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 βthe skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.β The New Pittsburgh Courier says, βThe 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.
Boss
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Two joints rolled, two hoes
Too rich, too much money
Y'all already know how I go, Pittsburgh, ah
Being the best looking the
Best bad bitch cooking
I'm resting up, you niggas ain't fresh as us
Finger twistin'
Marihuana keep a nigga in a proper vision
Riding in it when I used to dream of it
Used to think it was
Limited to certain niggas
Had to go and get it, my mind drifting
Keep it off these bitches and on these riches
Know what we doing changing the
Game, rolling up planes, gang
Same niggas that we was before
Same niggas getting to this dough
Same niggas stacking all this changΠ΅
Same nigga doing shit in a major way
Boss moves, still making boss moves
Boss movΠ΅s, still making boss moves
Wake up and get to it like a boss do
Boss moves, still making boss moves
Roll up a second you're flat on your back
Due to the fact I spit challenging raps
Motor be roaring I smell like that pack
Flicking my ashes and counting up stacks
Move like a boss so I hardly react
Work all the time so I hardly relax
Fucking your broad in the car
She with me and my dogs you keep texting her
Phone "where you at?"
Gotta work, you know what it is, gotta hurt
Left my crib, got my shirt, need it back
I don't even got her number dough
Picture that
Shit ain't gon' change, either be a boss
Or be a lame
Gang over everything, bake over wedding ring
Same niggas that we was before (Nigga)
Same niggas getting to this dough
Same niggas stacking all this change
Same nigga doing shit in a major way
Boss moves, still making boss moves
Boss moves, still making boss moves
Wake up and get to it like a boss do
Boss moves, still making boss moves
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Boss" convey a sense of confidence, success, and a determination to maintain a high status in life. Wiz Khalifa begins by mentioning that it's "rolling papers 2," referring to his album and indicating that he is still in his element. He talks about rolling two joints, having two female companions, and having excessive wealth. This highlights his lavish lifestyle and suggests that he is at the top of his game. He proudly represents his hometown of Pittsburgh and asserts that people already know how he operates.
Wiz Khalifa goes on to boast about being the best-looking and having the best "bad bitch" (an attractive woman who is fierce and independent). He emphasizes that he and his crew are the realest and enjoy the finer things in life, such as sipping champagne and twisting their fingers. He mentions marijuana and how it helps him maintain a clear perspective. He reflects on how he used to dream of riding in luxury cars and believed it was limited to certain individuals, but he has now achieved those dreams. He keeps his focus on wealth and success, disregarding distractions from women.
The chorus emphasizes that despite their success, Wiz Khalifa and his crew haven't changed who they are. They are still the same people they were before, but now they are making significant money and stacking up their wealth. They continue to make boss moves, waking up and getting to work like true bosses.
Line by Line Meaning
Mhm, it's rolling papers 2
This song is from the album 'Rolling Papers 2'
Two joints rolled, two hoes
Having multiple marijuana joints and women around
Too rich, too much money
Having an abundance of wealth and resources
Y'all already know how I go, Pittsburgh, ah
My reputation and style are known, representing Pittsburgh
Being the best looking the
Showing off my good looks
Best bad bitch cooking
Having the most attractive woman who can cook well
I'm resting up, you niggas ain't fresh as us
I'm taking a break while others can't match our freshness
My niggas the realest, champagne sippin'
My crew is authentic, enjoying the finest champagne
Finger twistin'
Rolling and smoking joints with my fingers
Marihuana keep a nigga in a proper vision
Marijuana helps me maintain a clear perspective on things
Riding in it when I used to dream of it
Driving in luxury cars I once only fantasized about
Used to think it was
I used to believe it was
Limited to certain niggas
Only available to a specific group of people
Had to go and get it, my mind drifting
I had to work hard and focus to achieve it
Keep it off these bitches and on these riches
I prioritize wealth over relationships with women
Know what we doing changing the
We are aware of our impact, changing the game
Game, rolling up planes, gang
Referring to our lifestyle of smoking marijuana and being part of a gang
Same niggas that we was before
We are still the same people we were in the past
Same niggas getting to this dough
We are still the ones making money
Same niggas stacking all this changΠ΅
We are still accumulating a lot of money
Same nigga doing shit in a major way
I'm still making significant achievements
Boss moves, still making boss moves
Continuing to make influential and dominant moves
Wake up and get to it like a boss do
Starting the day with a boss mentality and being productive
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kevin argrew
man who ever hates on wiz doesnt know shit he has never changed always reppin his music
murrill Robinson
its krazy how i was the only one bumping this back then and no one from my way or town know who wiz was been a day one fan since he had a fade and smoking swishers π―π―π―π―π―π―π―
Steezy Streamz
2018 still slaps
Adam
thats that shit. shit is boppin. thats that real pittsburgh sound. pitt for life
Das Kemper
Wiz, Nipsey, J.Cole, & Tyga are the future... TGOD!!!
MiLLa
Thumbs up if this is one of the first Khalifa songs you ever heard like 5 year's ago and you're an Original Taylor.
opiumguy491
thumbs up because it will affect my life, and it matters how long i've been listening to someone I'll never meet!
Josh M
where can i D/L this damn its old but it goes so hard
Alex Connors
Wiz then > Wiz now.
sinicco9
what album is this shit is dope