American rapper Wiz Khalifa has shared the heartbreaking news of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, passing away.
The rapper announced the loss in an emotional post on X, writing:
“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.”
Wiz Khalifa had a close bond with his father, who once spoke about how becoming a dad himself had a profound impact on the rapper.
“[His son] Sebastian’s matured him,” Thomaz shared in a 2019 documentary. “It’s made him more serious and understand: ‘I have to be here; I can’t do the dangerous, reckless things I was doing before. I have this little guy to look out for.’”
Fans have flooded social media with condolences, prayers, and heartfelt messages of support for Wiz during this difficult time.
