Wiz Khalifa Announces 'Sudden' Death Of His Father

Wiz Khalifa is mourning the sudden loss of his father. The rapper shared the heartbreaking news with his fans, revealing that his dad, Laurence W. Thomaz, has passed away at 63 years old. While he did not disclose a cause of death, Wiz Khalifa described the loss as unexpected and deeply emotional, opening up about the impact his father had on his life.

Taking to social media, Wiz, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, reflected on his father’s passing and the lessons he’ll carry forward:

“Today my father decided not to wake up. I will always love him, miss him and be grateful for the things he taught me. He went out like a true yogi, at peace and on his own time. I love you forever Laurence W. Thomaz.”

He later added that the passing “was sudden,” making the grief even more difficult to process.

Wiz later shared details about their final exchange, a memory that now carries even greater meaning:

“The last conversation i had with my dad was him telling me how proud of me he was for the movie i was in and I promised him i would do more. LT Forever.”

As messages of sympathy poured in, Wiz Khalifa acknowledged the outpouring of love and how much it has meant during this difficult time. “Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot in this tough time and is helping me feel better.”

He also expressed comfort in knowing his father was respected and loved by so many. “My father’s passing was sudden but seeing how many people love and respected him makes happy and i know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted.”

Alongside his tributes, Wiz shared several throwback photos honoring his dad’s life. One touching image shows the two together at a playground, capturing a sweet father-son moment from years past.

As news of his father’s sudden passing spread, fans flooded social media with messages of love, strength, and support, many echoing the pride Wiz described in his final conversation with his dad.

One supporter wrote, “That’s incredibly touching… words like that stay with you forever. Hold on to that pride he had in you; it’s a beautiful legacy. May his memory always give you strength.” Another added, “Your dad’s pride still lights up every set you step on. Keep shining for him—LT Forever.”

Motivational accounts and longtime followers also chimed in with heartfelt messages. One post read, “A father’s pride is the strongest fuel for a son’s ambition. You aren't just acting for the screen anymore; you're acting for the man watching from the front row in heaven. LT Forever.”

In a previous interview reflecting on his early years, Wiz opened up about how deeply his upbringing influenced his path to stardom. Wiz Khalifa’s journey to the top began 14 years ago, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Having grown up on military bases around the world, he eventually settled in the city with his father after his parents’ divorce.

“I was in second grade when I first started rapping,” he told NME. “I grew up in a poor neighbourhood. We didn’t have much, so I listened to the radio all the time. One day, my uncle got a piece of paper out and started reading it, and it was a rap! It blew my mind, because I didn’t know we could rap as well, not just the guys on the radio.”

But it was his father opening a recording studio that changed everything. “I lived in that studio," he admitted. "And that’s what turned me into who I am today.”

Those early days laid the foundation for the artist he would become, eventually forming a close bond with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg and building a career that took him from local studios to global stages.

While Wiz did not reveal further details surrounding his father’s passing, the emotional posts made clear just how important Laurence W. Thomaz was in his life.