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 & Yellow Ft. J.A.E
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
Erry'thing I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh huh, screaming that's nothing
What I pulled off the lot, that's stunting
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
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
Black stripe, yellow paint,
Them niggas scared of it but them hoes ain't (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 roaring
It's the big boy, you know what I payed for it
And I got the pedal to the metal
Got you niggas checking game I'm balling 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 breaking hearts
No keys, push to start
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
Erry'thing I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh huh, screaming that's nothing
What I pulled off the lot, that's stunting
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
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
Them bitches love me 'cause I'm fucking with their best friends
Not a lesbian but she a freak though
This ain't for one night I'm shining all weak hoe.
I'm sipping Clicquot and rocking yellow diamonds
So many rocks up in the watch I cant tell what the time is
Got a pocket full of big faces
Throw it up 'cause every nigga that I'm with tailored
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
Erry'thing I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh huh, screaming that's nothing
What I pulled off the lot, that's stunting
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
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 crown underneath them clouds, can't get close to you
And my car look unapproachable
Super clean but its 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,
She wantin' she feel that,
Convertible drop fill, eighty seven the top peeled, back
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
Yeah yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
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
Erry'thing I do, I do it big
Yeah, uh huh, screaming that's nothing
What I pulled off the lot, that's stunting
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
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 to Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" are celebratory and self-affirming, emphasizing the rapper's success and his pride in his hometown of Pittsburgh. The use of black and yellow, the colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, as a unifying symbol creates a sense of community among those who share the same pride in their city. The chorus repeats "black and yellow" four times in a row, emphasizing the strong association between the colors and the city.
The opening stanza establishes the color imagery and theme of the entire song, with Wiz Khalifa repeating the phrase "black and yellow" over and over. The repetition creates a catchy hook that is easy to remember and sing along to, making it a popular hit. The second stanza continues the theme of doing everything big and celebrating his success, while also representing Pittsburgh with the colors he wears and the things he drives. The bridge features more color imagery, this time with black stripes and yellow paint, and highlights the haters who talk but have nothing to say about his success.
The third and final stanza talks about Wiz Khalifa’s impressive wealth and success, including his jewelry and willingness to splurge on expensive items. He also talks about the women who want to be with him, portraying himself as a desirable and confident figure who can handle anything that comes his way. Overall, the song is a celebration of wealth, success, and the city of Pittsburgh, all wrapped up in the colors of the city's beloved football team.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
I'm back again with another hit
Black and yellow
Representing my city with my signature colors
Black and yellow
My style is consistently black and yellow
Black and yellow
Everywhere you look, it's black and yellow
Black and yellow
Only color combination that matters in my world
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
No need for introductions, I'm already famous
Erry'thing I do, I do it big
I never do anything halfway
Yeah, uh huh, screaming that's nothing
I'm always able to top my own successes
What I pulled off the lot, that's stunting
My car is so impressive that it turns heads
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
I'm proud of where I come from and I make sure everyone knows it
Black and yellow
My signature colors represent where I'm from
Black and yellow
Everything I have is black and yellow, down to my car and my jewelry
Black and yellow
My colors are the only colors that matter to me
Black stripe, yellow paint,
My car is painted black with yellow accents
Them niggas scared of it but them hoes ain't (hoes ain't)
Everyone is intimidated by my car except for women
Soon as I hit the club look at them hoes face
When I arrive, all the women take notice
Hit the pedal once make the floor shake
My car has so much power that the ground trembles when I accelerate
Suede insides, my engine roaring
My car is not only stylish, but the engine is also impressive
It's the big boy, you know what I payed for it
I spared no expense when purchasing my car
And I got the pedal to the metal
I'm always pushing the limits
Got you niggas checking game I'm balling out on every level
Everyone is paying attention to my success
Hear them haters talk but there's nothing you can tell 'em
Jealous people will always try to bring me down
Just made a million, got another million on my schedule
I'm already planning my next success
No love for 'em nigga breaking hearts
I'm not interested in relationships that distract me from my success
No keys, push to start
My car is so advanced that I don't even need a key to start it
Got a call from my jeweler, this just in
I'm constantly receiving good news
Them bitches love me 'cause I'm fucking with their best friends
I'm desirable to women because of the company I keep
Not a lesbian but she a freak though
Even women who aren't into women are attracted to me
This ain't for one night I'm shining all weak hoe.
I'm always at the top of my game
I'm sipping Clicquot and rocking yellow diamonds
I'm living a luxurious lifestyle
So many rocks up in the watch I cant tell what the time is
My jewelry is not only impressive, but also functional
Got a pocket full of big faces
I always have a lot of money on me
Throw it up 'cause every nigga that I'm with tailored
I only surround myself with successful people
Stay high like how I'm supposed to do
I'm always in a state of success and happiness
That crown underneath them clouds, can't get close to you
I'm at the top and nothing can bring me down
And my car look unapproachable
My car is so impressive that people are intimidated by it
Super clean but its super mean
My car looks good, but it's also powerful and intimidating
She wanna fuck with them cats,
Women are interested in me because of the people I associate with
Smoke weed, count stacks,
I'm living a carefree life with plenty of money to spare
Get fly, take trips and that's that
I enjoy traveling and indulging in luxuries
Real rap, I let her get high,
I'm not interested in changing who I am for anyone
She wantin' she feel that,
Women are attracted to my confidence and success
Convertible drop fill, eighty seven the top peeled, back
My car is convertible and I'm always cruising with the top down
Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
I'm reminding everyone that I'm still on top
Yeah yeah, uh huh, you know what it is
Everyone knows that I'm always successful
Reppin' my town when you see me you know erry'thing
I'm proud of my hometown and I make sure everyone knows it
Black and yellow
My colors represent where I come from
Black and yellow
My style is consistently black and yellow
Black and yellow
My colors are the most important colors to me
Black and yellow
I'm always representing my hometown
I put it down from the whip to my diamonds I'm in
Everything I own from my car to my jewelry is impressive
Black and yellow
My colors are always on display
Black and yellow
I never leave home without my signature colors
Black and yellow
Everything I have is black and yellow
Black and yellow
I'm always repping my hometown with my colors
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN
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James Bryan C Quipanes
on Cameras
Love This song <3 Wiz .. PEACE
Ïss Pùmkîñ
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
great song
Kalif King
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
hmmm