In 2005 he released his first official mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania, and later in 2006 he released his first full length street album entitled Show and Prove. Since then he has released a further six mixtapes and a collaboration mixtape titled How Fly with friend Curren$y. He released his debut album, Deal or No Deal, in November of 2009, it reached #1 on the iTunes hip hop chart, and then reached the top ten on iTunes' overall album chart the week it was released. Previously signed to Warner Bros. Records, he left the label in July 2009 after numerous delays in releasing his planned debut album for the label, First Flight. Khalifa stated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that, "I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves".He is also the founder of the rap crew Taylor Gang, which includes friends Kev Tha Hustler, Ekko, Smallz Money and Gene Stovall. They derived the name from the fact they always used to wear Chuck Taylor shoes.
Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to a mother and a father serving in the military. The family moved to Pittsburgh when Khalifa was the age of two. His parents' military service caused the family to move on a regular basis.
Over the next thirteen years, he would move between Pittsburgh and South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Germany, Japan, and England as his parents were reassigned to different posts. In October of 1990 Wiz was separated from his mother,who left him in the hands of her sister while she served in Operation Desert Storm.
During his travels, Wiz was forced to mature quicker than his peers. He was constantly faced with new surroundings, new schools, and new sets of friends, and he found it difficult to become attached to anyone outside his family roots. This nomadic life gave Wiz an opportunity, though, to broaden his mind and offered him many experiences from which to draw inspiration. He began to perceive the world differently than most kids, and he would write his thoughts down every day.These thoughts would become the foundation for his future recordings.
By the age of 14, with a few songs under his belt, Wiz was already drawing comparisons with his commanding voice and witty wordplay. While he has been influenced by artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, and the Notorious B.I.G., Wiz was determined to create his own identity that would, one day, be loved and revered by fans.
Ready to take the next step, Wiz began his search for a recording studio to record new songs. He found one, ID LABS, where owner Eric Dan immediately recognized Wiz's talents. Along with Chad Glick of ID Management, they began to network Wiz to another Pittsburgh native, Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records. Benjy realized the raw talent that Wiz possessed, and immediately brought him into the Rostrum family in 2002.
Soon after, Wiz Khalifa began his ascent into the music scene in the Pittsburgh area. He has been hailed by the award winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette pop music critic, Ed Masley, as having “the skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.” The New Pittsburgh Courier says, “The combination of a young, charismatic M.C. with a slew of stop-and-rewind rhymes together with a local independent label with major industry connections has set the stage for a hip-hop artist representing Pittsburgh to reach superstar status for the first time ever.
In 2010, with the success of Kush and Orange Juice still present, Wiz Khalifa signed with Atlantic Records. Wiz's style along with his production team, Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, and E. Dan make this a winning combination for success.
He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March 29, 2011. He followed that album with O.N.I.F.C. (abbreviated for mainstream markets from "Only Nigga In First Class") on December 4, 2012 which was backed by the singles "Work Hard, Play Hard" and "Remember You". O.N.I.F.C. debuted at number two with 131,000 in first week sales.
Pittsburgh City Council declared 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) to be Wiz Khalifa Day in the city. Khalifa graduated from Pittsburgh's Taylor Allderdice High School and in January 2012, purchased a home in nearby Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
In April 2013, Khalifa revealed that after having his son he decided to work on a new album that he was planning to release in 2013. On April 17, 2013, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y announced that they will drop their collaboration EP Live in Concert on April 20, 2013. The EP featured seven new songs. On June 24, 2013, he announced that his fifth studio album would be titled Blacc Hollywood and would be released in 2013. On September 3, 2013, Khalifa revealed he had recorded songs with Miley Cyrus, Adele and Juicy J for Blacc Hollywood. In October 2013, Mannie Fresh confirmed that he provided production for the album. On February 11, 2014, Khalifa released Blacc Hollywood's first single titled "We Dem Boyz". The album was then supported by the singles "KK", "You and Your Friends", "Stayin Out All Night", "Promises" and "So High".
