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.
Extra Credit
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Kush land
Yea Buddy
You Already know
Taylor Gang
Taylor Made
Taylor Made
Money Gang
(laugther)
The World Turns(World Turns)
The Kush Burns(Burns)
I touch Paper
More Paper Than a Bookworm( a Bookworm)
So Look Learn
All I Need's My Cake
A Blunt and A Pretty Face
Then I'm Straight Like a Good Perm(Good Perm)
And Her Swag So Official(Uhhh)
Taylor Made Money Gang
I'm the General( I'm The General)
And All My Weed Strong
Like Kimbo Slice(Slice)
Money's the Only Thing I Do Twice(Twice)
I'm In the Fast Lane
Yellow Chain, Blue Lights(Yeaa)
And You Gon' Need Shades(Shades)
They Say I'm To Bright(Bright)
Or Shitten On The Game(Shitten on Game)
So Bring Through Wipes(Wipes)
And You Can Clean Up(Up)
And Try To Beat Us(Yeaa)
I'm sure You Niggas is Ballin
That's What They All Say(Say)
But Me Plus Gettin Money
Gon' Equal All Day(All Day)
My Seats (?)
Bitch From The Caribbean
She Say Por Que ( Wizzle K H A F...)
[Soulja Boy]
Super Fresh and My Swag So Official
Super Fresh and My Swag So Official
And My Swag So Official
Swag Swag, So Official
And My Swag So Official
Swag Swag, So Official, (x2)
[Wiz Khalifa]
(puerrrr I'm Gone)
The Swag Just Left The Room(Room)
And I ain't Impressed
Got You Feelin Underdressed(Yeaa)
Any Time You Find Him In The Building
I'm a Threat
Got Some Gucci Chuck Tay's(Tay's)
You ain't Seen Yet(Ya ain't Seen Yet)
Yellow Ice, So I May Seem Fresh(Yeeea)
But If you Did What I'm Doin
Nigga, You'd Be Feelin Spoiled Rotten(Rotten)
In My City I Got Pull(I Got Pull)
So Don't Tug
Or Get Drugged
Through The Mud Probably
Like My Weed Rolled(Rolled)
I Stay Done Properly
I Put My Team on(on)
And Now We Own Property(Yeeeeaaaa)
And My Swag So Official
No Magazines, So My Cash Not a Issue(Nahhhhh)
Tell the Ref To Throw the Flag
Blow the Whistle
Cuz Your Style's Out of Date
That's a Foul on the Plate
And Your Words Don't Hurt
Cuz I'm Flyin Out the Way
What You Make a Month
I Probably Spent Today(Day, Puerrrr)
[Soulja Boy]
Super Fresh and My Swag So Official
Super Fresh and My Swag So Official
And My Swag So Official
Swag Swag, So Official
And My Swag So Official
Swag Swag, So Official(X2)
In Extra Credit, Wiz Khalifa and Soulja Boy talk about their flashy lifestyle, their love for the green herb Kush, and the massive amounts of money they make. Wiz Khalifa starts off the song by saying that he's got more paper than a bookworm, and all he needs is his cake, a blunt, and a pretty face to be content. He also claims that he's the general of the Taylor Made Money Gang, and all his weed is strong like Kimbo Slice. He is in the fast lane, sporting a yellow chain and blue lights, and claims that his money is the only thing he does twice. Wiz Khalifa is confident in his success and says that he's already won the game.
Soulja Boy then takes over, repeating the phrase "Swag Swag, So Official" multiple times, which is, in essence, the thesis statement and theme of the song - both rappers are flaunting their "official" swag. Soulja Boy says that his swag is fresh, he's wearing expensive Gucci shoes, and his only issue is that he doesn't have enough magazines to hold his cash. Soulja Boy seems to be on the same page with Wiz Khalifa - both rappers are exuding so much confidence that they believe they've already won the game.
Overall, Extra Credit is a braggadocious track that's full of energy and self-assurance. The song shows that Wiz Khalifa and Soulja Boy are successful, well-connected, and have a lot of money to spend on whatever they wish.
Line by Line Meaning
Kush land
Referring to a place where marijuana is grown or smoked
Yea Buddy
An informal greeting or exclamation to express excitement or agreement
You Already know
Acknowledgment of shared knowledge or common understanding
Taylor Gang
A rap group founded by Wiz Khalifa, representing their style, loyalty, and unity
Taylor Made
Customized or specially-designed to suit the Taylor Gang's preferences or requirements
Money Gang
A group of people who are focused on making and accumulating money
Yeaa, Bitch
An aggressive or derogatory way of addressing someone or expressing confidence
(laughter)
An expression of amusement or enjoyment
The World Turns(World Turns)
Life goes on, things change, and events unfold
The Kush Burns(Burns)
The marijuana is being smoked or consumed
I touch Paper
Earning or making money through various means
More Paper Than a Bookworm( a Bookworm)
Having a significant amount of money or wealth, especially compared to someone who reads a lot
So Look Learn
Advising or encouraging others to pay attention and gain knowledge or experience
All I Need's My Cake
Being content and satisfied with having enough money or resources
A Blunt and A Pretty Face
Enjoying the pleasures of smoking marijuana and being in the company of an attractive person
Then I'm Straight Like a Good Perm(Good Perm)
Feeling comfortable, confident, or relaxed like someone who just had a good hair perm
And Her Swag So Official(Uhhh)
Describing the impeccable style and attitude of the person being referred to
I'm the General( I'm The General)
Assuming a leadership or commanding position in the Taylor Gang, representing authority, power, and influence
And All My Weed Strong
Being proud of the potency and quality of the marijuana one possesses or smokes
Like Kimbo Slice(Slice)
Referring to the strength, durability, and fighting skills of the late professional mixed martial artist, Kimbo Slice
Money's the Only Thing I Do Twice(Twice)
Stressing the importance of making and managing money, which is something done repeatedly
I'm In the Fast Lane
Living a fast-paced, exciting, or unconventional lifestyle
Yellow Chain, Blue Lights(Yeaa)
Describing the rapper's jewelry as expensive and eye-catching, with yellow gold chains and blue diamonds or lights shining on them
And You Gon' Need Shades(Shades)
Implying that the person being referred to is dazzling, bright, or impressive
They Say I'm To Bright(Bright)
Receiving criticism or negative feedback for being too successful or talented
Or Shitten On The Game(Shitten on Game)
Being disrespectful, self-centered, or arrogant towards the rap industry or others who try to compete or collaborate
So Bring Through Wipes(Wipes)
Saying that the person being referred to is so impressive or intimidating that others might feel the need to clean up after themselves
And You Can Clean Up(Up)
Mocking or challenging others to try and surpass or outdo him, but ultimately failing
And Try To Beat Us(Yeaa)
Inviting or daring others to compete or fight against the Taylor Gang or himself
I'm sure You Niggas is Ballin
Assuming that others might claim to be successful or wealthy, but not necessarily believing or respecting them
That's What They All Say(Say)
Attacking the credibility or validity of what others say or do, especially when it comes to money or success
But Me Plus Gettin Money
Being confident and focused on making money as a top priority
Gon' Equal All Day(All Day)
Expecting to make money all day, every day, and not be distracted or deterred by anything else
My Seats (?)
