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.
Gettin Paid
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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I go hard, I go hard, gettin' paid
I go hard, I go hard, gettin' paid
We don't even count the money no more we just blow it
(We spend it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just throw it
And make 'em pick it all up
Money strapped to my waist
Somewhere in the whip I'm in with no bass
Flooded the trap I need a new place?
Money got to go I told 'em there's no space
Never love hoes, hoes I don't chase
Only wear loc's the same as my race
All I know is stunt, make a hater feel like shit to the point
That he in another place? Real talk
I-I-I ain't the one but I lean on haters, looking so clean on gator
Try to jack me, I guarantee I'll put the beam on haters
Hood nigga, when I come to this I'm stocked up
Shit on my wrist tryna light this block up
Nigga said I got a dope man swag, take a look at these jewels
Every one of 'em rocked up
And we still on the corner packed in
Ace town president somethin' back then
Hope the slut that I'm with got insurance so
She know I'm about to run up on her back end
Like I set of bad, she was gettin' plugged
Can take it to the streets, take it to the club
I don't rubber band shit I got trash bags
Niggas make it rain, I'ma make it flood
I ain't gonna talk shit I'ma talk bread
I f a hater don't like it, tell 'em drop dead
I'm in the hood like a fresh set of projects
Where they either rock blue or they rock red
I'm the king of the streets
Ain't nobody finna take away what I came to get
Audi R8 that I came is sick, with interior the color of a all white?
We don't even count the money no more we just blow it
(We spend it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just throw it
(And make 'em pick it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just blow it
(We spend it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just throw it
(And make 'em pick it all up)
Big weed in my joint, diss me there's no point
Lil guy but still all my n-ggas got big heat they on point
Rollin up while I drive, engine be in the trunk
Decided in 2005 that I can fuck any bitch that I want
Ooh, and, and and I ain't trying to stunt
This a two seater my bitch can't help but ride up in the front
Ballin' most n-ggas wont try to pick 'em up
Throwin' so much money you even try to pick some up
You tryin' different stuff look at how I block 'em out
Smoke like a Cali nigga even when I'm in the south
And when when my car come out the whores come out
Don't even get on twitter no more
'cause I'm what your bitch talkin' 'bout
We don't even count the money no more we just blow it
(We spend it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just throw it
(And make 'em pick it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just blow it
(We spend it all up)
We don't even count the money no more we just throw it
(And make 'em pick it all up)
In Wiz Khalifa's song "Gettin Paid," the lyrics focus on the lavish lifestyle of the artist and his disregard for counting or saving money. The chorus repeats the phrase "We blowin' money bitch, I go hard, I go hard, gettin' paid," highlighting his extravagant spending habits and his dedication to pursuing financial success. The line "We don't even count the money no more we just blow it, We don't even count the money no more we just throw it, And make 'em pick it all up" further emphasizes his carefree attitude towards money, suggesting that he spends it freely without any concern for keeping track or budgeting.
The verses of the song delve into specific aspects of Wiz Khalifa's lifestyle. He mentions having money strapped to his waist, indicating that he carries a significant amount of cash with him at all times. The line "Money got to go I told 'em there's no space" suggests that he spends money quickly and without hesitation. He also mentions his love for expensive jewelry, claiming that every piece he wears is "rocked up" or heavily adorned. Additionally, he references his presence in the hood and his affiliation with certain colors, symbolizing his street credibility and the choices he makes regarding his appearance.
Overall, "Gettin Paid" is a braggadocious anthem showcasing Wiz Khalifa's extravagant lifestyle, his disregard for financial stability, and his emphasis on material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
We blowin' money bitch
We are spending a significant amount of money without restraint or concern
I go hard, I go hard, gettin' paid
I am putting in maximum effort and working tirelessly to earn money
We don't even count the money no more we just blow it
We no longer bother counting the money, instead we simply spend it all without hesitation
We don't even count the money no more we just throw it
We don't bother counting the money, we just throw it around carelessly
And make 'em pick it all up
And make others scramble to collect the money we have thrown
Money strapped to my waist
I have money securely attached to my body
Somewhere in the whip I'm in with no bass
Somewhere in the car I am driving which lacks sound system bass
Flooded the trap I need a new place?
I have made a lot of money and attracted attention in this area, prompting the need to relocate for safety
Money got to go I told 'em there's no space
I have so much money that I have no more room to store it
Never love hoes, hoes I don't chase
I don't fall in love with promiscuous women, I don't pursue them
Only wear loc's the same as my race
I only wear sunglasses associated with my ethnic background
All I know is stunt, make a hater feel like shit to the point that he in another place?
