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.
Bout That
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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I'm all about the money
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah uh
Standin' on the couches blowin'
On some ounces (On some ounces)
Shit from out the country
Can't even pronounce it (Pronounce it)
(All from tourin')
Throw it in the air just to
Let 'em know I'm ballin' (Know I'm ballin')
Get the hotel treat it like it's residential
(Residential)
Classic wit no diamonds in my presidential
(Presidential)
Take a look at me and you can tell I'm paid
(Tell I'm paid)
Makin' all these faces no Stevie J (Stevie J)
Smokin' weed, my hoodie and my leather on
(Leather on) i got a mill
Just need some shit to bet it on (Bet it on)
I got some tree to smoke so
They gon' let us burn (Let us burn)
The waitress bringin' bottles
I'm just yellin', "Church!"
(Church)
Standin' on the couches blowin' on some grass
(On some grass) these niggas talkin' shit
But hate'll never last (Never last)
Look at my section, VIP we showin' class
(Showin' class) kush in every joint Pierre
Jouet in every glass (Every glass)
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas hatin' every day that's why
They doubt that shit (That shit)
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
And I never ever leave the
Crib without that shit
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas hatin' every day that's why
They doubt that shit (That shit)
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
And I never ever leave the
Crib without that shit
Uh you know I'm about that ('Bout that)
Ain't never worried 'bout fallin' off
Cause I'ma bounce back (Bounce back)
Uh, where yo ounce at? (Ounce at)
You talkin' 'bout your fuckin' car
But where the house at? (House at)
Yea, I'm gettin cheese though (Cheese though)
Walk up in the club they
Treat me like I'm Nino (Nino)
Uh, sippin' Moet (Moet)
Got a couple cars that I ain't even drove yet
(Drove yet)
Yea, where's the champagne? (Champagne)
Told my jeweler put some diamonds
In my damn ring (Damn ring)
Club lookin' dry, I make it rain for 'em
(Rain for 'em)
Face another joint, call that a brainstorm
(Brainstorm)
Tatted from my feet up, VIP we meet up
(Meet up) gotta pour some liquor
Gotta roll some weed up (Weed up)
Then fill our face we get
Our plates and eat up (Plates and eat up)
Keep bringin' ace this ain't a race
But if it was we'd be first place
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas hatin' every day that's why
They doubt that shit
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
And I never ever leave the
Crib without that shit
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas hatin' every day that's why
They doubt that shit
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
And I never ever leave the
Crib without that shit
In "Bout That," Wiz Khalifa embraces his lavish lifestyle and boasts about his success, wealth, and love for partying. The song highlights his carefree attitude towards money and his determination to enjoy the finer things in life. He starts the song by proclaiming that he is all about the money, emphasizing his focus on financial success.
Throughout the lyrics, Wiz Khalifa describes extravagant behavior such as standing on couches and blowing on ounces (referring to smoking marijuana), expressing his disregard for societal norms and his enjoyment of luxury. He mentions having exotic substances from other countries that he can't even pronounce, indicating his taste for exclusive and unique experiences.
The rapper also references his touring income as a significant source of his wealth and proceeds to throw money in the air to showcase his opulence. He boasts about his presidential Rolex watch without diamonds, suggesting that he is confident in his success without needing flashy displays of wealth. Wiz Khalifa emphasizes that he is unapologetically paid and is always making faces (indicating his expressions of joy and confidence), contrasting himself with Stevie J, a television personality famous for his exaggerated expressions on the show "Love & Hip Hop."
Additionally, Wiz Khalifa emphasizes his love for smoking weed, wearing a hoodie and leather jacket, and his desire to bet a million dollars on something. He also mentions receiving bottles from waitresses in the club and enthusiastically exclaiming "Church!" This reference could signify a sense of religious-like devotion to his extravagant lifestyle and the intoxicating substance he consumes.
Overall, "Bout That" depicts Wiz Khalifa as a wealthy and carefree individual who enjoys the finer things in life, embraces his success, and lives without any regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement or affirmation
I'm all about the money
I prioritize financial success and wealth
Standin' on the couches blowin'
On some ounces (On some ounces)
I am enjoying myself by smoking marijuana in large quantities
Shit from out the country
Can't even pronounce it (Pronounce it)
I am consuming high-quality marijuana imported from other countries
Another 100k I got that all from tourin'
(All from tourin')
I earned an additional $100,000 from touring
Throw it in the air just to
Let 'em know I'm ballin' (Know I'm ballin')
I display my wealth by throwing money in the air
Get the hotel treat it like it's residential
(Residential)
I make myself comfortable in hotels as if they were my own home
Classic wit no diamonds in my presidential
(Presidential)
I possess a classic watch without any diamonds in it, symbolizing my personal style
Take a look at me and you can tell I'm paid
(Tell I'm paid)
My appearance clearly shows that I am financially successful
Makin' all these faces no Stevie J (Stevie J)
I express myself through various facial expressions similar to the reality TV personality Stevie J
Smokin' weed, my hoodie and my leather on
(Leather on) i got a mill
Just need some shit to bet it on (Bet it on)
I enjoy smoking marijuana while wearing my hoodie and leather jacket. Despite having a million dollars, I am looking for something to bet on
I got some tree to smoke so
They gon' let us burn (Let us burn)
I have marijuana ready to smoke, so people will allow us to enjoy it
The waitress bringin' bottles
I'm just yellin', 'Church!'
