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.
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Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Matter of fact, maybe she did
My mom raised a fool nigga (haha)
But that don't mean we can't get rich
Too rich (too rich)
That's what they say
Humble beginnings
Pockets on swole
Big ass Bengies
Started off losin'
Man it wasn't choosin'
Stuck with my nigga's
Now we all winnin'
Rollin' up paper
Ball like a Laker
Top on the building
I'm high as a 'scraper
What can I say now
Cops know my name now
No time to play round
I'm rich and I'm paid now
Stay on that peaceful shit but niggas'll spray rounds
Hear all the talk they come see you any day now
Try not to fade out
Try find a way out
Nobodies innocent nigga
Get down or lay down
Made so much money but look how much I done paid out
Don't trust the bank no more so I went and got a safe in my house
Guess all these diamonds on my wrist
What u blinkin' about
It's all this money on my mind when I'm thinkin' about
You know I try to be the best that I can
Make all the right decisions, handle business like a man
You know I try to do shit with my heart
They talk but I don't listen
I just finish what I start
You know I tried but niggas told me that I can't
Make all the right decisions, handle business like a man
You know I try when people tell me I should change
Sometimes I'm tired of trying, I'm just trying to be the same
Nigga's still hating
Critics still weighting
Said that I'd change my ways and start catching these cases
But never said that I would stop counting these faces
Flyin' new places
Buying them cases
Nigga's want problems
I don't entertain it
'Cause if it's real problems
It's not entertainment
I'm rollin' a joint up
Precise like a painter
The grind is what made us
The grind is what made us
Now the niggas that I grew up are lookin' richer
Too much turnin' up
The club owners tryin' to censor
Tatted everywhere my whole body full of scriptures
Pull up in the phantom
Paparazzi takin' pictures
Sellin' so much swag
We should be your swag vender
Big winner in the club, big cash spender
Throwin' signs to my man like he a damn pitcher
Some shit you can't witness
My nigga we been 'bout this
You know I try to be the best that I can
Make all the right decisions, handle business like a man
You know I try to do shit with my heart
They talk but I don't listen
I just finish what I start
You know I tried but niggas told me that I can't
Make all the right decisions, handle business like a man
You know I try when people tell me I should change
Sometimes I'm tired of trying, I'm just trying to be the same
The lyrics of Wiz Khalifa's "Bts" are a reflection of the artist's humble beginnings and subsequent success, the challenges he faced along the way, and his determination to remain true to himself. The opening lines - "My momma ain't raise no fool nigga / Matter of fact, maybe she did / My mom raised a fool nigga (haha) / But that don't mean we can't get rich" - encapsulate this sentiment. While Khalifa acknowledges that his upbringing may have set him on a difficult path, he refuses to let it define him or limit his potential for success.
The rest of the song details Khalifa's journey from "humble beginnings" to "rich ass endings," with "pockets on swole" and "big ass Benjies." He recalls how he and his friends "started off losin'," but through perseverance and loyalty to each other, they were able to succeed together. The chorus emphasizes the idea that Khalifa is now "too rich" to be held back by anyone or anything.
The second verse continues in this vein, with Khalifa describing how he has made his money and the challenges he has faced along the way. He notes that while he tries to stay out of trouble, he is not afraid to defend himself if necessary. The verse ends with Khalifa's triumphant declaration that he and his friends are now "lookin' richer" and "sellin' so much swag."
Ultimately, "Bts" is a song about the importance of staying true to oneself and persevering in the face of adversity. While Khalifa acknowledges that he has faced obstacles and made mistakes along the way, he remains proud of his accomplishments and true to his roots.
Line by Line Meaning
My momma ain't raise no fool nigga
I wasn't raised as a foolish person
Matter of fact, maybe she did
Actually, she might have raised me foolishly
My mom raised a fool nigga (haha)
My mother did raise me as a foolish person (jokingly)
But that don't mean we can't get rich
However, that doesn't inhibit us from becoming wealthy
Too rich (too rich)
Extremely wealthy
That's what they say
That's the common perception
Humble beginnings
Started from a lowly place
Rich ass endings
Ended up in a wealthy position
Pockets on swole
Pockets overflowing with money
Big ass Bengies
Expensive luxury cars
Started off losin'
Began from a losing position
Man it wasn't choosin'
It wasn't a deliberate choice
Stuck with my nigga's
Remained loyal to my friends
Now we all winnin'
Now we are all succeeding
Rollin' up paper
Rolling a joint
Ball like a Laker
Playing basketball like the Los Angeles Lakers team
Top on the building
On top of a tall building
I'm high as a 'scraper
High like a skyscraper
What can I say now
What else can I say?
