- Wiz Khalifa was sentenced to nine months in prison in Romania for unlawful possession of drugs.
- Romanian court overturned a prior fine and upheld a harsher sentence after a government appeal.
- Sources say Wiz’s team is filing an appeal; he has not publicly commented on the sentence.
H2: What the court ruled
Romanian court records reported by local outlets say the regional court issued a nine-month prison sentence against Wiz Khalifa under laws for “unlawful possession of dangerous drugs for personal use.” The decision on Dec. 18 partially overturned an earlier ruling that had imposed a fine, after the government’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) appealed.
Complex and other outlets say the sentence stems from an incident tied to a music festival in Romania in July 2024. Authorities say investigators found 18.53 grams of cannabis and a cannabis cigarette in Wiz’s possession at the time.
H2: Wiz’s response and appeal
As of this writing, Wiz Khalifa has not posted a public statement about the court’s Dec. 18 decision. TMZ reports that sources close to the rapper say his team is working to appeal the nine-month sentence, suggesting the ruling may not be final.
Complex said it reached out to Wiz’s representatives for comment. Earlier this year Wiz posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the July festival, apologizing for lighting up on stage and saying he intended no disrespect to Romania. He wrote that the show was “amazing” and joked about returning without “a big ass joint next time.”
H2: Background — How the case began
Romanian authorities announced an indictment in October 2024 related to Wiz Khalifa’s performance at the festival. DIICOT’s public statement at the time listed the quantities of cannabis allegedly found and charged the artist under local drug-possession statutes.
Initial coverage in Romanian media — including Mediafax — reported that the earlier court decision imposed only a fine. The government’s subsequent appeal led to the regional court’s reversal and the nine-month sentence this month.
H3: Embedded posts and sources
Embedded post: Instagram — Wiz’s recent social activity includes attending a Gunna show; see the Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWvXyTFOrk/?img_index=1
Key sources: Mediafax report on the sentence, TMZ coverage of the appeal, and DIICOT’s official press release on the original indictment: https://www.diicot.ro/mass-media/5165-comunicat-de-presa-21-10-2024
H2: What happens next
If an appeal is lodged, Romania’s legal process could delay or overturn the sentence. Appeals can take weeks to months, and outcomes depend on procedural and evidentiary review. Wiz’s legal team — if the TMZ account is accurate — will likely pursue that route while negotiations or further filings proceed.
This remains a developing story. Complex and local Romanian outlets were the first to report the court decision; updates may follow once Wiz’s representatives or Romanian courts release further details.
Image Referance: https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/wiz-khalifa-prison-romania-drug-sentence
