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.
California
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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OG Hash oil
It's cool (it's cool)
Uh, roll a joint, roll another one
When it's all said and done
I'll be at the top bitch
'Cause I hustle a lot
Don't even test drive it before I cop
Just boarded a yacht
Or at the craps table in Vegas
The dealer sayin' how he admirin' my watch
I'm placin' my wager
Don't even care about how much paper I blow
'Cause how to get this money and stay on
A couple things that I know
I'm blowin' that stink by the O
My weed so strong I swear to God you would think it's cologne
I go anywhere in the world and just make it my home
Stayin' at the highest level but I didn't make it alone
Now that my money right them suckers keep thinkin' I'm wrong
But I'm just switchin' lanes, foot off the brake and I'm gone
If you ain't talkin' money homie, you can't get a call
'Cause this a motherfuckin life that you can't live at all
I'm gettin' high while I drive, I ain't thinkin' of y'all
I just wanna ride in my, ride with my top down
And smoke weed with my niggas (yeah)
I just wanna ride in my, ride with my top down
And smoke weed with my niggas
Still rollin' weed on my XXL
Only difference is that's me on the cover
Once in a while, call my little sister, tell her I love her
'Cause shit can get crazy in this industry
Most your friends become your enemies
That's why I stay down with the ones that's been with me
The niggas who started and they down to ride to the end with me
Make sure the positive energy keep flowin'
All the weed keep rollin' and
All of us gon' get high, off the sky
We gon' keep from fallin', uh
Niggas keep hatin', but baby I'ma keep ballin
A lot of y'all turn fakers you found out what I make on
Now I'm buyin' a steak
Goin' on private island vacations
Flyin' on private planes
I'm cool with the pilot, he let me roll somethin'
Put on a movie, let my girl watch it
At the dealer high, lookin' at Ferrari options
Just an everyday life, when you young and bossin' (bossin', bossin')
I just wanna ride in my ride, with my top down
And smoke weed with my niggas (yeah)
I just wanna ride in my ride, with my top down
And smoke weed with my niggas
It's a cohesive thing, but
The focus is still you know
Getting my, my, my thing out there
And to, umm, and to have people understand like
This is what we're bringing
This is the world that we're creating
And it doesn't exist without all of us, you know
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "California" express the rapper's love for his home state of California and his passion for living his best life, surrounded by his loved ones, with his top down cruising, and a joint in his hand. He starts the song by talking about using OG hash oil and smoking a "trippy stick," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. He then talks about his rise to success, how he hustled hard to get to the top, and how he can now afford to live the life he always dreamed of.
Wiz also speaks on how some people may view his lifestyle as excessive or a waste of money, but he doesn't care because he knows how to earn his money and keep it. He mentions staying loyal to his old friends and family, who have been with him from the beginning and how he keeps the positivity and good vibes flowing with his weed and his crew. The song ends on an optimistic note with Wiz saying that every day is a new adventure when you're young and bossing.
Overall, the lyrics to "California" reflect Wiz Khalifa's outlook on life, which is to enjoy his success, live life to the fullest, and surround himself with good people and good vibes.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma smoke a trippy stick on this one
I'm going to smoke a type of marijuana that produces psychedelic effects on this occasion.
OG Hash oil
I am using a type of cannabis concentrate made using the trichomes of the marijuana plant on this occasion.
It's cool
I'm comfortable with my choices and my lifestyle.
Roll a joint, roll another one
I am smoking multiple joints to keep getting high.
When it's all said and done
When everything is said and done in my life, I will come out on top.
I'll be at the top bitch
I am going to be successful and wealthy.
'Cause I hustle a lot
I work hard to achieve my success.
Them cars, we pulling em off the lot
My team and I are buying expensive cars without even test driving them.
Don't even test drive it before I cop
I don't even need to test drive a car before buying it.
Just bordered a yacht
I just bought a yacht.
Or at the craps table in Vegas
I can afford to gamble in Las Vegas.
The dealer saying how he admiring my watch
The dealer is complimenting my expensive watch.
