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 โthe skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.โ The New Pittsburgh Courier says, โThe 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.
Chapo
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go
(Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go)
Keep that champagne and Bombay to po
(Keep that champagne and Bombay to po)
Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive
(Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive)
Say what they want, we just live our life
[Verse]
Fast money, fast cars and fast hoes
I get it all and go
Bout to take out a couple grand and throw it on the floโ
As soon as I hit the stage the people screaminโ mo
Iโm livin life, just feather brains
All kinds of things
Some people think Iโm insane
But thatโs okay, yall remains anonymous to success in this game
And canโt nothing stand in my way
Ainโt nothing stopping the money from pilin
My n-ggas stylin, they getting rich as the bitches from getting it poppin
Sippin champagne on a island
And now my bank account overflowin with motherf-ckin commas
Makin these n-ggas sick, call a doctor
Man take a look in they pocket
Givin bitches reason to call em imposters
Damn, all of my whips proper
All of my time Rolex clocks,
Fill my pants with knots
Be 100 years til this shit stops
[Hook:]
Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go
(Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go)
Keep that champagne and Bombay to po
(Keep that champagne and Bombay to po)
Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive
(Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive)
Say what they want, we just live our life
(Say what they want, we just live our life)
[Verse]
Record in the am, Iโm sweatin up jam
My clothes smell like kush smoke, cookie and cam
Girls pussy poppin just to give me a chain
Old schools, Europeans and cold champagne
This the li, fe, these bums donโt impress me, theyโre broke
Let em choke, damn all this goes heavy
New prezzy, blue Chevy
And baby girl choosin, goddamn sheโs too pretty
More guapo, yea they love me like Chapo
Pull up with the top down
Cus they call mepablo
I can put yo man on, girl let the clock go
Take his own face off, hit him with the hollow
Is she ready? When she bring me back fetty?
I been down any turn tricks and the telly
Got that top floor smelly, while it taste like grape jelly
Iโmma hold it down for all my loved ones really
[Hook:]
Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go
(Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go)
Keep that champagne and Bombay to po
(Keep that champagne and Bombay to po)
Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive
(Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive)
Say what they want, we just live our life
(Say what they want, we just live our life)
In "Chapo," Wiz Khalifa talks about his luxurious lifestyle filled with fast money, fast cars, and fast hoes. He boasts about his extravagant purchases such as throwing a couple of grand on the floor, sipping champagne on an island, and filling his pants with knots. Wiz Khalifa knows that some people think he's crazy, but he doesn't care because he's successful in the music industry, and no one can stop his money from piling up. He even creates name-drops Guzman for the inspiration for his luxury life with the line โMore guapo, yea they love me like Chapo.โWiz Khalifa is proud of his riches, and even his bank account is overflowing with commas. He sings that his n-ggas are getting rich from getting it popping, and he lives life without letting anyone stand in his way. The Hook of the song emphasizes Wiz Khalifa's love for weed smoke everywhere he goes, along with Bombay and champagne. He and his boys drive fast cars, and it doesn't matter what people say because they're just living their lives. Overall, "Chapo" is a song that champions the fast life of the rich and famous while also reminding listeners that success comes with hard work and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep that weed smoke everywhere we go
We always have weed smoke with us wherever we go.
Keep that champagne and Bombay to po
We always have champagne and Bombay Sapphire gin with us.
Pull up, you know itโs fast cars we drive
We arrive in fast cars.
Say what they want, we just live our life
We don't care what others say, we live our life on our terms.
Fast money, fast cars and fast hoes
We make money fast, drive fast cars, and have sex with women who are also fast.
I get it all and go
I get everything I want and move on quickly.
Bout to take out a couple grand and throw it on the floโ
I'm about to throw a few thousand dollars on the floor.
As soon as I hit the stage the people screaminโ mo
The crowd screams for more as soon as I get on stage.
Iโm livin life, just feather brains
I'm living the high life and not worrying about anything else.
All kinds of things
I have all kinds of luxuries and enjoyments in my life.
Some people think Iโm insane
Some people think I'm crazy for living my life this way.
But thatโs okay, yall remains anonymous to success in this game
I don't care what they think, they don't understand what it takes to be successful like me.
Ainโt nothing stopping the money from pilin
There's nothing stopping me from making more money.
My n-ggas stylin, they getting rich as the bitches from getting it poppin
My friends are also doing well and making money from partying and having fun with women.
Sippin champagne on a island
We're drinking champagne on an island.
And now my bank account overflowin with motherf-ckin commas
My bank account has a lot of commas (indicating a lot of money).
Makin these n-ggas sick, call a doctor
My success makes other people jealous and sick.
Man take a look in they pocket
Look at how little money they have in their pockets compared to me.
Givin bitches reason to call em imposters
Women are calling other men imposters compared to me because of my wealth and success.
Damn, all of my whips proper
All of my cars are high quality and expensive.
All of my time Rolex clocks
I have Rolex watches to keep track of time.
Fill my pants with knots
My pockets are full of cash.
Be 100 years til this shit stops
My success and wealth will last for a long time.
Record in the am, Iโm sweatin up jam
I'm recording music in the morning and working hard on it.
My clothes smell like kush smoke, cookie and cam
My clothes smell like marijuana, cookies, and cam (maybe camera equipment?).
Girls pussy poppin just to give me a chain
Women are dancing sensually to impress me enough to get a gift from me.
Old schools, Europeans and cold champagne
I have old school cars, European cars, and cold champagne.
This the li, fe, these bums donโt impress me, theyโre broke
This is the good life and poor people don't impress me because they're broke.
Let em choke, damn all this goes heavy
Let them be jealous and angry, I'll keep living my luxurious life.
New prezzy, blue Chevy
I have a new present and a blue Chevrolet car.
And baby girl choosin, goddamn sheโs too pretty
Attractive women are interested in being with me.
More guapo, yea they love me like Chapo
I'm more handsome and charming, and people love me like they love the drug lord El Chapo.
Pull up with the top down, cus they call me pablo
I drive with the roof down and people call me Pablo (potentially a reference to Pablo Escobar).
I can put yo man on, girl let the clock go
I can take care of your man for you and you should ignore time and enjoy the moment.
Take his own face off, hit him with the hollow
I will kill someone with a hollow point bullet that will destroy their face.
Is she ready? When she bring me back fetty?
Is the woman ready to have sex with me and make me money?
I been down any turn tricks and the telly
I've had sex for money in hotel rooms (telly is British slang for hotel room).
Got that top floor smelly, while it taste like grape jelly
My apartment on the top floor smells like marijuana and tastes like grape jelly.
Iโmma hold it down for all my loved ones really
I will take care of my family and close friends who love and support me.
Contributed by Olivia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@twon3617
2024 someboy?
@aweylooking8893
๐ค๐พ๐ค ๐ฅ
@AtrociousEntity
Hell yeah bro
@michaelvaldez8
Of course brotha ๐ฅ
@anthonyrenteria3262
To this day!
@763grams
Smoking to this song right now
@bpnews4156
Used to smoke with all my friends to this song now we're all strangers with our own lives lol good music โ๐๐ brings back dope memories
@romel6502
Yup just how life goes
@DuhShazey
We are over here with our memories and wiz khalifa does it every day until the day he dies
@noahsegura6392
That's how it is man