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.
GangBang ft. Big Sean
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Money, money, money
It's young Khalifa man
And I got money, hoes, money and hoes
I got money, hoes, money and hoes
Big money talking to you
Motherfucker that's cause big money brought it to you
[Verse 1: Wiz Khalifa]
High ceilings, high hoes, high prices for my clothes and I don't even pay for it
Barely know who made the shit
Need a bitch, take a bitch, straight back to that big crib
Let you roll some rapper weed, put you on some new shit
Hit this weed, I show you how I do this
My excuse is I'm in Cali so my smoke's highly exclusive
And my bitch bad, my money's through the roof
Your money short you looking mad
You Danny Bonaduce bitch
I'm jumpin' in my coupe
I'm rollin' something that taste like fruit
And I hear them niggas talkin' shit but there's nothing much that they can do
When I got a bitch in your city, you should try when you see her
Never trippin' on no hoes, nigga what you thought we gettin' money over here
[Wiz Khalifa:]
I'm ballin' hard, my niggas in the same game
I do it big my niggas do the same thing
I'm throwin' signs, it's looking like I gang bang
I'm on the team, it's lookin like I gang bang
I'm rolling up, my niggas roll the same thing
I'm smokin' weed, my bitch smoke the same thing
I'm throwin signs it's looking like I gang bang
[Verse 2: Big Sean]
I tell a bitch bow down to a motherfucking G hoe
I work hard, I drink slow
But I never keep drinks low, smokey smokey cause I'm a cheapo
Sippin' on Pinot Grigio, really hoe, got everything like I got me a genie hoe, yeah
My car look like a building, diamonds dancing on top of my wrist
Bitch I'm ten feet tall when I'm standing on top of my dick
You a sucker hoe, sucka hoe
I'm success, I feel like a million dollars, bitch I'm up next
Money in my hand, I don't need no hand out
And they all got their hands up cause they fuck with me hands down
And the car I push got more tent than a camp round
And my picture always on your bitch background
Like Prada, it's just me and Cyhi
Young enough to be your son, but she call me big papa
She gave me her oh nana, now disappear like tada
She smoking on that Tada, now who the fuck gon stop her
[Wiz Khalifa:]
I'm ballin' hard, my niggas in the same game
I do it big my niggas do the same thing
I'm throwin' signs, it's looking like I gang bang
I'm on the team, it's lookin like I gang bang
I'm rolling up, my niggas roll the same thing
I'm smokin' weed, my bitch smoke the same thing
I'm throwin signs it's looking like I gang bang
The lyrics to "Gangbang" by Wiz Khalifa feat. Big Sean talk about their lavish lifestyle where they have money, women, and expensive clothes. Wiz starts off by bragging about his high ceilings, high hoes, and high prices. He then talks about his exclusive smoking habits and how his woman is top-notch. He doesn't care about what others think of him because he is getting money. Big Sean joins in on the second verse talking about his wealth, success, and relationships with women. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the fact that they are both living large and tossing signs to indicate that they are part of a gang.
The song is an anthem for their clique, representing their lavish lifestyle and wealth, demonstrated by their lyrics and the types of cars and clothes they wear. The term “gangbang” is not meant to be taken literally; it’s simply a way for them to express how they’re all on the same team, living their best lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Money, money, money
I have a lot of money
It's young Khalifa man
I am Wiz Khalifa
And I got money, hoes, money and hoes
I have a lot of money and women
Big money talking to you
I am a wealthy individual speaking to you
Motherfucker that's cause big money brought it to you
I am able to speak to you because of my wealth
I'll be stuntin while them little niggas sayin' nothing
I will be showing off my wealth while others are envious but unable to say anything
High ceilings, high hoes, high prices for my clothes and I don't even pay for it
I live in a luxurious home with beautiful women and expensive clothing, and I do not even have to pay for it
Barely know who made the shit
I do not even know the designer of my expensive clothing
Need a bitch, take a bitch, straight back to that big crib
I bring women back to my luxurious home
Let you roll some rapper weed, put you on some new shit
I will let you smoke some high-quality marijuana and introduce you to new experiences
Hit this weed, I show you how I do this
If you smoke this marijuana with me, I will show you how I live my life
My excuse is I'm in Cali so my smoke's highly exclusive
I justify smoking exclusive marijuana because I am currently in California
And my bitch bad, my money's through the roof
I have a beautiful woman and a lot of money
Your money short you looking mad
You are angry because you do not have as much money as I do
You Danny Bonaduce bitch
You are insignificant and I do not care about you
I'm jumpin' in my coupe
I am entering my sports car
I'm rollin' something that taste like fruit
I am smoking marijuana with a fruity flavor
And I hear them niggas talkin' shit but there's nothing much that they can do
I hear my haters talking but there is nothing they can do to stop me
When I got a bitch in your city, you should try when you see her
When I have a woman in your city, you should try to pursue her
Never trippin' on no hoes, nigga what you thought we gettin' money over here
I am not concerned with women because I am focused on making money
I'm ballin' hard, my niggas in the same game
I am playing the game of life successfully, and my friends are doing the same
I do it big my niggas do the same thing