(Church)
As the waitress brings bottles of alcohol, I exclaim 'Church!' to express my excitement or appreciation
Standin' on the couches blowin' on some grass
(On some grass) these niggas talkin' shit
But hate'll never last (Never last)
I continue smoking marijuana while standing on couches. People may criticize me, but their hatred is unlikely to have a lasting impact
Look at my section, VIP we showin' class
(Showin' class) kush in every joint Pierre
Jouet in every glass (Every glass)
In my VIP section, we display sophistication. We smoke high-quality marijuana in every rolled joint and enjoy Pierre Jouet champagne in every glass
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas hatin' every day that's why
They doubt that shit (That shit)
I am fully dedicated to my lifestyle, but others criticize it, leading them to doubt its authenticity
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
And I never ever leave the
Crib without that shit
When we smoke marijuana, we require a significant amount, and I never leave my house without it
Uh you know I'm about that ('Bout that)
Ain't never worried 'bout fallin' off
Cause I'ma bounce back (Bounce back)
I am fully committed to my lifestyle, and I am never concerned about losing my success because I will always recover
Uh, where yo ounce at? (Ounce at)
You talkin' 'bout your fuckin' car
But where the house at? (House at)
I ask where your significant amount of marijuana is, as you brag about your car but fail to mention where you live
Yea, I'm gettin cheese though (Cheese though)
Walk up in the club they
Treat me like I'm Nino (Nino)
I am accumulating wealth rapidly, and when I enter the club, people treat me with the same respect as the fictional character Nino Brown, known for his success
Uh, sippin' Moet (Moet)
Got a couple cars that I ain't even drove yet
(Drove yet)
I enjoy drinking Moet champagne while owning multiple cars that I have not even driven yet
Yea, where's the champagne? (Champagne)
Told my jeweler put some diamonds
In my damn ring (Damn ring)
I inquire about the location of the champagne and inform my jeweler to add diamonds to my ring
Club lookin' dry, I make it rain for 'em
(Rain for 'em)
When the club lacks excitement, I make it rain money to create a lively atmosphere
Face another joint, call that a brainstorm
(Brainstorm)
I light up another joint, and the act of smoking marijuana sparks new ideas or thoughts, similar to a brainstorming session
Tatted from my feet up, VIP we meet up
(Meet up) gotta pour some liquor
Gotta roll some weed up (Weed up)
I am extensively tattooed from my feet to my upper body. We gather in the VIP section and indulge in pouring liquor and rolling marijuana joints
Then fill our face we get
Our plates and eat up (Plates and eat up)
Once we have satisfied our cravings, we fill our faces with food and enjoy our meals to the fullest
Keep bringin' ace this ain't a race
But if it was we'd be first place
We continue to bring high-quality marijuana, symbolized by 'ace.' Although this is not a competition, if it were, we would surely be in first place
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
And I never ever leave the
Crib without that shit
When we smoke marijuana, we require a significant amount, and I never leave my house without it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, COSMO HICKOX
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Kakashi Espantapajaros
De pie en los sofás, soplando algunas onzas
Standin' on the couches blowin' on some ounces
Mierda de fuera del país ni siquiera puede pronunciarla
Shit from out the country can't even pronounce it
Otro 100k lo obtuve todo de la gira
Another 100k I got that all from tourin'
Tíralo al aire solo para que sepan que estoy bailando
Throw it in the air just to let 'em know I'm ballin'
Haz que el hotel lo trate como si fuera residencial
Get the hotel treat it like it's residential
Ingenio clásico sin diamantes en mi presidencial
Classic wit no diamonds in my presidential
Mírame y puedes decir que estoy pagado
Take a look at me and you can tell I'm paid
Haciendo todas estas caras sin Stevie J
Makin' all these faces no Stevie J
Fumando hierba, mi sudadera con capucha y mi cuero en
Smokin' weed, my hoodie and my leather on
Tengo un molino, solo necesito algo para apostar
I got a mill, just need some shit to bet it on
Tengo un árbol para fumar, así que nos dejarán arder
I got some tree to smoke so they gon' let us burn
La camarera trae botellas. Yo solo grito "¡Iglesia!"
The waitress bringin' bottles I'm just yellin', "Church!"
