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.
Celebrate
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Young niggas get rich
Rich niggas gon' ball
Y'all niggas ask prices
My niggas buy it all
Rockin' shit that's foreign
Driving brand new cars
Now your bitch at large
Hol up, what they sayin'
OG Kush in my plane
Diamonds all in my chain
Young nigga doin' his thing
Young nigga gon' stunt
Buy whatever he want
My section very important
Came through the back, not the front (ooh!)
Smokin' and flying
No drinking and driving
I ball till I fall
Got no no need for retiring
Y'all niggas stessed out
My niggas just chillin'
Young niggas in the building
Young niggas get millions
And I want to celebrate
Celebrate livin'
I could've been dead
I could've been in prison
So I'ma celebrate
Celebrate ballin'
Back then I had no phone
Now all these bitches callin'
Smoke, drink, blow checks
Rolex, more sex
'Cause I can afford it
I fucked around and just bought it
So I want to celebrate
Celebrate livin'
Celebrate livin'
Look how we livin'
Rich niggas go hard
Never wanna be broke
Broke niggas just hate
Never wanna be rich
Rich niggas buy it all
Buy it all for the clique
Buy it all for my dawgs
You buy it all for a bitch
Broke niggas be jokin'
Little niggas need coaching
Them bottles ain't even open
Homie, that ain't the shit
My chain shit on your car
My Rolex fucked your bitch
My chain shit on your car
My Rolex fucked your bitch
Just came home from tour
Half a mill when I'm bored
Y'all niggas can't afford it
Rich niggas want more
Y'all niggas tapped out
Rich niggas want more
Bitch nigga I'm ballin'
Rich nigga, Mike Jordan
And I want to celebrate
Celebrate livin'
I could've been dead
I could've been in prison
So I'ma celebrate
Celebrate ballin'
Back then I had no phone
Now all these bitches callin'
Smoke, drink, blow checks
Rolex, more sex
'Cause I can afford it
I fucked around and just bought it
So I want to celebrate
Celebrate livin'
Celebrate livin'
Look how we livin'
The song "Celebrate" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Rico Love is all about celebrating life, success, and wealth. The opening lines of the song, "Young niggas get rich. Rich niggas gon' ball," indicate that the song is about the pursuit of material success and the carefree attitude that comes with it. Wiz Khalifa boasts about his brand new cars, foreign clothes, and expensive jewelry while also proclaiming that he can buy whatever he wants. He is the youngest nigga in charge, and he's living his life on his own terms. He smokes weed every day, has diamonds in his chain, and enjoys flying in planes. The song is all about celebrating the good life and living it to the fullest.
Wiz Khalifa's celebration is also a celebration of his success. He uses a lot of wordplay throughout the song to show his wit and skill as a rapper. For example, when he says, "My Rolex fucked your bitch," he is using a double entendre that refers both to the value of the watch and the idea that his wealth and status make him attractive to women. He also juxtaposes the idea of being stressed out with the idea of chilling and enjoying life. While those who have less are worrying, Wiz is chilling with his boys and enjoying the fruits of his labor. Overall, the song is a tribute to the good life, and it encourages listeners to celebrate their own success and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Young niggas get rich
Young people make a lot of money
Rich niggas gon' ball
Wealthy people spend extravagantly
Y'all niggas ask prices
Some people don't want to spend too much
My niggas buy it all
My friends don't shy away from spending
Rockin' shit that's foreign
Wearing expensive, imported clothing
Driving brand new cars
We ride in the latest, high-end automobiles
Youngest nigga in charge
I'm the youngest boss man around here
Now your bitch at large
Your girlfriend seems to be interested in me now
Hol up, what they sayin'
Wait a minute, what are they talking about?
OG Kush in my plane
I'm smoking high-quality marijuana while flying
Diamonds all in my chain
My necklace is adorned with expensive diamonds
Young nigga doin' his thing
I'm doing well in my life and career
Young nigga gon' stunt
I'm going to show off my wealth
Buy whatever he want
I have the money to buy anything I desire
My section very important
The area where I am partying has high status
Came through the back, not the front (ooh!)
