Roomies, the timeline is feeling this one. Wiz Khalifa just reminded fans that even legends have soft spots, and now everyone’s pausing their scrolling to send him love. The rapper took to social media to share that his father passed away, and fans are pouring in with love and condolences as they grieve with him.
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Wiz Khalifa Remembers His Father & Shares Tribute
On Friday, February 13, Wiz Khalifa took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the heartbreaking news that his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, had passed away. He also shared photos on his Instagram Stories of him and his father growing up, captioning them, “Love you big guy.” Wiz grew up moving around a lot during his parents’ military years, but he eventually settled in Pittsburgh, pursued his rap dreams, and became the icon the star he is today — always carrying the lessons his dad taught him. He also paid tribute to the man who shaped him both as an artist and a person, saying:
“Today my father decided not to wake up. I will always love him, miss him and be greatful 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.”
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Comment Section Overrun With Support For Wiz
Fans ran straight to TSR’s Instagram comment section to share their love and support for Wiz Khalifa. Many sent prayers flooding in, while others dropped hearts and dove emojis to show solidarity. A few also shared personal stories and memories of their own fathers, making the thread even more heartfelt and emotional.
One Instagram user @draketaughtme said, “To the rapper that go me through a bunch of hard and happy times… I’m sending my condolences to Wiz and his family. 💐”
This Instagram user @suchacutie_pie83 shared, “Life coming so fast… just thankful to be on the wake up list🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”
And, Instagram user @kimmymar added, “The loss of a Parent is a pain that’s indescribable 😢. May God provide comfort 🙏🏽. RIP“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @laiyamonayy wrote, “He his daddy twin to may he rest in peace and prayers to wiz and his family 😢🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @lovelikehoney_24 shared, “My deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. 😇🕊️🙏🏾”
Finally, Instagram user @carocorddessa said, “‘Today my father decided not to wake up’ is literally how I would word it 🥴😭😩🥺”
What We Know About Wiz Khalifa’s Father
Laurence W. Thomaz, Wiz Khalifa’s father, served in the Air Force alongside Wiz’s mother, Peachie Wimbush, before the couple divorced when Wiz was reportedly around two years old. Growing up, Wiz moved around a lot with his parents during their military service, which shaped much of his early life. His father had previously spoken about how seeing Wiz become a father himself changed him, saying that watching Sebastian mature made Wiz more serious and aware of his responsibilities — a reminder of the lasting impact he had on his son’s life.
