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Wiz Khalifa Gets Unexpected Legal Lifeline in Fight Against Prison Sentence

Wiz Khalifa is facing a 9-month prison sentence in Romania after being convicted of a crime for smoking weed on stage during a 2024 concert.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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Wiz Khalifa has been fighting a Romanian jail sentence after being convicted of a marijuana crime. The rapper just got an unexpected legal lifeline in the case, stemming from a possible court date miscommunication.

Two years ago, in July 2024, Wiz smoked a joint on stage during a concert in Costinesti, Romania. He was charged with a crime over the act. The rapper was found guilty of having weed for his own use and was initially slapped with a fine of 3,600 lei. This is less than $800 USD.

However, the state pushed for jail time. In December 2025, the Constanta Court of Appeal sentenced Wiz to nine months behind bars.........

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