Cops know my name now
Police officers are familiar with me
No time to play round
No time to waste
I'm rich and I'm paid now
I am wealthy now
Stay on that peaceful shit but niggas'll spray rounds
I try to stay out of trouble, but people might shoot at me
Hear all the talk they come see you any day now
People might act on what they say to you eventually
Try not to fade out
Try not to lose my influence or position
Try find a way out
Find a solution to a problem
Nobodies innocent nigga
No one is completely blameless
Get down or lay down
Either participate or suffer the consequences
Made so much money but look how much I done paid out
Earned a lot of money, but also spent a lot
Don't trust the bank no more so I went and got a safe in my house
I don't trust banks, so I store my money in a safe at home
Guess all these diamonds on my wrist
Perhaps you're staring at my wrist jewelry
What u blinkin' about
Why are you blinking?
It's all this money on my mind when I'm thinkin' about
I am always thinking about money
You know I try to be the best that I can
I am doing my best
Make all the right decisions, handle business like a man
I try to be responsible and mature in handling business
They talk but I don't listen
I ignore what people say about me
I just finish what I start
I complete what I set out to do
You know I tried but niggas told me that I can't
I made an effort, but people doubted me
You know I try when people tell me I should change
I attempt to change as recommended
Sometimes I'm tired of trying, I'm just trying to be the same
Occasionally, I am exhausted from making an effort and want to stay the same
Nigga's still hating
People still dislike or criticize me
Critics still weighting
Critics are still evaluating me
Said that I'd change my ways and start catching these cases
Some said I would start getting into trouble with the law
But never said that I would stop counting these faces
But they also know I will keep earning money
Flyin' new places
Traveling to new locations
Buying them cases
Purchasing expensive items and objects
Nigga's want problems
Some people desire conflicts with me
I don't entertain it
I don't engage in their negativity
'Cause if it's real problems, it's not entertainment
Actual problems should not be treated as entertainment
I'm rollin' a joint up, precise like a painter
I am rolling a joint in a skillful manner
The grind is what made us
Hard work and determination helped us succeed
Now the niggas that I grew up are lookin' richer
People from my past are also experiencing increased wealth
Too much turnin' up
Too much partying
The club owners tryin' to censor
Club owners are attempting to restrict our behavior
Tatted everywhere my whole body full of scriptures
I have tattoos all over my body with meaningful words or messages
Pull up in the phantom
Arrive in a Rolls Royce Phantom
Paparazzi takin' pictures
Photographers are taking pictures of me
Sellin' so much swag
Style and attitude sell so well
We should be your swag vender
We should be the ones selling you style and attitude
Big winner in the club, big cash spender
I am enjoying success in the club scene and spending lots of money
Throwin' signs to my man like he a damn pitcher
Throwing hand signals to my friend as if he's a baseball pitcher
Some shit you can't witness
Some things are not meant for public observation
My nigga we been 'bout this
My friend and I have always been involved in this lifestyle
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, EDWARD MURRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JackLove
3 am , Volume 100 % can you hear me TAYLOR GANG ????
@berenicemarulanda2168
Uuy yeah this play is marvel
Saludos y bendiciones desde
Colombia 🇨🇴
@SotoDolo
3:52 AM March 2021 Chicago, IL smoking wax
@vundrasjunior3944
03:05 am Johannesburg, South Africa. I’m stoned!
@jimal4422
3:40 am PERÚ 💯💥
@eneyesea826
This one of wiz khalifas most slept on albums! This hit hard still 5 years later in 2021
@ssjgnate8816
2022
@jakecraigfisherman
2023
@BIGDADDYFRESHx
This song is aging like wine
well done wiz!
@1000randomz
Wiz never left..