American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by the Constanța Court of Appeal in Romania for drug possession. The ruling, delivered on December 18, 2025, is final. (apnews.com)
The charges stem from an incident in July 2024, when Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, performed at the Beach, Please! Festival in Costinești, a coastal resort in Constanța County. During his performance, he allegedly smoked a cannabis cigarette on stage and was found in possession of over 18 grams of cannabis. (apnews.com)
Initially, in April 2025, a lower court imposed a fine of 3,600 lei (approximately $830) for illegal possession of dangerous drugs. However, prosecutors appealed the decision, seeking a harsher sentence. The Constanța Court of Appeal subsequently overturned the fine, imposing the nine-month prison term. (apnews.com)
Romania enforces strict drug laws, with possession of cannabis for personal use punishable by imprisonment ranging from three months to two years, or a fine. Following the court's decision, Constanța County Police announced that Khalifa has been placed under national search, and procedures are underway to initiate an international arrest warrant. Romanian authorities are expected to coordinate with their U.S. counterparts through the International Police Cooperation Center. (romania-insider.com)
Khalifa, 38, is renowned for his mixtape "Kush + Orange Juice" and frequently references marijuana in his music. It remains unclear whether Romanian authorities will seek his extradition, as he is a U.S. citizen and does not reside in Romania. (apnews.com)