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.
Be Easy
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Be easy
Or it'll be a long day
Hold on, let me light my blunt, man
This shit too easy
I'll do it in my sleep
Yeah!
It's a new game
Lame nigga forfeit
I'm well ahead, throwin' bread
You just horse shit
Flow out of this world
I'm in orbit
More chips
So them hoes chase me like Norbit
I'm more sick
No anidonte
High like mandigo
Flow crack and it's dope
Only talk money, homey
I don't understand the broke
Take something from me
Niggas come and bust yo canalope
I'm out here grindin'
Like a pair of old brakes
Hoe, ain't nothing changed
Na, I rep the Burg all day
Walk it how I talk it so I talk it how I live it
And if you hear me flowin'
You should know it's not a gimmick
If the topic real shit
You should know they count me in it
Your girlfriend want me in her mouth
Like I'm her dentist
The icing on the cake
I'm like the glaze, all finished
Marijuana scented
Windows up, truck tinted
You better
Skinny nigga
And I'm tat, tat, tatted up
Run up on me
And get rat, tat, tatted up
That's a promise, not a threat
I'll back it up
Pockets gettin' like the old Star Jones,
Fat as fuck
Got my swagga up
Come at me the wrong way
Like what the song say
It'll be a long day
To pass me, you Cassie
Got a long way
And even seein' first
I'm comin' 'round that home plate
Come out to the Burg
You'll see that I got it poppin'
If you real, you fuck with me
Y'all ain't got an option
See my chain?
They like "how did he get all them rocks in? "
Want me on your song?
I'm a need a lot of guap then
Breeze home
And he said he going choppa shoppin'
So if you got a problem
So look to now to stop him
That Pistolvania shit,
I'm on it
And I don't run the Burgh, I own it
You better
(Go 'head and get ready to kill yourself, man)
I'm out her slangin'
Rollin' with these hustlas
Tryna get rid of all you hatas and you bustas
Blowin' my smoke, I get right to it
When they play this,
Everybody in this bitch get stupid
I mean, they just lose it
Wildin' like they pissed off
Find you wrong place or wrong time
You can get lost
Lotta niggas mad
But the hoes love it
Yea, the youngin' super bad
You can call me McLovin
I'm gettin' in good
Makin' my spread
And na, I'm never stingy with a plate
I break bread
My niggas break heads
And we 25 deep
I see you tryin' hard, nigga
But you not me
I'm fuckin' young star
There's no question, I be
Hit hard and then I dance on them like I'm Ali
I'm a certified "G"
So don't think that I'm just rappin' to you, homey
You don't really want something happen to you
You better
The song "Be Easy" by Wiz Khalifa is an up-tempo hip-hop track with braggadocious lyrics that celebrate his wealth, success, and dominance over his competitors. The opening lines that say, "be easy or it'll be a long day" can be interpreted as a warning or a threat to those who would dare to challenge him. He then proceeds to boast about his skills and accomplishments, claiming that he can rap effortlessly and make a lot of money. He also talks about his tattoos, his chains, and his popularity with women.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout the track, emphasizing the idea that Wiz is not to be messed with. The vibe of the song is very confident and energetic, with a catchy melody and a heavy beat that invites the listener to dance and nod their head. The lyrics are explicit and contain profanity, which is typical of gangsta rap and hip-hop music.
Overall, "Be Easy" is a song that showcases Wiz Khalifa's musical talent and lyrical skills, as well as his ability to make catchy and memorable tracks that resonate with his fans. It's a song that celebrates the artist's success and highlights his swagger, making it a perfect addition to any party playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Be easy
Stay calm and relaxed
Be easy
Stay calm and relaxed
Or it'll be a long day
If you act aggressively or recklessly, there will be consequences
Hold on, let me light my blunt, man
Wait a moment while I prepare my smoking marijuana
This shit too easy
This task is simple or effortless
I'll do it in my sleep
I can accomplish it without much effort or difficulty
Yeah!