Khalifa released an EP with TY Dolla $ign on March 31, 2015, entitled "Talk About It In the Morning". That same month, Wiz released the lead single for the film "Furious 7" called "See You Again" as a tribute to Paul Walker. The single has since gone on to global success. "See You Again" spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the longest-running rap number-one hit in the US.
On January 23, 2015, Khalifa was featured on a remix release of the Fall Out Boy song "Uma Thurman". On May 18, they performed the song together on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards show. In the summer of 2015, he began touring the United States with Fall Out Boy and Hoodie Allen in a tour titled "The Boys of Zummer Tour". The tour featured performances of "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy and Khalifa. Later that year, on December 15, 2015, Wiz released the mixtape "Cabin Fever 3". During the Golden Globes on January 10, 2016, Wiz announced that his next album, titled Khalifa, would be released on the 22nd of that month. However, the album was released on February 5, 2016. On May 24, 2016, he released "Pull Up", a standalone single in promotion of his sixth album, Rolling Papers 2, which was released on July 13, 2018.
On April 20, 2020, Khalifa released, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa. The album included collaborations with Tyga, Logic, Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign. In May 2020, Khalifa featured on the song "Drums Drums Drums" with Travis Barker.
In 2021, Khalifa competed in season five of The Masked Singer as "Chameleon". He finished in third place.
BLACK AN YELLOW
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Uh, black stripe, yellow paint
Them niggas scared of it, but them hoes ain't
Soon as I hit the club, look at them hoes' face
Hit the pedal once, make the floor shake
Suede insides, my engine roarin'
It's the big boy, you know what I paid for it
And I got the pedal to the metal
Got you niggas checkin' game, I'm ballin' out on every level
Hear them haters talk but there's nothing you can tell 'em
Just made a million, got another million on my schedule
No love for 'em, nigga breakin' hearts
No keys, push to start
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Got a call from my jeweler, this just in
And bitches love me 'cause I'm fuckin' with their best friends
Not a lesbian, but she a freak though
This ain't for one night, I'm shinin' all week, ho
I'm sippin' Clicquot and rockin' yellow diamonds
So many rocks up in the watch I can't tell what the time is
Got a pocket full of big faces
Throw it up, 'cause every nigga that I'm with Taylor'd
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Stay high like how I'm supposed to do
That crowd underneath them clouds can't get close to you
And my car look unapproachable
Super clean, but it's super mean
She wanna fuck with them cats
Smoke weed, count stacks, get fly
Take trips and that's that, real rap
I let her get high if she want and she feel that
Convertible drop feel, '87, the top peeled back
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Yeah, yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Y'all already know what it is, man
If you don't, you should by now
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Uh, yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Everything I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh-huh, screamin', "That's nothin'"
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
Black and yellow
The lyrics of Wiz Khalifa's hit song "Black and Yellow" are mainly about the rapper's pride for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. The first few lines repeat "Black and yellow" several times, which are the team's colors. When the song says "Everything I do, I do it big" it means that he wants to represent his town, his team, and himself in a grand way. Khalifa also mentions his car, which is also black and yellow, and how he likes to stunt, which means to show off or impress people.
