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 Shyt
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Adjust my Louie V vision
Fall up in the spot
As long as me and my gang get in
Every n-gga I came with, came to spend chips
On popping champagne and tipping waitresses
G'd up, what you think this is?
Put your feet up, this the fast, life mama speed up
Nowadays ain't f-cking with the bar
Still aint nothing changed but the horses in my car
Usually ain't into showing hoes where I live
But tonight we gon' go to my crib
Be on your toes, your boyfriend smell that weed on your clothes
He don't know what I did, drop you off at your whip
Work by 8, almost 6, plus your n-gga calling
Think he starting to catch wind
Look at your phone, press end
Can't hurt him with what he doesn't know
Plus you figure we're both grown, come on
[Chorus]
Money ain't a thang
Tell the waitress call and bring a bottle for every n-gga that's here with me
That's the kinda G-Shit I'm on
G-Shit I'm on, G-Shit I'm on
Got n-ggas rolling weed
Bitches with their hands in the air
Tell the DJ damn that's my song
I ain't trying fall in love with you
Let me fill your cup then find our way home
[Wiz Khalifa - Verse 2]
High off the life I'm living
Rooftop you gonna need binocular vision
Order a few shots and them things that you say you do not do
You probably gonna give in
Say it's wrong, I call it a statement for the mission
To get you high as you want, break dress code
Skip the line to the front
Ride top down, fire the skunk, soon as the dooby get down
Roll another one
? a couple of you, bring my brother one
The bitches can't roll weed, I ain't f-cking with them
That's just real shit, spend Vegas chips, all expense paid trips
Buy the champagne and spill it, we don't save a sip
And you here with me in VIP taking risk
Home girl saying shit like "Rose my favorite"
Plus I'm rolling up all this weed you ever smell
Weed in your hair, weed in your nail, she under a spell
[Chorus x2]
Money ain't a thang
Tell the waitress call and bring a bottle for every n-gga that's here with me
That's the kinda G-Shit I'm on
G-Shit I'm on, G-Shit I'm on
Got n-ggas rolling weed
Bitches with their hands in the air
Tell the DJ damn that's my song
I ain't trying fall in love with you
Let me fill your cup then find our way home
In the song G Shyt, Wiz Khalifa describes his fast-paced and luxurious lifestyle. He is not afraid to flaunt his wealth and status, as he enters spots with his gang and spends money on popping champagne and tipping waitresses. He encourages his listeners to enjoy life and let loose, while he enjoys the high life with his crew. He also talks about meeting women, but he is not interested in falling in love with them, just having fun and filling their cups for the night.
The song reflects the party culture surrounding hip hop, where money, extravagance, and substance abuse are symbols of success. It also emphasizes the lack of commitment in modern relationships, as people are more interested in instantaneous pleasure than long-term connections. Wiz Khalifa's lyrics are straightforward and unapologetic, reflecting his confidence and attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Adjust my Louie V vision
I am making sure that my clothes and appearance are perfect to impress everyone
Fall up in the spot
I arrive at the party with great energy and enthusiasm
As long as me and my gang get in
I don't care how we get in, as long as my group of friends can come too
Every n-gga I came with, came to spend chips
Everyone I brought with me is prepared to spend a lot of money
On popping champagne and tipping waitresses
We plan on celebrating with expensive champagne and generously tipping the servers
G'd up, what you think this is?
I am dressed in gangster style and ready to party
Put your feet up, this the fast, life mama speed up
Relax and enjoy the wild and fast-paced lifestyle with me
Pop the cork, roll the weed up
Let's open the champagne and start smoking weed
Nowadays ain't f-cking with the bar
We don't drink low-quality drinks anymore, only the finest
Still aint nothing changed but the horses in my car
I only upgrade my cars, but my party lifestyle remains the same
Usually ain't into showing hoes where I live
I don't usually invite women back to my place
But tonight we gon' go to my crib
But tonight, I am making an exception and inviting you over
Be on your toes, your boyfriend smell that weed on your clothes
Be careful not to get caught by your boyfriend who might smell the weed on your clothes
He don't know what I did, drop you off at your whip
He doesn't know that I brought you home, but I will drop you off at your own car
Work by 8, almost 6, plus your n-gga calling
You have to work early tomorrow, and your boyfriend is calling you
Think he starting to catch wind
He might be starting to suspect that something is going on
Look at your phone, press end
Ignore the call and end it
Can't hurt him with what he doesn't know
As long as he doesn't know what happened, he can't be hurt
Plus you figure we're both grown, come on
Let's not worry about it, we are adults and can make our own choices
Money ain't a thang
I am not concerned with how much money I spend, as I have plenty
Tell the waitress call and bring a bottle for every n-gga that's here with me
I want to buy a bottle of champagne for everyone who is with me at the table
That's the kinda G-Shit I'm on
This is the type of high-class lifestyle I live
Got n-ggas rolling weed
My friends are rolling and smoking weed
Bitches with their hands in the air
Women are dancing and having a good time
Tell the DJ damn that's my song
This is my favorite song and I want everyone to know it
I ain't trying fall in love with you
I am not looking for a serious relationship with you
Let me fill your cup then find our way home
Let me give you more alcohol, and then we can leave and go home together
High off the life I'm living
I am enjoying and celebrating my extravagant lifestyle
Rooftop you gonna need binocular vision
We are partying on a rooftop and need binoculars to see the city views
Order a few shots and them things that you say you do not do
I am going to order some shots of alcohol and things that you usually don't drink
You probably gonna give in
You will most likely give in to the temptation to drink and party with us
Say it's wrong, I call it a statement for the mission
Some people may say that what we are doing is wrong, but I see it as a statement for our lifestyle
To get you high as you want, break dress code
We will do anything to make you feel good and high, even if it means breaking the dress code
Skip the line to the front
We are VIPs and get to skip the line to get into the party
Ride top down, fire the skunk, soon as the dooby get down
We are driving with the top down, smoking weed, and as soon as the joint is finished, we start another one
? a couple of you, bring my brother one
I want to keep smoking weed and want a few of my friends to join me, one being my brother
The bitches can't roll weed, I ain't f-cking with them
If a woman can't roll weed, I am not interested in her
That's just real shit, spend Vegas chips, all expense paid trips
I am being honest - I spend my money freely, even going on all-expense-paid trips to Vegas
Buy the champagne and spill it, we don't save a sip
I buy expensive champagne and don't care if we spill any, we enjoy it too much to save it
And you here with me in VIP taking risk
You are here with me in the VIP area taking risks and living dangerously
Home girl saying shit like "Rose my favorite"
One of the women is saying that Rose is her favorite type of champagne
Plus I'm rolling up all this weed you ever smell
I am smoking so much weed that you can smell it everywhere I go
Weed in your hair, weed in your nail, she under a spell
The weed has such a strong effect that it has even gotten into her hair and nails
Contributed by Owen E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@uzerfg2893
only real og’s know this song
@matthieukhazir2372
Exactly 🔥
@rodneybrown7841
Major talk #DadeCounty305
@tridentvibes
Correct!!!!!!
@andrewando7751
Def a top 5 fav wiz track
@maisyndiaz2470
Sucks it ain’t on Spotify or any album
@HoudiniBishop
Dawg this brings back those 2011/ 2012 memories. Classic guitar solo, that nigga rode out
@angelo93ism
I’m gonna post a cover of the guitar solo 🎸
@jt6620
🎯
@RenzoSupreme
Onnna guys he rode out 🤝🏾💯