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Wiz Khalifa arrested in Romania on drug possession charge after smoking cannabis onstage
By Edward Segarra, USA TODAY,
1 day ago
INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Wiz Khalifa performs at the Palomino Stage during the 2024 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 28, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach) ORG XMIT: 776099644 ORIG FILE ID: 2150650346 Frazer Harrison, Getty Images for Stagecoach
Wiz Khalifa was reportedly arrested in Romania over the weekend after consuming marijuana during a music festival performance.
A press release from law enforcement later confirmed that an individual was charged with "illegal possession of high-risk drugs" after attending a music festival with cannabis.
"It was noted that he, during a recital held at a music festival taking place in Costinești resort, Constanta county, possessed over 18 grams of cannabis (a high-risk drug) and consumed (onstage) another amount of cannabis in the form of an artisanal cigarette," the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism said in the translated statement.
Footage of Khalifa's performance at the festival also included a clip of the "Black and Yellow" emcee appearing to be escorted by police afterward.
USA TODAY has reached out to law enforcement and representatives for Khalifa for comment.
Wiz Khalifa seemingly responds to Romania arrest, issues apology
In an X post on Sunday, Khalifa appeared to allude to his arrest at the Beach Please! Festival.
"Last night's show was amazing. I didn't mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up onstage," Khalifa wrote. "They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big (expletive) joint next time."
The Grammy-nominated rapper is next scheduled to perform at Drai's Beachclub & Nightclub in Las Vegas on Aug. 30, according to Khalifa's official website .
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