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.
F*ck The Money
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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It's Young Khalifa man
They don't want none
They don't none
Well, I'm a make a lot of money
(Make a lot of money)
And I'm-and I'm gonna quit this, quit this
(Quit this)
Uh, How can I not
Give these n-ggas the game, when game's all I got
The car of your dreams, we push it off the lot
Besides smoking the most expensive pot
Baby, I'm tryna...
Make a lot of money
(Make a lot of money)
And I'm-and I'm gonna quit this, quit this
(Quit this)
Crazy scene
Well, not quitting
I bought my n-ggas Bob
We like Jordan and Scott Pippen
Try to tell 'em before for some reason or another
They would not listen
Tell the driver, we smoking raise the partition
Meet a lot of bad women
Smoke joints with 'em, take 'em all swimming
Shop, drink liquor until we fall
Some would say it's wrong, thats what I call living
And them groupies aint afraid to get in the car with 'em
Leaving there man and get high as my credit card limit
F-ck em all, I'm tryna...
Make a lot of money
(Make a lot of money)
And I'm-and I'm gonna quit this, quit this
(Quit this)
Crazy scene
Thats real sh-t
We charge, muscle car garage
Charge it to the game
No signature being forged
The boss of my own sh-t, I'm in charge
Only one goal, live life, live large, yeah
Playing my part, Mary Johnson
Now they round of applause for what I've accomplished
F-cking awesome
In the song "F*ck The Money," Wiz Khalifa talks about his desire to make a lot of money and ultimately quit the crazy music industry scene. He mentions how he wants to give the other rappers the game because the game is all he's got. Wiz talks about the expensive cars, the most expensive pot among his friends and how he lives life by smoking and chilling. Wiz explains how he's charging his game to his muscle car garage and how he's in charge, the boss of his own sh-t. He says his only goal is to live life and live large. He then plays his part and states his name, Mary Johnson, and expresses how people applaud him for his accomplishments.
The song mainly depicts how making money can lead you to live the life you wanted, but there's a possibility it could lead to craziness and stress. Wiz believes he has succeeded in his career amidst all the pressure and criticism in the music industry. Hence, he's not afraid to quit after making a lot of money.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Introduction to the song.
It's Young Khalifa man
Acknowledgement that the song is performed by Wiz Khalifa.
They don't want none
People are against him but he isn't intimidated.
Well, I'm a make a lot of money (Make a lot of money) And I'm-and I'm gonna quit this, quit this (Quit this) Crazy scene
He will earn enough money from music and quit this lifestyle for good.
Uh, How can I not Give these n-ggas the game, when game's all I got
He feels compelled to share his knowledge and wisdom with others.
The car of your dreams, we push it off the lot Besides smoking the most expensive pot Baby, I'm tryna...
He can afford luxurious cars and expensive weed, but still wants to make more money.
Make a lot of money (Make a lot of money) And I'm-and I'm gonna quit this, quit this (Quit this) Crazy scene
He reiterates his desire to earn money and quit the music industry.
Well, not quitting I bought my n-ggas Bob We like Jordan and Scott Pippen Try to tell 'em before for some reason or another They would not listen Tell the driver, we smoking raise the partition
He may not be quitting, but he is sharing his wealth with friends and smoking weed in privacy.
Meet a lot of bad women Smoke joints with 'em, take 'em all swimming Shop, drink liquor until we fall Some would say it's wrong, that's what I call living And them groupies ain't afraid to get in the car with 'em Leaving their man and get high as my credit card limit
He lives his life to the fullest, meeting and smoking with women, shopping, and drinking. He attracts women who are unafraid to be adventurous and high.
F-ck em all, I'm tryna...
He doesn't care what anyone thinks and remains focused on making money.
Make a lot of money (Make a lot of money) And I'm-and I'm gonna quit this, quit this (Quit this) Crazy scene
He repeats his goal to earn money and leave the industry.
Thats real sh-t We charge, muscle car garage Charge it to the game No signature being forged The boss of my own sh-t, I'm in charge Only one goal, live life, live large, yeah Playing my part, Mary Johnson Now they round of applause for what I've accomplished Fucking awesome
He acknowledges that he runs his own life and is living it to the fullest. He mentions his goals and the applause he receives for his accomplishments.
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ceasthagiant1024
2020.... and still probably one of Wiz’s best verses
@almabendito5911
fax
@Nrsouth12
No cap wiz sliddd
@beegonzalez2685
2021
@tylerm0089
I think he ruined it. i feel like he didnt even talk to B.o.b to co-ordinate. they're rapping about 2 different ways of thought, which makes no sense from Wiz's perspective. and even with wizs style he said the most basic stuff same weed and showing off. Do you even listen to hip hop?
@zanesmith6758
2022
@malcolmmcnab9254
This song just randomly pops up in my head when I need it
@thrifty5058
That’s exactly why I’m here.
@creativechau
I think it's those keys. They come in so hot
@LOYOSALABONA
I'll never forget this song