Renowned rapper Kodak Black, whose legal name is Bill Kapri, has been arrested on charges related to cocaine possession in South Florida, as reported by AP.
The Broward County jail records confirm that Kapri was booked into custody on Thursday, facing charges of improperly stopping or parking his vehicle, possession of cocaine, and tampering with evidence.
NBC Miami reported that Kodak Black secured his release from jail on Thursday night.
Despite Rolling Stone’s attempts to reach out, an attorney for Kodak Black has not provided a response as of now.
In January 2021, then-President Donald Trump commuted Kodak Black’s 46-month prison sentence on his final day in office. The rapper had been serving time for providing false information on federal forms to purchase firearms. Notable figures such as Gucci Mane, Lil Pump, and Lil Yachty supported the pardon, citing Kodak’s philanthropic efforts, which include distributing school supplies and food to residents in need in Florida.
Kodak Black has a history of legal troubles, previously serving seven months in a Florida prison for charges including marijuana possession, child neglect, grand theft of a firearm, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The rapper has faced allegations ranging from weapons possession and armed robbery to sexual assault, probation violations, and fleeing from officers.
In February, a judge ordered Kodak Black to enter a drug rehabilitation facility after he tested positive for fentanyl during a drug test while awaiting trial on drug trafficking charges.
Last month, Kodak Black released the music video for “Lemme See,” a track from his sixth studio album, “When I Was Dead.” The album features collaborations with WizDaWizard, Wam SpinThaBin, and OG Bobby Billions. In 2018, he achieved his first Number One on the Billboard 200 with his second LP, “Dying to Live.”
