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.
Gone
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Crack that shit down, roll that shit up, light that shit, pass it
Nah, fuck that, face this one, yeah, this for all my true weed smokers
Yeah, nigga ask me what's wrong with me
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
Purple, purple in my pocket, and my jeans sag low
I said I'm gone, off that pound of dank
Ridin' in my ride, so blowed, don't know how to think
But I'm stayin' high
I'ma roll me a nice, long Swisher, filled with light green
Oh, I think they like me, let me get a light, B (and then I'm gone)
Off that Cali bud, what the fuck you chokin' on?
Mr. Bud by the Zone, O's like Omarion
And we ain't tuckin' nothin' cousin, what's the hold up?
Keep 'em comin' back to back to back, we roll up ('til it's all gone)
Get a pound, break it down, I ain't stingy, it's enough to go around
And I'm blazin' right now, niggas tellin' me to hold on
Crank it, twist it, light it, take a pull, and hold on (and then, I'm gone)
I gotta have it, gotta have it, that's unheard about
Rollin' up another blunt, before I put the first one out
My eyes low, have me chiefin' 'til I choke
Niggas askin' me what's wrong,
Blew some smoke up out my nose, and said I'm gone
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
Purple, purple in my pocket, and my jeans sag low
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
Purple, purple in my pocket, and my jeans sag low
I said I'm gone, off that brownish drank
Niggas know how I roll, it look like my eyes closed
Hennesey and Hydro, rhyme slow
Nigga, I'm on a different type of a vibe
This a different type of weed,
And I'm a different type a high (my nigga, I'm gone)
To a place that you probably never been in life
Smokin' Purple Kryptonite, make sure you curl that Swisher right
'Cause I ain't tryna have this home-grown runnin',
Homie thinkin' he gon' smoke for free,
I duck 'em, roll somethin' (then, I'm gone)
In my ride, doin' 80 in a 45 Zone, half a zone
Got me blown, I get more than high
Fresh off of the plane
Head straight into my hotel
Weed man in every city, yeah I smoke well (even when I'm gone)
I ain't the only one, all my niggas puff pounds
Swingin' blunts 'round, sun up 'till sun down
My eyes low, and my words are getting slow
Niggas askin' me whats wrong,
I blew some smoke up out my nose, and said I'm gone
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
Purple, purple in my pocket, and my jeans sag low
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
Purple, purple in my pocket, and my jeans sag low
Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J's "Gone" is a laid-back smoker's anthem that celebrates the art of cannabis indulgence. The opening lyrics set the tone with an invitation for the listener to join in and get high with them. The chorus makes it clear that they are "gone off that pound of dank," referring to high-quality marijuana that is exceptionally potent and sticky. They make it clear that they have ample supplies, with "purple in my pocket."
The song progresses with rhymes referencing smoking techniques, such as "rolling up a nice, long Swisher" and "cranking, twisting, lighting, and holding on." The slow, syrupy beat and the slurred vocals create a melodious, dreamlike atmosphere that mirrors the relaxed and euphoric state described by the song's lyrics. Juicy J comes in on the second verse, adding his own flavor to the mix, emphasizing his love for a "different type of high" and his preference for "Purple Kryptonite." The bridge throws in a reference to alcohol, adding another layer to the feeling of fading off into a different world.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of the powerful effects of cannabis on the human mind and body. The repetition of the chorus, "I said I'm gone off that pound of dank," hammers home the idea that whatever else might be happening in the world, there's nothing more essential in the moment than the simple pleasure of getting high, enjoying the company of friends, and sinking into that hazy, blissful state.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it's Young, ya know?
Introducing the song and the artist Young Wiz Khalifa.
Crack that shit down, roll that shit up, light that shit, pass it
Instructions on preparing and passing around a joint.
Nah, fuck that, face this one, yeah, this for all my true weed smokers
Preferring to smoke a joint, rather than passing it around, for the true weed smoking aficionados.
Yeah, nigga ask me what's wrong with me
Being questioned about their behavior or demeanor while under the influence of marijuana.
I said, I'm gone off that pound of dank (that sticky, that icky)
Admitting to being heavily under the influence of high-quality, potent marijuana.
Purple, purple in my pocket, and my jeans sag low
Carrying around high-quality, purple marijuana in their pocket, while dressed in baggy jeans.
I said I'm gone, off that pound of dank
Another admission of being heavily under the influence of high-quality, potent marijuana.
Ridin' in my ride, so blowed, don't know how to think
Driving while heavily under the influence of marijuana, to the point where they're unable to think properly.
But I'm stayin' high
Despite being heavily under the influence of marijuana, they plan to continue smoking and staying high.
I'ma roll me a nice, long Swisher, filled with light green
Preparation of a joint using a Swisher cigar wrapper and light colored marijuana.
Oh, I think they like me, let me get a light, B (and then I'm gone)
Asking for a lighter to light their joint, and then getting heavily under the influence of marijuana.
