History of Kodak Black in Timeline

Kodak Black, born Bill Kahan Kapri, is an American rapper and songwriter. He rose to prominence with the release of his songs "No Flockin" and "Skrt" in 2014, leading to a record deal with Atlantic Records. "No Flockin" achieved double platinum status, and "Skrt" reached platinum. "No Flockin" became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry a couple years later.

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2012: Carjacking Incident

In 2012, federal prosecutors pointed to Kodak Black's past violent crimes, such as a carjacking incident, as a reason to revoke his bail.

October 2015: Arrested in Pompano Beach

In October 2015, Kodak Black was arrested in Pompano Beach and charged with robbery, battery, false imprisonment of a child, and possession of cannabis, before being released.

February 2016: Alleged Sexual Assault Incident

In February 2016, an alleged sexual assault incident occurred involving Kodak Black at "Treasure City" in Florence. The victim reported to her school nurse that she was raped in his hotel room after a performance.

February 2016: Facing Trial for Alleged Rape

In February 2016, while on tour, a South Carolinian Prosecutor announced that Kodak Black would be facing trial for first-degree criminal sexual conduct for the alleged rape. He could face a maximum of 30 years in prison.

April 2016: Arrested in Hallandale Beach, Florida

In April 2016, Kodak Black was arrested in Hallandale Beach, Florida, and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and fleeing from officers.

May 2016: Arrested in Broward County, Florida

In May 2016, Kodak Black was arrested in Broward County, Florida, and charged with armed robbery and false imprisonment, leading to his detainment.

August 2016: Court Appearance and Plea Agreement

In August 2016, Kodak Black appeared in court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with support from Atlantic Records executives. He pleaded no contest and reached a plea agreement involving house arrest, probation, community service, and anger management classes. However, before his release, outstanding warrants from South Carolina and St. Lucie County, Florida, were discovered.

September 2016: Sentenced to Jail for Drug Charges

In September 2016, Kodak Black pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor drug charges and was sentenced to four months in jail. He received credit for time served and faced a one-year suspension from driving.

December 1, 2016: Released on Bond and Faces Sexual Assault Charges

On December 1, 2016, Kodak Black was released from custody in South Carolina after posting a $100,000 bond for sexual assault charges. He was then required to return to court on February 8, 2017.

2016: 2016 South Carolina Rape Case

In 2016, the arrest for firearm charges had the potential to cause Kodak Black's bond in the 2016 South Carolina rape case to be revoked.

February 8, 2017: Return to Court

On February 8, 2017, Kodak Black returned to court regarding the sexual assault charges.

February 2017: Arrested for Probation Violation

In February 2017, Kodak Black was arrested again for violation of his probation. He was held without bond, leading to the postponement of his musical tour.

March 3, 2017: Failed Concert Appearance

On March 3, 2017, Kodak Black was contractually obliged to perform in New York, but did not show up.

April 2017: Failed Concert Appearance

In April 2017, Kodak Black failed to appear for a rescheduled concert date, leading to a lawsuit for over $500,000 in losses.

April 2017: Indicted by Grand Jury and Court Appearance for Disruptive Behavior

In April 2017, Kodak Black was indicted by a grand jury in South Carolina for first-degree criminal sexual conduct, with the trial scheduled for April 2019. Also in April 2017, he appeared in court in Florida for disrupting his anger management class.

May 4, 2017: Sentenced for Violating House Arrest

On May 4, 2017, Kodak Black was sentenced to 364 days in the Broward County Jail for violating his house arrest, with the possibility of early release upon completing a life skills course.

June 5, 2017: Released from Jail

On June 5, 2017, Kodak Black was released from jail, but will remain on house arrest for one year, and five years of probation.

January 2018: Arrested on Multiple Charges Stemming from Instagram Video

In January 2018, Kodak Black was arrested inside his Pembroke Pines, Florida home on multiple charges stemming from an Instagram live-feed video showing him passing marijuana and a gun around a small child.

