Imagine a birthday tradition so unusual, it sparks a heated debate about parenting styles. Wiz Khalifa recently celebrated his son Sebastian’s 13th birthday by delivering 13 playful punches to his stomach, a ritual that has left many scratching their heads. But here’s where it gets controversial: is this a harmless, bonding moment between father and son, or does it cross the line into questionable behavior? Let’s dive in.
Over the weekend, the “See You Again” hitmaker took to his Instagram Stories to share a video of the unconventional celebration. In the clip, Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, prepares his teenage son by placing his hands over his head and warming up with a boxing glove. “Ready,” he says, “Thirteen [punches]. Here we go.” The first punch lands, and Sebastian winces, his arms dropping to his sides. “Hands up,” Khalifa instructs, as his son pleads, “Please, please.” Khalifa, 38, encourages him, “Take it like a G, you’re 13 years old,” even offering advice to tighten his abs and exhale with each strike. Sebastian, following his dad’s guidance, bravely endures each blow. “Here we go, one for good luck,” Khalifa jokes before delivering the final punch. The video ends with Khalifa laughing it off, while Sebastian looks visibly relieved it’s over. “We still doin’ birthday licks in this house,” Khalifa captioned the post. “Took it like a G tho.”
But here’s the part most people miss: This tradition, while unusual, seems to be a lighthearted way for Khalifa to mark his son’s growth. However, it’s also a stark reminder of how parenting choices can be interpreted differently. Some might see it as a fun, bonding activity, while others could view it as inappropriate or even harmful. And this is the part most people miss: Khalifa’s parenting style has always been unconventional. For instance, he once admitted to attending Sebastian’s parent-teacher conference while under the influence of marijuana. “They expect it,” he said on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast in 2024. “It’s not like back in the day where you’re considered a bad parent if you smoke weed.” He even joked that Sebastian likely “smells like weed” too, though he “can’t smell it.”
Khalifa shares Sebastian with his ex-wife, Amber Rose, whom he was married to from 2013 to 2016. He also has a 1-year-old daughter, Kaydence, with his girlfriend, Aimee Aguilar, whom he’s been dating since 2019. While Khalifa’s approach to parenting may not be conventional, it’s undeniably his own. But here’s the question: Is this birthday tradition a harmless family quirk, or does it set a problematic example? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments—do you think this is a fun way to celebrate, or does it go too far?
