U.S. rapper Wiz Khalifa was arrested in Romania for drug possession over the weekend after his performance at the Beach Please! Festival on Saturday, USA TODAY reports.
Law enforcement published a press release confirming they had arrested the performer for “illegal possession of high-risk drugs,” highlighting the specific possession and consumption of cannabis while on stage. It is illegal to consume and possess cannabis in Romania.
“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.” — Press release excerpt, via USA TODAY
Khalifa referenced his experience at the show in a post on X the next day: “Last night’s 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.”
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
Khalifa is the second American hip-hop star this year to have run-ins with law enforcement over cannabis charges while abroad — in May, Nicki Minaj had to reschedule a concert in Manchester after Dutch police found cannabis in her luggage while flying out of Amsterdam.
