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.
Elevated
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Scared money don't make money, so what you scared for?
And real people do real things, so what you waiting for?
A stand up nigga stand up the rest of their lives (Yeah)
And real G's do what they want, don't ever think twice
Uh, it go, one for the money
Three for the niggas that be running from it
You gotta grind if you really want it
Don't hesitate
You came this far now finish out the whole dream
Nobody said it would be easy though, just stick to your plan
They don't understand
Going up against the odds
Having no regards
Make our own laws, you can be your own boss
But they don't tell you that all you need is a foundation to stand on
And you can build it then the limit is the sky
Until then I'm with my niggas getting high
And plus we with it you all know the business
Scared money don't make money, so what you scared for?
And real people do real things, so what you waiting for?
A stand up nigga stand up the rest of their lives
And real G's do what they want, don't ever think twice
Oh what did you think I would never get another M?
Niggas only in the game 'cause we let 'em in
We ain't check they chains
We ain't put 'em on blast and expose them fools for everything
We ain't tell you how they really lames
And that they don't do shit that they get on TV and say
We ain't mad though, we on the coast of France for three days
I'm tryna make a play, marijuana steam sauna
Young ngiga from the bottom cracking lobster, eating pasta
You would think that he a mobster
La Familia, no you not familiar
Just got a bigger safe, now it's time to fill up, nigga
Scared money don't make money, so what you scared for?
And real people do real things, so what you waiting for?
A stand up nigga stand up the rest of their lives (Stand your ass up)
And real G's do what they want, don't ever think twice (Do something about it)
You hear that?
In Wiz Khalifa's song "Elevated," he speaks on concepts of courage, life, and ambition. The song emphasizes the idea of taking risks and going after what you desire. Wiz Khalifa challenges the listener not to be afraid of what they want and encourages them to take action to achieve it. He repeats the phrase "scared money don't make money" to drive this point home. This line means that those who are afraid to take risks and invest money might never accumulate wealth.
Wiz Khalifa also mentions the importance of being authentic and genuine in life. He encourages people to be "real" and to do "real things," meaning be honest and true to yourself and others. He reiterates the significance of standing up for yourself and others throughout the rest of your life, emphasizing strength and self-determination.
The song concludes with Wiz Khalifa boasting his success, indicating that he has achieved financial abundance and is enjoying the fruits of his labor, having fun traveling and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. Meanwhile, he encourages his listeners to keep pushing forward, emphasizing the limitless opportunities available once they have a strong foundation.
Line by Line Meaning
Scared money don't make money, so what you scared for?
Don't let fear stop you from earning money.
And real people do real things, so what you waiting for?
If you're a real person, act now instead of waiting for something to happen.
A stand up nigga stand up the rest of their lives (Yeah)
A person with integrity always stands up for what's right, even for the rest of their life.
And real G's do what they want, don't ever think twice
Real gangsters do what they want and don't hesitate to take action.
Uh, it go, one for the money
Starting with one dollar towards your goal
Two for the niggas gettin' it
Acknowledging those who have been successful with their goals
Three for the niggas that be running from it
Calling out those who are avoiding the work to reach their goals
You gotta grind if you really want it
You need to work hard to achieve your goals.
Don't hesitate
Don't wait or second-guess yourself.
You came this far now finish out the whole dream
Don't give up, push through to the end.
Nobody said it would be easy though, just stick to your plan
No one said achieving your goals would be simple, but stay focused and stick to your plan.
They don't understand
Others may not understand your goals or the work you're putting in to achieve them.
Going up against the odds
Challenging the difficult or unlikely circumstances
Having no regards
Not letting difficulties or the naysayers affect you
Make our own laws, you can be your own boss
Creating your own path and being in charge of your own life.
But they don't tell you that all you need is a foundation to stand on
People often don't realize that having a strong foundation is key to success.
And you can build it then the limit is the sky
If you have a strong foundation, you can achieve limitless possibilities.
Until then I'm with my niggas getting high
Until reaching success, continue to enjoy life with friends and relax.
And plus we with it you all know the business
We are ready and prepared for success.
Oh what did you think I would never get another M?
Surprised at the amount of success one has achieved
Niggas only in the game 'cause we let 'em in
Only in the industry because others have allowed them in
We ain't check they chains
Not taking a critical look at others' success or wealth
We ain't put 'em on blast and expose them fools for everything
Not calling out those who are being dishonest about their success or character
We ain't tell you how they really lames
Not revealing the truth about those who are pretending to be something they're not.
And that they don't do shit that they get on TV and say
Not revealing the dishonesty of some people's public image.
We ain't mad though, we on the coast of France for three days
Not bothered by these things, enjoying a luxurious vacation.
I'm tryna make a play, marijuana steam sauna
Working towards achieving something big but also taking breaks and relaxing.
Young ngiga from the bottom cracking lobster, eating pasta
Someone who has come from nothing and is now enjoying the fruits of their labor.
You would think that he a mobster
Seeming like someone with a lot of power or influence
La Familia, no you not familiar
A close-knit group or family, but not everyone is part of the group.
Just got a bigger safe, now it's time to fill up, nigga
Just got a larger safety deposit box to hold more money and now it's time to earn more.
Stand your ass up
Don't back down, stay true to your character and values.
Do something about it
Take action in order to achieve your goals.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, BEN DIEHL, MATTHEW SAMUELS, CHAUNCEY HOLLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 anybody ???
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It’s crazy how music can mentally take you back to such specific times in your life and you feel those emotions again that you felt years ago.
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100% Halla from Ukraine!
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Goat comment
@DeVeritas13
I always go back to 16 riding my bike to my friends house when I listen to "Medicated" by Wiz
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Verdade
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That part and you can finally understand why you was always connected
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Who still here in 23?
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ofc stranger friend😁stay high friend☁️🧘🏻