Wiz Khalifa arrested in Romania for illegal drug possession

On Sunday morning (July 14), Variety reported that the rapper was taken into custody after authorities found 18 grams of marijuana on him after he smoked on stage. The Romanian prosecutor’s office released the following statement about the arrest:

“The prosecutors of the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism – Territorial Service of Constanța have ordered the initiation of criminal proceedings against a defendant (US citizen) who is being investigated for the crime of illegal possession of dangerous drugs.”

The press release also states: “During a concert as part of a music festival in the resort of Costinești in Constanța County, (Khalifa) possessed over 18 grams of cannabis (risky drug) and consumed (on stage) another quantity of cannabis in the form of a self-smoked cigarette.”

The 36-year-old rap star headlined Saturday with a setlist packed with hits like “Black & Yellow,” “See You Again” and “We Dem Boys.” Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Taylor, was questioned, charged and released from custody on Sunday.

The Beach, Please! Festival took place from July 10th to 14th in Costinești, Romania. In addition to Wiz Khalifa, this year’s lineup included Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Ice Spice, Yeat, Chief Keef, Don Toliver, French Montana and many more.