Kodak Black has made headlines once again after being arrested in Florida on new drug trafficking charges. The rapper, whose real name is Bill Kapri, was reportedly taken into custody in May 2026 following an investigation by local and federal authorities. According to reports, Kodak was arrested in Broward County and is facing allegations connected to narcotics trafficking, adding to his long history of legal troubles over the years.
The arrest quickly sparked widespread attention online, especially given Kodak’s controversial past and high-profile rap career. Since breaking out with hits like “No Flockin,” “Tunnel Vision,” and “Super Gremlin,” Kodak has become one of hip-hop’s most recognizable—and polarizing—figures. Alongside his music success, he has repeatedly faced arrests, probation violations, and other legal issues that have often overshadowed his career.
Despite the controversies, Kodak has maintained a loyal fanbase and continued releasing music while collaborating with major artists across the rap industry.
So, who is Kodak Black? Here are five things to know about the rapper amid his latest Florida arrest.
Kodak Black wasn’t born with the name fans know him by today. The rapper was born Dieuson Octave on June 11, 1997, in Pompano Beach, Florida, before later legally changing his name to Bill Kahan Kapri.
Growing up, he reportedly went by the nickname “Lil Black,” but the name “Kodak Black” eventually took over after he started using it online and for his music career. Safe to say, the stage name stuck—and it helped turn him into one of rap’s most recognizable stars.
Kodak has had a long and highly public history of arrests and legal issues dating back to his teenage years. The rapper was first arrested in 2015 on charges including robbery, battery, false imprisonment, and marijuana possession, and his legal troubles have continued throughout much of his music career.