I'm placing my wager
I'm betting a large amount of money, unbothered by the potential loss.
Don't even care about how much paper I blow
I'm spending a lot of money unapologetically.
'Cause how to get this money and stay on
I know how to make money and maintain my wealth.
A couple things that I know
I am aware of a few important things to be successful in my life.
I'm blowing that stink by the O
I am smoking strong marijuana in large amounts.
My weed so strong I swear to god you would think it's cologne
My marijuana is so potent that it smells like cologne.
I go anywhere in the world and just make it my home
I'm comfortable anywhere I go and can make myself at home easily.
Staying at the highest level but I didn't make it alone
I have reached the highest levels of success, but I didn't do it by myself.
Now that my money right them suckers keep thinking I'm wrong
Now that I have a lot of money, people assume I've done something wrong to get it.
But I'm just switching lanes, foot off the brake and I'm gone
I'm moving on to bigger and better things quickly.
If you ain't talking money homie, you can't get a call
I'm only going to talk to people who can help me make more money.
'Cause this a motherfuckin life that you can't live at all
This is a lifestyle that not everyone can handle or achieve.
I'm getting high while I drive, I ain't thinking of y'all
I am smoking weed and driving without a care for anyone else.
Still rolling weed on my XXL
I'm still rolling and smoking weed despite being on the cover of a popular magazine.
Only difference is that's me on the cover
The only difference between me and other celebrities is that I'm the one being featured on the cover.
Once in a while call my little sister and tell her I love her
I make sure to remember the important people in my life despite my success.
'Cause shit can get crazy in this industry
The music industry can be a crazy and unpredictable place.
Most your friends become your enemies
A lot of people in the industry may seem like friends, but they can quickly become enemies.
That's why I stay down with the ones that's been with me
I stay true to the friends who have been by my side for a long time.
The niggas who started and they down to ride to the end with me
My real friends are the ones who started with me when I was at the bottom and will stick with me through thick and thin.
Make sure the positive energy keep flowing
I focus on the positive energy and keep it going.
All the weed keep rolling and
We keep smoking and enjoying ourselves.
All of us gone get high, off the sky
All of us are going to get extremely high and enjoy the feeling.
We gonna keep from falling
We are going to keep having fun and not let anything bring us down.
Niggas keep hating, but baby I'mma keep ballin
Even though people may hate on me, I'm going to keep being successful.
A lot of y'all turn fakers you found out what I make on
A lot of people become fake and act differently once they find out how much money I'm making.
Now I'm buying a steak on
Now that I am successful, I can afford to buy expensive things like steak dinners.
Going on private island vacations
I am going on exclusive vacations to private islands.
Flying on private planes
I am traveling on private planes.
I'm cool with the pilot, he let me roll something
I'm friends with the pilot of the plane, and he doesn't mind if I smoke weed on board.
Put on a movie, let my girl watch it
I'm letting my girlfriend watch a movie while we travel on the plane.
At the dealer high looking, at Ferrari options
I am high while looking to buy a Ferrari.
Just an everyday life, when you young and bossin'
This is just my everyday life as a young, successful person.
I just wanna ride in my ride with my top down
I want to ride in my car with the top down and enjoy life.
And smoke weed with my niggas...
I want to smoke weed and have a good time with my friends.
I just wanna ride in my ride with my top down
I want to ride in my car with the top down and enjoy life.
And smoke weed with my niggas....
I want to smoke weed and have a good time with my friends.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Ronald N. La Tour
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Le Bourreau
I'm only 25 and shouldn't have these feelings, but this song gives me a rush of nostalgia I can't describe. Life flies by fast
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Matt Johnson
The only reason you shouldn't have those feeling about this song is if you plan on taking it into your bedroom and doing inappropriate things with it.
Michael Black
Dat**
Michael Black
I'm 23 and I feel day way
Kelly Webb
Facts😢
Euro Wallace
Only real OGs came back to listen to this in 2021 💯getting threw this pandemic
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2023 brother
Neighborhood Solo
I come back every other day😂😂
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2023 baby 💯🤌