Off that Cali bud, what the fuck you chokin' on?
Comparing their high-quality, potent California marijuana to someone else's inferior product.
Mr. Bud by the Zone, O's like Omarion
Referencing a brand of marijuana called Mr. Bud, and comparing it to Omarion's dance style which involves a lot of rotations (or 'O's).
And we ain't tuckin' nothin' cousin, what's the hold up?
Not holding back on smoking marijuana and questioning why anyone else would want to hold back either.
Keep 'em comin' back to back to back, we roll up ('til it's all gone)
Continuously smoking marijuana, one joint after another, until their stash is completely gone.
Get a pound, break it down, I ain't stingy, it's enough to go around
Sharing their marijuana with others, and stating that they're not greedy with it.
And I'm blazin' right now, niggas tellin' me to hold on
Continuing to heavily smoke marijuana, while being told to slow down or hold back by others.
Crank it, twist it, light it, take a pull, and hold on (and then, I'm gone)
One method of smoking marijuana, and then getting heavily under the influence of it.
I gotta have it, gotta have it, that's unheard about
An intense craving for marijuana that is unheard of or extreme.
Rollin' up another blunt, before I put the first one out
Rolling another joint before finishing the first one, in order to continuously smoke marijuana.
My eyes low, have me chiefin' 'til I choke
Being so heavily under the influence of marijuana that their eyes are droopy, and they continue to smoke until they cough.
Niggas askin' me what's wrong,
Being questioned about their behavior or demeanor while under the influence of marijuana.
Blew some smoke up out my nose, and said I'm gone
Responding to those questioning their behavior by exhaling smoke out of their nose and stating that they're heavily under the influence of marijuana.
I said I'm gone, off that brownish drank
Being heavily under the influence of alcohol and marijuana together.
Niggas know how I roll, it look like my eyes closed
Others are familiar with their behavior while under the influence of marijuana, and can tell that their eyes are droopy and they're heavily under the influence.
Hennesey and Hydro, rhyme slow
Likely referencing drinking Hennessy (a cognac) and smoking hydroponic (or 'hydro') marijuana, which has slowed down their ability to rap coherently.
Nigga, I'm on a different type of a vibe
Being heavily under the influence of marijuana and alcohol, which has put them in a different type of mood or mindset.
This a different type of weed,
Smoking a different type of marijuana than usual, potentially a more potent or exotic strain.
And I'm a different type a high (my nigga, I'm gone)
Being heavily under the influence of the novel strain of marijuana they're smoking, which is different from their usual high.
To a place that you probably never been in life
Being heavily under the influence of marijuana has transported them to a state of mind that others may never experience.
Smokin' Purple Kryptonite, make sure you curl that Swisher right
Smoking a strain of marijuana called Purple Kryptonite, and ensuring that the joint or blunt they're smoking is properly rolled.
'Cause I ain't tryna have this home-grown runnin',
Trying to avoid the joint or blunt from burning unevenly, and avoiding wasting any of the valuable marijuana.
Homie thinkin' he gon' smoke for free,
Refusing to let someone else who didn't contribute to the marijuana supply smoke for free.
I duck 'em, roll somethin' (then, I'm gone)
Avoiding someone who wants to smoke for free, and rolling another joint or blunt to continue smoking and getting heavily under the influence of marijuana.
In my ride, doin' 80 in a 45 Zone, half a zone
Driving while heavily under the influence of marijuana, going excessively fast (80 mph) in a 45 mph zone, and smoking half of an ounce of marijuana.
Got me blown, I get more than high
Being so heavily under the influence of marijuana that they're 'blown', which is a more extreme level of intoxication than simply being 'high'.
Fresh off of the plane
Recently arriving to their destination by airplane.
Head straight into my hotel
Going directly to their hotel after arriving at their destination.
Weed man in every city, yeah I smoke well (even when I'm gone)
Finding a source for high-quality marijuana in every city they travel to, and continuing to heavily smoke even while out of town.
I ain't the only one, all my niggas puff pounds
Their group of friends also heavily smoke marijuana, and frequently smoke large quantities (pounds) of it.
Swingin' blunts 'round, sun up 'till sun down
Continuously smoking marijuana with their friends, from early in the morning until late at night.
My eyes low, and my words are getting slow
Being so heavily under the influence of marijuana that their eyes are droopy, and their ability to talk is slowed down.
Niggas askin' me what's wrong,
Being questioned about their behavior or demeanor while under the influence of marijuana.
I blew some smoke up out my nose, and said I'm gone
Responding to those questioning their behavior by exhaling smoke out of their nose and stating that they're heavily under the influence of marijuana.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONI MITCHELL, KELENDRIA ROWLAND, AMBER STREETER, HARMONY SAMUELS, COURTNEY DAYLE HARRELL, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ
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James Bryan C Quipanes
on Cameras
Love This song <3 Wiz .. PEACE
Ïss Pùmkîñ
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
great song
Kalif King
on See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
hmmm