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.
Comb Over
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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That's the car I need
Motherfucker hit a plane and
The plane blew up ugh, yup
Standing in the mirror
My vision of that money getting clearer
Hold on let me get this shit right
My vision of that money getting clearer
Scratch that it's gettin' nearer
Some of this actually happened
I was weed nappin' wasn't shit
Now they pay us for the raps we kick
My hotel smell like confidence
They hate us but that weed
Smoke bring on compliments
So roll this paper
Tell the waitress get my drink from off the coaster
Bring the bitch that love to smoke and
Get the weight from off my shoulders
Yeah, I be flying everywhere nigga
Sometimes I don't even know where
The fuck I'm at I be waking up
Random motherfuckers be knocking on my door and shit
Like "who the fuck is that?"
Nosey ass cleaning lady
You wanna hit this weed?
Stains from your make-up
Roll me up a joint soon as I wake up
Young nigga, but got my cake up
Now I'm hoppin' off of the plane
Smelling like the sweetest scent, weed is lit
Look at my bitch, we the shit
Probably high what they say
When they see us
But they never say that we broke
Kush in every J that we smoke
Putting rings on every finger
Never put 'em out, just let the smoke linger
Champagne for the girls
Straight shots for my niggas
Started small but now the money getting bigger
It all get better with time
Rather go hard instead of unwind
And play your part and I'ma play mine
Feel me?
Motherfuckers always speakin' out of turn
They don't know nothin' about this shit
That's why I'm me and you're you
Matter of fact, fuck that this Taylor Gang
Tgod nigga ain't shit changed gang
What up Ricky P richard
Don't smoke that pound without me Richard
Don't eat your dinner in the bathroom
The lyrics in Wiz Khalifa's song "Comb Over" reflect his success and confidence in the music industry. The opening lines, "For real man, we need that whip, That's the car I need, Motherfucker hit a plane and, The plane blew up ugh, yup," suggest that Wiz Khalifa desires material wealth and indulgence. He imagines a scenario where his success is so great that even a plane blowing up is a nonchalant event. This portrayal of extravagance sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The repeated lines, "Standing in the mirror, My vision of that money getting clearer, Scratch that it's gettin' nearer," relay Wiz Khalifa's self-assuredness and growing wealth. He acknowledges that some elements of his success can be attributed to chance or luck, as indicated by the line, "Some of this actually happened, I was weed nappin' wasn't shit, Now they pay us for the raps we kick." Wiz Khalifa acknowledges his past struggles and the transition to being compensated for his talent.
The song also highlights Wiz Khalifa's love for marijuana, with references to the smell of his hotel room ("My hotel smell like confidence") and the positive reactions it brings from others ("They hate us but that weed, Smoke bring on compliments"). The lyrics suggest a lifestyle of indulgence, surrounded by supporters and "bitches that love to smoke."
Overall, "Comb Over" depicts Wiz Khalifa's confidence, success, and enjoyment of his newfound wealth and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
For real man, we need that whip
Seriously, we need that fancy car
That's the car I need
That specific car is what I desire
Motherfucker hit a plane and
Someone crashed into a plane and
The plane blew up ugh, yup
Resulting in the plane exploding, yes
Standing in the mirror
Looking at myself in the mirror
My vision of that money getting clearer
I can clearly see myself obtaining wealth
Hold on let me get this shit right
Wait, let me make sure I understand this correctly
Scratch that it's gettin' nearer
Actually, it's approaching closer
Some of this actually happened
Parts of this story are based on reality
I was weed nappin' wasn't shit
I was relaxing while smoking weed, insignificant
Now they pay us for the raps we kick
Now we receive payment for our rhymes
My hotel smell like confidence
My hotel room has the scent of self-assurance
They hate us but that weed
They dislike us, but marijuana
Smoke bring on compliments
Smoking brings positive remarks
So roll this paper
Prepare this joint
Tell the waitress get my drink from off the coaster
Instruct the waitress to bring my drink from the coaster
Bring the bitch that love to smoke and
Bring the woman who enjoys smoking
Get the weight from off my shoulders
Relieve me of the burdens and responsibilities
Yeah, I be flying everywhere nigga
Yes, I travel extensively
Sometimes I don't even know where
Sometimes I'm unaware of my location
The fuck I'm at I be waking up
I wake up in unfamiliar places
Random motherfuckers be knocking on my door and shit
Random people knock on my door unexpectedly
Like 'who the fuck is that?'
Asking, 'who is that person?'
Nosey ass cleaning lady
Curious cleaning lady
You wanna hit this weed?
Do you want to smoke marijuana with me?
Stains from your make-up
Traces left by your makeup
Roll me up a joint soon as I wake up
Prepare a joint for me as soon as I wake up
Young nigga, but got my cake up
I'm a young person, but I have accumulated wealth
Now I'm hoppin' off of the plane
Now I'm getting off the airplane
Smelling like the sweetest scent, weed is lit
Having a pleasant aroma, marijuana is being smoked
Look at my bitch, we the shit
Observe my girlfriend, we are excellent
Probably high what they say
They might assume we are intoxicated
When they see us
When they encounter us
But they never say that we broke
However, they never claim we are poor
Kush in every J that we smoke
Marijuana strain called Kush is in every joint we smoke
Putting rings on every finger
Wearing rings on each finger
Never put 'em out, just let the smoke linger
We never remove them, allowing the smoke to stay
Champagne for the girls
Providing champagne for the girls
Straight shots for my niggas
Taking shots of alcohol with my friends
Started small but now the money getting bigger
We began with little, but now our wealth is increasing
It all get better with time
Everything improves over time
Rather go hard instead of unwind
I prefer to work harder instead of relaxing
And play your part and I'ma play mine
You fulfill your role, and I'll do the same
Feel me?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Motherfuckers always speakin' out of turn
People always talking at the wrong moment
They don't know nothin' about this shit
They are ignorant about this situation
That's why I'm me and you're you
That's why I am who I am, and you are who you are
Matter of fact, fuck that this Taylor Gang
In fact, forget that, this is Taylor Gang
Tgod nigga ain't shit changed gang
Taylor Gang, nothing has changed, gang
What up Ricky P richard
Greetings to Ricky P Richard
Don't smoke that pound without me Richard
Do not smoke that pound of marijuana without me, Richard
Don't eat your dinner in the bathroom
Do not have your meal in the bathroom
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lrd_flacko3017
Welcome back to the days of riding round with the boys, blowing smoke and banging trap wiz....
DONT SMOKE THAT POUND WITH OUT ME RICHARD!!!!
@therealmac4940
its crazy how when this mixtape came out everybody hated it and now looking back on it people say they love this wiz and he changed and shit lmao confusing people we are
@Slayer0941
Some people are always gonna hate. Just let them. Any real Wiz fan fucks with everything he puts out. Everyone else is fake.
@BrownCuber
it's because real taylors who always liked this come back and listen. tgod
@reesejay9267
I never doubt anything Wiz drops and when this came out I knew it was a instant classic 🔥
@reesejay9267
Steven B true that
@gunnaike
The real Mac i aint everyday me and my brothers rolling up that chacolope and canalope to this wake up 28 grams still playing or we still on the game smoking whole house smell like coffe wake up and your breath even smell like coffe miss them days they in prison now hy hy love whiz yo
@tonihale88
riicchhhaarrrrddd!!!!!!dont smoke that pound without me richard
@tyronehooper6976
Toni Hale lol
@princevegeta7609
Toni Hale this niqqa sound like me when im baked fam