I entered the building discreetly
Smokin' and flying
I'm smoking weed while traveling by plane
No drinking and driving
I don't drink and drive, but I will smoke weed on a plane
I ball till I fall
I'll enjoy my wealth until I can't anymore
Got no need for retiring
I have no plan to retire from enjoying life
Y'all niggas stessed out
Some people are anxious and worried
My niggas just chillin'
My friends and I are relaxing
Young niggas in the building
There are many young people here
Young niggas get millions
Young people can make a lot of money
And I want to celebrate
I feel like celebrating
Celebrate livin'
Celebrate life
I could've been dead
I could have died
I could've been in prison
I could have been incarcerated
Celebrate ballin'
Celebrate spending extravagantly
Back then I had no phone
I didn't have a phone in the past
Now all these bitches callin'
Women are now interested in me
Smoke, drink, blow checks
I smoke weed, drink alcohol, and spend lots of money
Rolex, more sex
I own a Rolex watch and have more sex
'Cause I can afford it
I can spend extravagantly because I have the money
I fucked around and just bought it
I decided on a whim and purchased it
Celebrate livin'
Celebrate life
Look how we livin'
Look at how we're living now
Broke niggas just hate
Impoverished people resent rich people
Never wanna be broke
Rich people never want to be poor
Rich niggas buy it all
Wealthy people purchase everything they desire
Buy it all for the clique
We buy everything for our group of friends
Buy it all for my dawgs
We buy everything for our close friends
You buy it all for a bitch
Poor people spend everything on a woman
Broke niggas be jokin'
Impoverished people joke around a lot
Little niggas need coaching
Young people need guidance
Them bottles ain't even open
The expensive bottles haven't even been opened yet
Homie, that ain't the shit
That isn't impressive or worthwhile
My chain shit on your car
My necklace is more impressive than your car
My Rolex fucked your bitch
I slept with your girlfriend and my watch is better than yours
Just came home from tour
I recently came back from traveling for work
Half a mill when I'm bored
I spend half a million dollars when I'm bored
Y'all niggas can't afford it
Some people can't afford luxurious spending
Rich niggas want more
Wealthy people always want more
Bitch nigga I'm ballin'
I'm enjoying a wealthy lifestyle
Rich nigga, Mike Jordan
I am a rich and successful person, like Michael Jordan
Celebrate livin'
Celebrate life
Celebrate ballin'
Celebrate spending extravagantly
Smoke, drink, blow checks
I smoke weed, drink alcohol, and spend lots of money
Rolex, more sex
I own a Rolex watch and have more sex
'Cause I can afford it
I can spend extravagantly because I have the money
I fucked around and just bought it
I decided on a whim and purchased it
Celebrate livin'
Celebrate life
Look how we livin'
Look at how we're living now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD BUTLER, ISAAC DE BONI, NIKOLAS MARZOUCA, MICHAEL MULE, JAMES SCHEFFER, CAMERON THOMAZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SandraDavis7
I love this music! It's my favorite
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@ignaciogl0134
En nombre de este temaso, que todos aquellos que no dormimos por poder estár mejor, que lleguen luego esos buenos tiempos 🫡🎉
@iggorjesus7168
Wiz khalifa me salvo de uma adolescência depressiva esses beats me fazia bem e relaxado 🍀🌅💫
@MateuszinMuniz
Simm
@twon3617
so faltou a erva da ninha
@PerthActorsComedians
I gotta hand it to Wiz. A young kid who came up in the industry, now rocks 50 foot boats, hot girls and hot cars. Goes to show that anyone can become as successful as Wiz. He's made it
@jahmirappleton353
All from being his self
@thulanefrekkie2291
One of the tracks that makes me to be thankful and celabrate life...
@lrmcoficial866
Mega produção!!👏👏 #TGOD👊🔯👑
@lucasdejesus6226
Pesado esse som 🎵🎼🎶🎧🎧🎶🎵🎼🔉🔊🔊🔊🎧