wiz Khalifa Sentenced to Nine Months in Romanian Prison for cannabis Possession
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Wiz Khalifa performs on stage at Loud Park on November 22, 2025 in navi Mumbai, India
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Key Takeaways:
- Romania’s cannabis laws are among the strictest in Europe, banning all forms of marijuana use.
- Wiz Khalifa’s nine-month sentence stems from lighting a joint during his Beach, Please! Festival performance.
Rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison in Romania after being convicted of cannabis possession. The incident occurred during his performance at the Beach,Please! Festival in Mamaia,Romania,on August 22,2025.
According to reports, Khalifa openly smoked a joint on stage during his set. Romanian law strictly prohibits the possession and use of cannabis, classifying it as a Class I drug. Romania maintains some of the most stringent cannabis regulations within Europe, with no provisions for medical or recreational use.
Following the performance,khalifa was detained and subsequently charged. He pleaded guilty to the offense. The nine-month sentence was handed down by a Romanian court on December 18, 2025. It remains unclear if Khalifa will serve the full sentence or if arrangements will be made for his release.
This incident highlights the important legal risks associated with cannabis use in countries with strict prohibition laws, even for public figures performing on stage. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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