Lawsuit Against Kodak Black Over 2022 Shooting Dropped

A civil lawsuit accusing rapper Kodak Black of provoking a shooting during Super Bowl weekend in 2022 has been dropped by the plaintiffs, marking a legal win for the artist with no financial settlement involved. The case, filed by bystanders Mark Schaefer and Adam Rahman, sought damages related to injuries they sustained outside The Nice Guy restaurant in Los Angeles on February 12, 2022.

The incident unfolded as guests departed an invite-only afterparty hosted by Justin Bieber to celebrate Super Bowl LVI. Kodak Black, whose real name is Bill K. Kapri, was among the attendees, which also included celebrities such as Lil Baby, Drake and Gunna. According to court documents, a confrontation escalated outside the West Hollywood venue, leading to gunfire from an unidentified shooter. Black was struck in the leg with a non-life-threatening wound, while Schaefer was hit above his right ankle and Rahman in his left shoulder.

Schaefer and Rahman, represented by attorney Gloria Allred, initially sued Black for $62 million, alleging that his actions initiated the altercation and directly contributed to the violence. They claimed Black's involvement created the conditions for the shooting,...