I am successful and my friends strive for the same level of success
I'm throwin' signs, it's looking like I gang bang
I am making gestures that suggest I am a member of a gang
I'm on the team, it's lookin like I gang bang
I am part of a group of individuals who appear to be gang members
I'm rolling up, my niggas roll the same thing
I am rolling marijuana with my friends who are also smoking it
I'm smokin' weed, my bitch smoke the same thing
I am smoking marijuana and my girlfriend is as well
I tell a bitch bow down to a motherfucking G hoe
I demand respect from women
I work hard, I drink slow
I am a hard worker but I enjoy my leisure time
But I never keep drinks low, smokey smokey cause I'm a cheapo
I always have a lot to drink and am cheap when it comes to marijuana
Sippin' on Pinot Grigio, really hoe, got everything like I got me a genie hoe, yeah
I am drinking Pinot Grigio and have everything I want, as if I have a genie granting my wishes
My car look like a building, diamonds dancing on top of my wrist
My car is very large and my jewelry is very expensive
Bitch I'm ten feet tall when I'm standing on top of my dick
I feel incredibly powerful and confident
You a sucker hoe, sucka hoe
You are a foolish, insignificant woman
I'm success, I feel like a million dollars, bitch I'm up next
I am very successful and feel like a lot of money, and am ready for my next achievement
Money in my hand, I don't need no hand out
I have a lot of money and do not need anyone's help
And they all got their hands up cause they fuck with me hands down
People are happy to support me and are excited to be around me
And the car I push got more tent than a camp round
My car has very dark tinted windows
And my picture always on your bitch background
My picture is always on a woman's phone background
Like Prada, it's just me and Cyhi
I am with Cyhi the Prince and we are wearing Prada
Young enough to be your son, but she call me big papa
Despite being younger than some women, they call me their father figure
She gave me her oh nana, now disappear like tada
She gave me oral sex and then left quickly
She smoking on that Tada, now who the fuck gon stop her
She is smoking marijuana and no one can stop her
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
男の夢素晴らしいです
This one look like that one
That one match this one, fuck it
Money, money, money
It's young Khalifa man
And I got money hoes money and hoes
And I got money hoes money and hoes
Sick, money and hoes
Big money talkin' to you
Mothafucka thats 'cause big money brought it to you
I be stuntin while them little niggas sayin' nothin'
High ceilings high hoes
High prices for my clothes
And I don't even pay for it
Barely know who made the shit
Meet a bitch take a bitch
Straight back to that big crib
Let you roll some rapper weed
Put you on some new shit
Hit this weed I show you how I do this
My excuse is I'm in Cali so my smoke's highly exclusive
And my bitch bad my moneys through the roof
Your money short you lookin' mad, you Danny Bonaduce
Bitch I'm jumpin' in my coup
I'm rollin' something that tastes like fruit
And I hear them niggas talkin' shit
But there's nothing much that they can do
When I got a bitch in your city
You should try when you see her
Never trippin' on no hoes
Nigga what you thought we gettin' money over her
I'm ballin' hard, my niggas in the same gang
I do it big my niggas do the same thing (yeah)
I'm throwin' signs it's lookin' like I gang bang (uh)
I'm on the team it's lookin' like I gang bang
I'm rollin' up my niggas roll the same thing
I'm smokin' weed my bitch she smoke the same thing (yeah)
I'm throwin' signs it's looking like I gang bang (uh)
I'm on the team it's lookin' like I gang bang
I tell a bitch bow down
To a mothafuckin G ho
I work hard I drink slow
But I never keep drinks low smokey smokey, 'cause I'm a chief ho
Sippin' on pinot grigio, richie ho greedy ho
Got me everything like I copped me a genie ho
My car look like a building
Diamonds dancin on my wrist
Bitch I'm 10 feet tall
When I'm standin on top of my dick
You a sucka ho sucka ho I'm success
I feel like a million dollars, bitch I'm up next
Money in my hand I don't need no handout
And they all got they hands up
'Cause they fuck with me hands down (down down down)
And the car I push got more tent than a campground
And my picture is always on your bitch background
Like pada, it's just me and Cyhi
Young enough to be your son
But she call me big papa
She gave me her o nana
Then I dissapear like tada
Smokin on that tie-dye
Now who the fuck gon' stop us
I'm ballin' hard my niggas in the same gang
I do it big my niggas do the same thing
I'm throwin' signs it's lookin' like I gang bang
I'm on the team it's lookin' like I gang bang
I'm rollin up my niggas roll the same thing
I'm smokin' weed my bitch she smoke the same thing
I'm throwin' signs it's looking like I gang bang
I'm on the team it's lookin' like I gang bang
Yea that's right nigga
Probably got your both in a trance
I do it
Niuggas got me laughin' that shit funny
And my nigga Wiz got this shit ho
Ardika Sulistija
This was when wiz was killin the streets. His best work. In general, the rap game during this era shits on today's generation.
Jaime Mothershead
I remember getting high for the first time my senior year of HS. My two friends played this and the instrumental to Cabin Fever. Shit was insane
sendr 1017
How old are u now 23??
Zack Goodpaster
Cabin fever will be remembered forever. Wiz khalifa for eternity.
DClarketv
Big sean always had legendary verses 🔥
CaliforniaBear2012
Still does 👍🏻👍🏻
Vanderpi
Tfffffff....nostalgic as hell🔥🔥
licoricezombies
I swear this is the best wiz album lol yet it's super underrated
KURTISBASED
its a mixtape but I feel u
Jphresh
Used to bump this is study hall 🔥