Rapper Kodak Black’s Life Spirals: Faces Felony Trial as Meltdowns Prompt Urgent Intervention from Kanye West and Boosie

Rapper Kodak Black is facing a critical crossroads as his personal struggles with substance abuse collide with his escalating legal issues. Set for a late 2025 felony trafficking and possession trial in Broward County, the rapper has been exhibiting increasingly erratic and disturbing behavior online, fueling concerns that his life is in serious danger and leaving the judge in his case with limited options.

Public Meltdowns and the Failed Rehab

The trouble began when Kodak went on Instagram Live shortly before his court hearing, openly discussing the use of a substance associated with drug production, showing poor judgment given his impending trial. Following the hearing, which reportedly did not go well, Kodak’s public appearances became more troubling.

He appeared on a live stream with Kai Cenat, where he exhibited clear signs of being under the influence, including extreme sweating and swatting at things that weren’t there. This behavior was a painful setback, as Kodak had previously been offered a deal—instead of jail time—to attend the Legacy Rehabilitation Facility for 30 days after testing positive for substances while on pre-trial release. Although the rehab initially helped, allowing him to write music and release his hit song “Walk,” the success quickly led him back to using.

The rapper disappointed his fans again after going live on his own channel, jumping on kitchen counters and acting erratically. This spiral culminated in a sad Instagram post where he quoted a fan’s tweet, suggesting he was “waiting to pass away,” a harrowing cry for help that terrified his fan base and led to a desperate plea from fans for someone to intervene.

Legal Jeopardy and Boosie’s Warning

Kodak is now a repeat offender, having been arrested on the same charges two years ago. His history of public drug use and erratic behavior presents a problem for the judge presiding over his current felony case. A lawyer in the courtroom noted that it sounded like Kodak would not be given another chance and was due to face a sentence.

Rapper Boosie reacted publicly to the news, expressing genuine concern for Kodak’s life and warning of the dangers he faces if sentenced to prison, particularly because of Kodak’s past collaboration with the deeply unpopular rapper 6ix9ine. Boosie urged him to stay sober, saying, “You trying to find something to fill up that void that’s within your chest.”

Celebrity Interventions

Amid the chaos, several high-profile figures attempted to reach out:

Kanye West publicly announced he was willing to drop what he was doing and fly to Atlanta to help Kodak, stating, “We can’t… let me go down there and go help this man out.”
Rapper Boonk also reached out, offering genuine advice and support, stressing that Kodak needed to set the right example for his son.
Wallo and Gillie, hosts of the popular podcast “Million Dollaz Worth of Game,” had a heart-to-heart with Kodak, pleading with him to get clean for his five children. They told him, “Don’t ever doubt yourself, you got them babies counting on you.”

Despite these efforts, the core issue remains: the people around him are often recording his struggles for viral content rather than helping him get clean. This situation, coupled with his high-profile public antics—including a bizarre, “tweaking” appearance at the White House—means the judge will have a complete record of his behavior over the last two years. With rehab seemingly having failed, the judge may be left with no choice but to impose a sentence.