Wiz Khalifa was arrested/detained in Romania after performing at the Beach Please! festival in Costinești in the Eastern part of the country on the Black Sea on July 13. The popular U.S. rapper smoked joints on stage and posted messages in English reading, "Smoke one if you love yourself," "Soccer moms love pot" and "Weed is the new wine" on video screens during the concert.
Romania authorities allowed the show to go on, but afterwards policia discovered 18 grams of cannabis in Khalifa's possession. The policia report, translated, reads:
"On 14.07.2024, the prosecutors of the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism - Constanța Territorial Service ordered the initiation of criminal proceedings against a defendant (US citizen), investigated for the crime of illegal drug possession risk. It was noted that he, during a recital held during a music festival held in the Costinești resort, Constanța county, possessed over 18 grams of cannabis (risk drug) and consumed (on stage) another amount of cannabis under shape of a craft cigarette. Judicial activities are carried out together with the policemen of the Constanța Organized Crime Brigade. We make it clear that, during the entire criminal process, the investigated persons benefit from the procedural rights and guarantees provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, as well as the presumption of innocence."
It's unclear whether the Constanța Territorial Service will file charges or dismiss the case. Meanwhile, Khalifa tweeted:
"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."
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
Questions have been raised about the wisdom of booking Khalifa in Romania where recreational drugs are prohibited. What he might be able to get away with on stage in California, Canada and New York where weed's legal, is not acceptable in the former Eastern bloc socialist country. One media outlet reported, "If found guilty, Khalifa could face a 10-year prison sentence." That's unlikely. In 2014, Romania reduced penalties for drug offenses. Personal use can result in fines and sentences from three to 36 months.
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