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Stephenville Today
By the People, for the People
Rapper Kodak Black Embarks on Texas College Town Tour
The Trump-pardoned artist is hitting up smaller cities and college campuses across the Lone Star State.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Rapper Kodak Black, known for hits like "No Flockin'", is embarking on a tour of Texas that includes stops in several college towns like San Marcos, Stephenville, Waco, and College Station. The tour, sponsored by Houseparty2k, will see Kodak perform at bars and venues near major universities across the state. While the reasoning behind the tour's itinerary is unclear, the rapper's legal troubles and recent pardon by former President Trump have raised questions about his motivations.
Why it matters
Kodak Black's tour of Texas college towns highlights the continued appeal of rap music among young audiences, even for artists whose careers have been marred by legal issues. The tour also speaks to the broader trend of rappers, both established and up-and-coming, frequently performing at university events and venues as a way to connect with their fan base.
The details
Kodak Black's "Cowboy Bill 2026" tour will take him to a number of Texas cities and college towns, including El Paso, Stephenville, San Marcos, Caldwell (near College Station), Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. The tour is sponsored by Houseparty2k, a social events company. While Kodak claims the tour is "bringing the South together", it's unclear how performing in a single state accomplishes that goal. Some have speculated the tour is an attempt by Kodak to rehabilitate his image following a long history of legal troubles, including arrests for assault, robbery, sexual misconduct, and drug possession. In 2021, Kodak was pardoned by former President Donald Trump, leading the rapper to endorse Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
- Kodak Black has already performed in El Paso and Stephenville.
- Kodak will perform in San Marcos on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
- Kodak will perform in Caldwell (near College Station) on Friday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Kodak Black
A Florida rapper known for hits like "No Flockin'" who has faced a litany of legal troubles over the years, including arrests for assault, robbery, sexual misconduct, and drug possession. In 2021, Kodak was pardoned by former President Donald Trump.
Houseparty2k
A social events company that is sponsoring Kodak Black's "Cowboy Bill 2026" tour of Texas.
What they’re saying
“Kodak is crossing "state line" and "targets all of Texas bringing the South together!”
— Kodak Black, Rapper (chron.com)
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Kodak Black's tour of Texas college towns will help rehabilitate his public image or simply highlight the continued appeal of rap music among young audiences, even for artists with troubled pasts.
The takeaway
Kodak Black's Texas college town tour underscores the enduring popularity of rap music on university campuses, as well as the willingness of some artists to continue performing despite legal issues that have marred their careers.
