Wiz Khalifa arrested for drug possession in Romania, meant no ‘disrespect’ – Nationwide

The following time Wiz Khalifa is in Romania, the rapper stated it’ll be “and not using a massive a— joint.”

Wiz Khalifa (born Cameron Jibril Thomaz) was arrested early Sunday in Costinești, Romania on drug possession expenses after the 36-year-old musician was seen smoking a joint on stage whereas headlining a music pageant.

Romania’s anti-organized crime and terrorism directorate, referred to as DIICOT, stated Khalifa, who’s a U.S. citizen, had 18 grams of hashish in his possession when he was arrested.

He’s being investigated for “the crime of unlawful possession of high-risk medication,” which incorporates hashish.

DIICOT stated felony proceedings have already been launched. If discovered responsible, Khalifa may face a 10-year jail sentence, AFP reported.

On X, Khalifa admitted to consuming marijuana on stage throughout his Saturday efficiency.

“Final nights present was wonderful,” the rapper wrote. “I didn’t imply any disrespect to the nation of Romania by lighting up on stage. They have been very respectful and let me go.”

“I’ll be again quickly,” he promised. “However and not using a massive a— joint subsequent time.”

Khalifa and his music are sometimes synonymous with hashish consumption.

Throughout his set on the Seaside Please! pageant on Saturday night time, Khalifa rapped whereas AV on stage flashed messages in English studying, “Smoke one in the event you love your self,” “Soccer mothers love pot” and “Weed is the brand new wine.”

Video shared to social media confirmed Romanian authorities escorting Khalifa out of the venue after his efficiency.

Khalifa is not in custody.

The investigation is ongoing.

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