- Stay away from associates linked to the current case.
Case Origins and Legal Defense
The current charges stem from an incident occurring in November 2025. According to police reports, a search of a vehicle led to the discovery of a bag containing MDMA, which authorities subsequently tied to the rapper.
Bradfod Cohen has strongly refuted these charges, claiming the legal basis for the case is insufficient. In a statement to XXL, Cohen argued that the evidence does not even support a simple possession charge, let alone a trafficking charge.
“This is a case that legally is not sufficient to charge possession of the item,” Cohen stated. “Then, instead of simple possession, they doubled down and filed it as a trafficking charge. I will be fighting the charge.”
Cohen further alleged that there is an “ongoing theme” where cases with weak legal foundations are specifically filed against Mr. Kapri, expressing confidence that the matter will reach a “fruitful resolution.”
Key Takeaways: Kodak Black Legal Update
- Bond Amount: $75,000 (Judge denied the defense’s request for $10,000).
- Primary Charge: Drug trafficking involving MDMA.
- Incident Date: November 2025.
- Release Conditions: No drugs, no guns, and no contact with case-related associates.
As he exited the courthouse, Kodak Black was met by a crowd of reporters but declined to answer any questions regarding the case or his release. The legal proceedings are expected to continue as his defense team moves to fight the trafficking charges.