February 22, 2018: Charges Dropped and Not Guilty Plea

On February 22, 2018, three charges against Kodak Black were dropped, and he pleaded not guilty to the remaining two.

August 18, 2018: Released from Prison

On August 18, 2018, Kodak Black was released from prison after being sentenced to 364 days in prison with credit for time served.

January 2019: Lied on Firearm Purchase Form

In January 2019, Kodak Black lied on a governmental form while attempting to purchase firearms, leading to charges of making a false statement.

March 2019: Possible Connection to Shooting

In March 2019, federal prosecutors pointed to Kodak Black's possible connections to a shooting as a reason to revoke his bail.

April 5, 2019: Concert Promoter Files Lawsuit

On April 5, 2019, a concert promoter filed a lawsuit against Kodak Black for failing to appear at his concerts, claiming over $500,000 in losses.

April 2019: Trial Scheduled for Criminal Sexual Conduct

In April 2019, Kodak Black was scheduled to go on trial in Florence, South Carolina on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct; the trial was later postponed.

April 17, 2019: Arrested at US-Canada Border

On April 17, 2019, Kodak Black was arrested by United States Customs and Border Protection while trying to re-enter the United States from Canada after border authorities found marijuana and a Glock in his car.

April 24, 2019: FBI Searched Tour Bus

Late on April 24, 2019, while Kodak Black was on tour, the FBI and Metropolitan police searched one of his tour buses and found weapons. Kodak Black was not in the vehicle at the time.

May 11, 2019: Arrested on Firearm Charges Before Rolling Loud Performance

On May 11, 2019, Kodak Black was arrested on firearm charges before he could perform at Rolling Loud Miami, facing both state and federal charges.

November 13, 2019: Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison

On November 13, 2019, Kodak Black took a plea bargain and was sentenced to 46 months in prison for making a false statement on a governmental form while attempting to purchase firearms.

March 11, 2020: Pleaded Guilty to Firearms Possession

On March 11, 2020, Kodak Black pleaded guilty to a firearms possession case he was charged with after being detained at the Canadian-American border with a Glock.

June 2020: Serving Federal Sentence at United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy

In June 2020, Kodak Black was serving his federal sentence at United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy, a high-security prison in Inez, Kentucky.

October 2020: Transferred to United States Penitentiary, Thomson

In October 2020, Kodak Black was transferred to United States Penitentiary, Thomson.

2020: 2020 Conviction

In 2020, Kodak Black's conviction led to his sentence being commuted by President Donald Trump on January 19, 2021.

January 19, 2021: Sentence Commuted by President Trump

On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump commuted Kodak Black's sentence for his 2020 conviction, but he still faced charges of criminal sexual assault in Florence, South Carolina.

April 28, 2021: Plea Deal in Sexual Assault Case

On April 28, 2021, Kodak Black took a plea deal in the alleged sexual assault case and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of first-degree assault and battery, and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.

2021: Failed Drug Test and Rehabilitation

In 2021, Kodak Black failed a drug test, violating his supervised release terms. He was ordered to enter a rehabilitation center for 90 days and completed it in December of that year.

January 1, 2022: Arrested for Trespassing

On January 1, 2022, Kodak Black was arrested for trespassing in Pompano Beach, Florida.

July 15, 2022: Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges

On July 15, 2022, Kodak Black's vehicle was stopped by Florida Highway Patrol, and he was subsequently arrested and charged with trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance. His driver's license and vehicle tag were also expired.

July 20, 2022: Placed on House Arrest

On July 20, 2022, Kodak Black was placed on house arrest after his arrest was said to be a violation of his supervised release.

December 7, 2023: Arrested for Cocaine Possession and Tampering with Evidence

On December 7, 2023, Kodak Black was arrested in Plantation, Florida, for possession of cocaine and tampering with evidence after trying to ingest the narcotics. He bonded out of jail after the incident.