Rapper Wiz Khalifa announces his father Laurence W. Thomaz has d!ed

American rapper, Wiz Khalifa has revealed that his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, has died. The rapper announced the news on X in a short but emotional post. Today my father decided not to wake up, he wrote. 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. 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. Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 13, 2026Wiz had a close relationship with his father, who previously spoke about how fatherhood changed the rapper for the better. [His son] Sebastians matured him, but its made him more serious and understand: I have to be here; I cant do the dangerous, reckless things I was doing before: I have this little guy to look out for, Thomaz said in a 2019 documentary. Fans have sent their condolences, well-wishes, prayers, and sympathies to the rapper.The post Rapper Wiz Khalifa announces his father Laurence W. Thomaz has d!ed appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.