The musician wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he “didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania.”
Who is Wiz Khalifa?
Wiz Khalifa is the stage name of American musician Cameron Jibril Thomaz, who is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is one of the most well-known rappers in Pittsburgh. His first studio album, titled Show and Prove, was released after he obtained a contract with Rostrum Records, a local indie record label.
Wiz Khalifa also works in Victorious. Rapper Wiz Khalifa appeared on Thomas’ song “Hello How Are You,” which was released in 2013. He also contributed to writing and producing the songs for “Yours Truly,” Grande’s debut album.
What do we know about the charges against Wiz Khalifa?
The rapper Wiz Khalifa was taken into custody in Romania over the weekend on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs. After that, he issued an apology over social media.
“During a recital held during a music festival held in the Costinești resort, Constanța county, [Khalifa] possessed over 18 grams of cannabis (risk drug) and consumed (onstage) another amount of cannabis under the shape of a craft cigarette,” a translated press release from Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors DIICOT reads. “We make it clear that, during the entire criminal process, the investigated persons benefit from the procedural rights and guarantees provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, as well as the presumption of innocence.”
According to the prosecutor’s office, the investigations against the artist are still progressing.
There are videos that have been shared on social media that show Khalifa being led out of the festival by law enforcement.
Khalifa later wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Last nights show was amazing,” I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage. They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time.”
Why is Wiz Khalifa under investigation by the police?
Consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes is permitted in 24 states in the United States, while the use of cannabis for medical purposes is permitted in an additional 14 states.
In his lyrics, Wiz Khalifa frequently mentions consuming marijuana, and he has also sponsored brands that are legal for cannabis use.
If you are found guilty of possessing cannabis in Romania, you could face a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. Cannabis is considered a “risk drug” in Romania.
The Romanian media stated that “Beach Please!” was the location of an anti-drug campaign that was launched by YouTuber Andrei Selaru, who is also a co-founder of the festival. The campaign was established in conjunction with the Romanian Ministry of the Interior.
According to the announcer for Antena 3 CNN in Romania, the festival is expected to have approximately 200,000 people participating in it.
Although Khalifa is not the first American rapper to be arrested for possessing cannabis while on tour in Europe, he is not the first. Nicki Minaj was taken into custody at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the month of May on the suspicion that she was “exporting soft drugs.”
