Rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison in Romania following a conviction for drug possession. The ruling was made on December 18, 2024, more than a year after he was charged with possessing 18 grams of cannabis during a performance at the Beach, Please! festival in Costinesti, a coastal village, in July 2024. This information was reported by the Associated Press, citing Romania’s national news agency, Agerpres.
According to the court’s decision, Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Thomaz, was found guilty of “possession of dangerous drugs, without right, for personal consumption.” Earlier in April, he had received an $830 fine for the same charge from a lower court in Constanta County. However, prosecutors appealed for a stricter sentence, leading to the recent verdict.
At the time of his initial charge, prosecutors stated Khalifa was found with cannabis and had reportedly consumed some on stage. The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) confirmed that during his performance, the rapper was in possession of over 18 grams of cannabis, which included a handmade cigarette that he allegedly smoked while performing.
Khalifa took to social media following the incident, expressing his respect for Romania. In a post on X, he remarked, “Last night’s 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.”
This legal trouble came shortly after Khalifa and his girlfriend, Aimee Aguilar, welcomed their first child together. Aguilar shared her postpartum experience in a TikTok video, reflecting on her recovery following childbirth.
Khalifa, now 38, is also a father to Sebastian, his 12-year-old son with ex-wife Amber Rose. In a January 2024 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the rapper candidly discussed his parenting approach, joking about attending parent-teacher conferences while “stoned.” He emphasized his desire to present his authentic self, stating, “I am who I am, and it’s not because I’m a celebrity or anything.”
The case has drawn significant media attention, not only due to Khalifa’s celebrity status but also because it highlights the ongoing global discussions surrounding cannabis use and legality. Khalifa’s conviction serves as a reminder of the varying legal frameworks governing drug possession across different countries.
As of now, representatives for Khalifa have not provided a public comment regarding the sentencing. The rapper’s situation continues to evolve, and it remains to be seen how this will impact his career and personal life moving forward.
