Overview
- On Feb. 13, the rapper posted on X that “today my father decided not to wake up,” calling him “a true yogi” who was at peace.
- In a Feb. 14 update, he shared their last conversation, saying his father told him he was proud of a movie role and that he promised to do more.
- He said the death was sudden, did not disclose a cause, thanked fans for their support, and shared throwback photos on Instagram.
- Multiple outlets, including TMZ and Billboard, reported Laurence W. Thomaz was 63.
- Coverage highlighted Thomaz’s Air Force service and the Pittsburgh recording studio that Wiz Khalifa credits with launching his music career.