Kodak Black faces felony MDMA trafficking charge in Florida
Rapper Kodak Black was booked into Orange County jail on a drug trafficking charge after authorities allegedly found MDMA and $37,000 in cash.
First reported
By FOX 13 Tampa Bay on May 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Kodak Black was booked into Orange County jail in the Orlando area on a felony drug trafficking charge.
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Authorities allege approximately $37,000 in cash and MDMA were found in connection with the case.
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The charge is said to stem from a 2025 incident, according to reporting by Rolling Stone.
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Black turned himself in to police rather than being apprehended in a street arrest.
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His attorney has stated publicly that the defense intends to fight the charge.
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Court records confirmed the booking, as reported by multiple local and national outlets.
How outlets are covering it
2 days ago
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Central Florida, court records show
“CBS News Miami led with court record confirmation and the Central Florida geography of the arrest.”
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Kodak Black arrested on suspicion of trafficking MDMA in Florida
“Rolling Stone highlighted that Black surrendered voluntarily and that the charge is tied to a prior-year incident.”
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Rapper Kodak Black charged with drug trafficking in Florida
“USA Today centered its coverage on the legal defense response alongside the arrest facts.”
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on MDMA trafficking charge
“TMZ focused on the specific items authorities allege were found, emphasizing the cash amount alongside the drug.”
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge - AOL
“Showbiz Cheat Sheet used the arrest as a hook to survey Black's full prior legal history.”
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Rapper Kodak Black due in court in Florida on felony drug charge
“The Guardian summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black arrest: MDMA trafficking charges against 'No Flockin' rapper in Florida explained
“Hindustan Times summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge, lawyer vows to fight case
“USA Today summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black Bust: MDMA, $37K in Cash Found, Cops Allege
“TMZ summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black Turns Himself in to Police on 2025 MDMA Drug Trafficking Charges in Florida
“Rolling Stone summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black arrested in Florida for alleged drug trafficking
“Page Six summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black arrested: Here's why the South Florida rapper Kodak Black was arrested
“Economic Times summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges In Florida Over MDMA
“Billboard summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black arrested on MDMA trafficking charge in Florida
“GEO TV summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black Arrested on Alleged MDMA Trafficking Charge in Florida
“Just Jared summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on MDMA trafficking charges
“Daily News summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black due in court in Florida on felony drug charge - AOL
“AOL.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black Hit With Drug Trafficking Charges In Florida
“HotNewHipHop summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Police Arrest Famous Rapper For Drug Trafficking
“The Daily Caller summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black gets arrested over drug trafficking charge: Official Report
“The News International summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
“WKMG summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida
“NBC 7 San Diego summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
“FOX 5 DC summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Kodak Black's Long Arrest Record Explained
“Showbiz Cheat Sheet summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida
“NBC Southern California summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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How Many Times Has Kodak Black Been Arrested? Inside His Legal History
“Distractify summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charges in Florida
“Florida Today summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Rapper Kodak Black lands in Florida jail on drug trafficking charge
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Sources covering this story
29 sources write about this
29 articles tracked
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Central Florida, court records show
May 7, 10:25 AM
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on MDMA trafficking charge
May 7, 11:45 AM
Kodak Black arrest: MDMA trafficking charges against 'No Flockin' rapper in Florida explained
May 7, 12:20 PM
Kodak Black Turns Himself in to Police on 2025 MDMA Drug Trafficking Charges in Florida
May 7, 10:09 AM
Kodak Black arrested: Here's why the South Florida rapper Kodak Black was arrested
May 7, 11:31 AM
Rapper Kodak Black gets arrested over drug trafficking charge: Official Report
May 7, 8:59 AM
Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
May 7, 7:55 AM
Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
May 6, 8:00 PM
Rapper Kodak Black booked into Orange County jail on drug trafficking charge, records show
May 7, 8:21 AM
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge in Florida
May 7, 2:29 AM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Florida
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Impact: High
Why: Arrest, booking, and felony charge all occurred in Orange County under Florida statutes
Local angle: Direct involvement of local Orlando-area law enforcement and Florida courts
Sources: 5 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
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