Two recognizable names in the celebrity world – Mia Khalifa and Wiz Khalifa – have sparked curiosity for years. Sharing the same last name, fans have wondered if the former adult film star turned internet sensation and the renowned rapper have familial ties. Let’s dive into the details and clear up the mystery.
Mia Khalifa first captured public attention in 2014 with her online adult content, later making waves on OnlyFans. Meanwhile, Wiz Khalifa made his mark in the music industry with his debut album, "Show and Prove," released in 2006. Despite their shared surname, their backgrounds and career paths couldn’t be more different.
“Wiz Khalifa comes from, uh, me being the youngest dude in the crowd of people that I always hung with,” he shared in an iHeart Radio interview. “They would say I was a young whiz or wise beyond my years.”
Let’s settle this once and for all – Mia Khalifa and Wiz Khalifa are not related. Wiz Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He chose his stage name by blending his nickname "whiz" with "Khalifa," a nod to his Muslim grandfather and the Arabic word for "success."
Mia Khalifa, on the other hand, was born Sarah Joe Chamoun. Bustle reports that Mia was inspired by the rapper when choosing her stage name. She combined her dog's name, Mia, with the last name of her favorite rapper, Wiz Khalifa, as she felt the name "Khalifa" resonated with her.
Mia’s journey to fame was not without its hurdles. Despite being advised against using the name Khalifa for sounding "slutty," she embraced it and quickly rose to Pornhub stardom. Her videos garnered over 1.5 million views in just two weeks, and she became the platform's No. 1 performer. However, Mia distances herself from the "porn star" label and once firmly addressed the issue during a live interview.