Wiz Khalifa says Earth is flat during Joe Budden Podcast appearance
Wiz Khalifa shared his belief in the flat Earth theory during a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, joining a small group of entertainers who have publicly embraced the idea. The rapper, best known for hits like Black & Yellow, responded 'I would say no' when co-host Melyssa Ford asked if he believed the Earth is round. He added, 'I just believe that we live on a flat plane, like a huge flat plane.'
Khalifa attributed his views to his experiences as a touring artist, saying the flight routes he takes never seem to reflect the Earth's curvature. 'You're just going straight—that's the only reason I think that,' he explained. He also expressed skepticism about space travel, stating, 'I don't believe in space exploration at all. I don't believe that they explore space as much as they say that they do.'
Notably, despite his comments, Khalifa's recent album Kush + Orange Juice 2 features cover art depicting a round Earth—a detail that has drawn attention online.
His remarks align him with other public figures, including rapper B.O.B., who previously launched a failed crowdfunding campaign to prove the flat Earth theory via satellite. B.O.B. later defended his beliefs in the song Ted Talk, criticizing media personalities and arguing that his views were misrepresented.
As of now, Wiz Khalifa has not issued any follow-up statements regarding his remarks. His appearance has sparked widespread reactions online, with many questioning his rejection of scientific consensus and the role of celebrities in spreading misinformation.
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