Rapper Wiz Khalifa Arrested for Drug Possession After Music Festival Performance in Romania

Rapper Wiz Khalifa Arrested for Drug Possession After Music Festival Performance in Romania

Rapper Wiz Khalifa found himself in hot water after his performance at the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinesti, Romania, where he was arrested and charged with illegal drug possession. According to reports from French news agency Agence France Presse (AFP), Khalifa allegedly consumed cannabis on stage during his performance, leading to his arrest in the early hours of Sunday, July 14.

Authorities in Romania reportedly found cannabis in Khalifa’s possession, leading to potential charges that could result in up to 10 years in prison, as cannabis is considered a “risk drug” in the country. The rapper was seen being escorted from the venue by Romanian authorities, as captured on social media.

The Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors organization DIICOT released a statement confirming the arrest and detailing the amount of cannabis allegedly found in Khalifa’s possession. The rapper, along with others, was taken in for questioning but was charged and released shortly afterward.

In response to the incident, Khalifa took to Twitter to address the situation, expressing his appreciation for the country of Romania’s handling of the matter. He acknowledged his actions and vowed to return without any similar incidents in the future.

Khalifa’s use of cannabis is well-documented in his music and public persona, with the rapper even joking about attending his son’s parent-teacher conferences while high in a recent podcast appearance. The investigation into Khalifa’s case is ongoing, according to prosecutors.

Fans and followers of the rapper are eagerly awaiting further updates on the situation as it unfolds.