Full Breakdown
Wiz Khalifa Wanted by Romanian Police Over Festival Marijuana Incident
5/21/2026, 4:27:22 AM
Arrest Warrant and Sentencing
Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa (Cameron Jibril Thomaz) appears on the Romanian police website with an active warrant to serve a nine-month prison term for “possession of dangerous drugs without the right for personal consumption.” The sentence, issued in December, replaces an earlier €830 (?$830) fine and is a final ruling.
Background: Festival Performance
The warrant originates from Khalifa’s July 2024 set at the Beach, Please! Festival in Costinesti. Prosecutors say he smoked marijuana onstage while performing the 2011 hit “Young, Wild & Free,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Authorities reported he possessed more than 18 grams of marijuana. Following the incident, Khalifa posted an apology on X, saying he did not intend to disrespect Romania.
Timeline
Legal Details
The conviction carries a nine-month imprisonment, an initial €830 fine that was superseded, and a reported possession of over 18 grams of marijuana. The charge is “possession of dangerous drugs without the right for personal consumption.”
Official Statements & Responses
Romanian police have published the warrant, stating the need to “execute a prison sentence.” Prosecutors justified the nine-month term by emphasizing the public nature of the alleged consumption and the quantity involved. Khalifa’s X post expressed regret and pledged to avoid similar behavior in future Romanian performances. Billboard’s requests for comment from Khalifa’s representatives and from Romanian authorities have not been answered.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Last nights show was amazing.” — Wiz Khalifa, X post
- “I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage.” — Wiz Khalifa, X post
- “They were respectful and let me go.” — Wiz Khalifa, X post
- “They were respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time.” — Wiz Khalifa, X post
- “sentenced to nine months in prison for committing the offense of possession of dangerous drugs without the right for personal consumption.” — Romanian police website (translation)
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The article notes Khalifa has not reported to serve the sentence, and no official comment confirming his whereabouts or intent has been obtained.
What's Next
Khalifa continues the Lost Americana tour with MGK and is slated to release their collaborative “Blog Era Boyz” project on May 22. No further legal developments have been reported.
