Rapper Wiz Khalifa Arrested in Romania Over Illegal Drug Possession Charge

Popular Wiz Khalifa, a 36-year-old American rapper, has been arrested in Romania for illegal drug possession.

According to French news agency Agence France Presse (AFP), the rapper and actor, real name Cameron Thomaz, was headlining the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinesti, Romania, when authorities allegedly discovered cannabis in his possession early Sunday, July 14, prosecutors said.

Cannabis is classified as a “risk drug” under Romanian law, and if convicted, Khalifa could face up to ten years in prison.

The Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors’ organization DIICOT said in a statement to the French media on Sunday, July 14, that the rapper smoked the narcotic on stage during his performance.

“During a performance at a music festival held in the resort of Costinesti, the accused was found to have possessed more than 18 grammes of cannabis and to have consumed (onstage) another quantity in the form of a handmade cigarette,” the DIICOT statement read.

According to a source who talked with the outlet, Khalifa was arrested by local authorities early on Sunday along with several other people.

He was charged but released shortly afterwards.

After being released, Wiz Khalifa posted about his arrest on X (formerly known as Twitter).

He wrote: “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.”

In other news, Nollywood actress Kemi Korede is celebrating her birthday today, July 15th, with a heartfelt thank you message to God.

Korede expressed her gratitude on Instagram for another year of existence. She thanked God for His love, grace, and kindness, as well as for the difficult periods in her life.

In her own words, Korede said: “Eledumare oba ayeraye!Asoro ma tase! Who am I that you are so mindful of me??? Aribiti Arabata!The one who never fails. I have come to say ‘THANK YOU, SIR.’ Even if I have tongues planted all over my body, it still won’t be enough.”

She went on to enumerate the numerous things she is thankful for, including “unconditional love“, “amazing grace“, “strength“, “peace“, “joy“, and even “bad times” and “unanswered prayers“.

Korede ended by calling herself “God’s special baby” and wishing herself a happy birthday.