Romanian authorities indicted Wiz Khalifa after he took the stage during a music festival in July.
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Details about Wiz’s accusation
TSR previously reported that the ‘Black and Yellow’ rapper was performing at Beach Please! Festival on (July 13), when Romanian officials guided him off the stage. According to reportsWiz had 18 grams of marijuana and a marijuana cigarette at the time of the incident. On July 14, Romanian police arrested and charged Wiz Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Thomaswith illegal possession of drugs through the anti-organized crime group DIICOT.
On Monday, October 21, DIICOT shared a press release stating that Wiz faced a charge on October 15 for “unlawful possession of dangerous drugs for personal consumption,” for PEOPLE. Authorities told the media outlet that they had closed the criminal investigation of Khalifa and presented his accusation to the court for trial.
Romania Insider notes that the consumption of illicit drugs can result in a prison sentence ranging between three months and two years. So far, neither Wiz nor a representative have responded to news of his accusation.
Wiz Khalifa previously reacted to his July arrest
After Wiz took the stage, a video started circulating on X (formerly Twitter) showing how everything happened in July.
Apparently, Wiz Khalifa was arrested last night for lighting up a cigarette on stage at a festival in Romania… 🚭 pic.twitter.com/RyLlflETPT
– Festivalistas (@FestivalGoers_) July 14, 2024
After Romanian authorities questioned Wiz and released him, he took to social media to update his fans on what had happened. The Pittsburg emcee made it clear that he meant no harm by smoking during the festival.
“Last night’s show was incredible. I had no intention of disrespecting the country of Romania by going on stage. They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big joint next time,” Wiz wrote on X.
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