American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by a Romanian court for possession of cannabis. This comes after prosecutors appealed a previous fine, seeking a harsher punishment. Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, was convicted by the Constanța Court of Appeal for possessing drugs without the right for personal use.
The case comes from an incident at the Beach, Please! music festival in Costinești, Romania, in July 2024. Khalifa was found with more than 18 grams of cannabis. He was also seen smoking onstage during his performance. Under Romanian law, cannabis possession is a criminal offense. It carries a prison term of three months to two years. Initially, Khalifa was fined 3,600 lei (about $830). However, prosecutors appealed to get a prison sentence instead.
Wiz Khalifa is known worldwide for his music. His breakout mixtape, Kush + Orange Juice, and hits like Black and Yellow made him a major figure in hip-hop. The sentencing has become a widely discussed legal matter for international artists performing abroad.
It is not yet clear if Romanian authorities will seek extradition from the United States, where Khalifa lives. Legal experts say extradition involves complex negotiations and may be influenced by diplomatic considerations.
Now 38 years old, Khalifa joins a long list of performers facing legal issues while touring internationally. The ruling shows the risks artists take when performing in countries with strict drug laws.
Romanian authorities have confirmed the court’s decision is final. Khalifa must serve the sentence if he does not take further legal action. The case reminds all international performers that local laws apply, no matter how famous they are.
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