Wiz Khalifa’s Father Passes Away at 63

Renowned rapper Wiz Khalifa has shared the heartbreaking news of his father Laurence W. Thomaz’s passing.

Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, disclosed that his father was “at peace” when he unexpectedly died at 63 on Friday, February 13th.

In a heartfelt tweet, Khalifa wrote, “Today my father chose not to wake up. I will always cherish him, miss him, and be grateful for the lessons he imparted. He departed like a true yogi, serene and on his terms. I love you forever, Laurence W. Thomaz.”

The musician reflected on their final conversation and the enduring legacy his father left behind.

“The last chat I had with my dad was him expressing pride in me for the movie I participated in, and I promised him there would be more. LT Forever,” he shared.

‘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.’

Daily Mail has reached out to Khalifa’s reps for comment, but did not immediately hear back. 

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has announced the death of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz

Khalifa – born Cameron Jibril Thomaz – revealed his father was ‘at peace’ when he suddenly passed at age 63 on Friday, February 13th

‘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,’ he also shared

The music artist also took to his Instagram stories to share the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing. 

Khalifa additionally shared the same message to his followers alongside a series of throwback images of Thomaz. 

The rapper offered a glimpse at his childhood as well as memories he has of his late father – who had been a military veteran.

One photo showed the star spending quality time with his dad at the park alongside the text, ‘Love you big guy.’

He included another throwback image on Instagram while penning at the top, ‘My boy was smooth.’ 

Over on X, Khalifa sent to gratitude for the support and condolensces he has received after announcing his father’s death. 

‘Thank you all for your kind words,’ he typed. ‘It really means a lot in this tough time and is helping me feel better.’ 

The Black And Yellow hitmaker had been close to his late father and previously opened up about how he had a big part in the start of his successful music career. 

The music artist also took to his Instagram stories to share the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing

One photo showed the star spending quality time with his dad at the park alongside the text, ‘Love you big guy’

Over on X, Khalifa sent to gratitude for the support and condolensces he has received after announcing his father’s death

The Black And Yellow hitmaker had been close to his late father and previously opened up about how he had a big part in the start of his successful music career; seen in January in Las Vegas 

Following the divorce of his parents, Khalifa lived with his father – who would go on to open his own recording studio. 

‘I lived in that studio. And that’s what turned me into who I am today,’ the performer said during an interview with NME. 

He began rapping when he was in elementary school and further recalled, ‘I grew up in a poor neighborhood. 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.’

The music artist has also given his dad special shout outs on social media in the past over the years. 

Last year in October, he shared a throwback photo as well as the message: ‘Tell your parents how much you love and appreciate them. 

‘You never know what they were goin through to make your life easy. My dad taught me how to be self sufficient and when to ask for help. When to be tough and when to be sensitive.’ 

The rapper continued, ‘How to handle business and how to have fun. He’s still my inspiration to this day. Love you, Pops.’ 

‘I lived in that studio. And that’s what turned me into who I am today,’ the performer said during an interview with NME; seen in January in Las Vegas 

The music artist has also given his dad special shout outs on social media in the past over the years

And back in 2017, the star had also shared a childhood snap while writing, ‘I always had the best dad ever. 

‘All my friends were scared to come to the house. Lol. Had to do all my chores and school work during the summer but he’s my dad and not yours and I wouldn’t trade him for the world.’ 

Khalifa added, ‘He always brings the best out of me even when I don’t know I have it in myself and literally gave me everything in this world. I love you daddy.’