Wiz Khalifa Faces Drug Possession Charges in Romania
Latest Entertainment News : US rapper Wiz Khalifa found himself in the grips of Romanian police on Sunday after performing at the Beach, Please! Festival at the Black Sea Coast in Romania.
The 36-year-old rapper Wiz Khalifa was charged with illegal drug possession after his performance, according to Agence France Presse.
“During a performance at a music festival held in the resort of Costinesti, the accused was found to have possessed more than 18 grams of cannabis and to have consumed (on stage) another quantity in the form of a handmade cigarette,” said the Romanian anti-organised crime prosecutors (DIICOT) in a statement on Sunday, per the AFP report.
Cannabis is considered a “risk drug” in Romania, and possession can be punishable by up to ten years in prison.
Videos of the “Black and Yellow” rapper smoking on stage have circulated on social media, along with a separate clip of him being escorted from the venue by police. “Last night’s show was amazing.
I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage,” Wiz wrote on his X account Sunday morning. “They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time.”
The AFP reports that Khalifa, along with others, was taken in for questioning. He was charged but not kept in police custody, a source close to the AFP confirmed. An investigation into the matter is reportedly ongoing.
In recent months, Khalifa told Skinbone that he smokes up to 30 blunts in a day. During an interview with Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper, the rapper also confessed he shows up to his son’s parent-teacher conferences while under the influence of marijuana.
Wiz Khalifa, known for his outspoken advocacy of marijuana use, has faced legal issues related to cannabis possession in the past. Despite controversies, he maintains a strong following in the music industry and continues to perform globally.
The incident in Romania has sparked discussions about drug policies, cultural differences in attitudes toward cannabis, and the responsibilities of artists performing in foreign countries. It remains to be seen how this event will impact Khalifa’s future performances and international performances.
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