In the second verse, Khalifa continues bragging about his car, mentioning the black stripe and yellow paint job, and how it attracts attention from women. He talks about his car's performance and features, such as suede interiors and a roaring engine. The third verse focuses more on Khalifa's personal life, talking about the attention and wealth he receives, and his ability to attract women.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song and highlights Khalifa's love for his hometown and everything it represents, such as their sports teams and signature colors. The lyrics' overall message is one of pride, confidence, and representing oneself and hometown in a grand way.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
I'm confident in my identity and reputation
Black and yellow
Representing my hometown of Pittsburgh
Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is
Reaffirming my confident identity
Everything I do, I do it big
I live extravagantly and am successful in all aspects of life
Screamin', 'That's nothin''
I'm so used to success, it doesn't faze me anymore
When I pulled off the lot, that's stuntin'
I make a flashy entrance and am constantly impressing others
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
I represent Pittsburgh and am a well-known figure there
Black and yellow, black and yellow
Continuing to represent my hometown
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds, I'm in
I have luxury cars and expensive jewelry
Uh, black stripe, yellow paint
My car is black and yellow, just like my Pittsburgh pride
Them n****s scared of it, but them hoes ain't
I intimidate some people, but attract others
Soon as I hit the club, look at them hoes' face
I have a strong presence and get attention at the club
Hit the pedal once, make the floor shake
I make a big impact wherever I go
Suede insides, my engine roarin'
My car is luxurious and powerful
It's the big boy, you know what I paid for it
I have expensive taste and am willing to pay for it
And I got the pedal to the metal
I drive fast and recklessly
Got you n****s checkin' game, I'm ballin' out on every level
I'm successful in all aspects of life and am flaunting my wealth
Hear them haters talk but there's nothing you can tell 'em
I don't care about criticism, I know who I am
Just made a million, got another million on my schedule
I'm constantly making money and have a busy schedule
No love for 'em, n**** breakin' hearts
I don't care about love or emotions, I'm focused on success
No keys, push to start
My car is advanced and doesn't need keys to start
Got a call from my jeweler, this just in
I have a lot of expensive jewelry and am constantly purchasing more
And b*****s love me 'cause I'm f****n' with their best friends
I have a reputation for sleeping with multiple women and don't care about consequences
Not a lesbian, but she a freak though
I'm attracted to women who are unconventional or sexually open
This ain't for one night, I'm shinin' all week, ho
My success and wealth are constant and long-term
I'm sippin' Clicquot and rockin' yellow diamonds
I indulge in expensive alcohol and jewelry
So many rocks up in the watch I can't tell what the time is
My watch is filled with diamonds, making it difficult to read the time
Got a pocket full of big faces
I have a lot of money in my pocket
Throw it up, 'cause every n**** that I'm with Taylor'd
My group of friends, including Taylor Gang, are successful and wealthy like me
Stay high like how I'm supposed to do
I smoke a lot of weed and enjoy being high
That crowd underneath them clouds can't get close to you
I'm on top of the world and untouchable
And my car look unapproachable
My car is intimidating and impressive
Super clean, but it's super mean
My car is both stylish and powerful
She wanna f*** with them cats
Women are attracted to me and my lifestyle
Smoke weed, count stacks, get fly
I enjoy smoking weed, making money and dressing well
Take trips and that's that, real rap
I travel often and live life to the fullest
I let her get high if she want and she feel that
I don't judge people for their choices, including drug use
Convertible drop feel, '87, the top peeled back
My car is a 1987 convertible and the top is down
Y'all already know what it is, man
Everyone is familiar with me and my success
If you don't, you should by now
If you're not familiar with me yet, you will be soon
Reppin' my town, when you see me you know everything
I represent Pittsburgh and am well-known there
Black and yellow, black and yellow
Continuing to represent Pittsburgh
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Cameron Thomaz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shaciiilee7055
When this song came out there was no worries in life
@traizey4054
Ok Boomer.
@thomass7176
Traizey hows that shit funny ... hes right dumbass. my bad boomer
@kyledecarlo
Nuff Clothing so true
@lagseeing8341
@@traizey4054 he mean he was a kid and didn't have to make money
@briannadunlap8200
@@traizey4054 boomer...mellinnial my guy...riding with a system and the back seat down! Coping and selling in highschool (before kids and marriage lol my husband still bugs off the songs I know all the lyrics too)😂
@pedrobruno2381
0% bad words
0% Narcos
0% pornography
50% Black
50% Yellow
@luis20232
100% Smoker weed :v
@Japanluvv
You legit just copied the comment above you
@shawtyizanadult
Peter Rabbit, they cleaned up the cuss words. God bless you, hon!