A first-degree felony drug case against Kodak Black has ended before prosecutors ever filed formal charges. The Orange County State Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute the Florida rapper over an MDMA trafficking allegation that led to his arrest in May, citing a lack of evidence showing that he possessed the drugs involved in the case.
Prosecutors also filed a No Information Notice on Friday, Sept. 11. Court records reviewed by WFTV indicate there was insufficient evidence to prove that Kodak, whose legal name is Bill Kapri, was in possession of the contraband.
The case originated from a November 2025 incident in Orlando. Police responded to reports of gunfire and searched multiple vehicles in the area, including a Lamborghini SUV linked to Kodak. Officers said they discovered a pink bag containing 25.34 grams of MDMA, roughly $37,000 in cash and documents with his name on them. The amount of MDMA exceeded Florida’s threshold for the trafficking charge he eventually faced.
Kodak denied ownership of the bag but acknowledged that the cash belonged to him and was tied to his business. He was not arrested that night. Authorities continued their investigation before taking him into custody on May 6, 2026. Kodak pleaded not guilty and was released after posting bond.
Attorney Bradford Cohen welcomed the state’s decision, maintaining that the evidence never justified bringing charges against his client. “Myself and my co counsel David Bigney are grateful that we had a state attorney who read our case law and made the right decision to drop all charges,”. “As I said from the beginning, this was an arrest that should not have happened.”
The outcome comes just days after another legal victory for Kodak in Florida. A Broward County judge dismissed a separate felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement with prejudice, preventing prosecutors from bringing the case again. The charge stemmed from a February traffic stop where deputies claimed Kodak drove away after being instructed to stay at the scene.
Cohen also celebrated that dismissal on Instagram, writing, “They asked me what would happen if you lose? I guess we will never know.”
