Kodak Black Given Strict Post-Release Rules in Drug Trafficking Case

Legal pressure has once again closed in on Kodak Black, with a new drug trafficking case now at the center of his latest court battle. The rapper posted $75,000 bail after his arrest. However, he remains under strict release conditions that could send him back into custody if violated. Court filings reportedly obtained by TMZ outline a set of restrictions that sharply limit his movements and associations while the case proceeds.

Among the conditions, the judge prohibits any contact with illegal drugs. There are also restrictions barring communication with certain associates named in the investigation. He is also ordered not to return to the location tied to the alleged incident and is forbidden from possessing firearms. The terms reflect the court’s effort to tightly control the circumstances surrounding the ongoing case while it moves through pretrial stages.

The arrest itself traces back to a 2025 incident in Orlando, Florida, when police responded to reports of gunfire in a neighborhood street. According to an arrest affidavit, officers located two parked vehicles. They observed Kodak Black standing nearby with others. A subsequent search uncovered a pink bag containing MDMA inside one of the vehicles, along with $37,000 in cash. Though he was not taken into custody at the scene, later testing determined the MDMA weighed 25.34 grams. This is above the 14-gram threshold commonly associated with trafficking charges. As a result, this led to the recent arrest.

Kodak Black’s Legal Team Pushes Back as Drug Case Adds Uncertainty

Kodak Black’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, has forcefully rejected the allegations, calling the case a “total joke.” He argues that the rapper was not in proximity to the drugs and claims law enforcement lacked probable cause. Cohen has said the defense intends to challenge the evidence and push for dismissal as the case progresses.

The legal proceedings arrive as Kodak Black continues to release music, including his single “Love Me Not.” However, the case now adds another layer of uncertainty around his career trajectory.