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Kodak Black felony and drug trafficking charges dismissed

Overview

A Broward County judge dismissed a felony charge against rapper Kodak Black regarding an alleged attempt to flee from law enforcement during a February 27 traffic stop in Pompano Beach. The defense argued the encounter was not a lawful stop, noting that the deputy did not use lights or sirens, failed to request documentation, and did not inform the artist he was being detained. Defense attorney Bradford Cohen stated that body camera footage showed the rapper driving away at a normal speed following what appeared to be a “concluded consensual encounter.”

Judge Corey B. Friedman granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice on September 8, meaning the case cannot be refiled. Prosecutors did not oppose the motion.

In a subsequent legal development, prosecutors declined to pursue a separate drug trafficking case against the rapper. This case stemmed from a November 2025 incident in Orlando, where police reported finding a bag containing MDMA and $37,000 in cash. However, prosecutors filed a notice stating the case was “insufficient to prove possession of contraband” due to a lack of evidence.

Entities

Kodak Black · Bradford Cohen · Broward County · Florida Department of Law Enforcement · Corey B. Friedman

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kodak Black drug trafficking charges dropped by prosecutors

    Rapper Kodak Black has had drug trafficking charges dropped after prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to prove possession of contraband in an Orlando-based case.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Kodak Black's felony fleeing charge dismissed in Florida

    A Florida judge has dismissed a felony charge against rapper Kodak Black for allegedly fleeing law enforcement, ruling that the facts did not establish a prima facie case for the offense.

  3. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kodak Black's fleeing charge dismissed by Broward judge

    A Broward County judge dismissed a fleeing and eluding charge against rapper Kodak Black after ruling a February traffic stop in Pompano Beach was improper.

Sources

107jamz.com · 24hip-hop.com · allhiphop.com · billboard.com · complex.com · dancehallmag.com · the-odd-dataguy.com · xxlmag.com

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