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.
G'd Up
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Yeah, it's Young Khalifa Man, yeah, Taylor Gang over everything
Champagne, paper planes, bitch takin' off her wedding ring
Leave with us you'll never be the same, makin' money (in major ways..?)
[Hook - (Wiz Khalifa) (Repeat X2)]
If I got it then Im'a spend it if I want to
And pick you up anything you want too
And nah, I ain't gotta say nothin' about us right in front of you
Pop another bottle, Im'a roll this weed up, I'm so G'd up
[Verse 1 - (Wiz Khalifa)]
Uh, big-face digits, whips ain't rented
Walk inside the bank bitch I'm Ben Frank friendly
Big cake piled up on my plate shit endless
Throw it in her face watch the bitch make wishes
Walk inside the club, bottles of that liquor
Groupies actin' up, dyin' to get a picture
Rose and Patron, Kush be my cologne
Shorty get to keep her weed them joints already rolled
All my diamonds clean, all I count is cheese
Walkin' on a dream while you tryin' to intervene
On top of that money, them haters in-between
Smokin' sour (seem..?) you can smell it on her weave
Smell it when I leave, niggas catchin' feelings
OG Kush prescription keep me way over the buildin'
Ridin' in my ride, bangin' in my system
High as Whitney tryin' to find a way to get a million
[Hook - (Wiz Khalifa) (Repeat X2)]
If I got it then Im'a spend it if I want to
And pick you up anything you want too
And nah, I ain't gotta say nothin' about us right in front of you
I do all of that shit them niggas don't do
Pop another bottle, Im'a roll this weed up, I'm so G'd up
[Verse 2 - (Wiz Khalifa)]
Uh, know I'm smokin' sour you can smell it down the hall
Learned this as a youngin', what you sell could get you far
Captain of my team, tell you how to ball
Ain't a game I put that on my marijuana jar
Breakfast on the plane, smell like alcohol
Diamonds in my chain, muscle in my car
Live a movie scene, hundred-dollar jeans
Pocket full'a benji's give them 20?s to my broad
Always on my job, been about my business
Killin' all these rappers off now can I get a witness?
Lyin' to the judge, flyin' to the club
Chopper play the barber came to line a nigga up
Heavy in the game, still ain't had enough
We takin' all your bitches and buyin' all the drugs
Couple thousand for the Louis lining in my tub
G'd up from my feet up
[Hook - (Wiz Khalifa) (Repeat X2)]
If I got it then Im'a spend it if I want to
And pick you up anything you want too
And nah, I ain't gotta say nothin' about us right in front of you
I do all of that shit them niggas don't do
Pop another bottle, Im'a roll this weed up, I'm so G'd up
In "G'd Up," Wiz Khalifa is telling a story about living the glamorous life of a rapper. The song is focused on money, women, and luxury, but it's also about the "G" lifestyle - the nonchalant, confident, and stylish way of being that defines many rappers. Khalifa boasts about his wealth, his taste in weed, and his ability to please women, all while maintaining a carefree attitude. He is proud of his success and doesn't hesitate to show it to the world. His lyrics are confident and boastful, but they also convey a sense of detachment and calmness that is characteristic of the G lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it's Young Khalifa Man, yeah, Taylor Gang over everything
This is Wiz Khalifa, representing Taylor Gang in every possible way
Champagne, paper planes, bitch takin' off her wedding ring
Living a carefree life with plenty of money to spend on drinks, drugs, and women
Leave with us you'll never be the same, makin' money (in major ways..?)
Join our crew and you'll experience new things, including making a lot of money
If I got it then Im'a spend it if I want to
I'm not afraid to spend my money on whatever I desire
And pick you up anything you want too
I'm generous and willing to buy those around me whatever they want
And nah, I ain't gotta say nothin' about us right in front of you
I don't need to brag or talk about my lifestyle, it speaks for itself
I do all of that shit them niggas don't do
I go above and beyond what other people do
Pop another bottle, Im'a roll this weed up, I'm so G'd up
I'm enjoying myself with alcohol and marijuana, feeling confident and unstoppable
Big-face digits, whips ain't rented
I have a lot of money and own my expensive cars outright
Walk inside the bank bitch I'm Ben Frank friendly
I'm comfortable and familiar with large sums of money and handle them with ease
Big cake piled up on my plate shit endless
I have an abundance of wealth and resources
Throw it in her face watch the bitch make wishes
I am capable of being disrespectful towards women and enjoy their desire for me
Walk inside the club, bottles of that liquor
Going to clubs and ordering expensive alcohol is a regular occurrence for me
Rose and Patron, Kush be my cologne
I have specific preferences for the types of alcohol and marijuana I consume
Shorty get to keep her weed them joints already rolled
I provide women with already rolled marijuana joints as a sign of my generosity and wealth
All my diamonds clean, all I count is cheese
I have expensive, high-quality diamonds and am always thinking about my money
Walkin' on a dream while you tryin' to intervene
I am successful and confident in my life while others try to bring me down
On top of that money, them haters in-between
I have a lot of money and despite what others say, I am unfazed
Smokin' sour (seem..?) you can smell it on her weave
I smoke high-quality marijuana and others can smell it on those around me
Smell it when I leave, niggas catchin' feelings
I am successful and attractive, making others envious and jealous
OG Kush prescription keep me way over the buildin'
I have a prescription for a specific type of marijuana and it takes me to new heights
Ridin' in my ride, bangin' in my system
I enjoy driving and listening to loud music
High as Whitney tryin' to find a way to get a million
I am very high on marijuana and thinking about ways to make even more money
Know I'm smokin' sour you can smell it down the hall
The quality of my marijuana can be smelled from far distances
Learned this as a youngin', what you sell could get you far
I learned at a young age that selling things can make you successful
Ain't a game I put that on my marijuana jar
I take my lifestyle seriously and am committed to my success
Breakfast on the plane, smell like alcohol
I enjoy drinking alcohol early in the day and while traveling
Diamonds in my chain, muscle in my car
I have expensive jewelry and a powerful car
Live a movie scene, hundred-dollar jeans
My life is like something from a movie and I own expensive clothing
Pocket full'a benji's give them 20?s to my broad
I carry a lot of money on me and give some to the women around me
Always on my job, been about my business
I am always working hard and focused on my success
Killin' all these rappers off now can I get a witness?
I am more successful than other rappers and want to show off my skills
Lyin' to the judge, flyin' to the club
I have to deal with legal issues but still enjoy partying
Chopper play the barber came to line a nigga up
I am involved with dangerous situations and people
Heavy in the game, still ain't had enough
Despite my success, I want even more
We takin' all your bitches and buyin' all the drugs
My crew and I are taking what we want and using our money to buy drugs
Couple thousand for the Louis lining in my tub
I have expensive tastes and own a bathtub with a Louis Vuitton lining
G'd up from my feet up
I'm fully decked out and ready for anything
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Marvboyfrizzy
2020 still one of da best
@SM-cb6ei
Every line is quotable wiz always had sum to say 🔥💯
@JAS_392SRT
June 2021
@GrindmodeTMC
2020 🔥
@cinthianeris1487
l already get up in the morning and already see the recommendations of kaqlifa the music on your computer. cinthia
@ejmh1006
this song is fuckin bombbbb <3
@NavyEsteban1
“KUSH BE MY COLOGNE”
@cinthianeris1487
very good indeed... kalifa
@mikeluvzweed
TGOD 2019
@russellfloyd3921
on everything