Wiz Khalifa has apologized for the perceived “disrespect” that led to his arrest in Romania after lighting up on stage during a festival performance.
Fans captured video of the Taylor Gang boss being escorted from the Costinesti resort in handcuffs following his set at the Beach Please! Festival on Saturday (July 13). According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper was charged with illegal drug possession before being released from custody.
AD LOADING...
In a statement translated by THR, Romania’s anti-organized crime prosecutors DIICOT stated that Khalifa was in possession of “18 grams of cannabis,” which is considered a “risk drug.” He is also accused of smoking a joint on stage.
Following the incident, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the incident.
AD LOADING...
“Last nights show was amazing,” he wrote. “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.”
Check out the arrest clip and Wiz’s apology below.
Apparently Wiz Khalifa got arrested last night for lighting up on stage at a festival in Romania… 🚭 pic.twitter.com/RyLlflETPT
— Festival Goers (@FestivalGoers_) July 14, 2024
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
Earlier this year, Wiz Khalifa made headlines with another performance, but for much more positive reasons.
During a show at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas on April 27, Wiz delivered a touching performance of “See You Again,” during which he flashed photos of various rappers who’ve passed away on the screen above the stage.
AD LOADING...
Each photo contained the year of their births and deaths, with many noting that none of the rappers — except for DMX, who was also included in the tribute — made it to their 40th birthday.
In addition to the homage to X, the “Black & Yellow” rapper also mourned the deaths of rappers like TakeOff, PNB Rock, Young Dolph,King Von, XXXTENTACION, Pop Smoke and Nipsey Hussle.
AD LOADING...
Despite his recent legal hang up, Wiz Khalifa is likely still in a very celebratory mood.
Last month, he took advantage of Father’s Day to reveal that he and girlfriend Aimee Aguilar are expecting their first child together, even revealing the baby’s gender.
On June 16, the rapper took to Instagram to share a post sponsored by pregnancy test brand Clear Blue Easy.
In the photo, Wiz is seen resting his hand on Aguilar’s pregnant belly as she holds a positive test. Along with the photo, the Taylor Gang boss shared a simple caption: “Baby Girl On The Way.”
AD LOADING...
For her part, Aguilar shared a set of photos presumably captured during a maternity shoot along with the same caption. The carousel also includes a pair of photos of the couple dressed in all black.
