Wiz Khalifa is mourning the death of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, who passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The rapper shared the news through emotional posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, describing his father’s passing as peaceful.
“Decided Not to Wake Up”: Wiz wrote that his father “went out like a true yogi, at peace and on his own time,” adding, “I will always love him, miss him and be grateful for the things he taught me”.
He shared several throwback photos of them together on his Instagram Stories, captioned with “Love you big guy”.
Laurence Thomaz, a military veteran, was a significant influence on Wiz’s life and career, often seen supporting him at events like the 2019 premiere of his Apple Music documentary.
The hip-hop community and fans have since flooded social media with condolences for the artist.
By Anthony Solly
