Kodak Black Arrested for MDMA Trafficking Just Years After Trump Pardon

Kodak Black, born Bill Kapri, is back behind bars, arrested on May 6 in Orlando, Florida, for allegedly trafficking more than 10 grams of MDMA—also known as ecstasy or molly, a potent party drug. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office took him into custody following a November 2025 investigation triggered by reports of gunfire near a children’s safety nonprofit.

According to the arrest warrant obtained by WPLG 10, police found a group gathered around luxury SUVs, smelled cannabis, and upon searching a Lamborghini, discovered a bag containing MDMA, $37,000 in cash, and documents bearing Kapri’s name. Though the rapper and others denied ownership of the drugs, Kapri reportedly claimed the cash as belonging to his business. He now faces charges of trafficking between 14 and 200 grams of MDMA.

Despite Kapri’s plea of not guilty and request for a jury trial, the judge set his bond at $75,000, citing his 12 prior felony convictions, multiple misdemeanors, and a history of failing to appear in court. His criminal record includes weapons possession, assault, drug possession, and tampering with evidence.

This arrest comes just over two years after Kapri’s federal sentence was commuted by then-President Donald Trump on his final day in office. Kapri had been serving 46 months after admitting to falsifying information to purchase firearms. The White House at the time hailed him as a “prominent artist and community leader,” a glowing endorsement that now looks dangerously misplaced.

Kodak Black’s case is a glaring example of Trump’s pardon power abuse—rewarding allies with leniency regardless of their ongoing criminal behavior. It underscores how these pardons can undermine justice and public safety, allowing individuals with serious legal troubles to walk free only to reoffend.

As Trump continues to cast pardons as acts of mercy or political loyalty, cases like Kapri’s expose the real cost: enabling recidivism and eroding trust in the rule of law. For a rapper with a long rap sheet, Trump’s pardon was less a second chance and more a free pass—one that has now landed him back in the system.

We will keep tracking the fallout from Trump’s controversial pardon spree and what it means for accountability in the justice system. Stay tuned.