All I know is to show off and make someone who dislikes me feel so inferior that they want to leave the current location
Real talk
This is the truth, without exaggeration
I-I-I ain't the one but I lean on haters, looking so clean on gator
I may not be the aggressive one, but I rely on those who dislike me, appearing fashionable and stylish
Try to jack me, I guarantee I'll put the beam on haters
If someone tries to rob or harm me, I promise to defend myself with a firearm
Hood nigga, when I come to this I'm stocked up
I am a street-oriented person, and when I involve myself in this lifestyle, I am well-prepared and equipped
Shit on my wrist tryna light this block up
I have expensive jewelry on my wrist that shines brightly and draws attention to the area
Nigga said I got a dope man swag, take a look at these jewels
Some people claim that I have the style of a drug dealer, but they should examine my jewelry for confirmation
Every one of 'em rocked up
Each one of the pieces of jewelry I own is set with precious stones or diamonds
And we still on the corner packed in
Despite our success and wealth, we remain on the streets, crowded together
Ace town president somethin' back then
I was a prominent figure in the neighborhood of Ace town in the past
Hope the slut that I'm with got insurance so she know I'm about to run up on her back end
I hope that the promiscuous woman I am currently involved with has insurance, as I am about to engage in a sexual act from behind with vigor
Like I set of bad, she was gettin' plugged
I engaged in sexual intercourse with such intensity that it felt like a powerful explosion, and she experienced pleasure
Can take it to the streets, take it to the club
I can engage in sexual activities in public, either on the streets or in a club setting
I don't rubber band shit I got trash bags
I don't use rubber bands to secure my money, instead I use trash bags
Niggas make it rain, I'ma make it flood
Others may throw money in the air to appear wealthy, but I will take it to the next level and make it rain money excessively
I ain't gonna talk shit I'ma talk bread
I won't waste time talking nonsense, I will discuss and focus on money
I f a hater don't like it, tell 'em drop dead
If someone who dislikes me doesn't approve, I tell them to die
I'm in the hood like a fresh set of projects
I am present in the neighborhood like a newly built housing project
Where they either rock blue or they rock red
In this area, people typically associate themselves with either the color blue (representing one gang affiliation) or the color red (representing another gang affiliation)
I'm the king of the streets
I am the dominant figure or leader in the local neighborhood or urban environment
Ain't nobody finna take away what I came to get
Nobody is going to prevent me from getting what I came for
Audi R8 that I came is sick, with interior the color of a all white?
The Audi R8 that I arrived in is impressive, featuring an all-white interior
Big weed in my joint, diss me there's no point
I have a significant amount of high-quality marijuana in my rolled joint, and it would be pointless for someone to disrespect or insult me
Lil guy but still all my n-ggas got big heat they on point
Even though I am physically small, all of my friends have powerful firearms, and they are alert and prepared
Rollin up while I drive, engine be in the trunk
I am rolling and smoking marijuana while driving, and the engine of the car I am in is located in the trunk
Decided in 2005 that I can fuck any bitch that I want
From the year 2005 onwards, I made the decision that I have the freedom to engage in sexual intercourse with any woman I desire
Ooh, and, and and I ain't trying to stunt
Oh, and I am not attempting to show off or impress
This a two seater my bitch can't help but ride up in the front
This car is designed to only have two seats, and my female companion cannot help but sit in the front seat
Ballin' most n-ggas wont try to pick 'em up
I am living a lavish lifestyle that most individuals would not attempt to achieve
Throwin' so much money you even try to pick some up
I am throwing such a large amount of money that you may even attempt to pick some of it up
You tryin' different stuff look at how I block 'em out
You are attempting various strategies, but I successfully ignore or evade them
Smoke like a Cali nigga even when I'm in the south
I consume marijuana like someone from California, even when I am in the southern region
And when when my car come out the whores come out
And when my car becomes visible, promiscuous women become excited and approach me
Don't even get on twitter no more 'cause I'm what your bitch talkin' 'bout
I don't even bother using Twitter anymore because I am the main topic of conversation among your female partner and her friends
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@THopkins44
New rappers could never replicate this time period. Shit was lit for a hip hop fan
@eDWArD2453
We can all agree wiz was the coolest person on earth at this time
@mjgotcha29
Still is…
@groalerable
to 12 year olds maybe
@kevinwilliams7252
Besides Snoop. Yeah.🤘🏾
@geese-xd1ep
We are talking 2010s Wiz yes. The absolutel
@Harlem1mentality
He had everyone rocking a bleach patch 😂😂
@KarterMcFly
This one of them songs I forget about for a while then randomly think about and jam it again 🤣🔥.
@jonathanchilds3657
Same 🤣
@kenoflexx5058
WHAT A TIME IT WAS TO BE ALIVE!