The musician performed at a festival in Romania this weekend
Wiz Khalifa was charged with illegal possession of drugs on Sunday morning, the 14th, after appearing at the Beach, Please!a festival in Costinești, Romania. Videos posted on social media show the rapper being escorted out of the event by authorities.
Marijuana is considered a “risky drug” in the country, and possession can result in up to 10 years in prison.
Did Wiz Khalifa get arrested in Romania for lighting up some Weed in front of 80k people? pic.twitter.com/nIj0K2iEY3
— LMC (@LMCxLUC) July 14, 2024
“During a performance at a music festival held in the resort of Costinesti, the accused was found to be in possession of more than 18 grams of cannabis and consumed (on stage) another amount in the form of a hand-rolled cigarette,” prosecutors from the Organized Crime and Terrorism Investigation Directorate confirmed in a statement.
A source close to the case informed AFP what Wiz Khalifa was not arrested, but was taken in for questioning. An investigation into the artist is ongoing.
What the rapper said
Wiz Khalifa used social media to clarify the situation to fans:
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
— Taylor Gang World Leader (@wizkhalifa) July 14, 2024
Last night’s show was amazing. I meant no 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 not a big joint next time.
Source: Rollingstone
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