Wiz Khalifa Marks Son’s 13th Birthday with Touching Tradition and Heartfelt Celebration
Hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa recently celebrated a significant milestone for his son, Sebastian, as the young man officially entered his teenage years. The Pittsburgh native, known for his chart-topping hits, shared a heartwarming glimpse into his annual birthday tradition with Sebastian, affectionately nicknamed Bash, involving a series of ceremonial punches.
The tradition, a unique way for Khalifa to honour his son’s birthday, saw the 38-year-old rapper don boxing gloves and deliver thirteen gentle punches to Sebastian. In a social media clip capturing the moment, Khalifa can be heard instructing his son, “Ready – thirteen – here we go… take it like a G, you’re 13 years old.” He also offered advice, urging Bash to tense up and exhale with each hit, a method designed to help him absorb the light blows. The rapper concluded the ritual with a final punch, adding, “Here we go, one for good luck.”
Khalifa, who shares Sebastian with his ex-wife Amber Rose, expressed his sentiment in an accompanying caption, stating, “We still doin’ birthday licks in this house. Took it like a g tho.” This touching display underscores the strong bond between father and son, even years after his marriage to Rose concluded.
Later that evening, the celebration continued with a more formal party, where Wiz Khalifa, whose full name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, delivered an emotional speech to the gathered guests. The clip of the event showcased text from his address, where he expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended.
“Bash’s party turned out amazing thank you everyone who came out and I hope you all guys all made it home safe,” Khalifa conveyed. He continued to thank his friends and family, emphasising the collective love for Bash. “We’re just gonna keep it short man we all love Bash – make some noise real quick – anyway, we love you.”
The rapper then turned his attention directly to his son, sharing words of pride and affection. “We appreciate you – you’re so cool, you’re so kind, you treat everybody nice and we’re proud of you,” he said. “And we’re just happy that you’re a teen – and some of y’all might be teens already, but he’s officially a teen today.” He reiterated his pride and love, noting the presence of his son’s family and friends. Khalifa concluded by rallying the partygoers to give Bash another round of applause, calling him “the legend Bash.”
Meanwhile, Amber Rose also shared her own tribute to her son, posting a collection of clips from the party on her social media. She captioned the post with a loving “Happy birthday to my babyyyy.” The clips featured Sebastian mingling with friends and party attendees, including a notable appearance by Ray J.
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose have often spoken candidly about their successful co-parenting relationship. Rose, who also has a younger son, Slash, with ex Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, previously told People magazine in 2020 that Khalifa remains her “best friend, forever.” She described their dynamic as uniquely positive, even suggesting they were “almost better divorced.”
Khalifa himself reflected on the aftermath of his marriage to Rose in a 2020 interview with Playboy. While he admitted to feeling sadness after their divorce, he clarified that he never experienced clinical depression. “I was sad because we were going through a lot and my son was involved, and that hurt me because my main goal is to raise my son how I want,” he explained, referencing his desire for control in his son’s upbringing. He acknowledged that not being able to fully control that situation was “weird” but added that over time, he became “better equipped to deal with it.”
This approach to co-parenting and celebrating milestones highlights a mature and loving dynamic between Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose, focused on the well-being and happiness of their son, Sebastian, as he navigates this new chapter in his life.
