Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota), bett… Read Full Bio ↴Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, signed to Rostrum Records. According to the Black and Yellow Songfacts, his stage name is derived from khalifa, an Arabic word meaning "successor", and wisdom. His nickname growing up was "Wizard" which was shortened to Wiz when Khalifa was fifteen.

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.

Finish Line
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics

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Oh ooh
Sonny Digital

Uh, first place, first place
She want first place, first place
Hit a home run, skipped first base
She want first place, first place
Not the runner-up, she want first place

Cross the finish line, she in first place
First place, first place
First place, first place

Met her at the club
Took her back to my hotel
Say she got a man, fuck her
What? She won't tell
Leavin' out the crib high as fuck
But no plane
Rollin' Mary Jane, now I smoke every day
I blow KK on the regular
Fuck me like you said you would
She ain't down to do it
Get another bitch instead of her
Bombay on my breathe and all
My niggas on your left
Took all your bitches, ain't nothin' left
She sucked a dick, she passed the test
She don't want the runner-up
She want first place
Went to and fucked her on the first date
Bitches love Young Khalifa in the worst way
I fuck 'em once and pass 'em off
'cause I ain't thirsty
Cake like it's my birthday
I sent ya on the lurker page
She come to the show and break me off
Now she in first place
She skip past them bitches bullshit
And she in first place
Her friend eat it while she suck this dick
Now she in first place
Put it all in her face

Uh, first place, first place
She want first place
First place, hit a home run
Skipped first base
She want first place, first place
Not the runner-up, she want first place
Cross the finish line, she in first place
First place, first place, first place
First place, first place, first place

Macaroni, pretty Tony
I'm just tryna make the bitch
Pimp, player, ho layer
I'm just tryna break the bitch
Bottom bitch, real slick
You got skills to make me rich
Poodle noodles
Face like a poodle ass takin' shit
Double dick
Down south bitch eat that cornbread
Bounce that ass on a hard
Dick with some warm head
Graffiti on her body
I see she got long weave
Maserati, go to my goal on my skis
And she got a job with a salary
The bitch went to Howard University
Credit good
She can take me on a shoppin' spree
Baby daddy wanna hold her back, lock and key
In the back of the Ghost, gave me head
Wasn't scared
She understood in life you gotta
Cheat to get ahead it was our first date
I couldn't let her skate

She wanted first place
So I shot a nut in her face

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Finish Line" by Wiz Khalifa, featuring Sonny Digital, convey a sense of competitiveness and a desire for success both in relationships and personal pursuits. Wiz Khalifa begins by emphasizing the importance of achieving first place, symbolizing a desire for superiority and excellence. The repetition of "first place, first place" highlights the singer's ambition and determination to come out on top in every aspect of his life.

The narrative shifts to a scene where Wiz Khalifa meets a woman at a club and takes her back to his hotel room. Despite her claim of having a man, the singer is unfazed and pursues her without hesitation. This disregard for boundaries reflects a rebellious and hedonistic attitude, highlighted by the casual drug use and promiscuity depicted in the lyrics. The singer's nonchalant approach to relationships and sexual encounters underscores a carefree lifestyle driven by immediate gratification.

As the song progresses, Wiz Khalifa boasts about his charismatic charm and ability to attract women effortlessly. His confidence and self-assuredness are evident as he describes his interactions with various women, emphasizing his desirability and prowess in the realm of dating and romance. The references to material wealth and luxurious experiences further reinforce the image of a confident and successful individual who enjoys the finer things in life.

The lyrics culminate in a provocative and explicit depiction of a sexual encounter, underscoring the theme of competition and conquest. The singer's declaration of shooting a "nut in her face" as a means of asserting dominance and control epitomizes his unapologetic and assertive attitude towards sexual relationships. Overall, "Finish Line" by Wiz Khalifa explores themes of ambition, desire for recognition, and a hedonistic approach to life, portraying a character who strives to be the best in every aspect of his existence.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh, first place, first place
Emphasizing the desire to come out on top

She want first place, first place
Expressing her preference for being in a winning position

Hit a home run, skipped first base
Taking big steps to achieve her goals

Not the runner-up, she want first place
Not settling for second best, aiming for the top spot

Cross the finish line, she in first place
Achieving her goals and reaching the top position

Met her at the club Took her back to my hotel Say she got a man, fuck her What? She won't tell
Meeting someone new, engaging in casual relationships despite existing commitments

Leavin' out the crib high as fuck But no plane
Feeling high without the need for drugs

I blow KK on the regular
Smoking high-quality marijuana frequently

Fuck me like you said you would She ain't down to do it Get another bitch instead of her
Facing rejection and moving on to the next opportunity

Went to and fucked her on the first date
Engaging in intimate encounters early on

Bitches love Young Khalifa in the worst way
Showing a strong attraction toward the artist

Kitchen cake like it's my birthday
Enjoying success and treating oneself well

I sent ya on the lurker page She come to the show and break me off Now she in first place
Acknowledging a partner's support and presence in the spotlight

Macaroni, pretty Tony I'm just tryna make the bitch Pimp, player, ho layer I'm just tryna break the bitch
Engaging in provocative language to assert dominance and control

Bottom bitch, real slick You got skills to make me rich
Appreciating someone's abilities and contributions to wealth

She wanted first place So I shot a nut in her face
Rewarding ambition and determination with intimacy

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