Rapper Wiz Khalifa has announced the death of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has announced the death of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz.

Khalifa – born Cameron Jibril Thomaz – revealed his father was ‘at peace’ when he suddenly passed at age 63 on Friday, February 13th.

‘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,’ Khalifa tweeted.

The artist recalled their last conversation and the legacy his father had achieved.

‘The last conversation i had with my dad was him telling me how proud of me he was for the movie i was in and I promised him i would do more. LT Forever.’

‘My father’s passing was sudden but seeing how many people love and respected him makes happy and i know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted.’

Daily Mail has reached out to Khalifa’s reps for comment, but did not immediately hear back. 

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has announced the death of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has announced the death of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz

Khalifa - born Cameron Jibril Thomaz - revealed his father was 'at peace' when he suddenly passed at age 63 on Friday, February 13th

Khalifa – born Cameron Jibril Thomaz – revealed his father was ‘at peace’ when he suddenly passed at age 63 on Friday, February 13th

The music artist also took to his Instagram stories to share the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing. 

Khalifa additionally shared the same message to his followers alongside a series of throwback images of Thomaz. 

The rapper offered a glimpse at his childhood as well as memories he has of his late father.  

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