De pie en los sofás, soplando sobre un poco de hierba
Standin' on the couches blowin' on some grass
Estos niggas hablan mierda, pero el odio nunca durará
These niggas talkin' shit, but hate'll never last
Mira mi sección, VIP mostramos clase
Look at my section, VIP we showin' class
Kush en cada porro Pierre Jouet en cada copa
Kush in every joint Pierre Jouet in every glass
Sabes que soy sobre esa mierda
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas odia todos los días, por eso dudan de esa mierda
Niggas hatin' every day that's why they doubt that shit
Si fumamos, necesitamos una onza de esa mierda
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
Y nunca salgo de la cuna sin esa mierda
And I never ever leave the crib without that shit
Sabes que soy sobre esa mierda
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas odia todos los días, por eso dudan de esa mierda
Niggas hatin' every day that's why they doubt that shit
Si fumamos, necesitamos una onza de esa mierda
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
Y nunca salgo de la cuna sin esa mierda
And I never ever leave the crib without that shit
Sabes que soy sobre eso
You know I'm about that
Nunca me preocupa caerme porque me voy a recuperar
Ain't never worried 'bout fallin' off cause I'mma bounce back
Uh, ¿dónde estás?
Uh, where yo ounce at?
Estás hablando de tu maldito auto, pero ¿dónde está la casa?
You talkin' 'bout your fuckin' car, but where the house at?
Sí, estoy consiguiendo queso
Yea, I'm gettin cheese though
Sube al club, me tratan como si fuera Nino
Walk up in the club they treat me like I'm Nino
Uh, bebiendo Moet
Uh, sippin' Moet
Tengo un par de autos que ni siquiera he conducido todavía
Got a couple cars that I ain't even drove yet
Sí, ¿dónde está el champán?
Yea, where's the champaign?
Le dije a mi joyero que pusiera algunos diamantes en mi maldito anillo
Told my jeweler put some diamonds in my damn ring
Club luciendo seco, hago que llueva para ellos
Club lookin' dry, I make it rain for 'em
Enfréntate a otra bebida, llámalo lluvia de ideas
Face another drink, call that a brainstorm
Tatuado de mis pies para arriba, VIP nos encontramos
Tatted from my feet up, VIP we meet up
Tengo que servir un poco de licor, enrollar un poco de hierba
Gotta pour some liquor, gotta roll some weed up
Entonces llenamos nuestra cara, conseguimos nuestros platos y comemos
Then fill our face we get our plates and eat up
Sigue trayendo as, esto no es una carrera
Keep bringin' ace this ain't a race
Pero si fuera, seríamos el primer lugar
But if it was we'd be first place
Sabes que soy sobre esa mierda
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas odia todos los días, por eso dudan de esa mierda
Niggas hatin' every day that's why they doubt that shit
Si fumamos, necesitamos una onza de esa mierda
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
Y nunca salgo de la cuna sin esa mierda
And I never ever leave the crib without that shit
Sabes que soy sobre esa mierda
You know I'm about that shit
Niggas odia todos los días, por eso dudan de esa mierda
Niggas hatin' every day that's why they doubt that shit
Si fumamos, necesitamos una onza de esa mierda
If we smokin' need a ounce of that shit
Y nunca salgo de la cuna sin esa mierda
And I never ever leave the crib without that shit
Sí, asegúrate de conseguir tus entradas
Yeah, make sure you get your tickets
Para la gira de 2050, ven a tener bien tus pulmones
To the 2050 tour, come get your lungs right
¿Deja eso?
Leave that?
hierba en la cuna
weed at the crib
Mierda real, esta es la gira de rap más caliente
Real shit this is the hottest rap tour
Desde que Jay-Z y los niggas estaban de gira
Since Jay-Z and them niggas was on the road
En el Hardknock Life Tour y cosas así
On the Hardknock Life Tour and shit like that
Grita a todos los fans, hombre, comprando todo el merchandising
Shout out to all the fans man, buyin' all the merch
Asegurándome de que estén en primera fila en el espectáculo, los veo a todos
Makin' sure they front row at the show, I see y'all
Asegúrese de revisar ONIFC man, 4 de diciembre
Make sure you check out ONIFC man, December 4th
No vamos a defraudarlos a todos
We ain't gon' let y'all down
Tienes exactamente lo que estabas esperando
Got exactly what you've been waiting for
Fumando el conjunto de galletas más grande que he tenido en mi vida
Smokin' the biggest cookie joint I ever had in my life
Y eso es para que tú y yo seamos
And that's for me and you to know
Es Cabin Fever 2, Taylor Gang o muere
It's Cabin Fever 2, Taylor Gang or die
Grítales el hombre Taylor, el verdadero hombre Taylor
Shout out to them Taylors man, the real Taylors man
Nathan Twomey
Wow dudes completely forgot about this song, damn wish I could go back to the old times again
Jared A.
FR 🔥
josh Water bottle
This shit still slaps 🔥
Sexiestchocolate Niqqaalive
That beat tho 👌
Jacob Eckerle
Couldn't have said it better
David Thomas
Gotdam Right it do!
rabbit boy
my favorite thing to do is get high and listen to old shit from high school
Lightweaver
litterally wtf hahahaha
anthony coleman
Cheers man
trillwillkillz
Leo Luursh on god