The meaning or reference of this line is unclear or ambiguous
Bitch From The Caribbean
Referring to a female person from the Caribbean region, possibly as a love interest or someone he knows
She Say Por Que ( Wizzle K H A F...)
Quoting or imitating a Spanish phrase that means 'why', while replacing some of the words with the initials of his artist name, 'Wiz Khalifa'
Super Fresh and My Swag So Official
Emphasizing the rapper's fashionable, stylish, and trendy appearance and attitude
Swag Swag, So Official
Repeating and reinforcing the concept of having a uniquely stylish or impressive presence
The Swag Just Left The Room(Room)
Suggesting that the rapper's presence or style is so strong that it can be felt even after he leaves
And I ain't Impressed
Clarifying that he is not easily impressed by anyone or anything, especially when it comes to fashion or attitude
Got You Feelin Underdressed(Yeaa)
Implying that others might feel inferior or insecure when compared to him or his style
Any Time You Find Him In The Building
Suggesting that his presence or arrival at a place can cause excitement, attention, or chaos
I'm a Threat
Asserting that he is powerful, influential, or dangerous to others who might try to compete or challenge him
Got Some Gucci Chuck Tay's(Tay's)
Describing his shoes as a combination of luxury and casual style, with Gucci and Converse elements
You ain't Seen Yet(Ya ain't Seen Yet)
Promising more surprises or impressive displays of fashion or wealth that others have yet to witness or experience
Yellow Ice, So I May Seem Fresh(Yeeea)
Referring to the rapper's jewelry as being gleaming, sparkling, or conspicuous due to the use of yellow diamonds or gold
But If you Did What I'm Doin
Implying that his success, wealth, and style are a result of his hard work and unique talents, which others might not possess or replicate
Nigga, You'd Be Feelin Spoiled Rotten(Rotten)
Insinuating that if others were to do what he does, they would also enjoy the luxuries and benefits of his lifestyle, which might make them overly indulged or complacent
In My City I Got Pull(I Got Pull)
Claiming that he has a lot of influence, connections, or power within his city, suggesting that he can accomplish things that others cannot
So Don't Tug
Warning others not to challenge, provoke, or upset him
Or Get Drugged
Threatening or suggesting that he could use drugs or force against those who defy him
Through The Mud Probably
Hinting that he can make things very difficult or messy for anyone who crosses him
Like My Weed Rolled(Rolled)
Comparing his potential retaliation or revenge to the way he rolls and smokes his marijuana, which is smooth and effective
I Stay Done Properly
Stating that he always does things right, or with quality and care, which contributes to his success and reputation
I Put My Team on(on)
Acknowledging his supporters, friends, or acquaintances who also contribute to his wealth, fame, or power
And Now We Own Property(Yeeeeaaaa)
Boasting about his financial achievements, including owning assets, land, or investments
No Magazines, So My Cash Not a Issue(Nahhhhh)
Implying that he is so wealthy that he doesn't need to rely on endorsements, commercials, or media to make money
Tell the Ref To Throw the Flag
Comparing his skills or achievements to those of a professional athlete who gets penalized or challenged by the referee, but still succeeds
Blow the Whistle
Suggesting that his style or attitude is so unconventional or impressive that it deserves special attention or recognition
Cuz Your Style's Out of Date
Critiquing or dismissing the fashion or attitude of others, especially if it doesn't align with his own
That's a Foul on the Plate
Using a baseball metaphor to suggest that something is wrong, unfair, or not in compliance with the rules or standards
And Your Words Don't Hurt
Asserting that he is not affected or upset by any negative or critical comments that others might make about him
Cuz I'm Flyin Out the Way
Suggesting that he is so successful or wealthy that he can simply ignore or avoid anyone who tries to bring him down
What You Make a Month
Asking a rhetorical question, implying that his monthly income is so high or unpredictable that most people wouldn't understand or relate to it
I Probably Spent Today(Day, Puerrrr)
Implying that he spends a lot of money on his daily activities or expenses, or suggesting that he has a lot of money to spend frivolously
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James Bryan C Quipanes
on Cameras
Love This song <3 Wiz .. PEACE
Ïss Pùmkîñ
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
great song
Kalif King
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
hmmm