Agreement or excitement
It's a new game
There is a different approach or strategy being used
Lame nigga forfeit
Incompetent person, quit or give up
I'm well ahead, throwin' bread
I am far in advance and wealthy, spreading my money around
You just horse shit
You are worthless or insignificant
Flow out of this world
My rapping skills are exceptional
I'm in orbit
I am successful and have high status
More chips
More wealth or money
So them hoes chase me like Norbit
Women desire me like the character Norbit
I'm more sick
I am superior or better
No anidonte
There is no cure to my incredible talent
High like mandigo
I am very intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
Flow crack and it's dope
My rapping is addictive and impressive
Only talk money, homey
I only discuss wealth and financial success
I don't understand the broke
I cannot relate to those who have no money or are struggling financially
Take something from me
Steal from me
Niggas come and bust yo canalope
People will harm or attack you
I'm out here grindin'
I am working hard and making money through my music career
Like a pair of old brakes
Persistently and continuously, like an old worn-out object
Hoe, ain't nothing changed
My status and success have remained constant
Na, I rep the Burg all day
I represent my hometown every day
Walk it how I talk it so I talk it how I live it
I am authentic and true to myself
And if you hear me flowin'
If you listen to my music
You should know it's not a gimmick
My talent is legitimate and not just a trick or marketing ploy
If the topic real shit
If the subject matter is genuine or truthful
You should know they count me in it
I am involved or relevant in the topic
Your girlfriend want me in her mouth
Your partner desires me sexually
Like I'm her dentist
As if I am providing dental services
The icing on the cake
The finishing touch or the final addition
I'm like the glaze, all finished
I am like the shiny layer or coating, completely done
Marijuana scented
Smelling like marijuana
Windows up, truck tinted
The truck's tinted windows are closed
You better
You should be cautious or heedful
Skinny nigga
A thin person
And I'm tat, tat, tatted up
I have many tattoos on my body
Run up on me
Approach me aggressively or suddenly
And get rat, tat, tatted up
I will harm or injure you
That's a promise, not a threat
I am serious and committed to following through
Pockets gettin' like the old Star Jones,
My financial situation is improving and becoming richer
Fat as fuck
Extremely overweight or heavy
Got my swagga up
I am confident and stylish
Come at me the wrong way
Approach me with hostility or disrespect
Like what the song say
As the lyrics suggest
To pass me, you Cassie
To surpass me, you must be exceptional like Cassie
Got a long way
You have a lot of work to do
And even seein' first
Even having a head start
I'm comin' 'round that home plate
I am making progress and almost done
Come out to the Burg
Visit my hometown
You'll see that I got it poppin'
You will witness my success and popularity
If you real, you fuck with me
If you are genuine and authentic, you support me
Y'all ain't got an option
You have no choice
See my chain?
Notice my jewelry
They like "how did he get all them rocks in? "
They are curious about how I obtained my jewels
Want me on your song?
Desire to collaborate with me on a music track
I'm a need a lot of guap then
I require a large sum of money for the collaboration
Breeze home
A friend or associate is returning home
And he said he going choppa shoppin'
He is going to purchase weapons
So if you got a problem
If you have an issue or dispute
So look to now to stop him
You should take action immediately to prevent him
That Pistolvania shit,
The culture and lifestyle of Pennsylvania related to guns and violence
I'm on it
I am involved in it or familiar with it
And I don't run the Burgh, I own it
I do not just represent my hometown, I have control over it
I'm out her slangin'
I am selling drugs or making money through illegal activities
Rollin' with these hustlas
I am associating with other people making money through illegal means
Tryna get rid of all you hatas and you bustas
I am attempting to eliminate those who are preventing my success
Blowin' my smoke, I get right to it
I am smoking marijuana and getting straight to work
When they play this,
When they hear this song
Everybody in this bitch get stupid
Everyone in the place starts acting wild and crazy
I mean, they just lose it
They become uncontrollable or irrational
Wildin' like they pissed off
Acting aggressively or violently, like they are angry
Find you wrong place or wrong time
Encountering me in an unfortunate situation or location
You can get lost
You can end up in trouble or lost
Lotta niggas mad
Many people are upset or angry
But the hoes love it
Women are attracted to it
Yea, the youngin' super bad
I am very impressive or attractive
You can call me McLovin
You can refer to me as the character McLovin from the movie Superbad
I'm gettin' in good
I am making connections and improving my situation
Makin' my spread
Making money and prospering
And na, I'm never stingy with a plate
I am generous with my wealth and success
I break bread
I share my wealth or food
My niggas break heads
My associates harm or injure others
And we 25 deep
I have a large group of people with me
I see you tryin' hard, nigga
I notice that you are attempting to compete with me
But you not me
You cannot match my talent, success, or lifestyle
I'm fuckin' young star
I am a very successful and famous young person
There's no question, I be
There is no doubt that I am
Hit hard and then I dance on them like I'm Ali
I strike with strength and confidence, like the boxer Muhammad Ali
I'm a certified "G"
I am an authentic and respected gangster
So don't think that I'm just rappin' to you, homey
I am not just talking, I am serious
You don't really want something happen to you
You do not want me to harm or hurt you in any way
You better
You should be cautious or heedful
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
zansawah
It's simple, Wiz was coming up and busting his ass to get big. 18 year old Wiz was fresh off the streets and hustlin' for his pay. Once he finally realized his dreams of blowing up, he started rapping about his life as a star. Wiz has been rapping about what's real to him since the beginning, what's really changed is his lifestyle
Nobe 412
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Kun Lee
'23 and we still lit bumping this loudpack!
ydlog5
2020 favorite song by Wiz still!
VANJI
2021🔥💪🏽
Lazy K
Brings me back to the high school days in the 98 civic with 2 15s bumping heavy lmfao
Empowered Path Chiropractic
this song still hits
wtfruo2
top 5 wiz song by far
Awesome
🔥
nikki dimaria
Love this whole mix tape!!!