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 My Girl
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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I think you wanna be my girl
Why you wanna be my girl?
You said you wanna be my girl
First you gotta know
Is it about you? First I gotta know (yeah)
Can you bring out you?
Can you hang with your boy?
Can you be my girl? First I gotta know
You wanna be mine lil Angelina
Make me your Brad Pitt mr and Miss Smith
Tokyo and then Paris
Neck and wrists full of carats
Used to worry but don't care about
Now she wanna get tat
Call when I'm on the road
When I'm home I'm lettin' you have it
Give you space cuz I'm grown
What's going on ain't no marriage
Every city I'm known
Plus my bank above average
So I can't get mad if
It ain't no secret (got what)
I'm the Prince where I'm from
She want be my MsPinkett (but)
Your girls don't think I'm the one
On the road to freak with
Groupies jockin' them major
Swear world but these freaks in
I'm just getting this paper
Stuntin' when they in your face
On the low y'all haters
Wishing they was in your place
Trips we're going all paid for
Everything become taylor
Fastlane ain't no slow mo'e
Feelin like I'm already your man so
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Be My Girl" depict a conversation between Wiz Khalifa and a potential love interest. He questions why she wants to be his girl and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in a relationship. The song starts with Wiz Khalifa asking if it's about her and if she can truly be herself. He wants to know if she can handle his lifestyle and be his girl.
He then compares their potential relationship to famous celebrity couples like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Wiz Khalifa envisions a glamorous life traveling to places like Tokyo and Paris, adorned with expensive jewelry. He mentions that he used to worry about things but doesn't care anymore. He realizes the girl wants to get tattoos, and when he's on the road, she calls him. When he's home, he gives her space since they're not married.
Wiz Khalifa acknowledges his fame and fortune, stating that he can't get mad if she's attracted to that. He refers to himself as the "Prince" in his hometown and claims that she wants to be his Ms. Pinkett, potentially alluding to Jada Pinkett Smith. However, he feels that her friends don't believe he's the right person for her. He also mentions how groupies try to get his attention while he's on the road but assures her that he's only focused on making money. He reassures her that he's the one taking care of everything, paying for their trips without hesitation. He ends by saying he already feels like her man.
Overall, the song explores the complexity of relationships in the context of fame and fortune. Wiz Khalifa wants to ensure that the girl truly wants to be with him for who he is and not just for his fame and material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna be my girl?
Do you desire to be in a romantic relationship with me?
I think you wanna be my girl
I believe you have a desire to be in a romantic relationship with me
Why you wanna be my girl?
What is the reason behind your desire to be in a romantic relationship with me?
You said you wanna be my girl
You expressed your desire to be in a romantic relationship with me
First you gotta know
Before anything else, there are certain things you need to understand
Is it about you? First I gotta know (yeah)
Is your desire to be my girl solely based on your own wants and needs? I need to discover that first
Can you bring out you?
Are you capable of fully expressing and being yourself?
First I gotta know (yeah)
Before proceeding, I must acquire this knowledge
Can you hang with your boy?
Are you able to spend time and connect with me?
Can you be my girl? First I gotta know
Are you willing to be in a romantic relationship with me? I need to determine this before moving forward
You wanna be mine lil Angelina
You desire to be exclusively mine, like Angelina Jolie
Make me your Brad Pitt mr and Miss Smith
Treat me as your partner and create a strong bond, resembling Brad Pitt in the movie 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'
Tokyo and then Paris
Travel with me to different cities like Tokyo and Paris
Neck and wrists full of carats
Adorn your neck and wrists with expensive diamond jewelry
Used to worry but don't care about
I used to be concerned, but now I don't pay attention to it anymore
Now she wanna get tat
Now she wants to get a tattoo
Call when I'm on the road
Give me a call when I'm traveling
When I'm home I'm lettin' you have it
When I'm back home, I'll dedicate my time and attention to you
Give you space cuz I'm grown
I'll give you personal space because I am mature and understanding
What's going on ain't no marriage
Our relationship is not a marriage, and we have different goals
Every city I'm known
I am famous in every city I visit
Plus my bank above average
Furthermore, I have a significantly higher than average wealth
So I can't get mad if
Therefore, I should not be angry if
It ain't no secret (got what)
It is not a secret (I possess certain things)
I'm the Prince where I'm from
I am considered the Prince figure in my hometown
She want be my MsPinkett (but)
She desires to be my partner, similar to Will Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith
Your girls don't think I'm the one
Your friends do not think I am the right person for you
On the road to freak with
While traveling, encountering people who are interested in casual relationships
Groupies jockin' them major
Fans who are obsessed with celebrities like me
Swear world but these freaks in
Seems like everyone is promiscuous, contradicting what they say
I'm just getting this paper
I am solely focused on earning money
Stuntin' when they in your face
Showing off and impressing others when they are around you
On the low y'all haters
While secretly disliking and criticizing us, haters
Wishing they was in your place
Envying and desiring to be in your position
Trips we're going all paid for
Vacations and travels we embark on are fully covered financially
Everything become taylor
All expenses and arrangements are meticulously managed
Fastlane ain't no slow mo'e
Our lifestyle is fast-paced, with no time to waste
Feelin like I'm already your man so
I feel as if I am already your partner
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@DePinaTV
Haven’t heard this in almost a decade. I need this on a streaming platform
@SamLovesHam321
People just be hating, he had to write something negative but deep down he knows wiz is the shit......
@sarahcanazza2659
Tem disponível no spotify
@thulatshabalala6976
this song reminds me of my gal Tinah Sebuse I use to listen to this jam when I'm with her miss you girl
@cesarquezada7763
2019 still bumpin
@born2betalented
HOW COME THIS ISN'T AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!
@Pr0sClan
Sike he was never mainstream before he stayed unsigned on a independent label and built a fan base before he signed to a big label!!
@Romscoi
Time passes so fast... 2020
@CUJRVIRJVJRT
K Young MAKES THE SONG
@wasagirl
WIZ KHALIFA is not a punk! he's a SWAGGER... take note plss...