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.
Handle My Biz
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Hey Wiz, they tryna lock a nigga up
How many grams they asked you you had?
What you tell 'em?
28 right?
[Hook: Wiz Khalifa]
Bad bitch come to my crib, handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Smokin' pounds of kush, handle my business
Ridin' in a brand new car, woosh, handle my business
Handle my business, handle my business, handle my business
[Verse 1: Wiz Khalifa]
Smokin' on the kush, ridin' in a brand new whip
Feelin' like a pimp
[?] money good
[?] bitch nigga would, [?] bitch nigga would
Handle my business, I'mma handle my business
Handle my business, I'mma handle my business
Handle my business, got a handful of Benji's
Hand on the strap, I'mma handle that witness
I'mma handle that car, I'mma handle that bitch
She gonna handle this dick
After that, roll some weed up
Chill with my feet up
Ya'll some hand-me-down niggas
Posted in the car with the top down smokin' on the shit that'll paralyze niggas
[Hook: Wiz Khalifa]
Bad bitch come to my crib, handle my business
Let a nigga know shit's real, handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Smokin' pounds of kush, handle my business
Ridin' in a brand new car, woosh, handle my business
Handle my business, handle my business, handle my business
[Verse 2: J. Are. Donato]
High as fuck and it's 28 grams later
Keep the Ruger, I'mma shoot it in a damn skater
I'm from the Chi but Atlanta where I'm gonna take her
If I put her on the corner then I'm gonna break her
(Make her handle my business, straight up out the trenches
Young nigga tryna double my digits while I'm kickin' this pimpin')
Two white cups sippin', ride around piped up gettin' it
Chain so bright that it might cause tension
Brought the Benz all Spring, so they know it ain't rented
Feelin' like a Beatle, god damn, John Lennon
Put my finger on the trigger, I be sprayin' for a minute
I tell 'em, wait, wait, let me handle that
Little steak, Little eggs, let me scramble that
Two guns, two clips, finna rumble
Tell their hoes I'm bouta fire, where they candles at?
Where they candles at?
Cause I be sippin' on somethin'
Never been a Goofy, shootin' a movie
Table full of shroomies while I'm rollin' the doobie
You starin' at me like you wanna hit it or somethin'
Your bitch lookin' like she want the dinik or somethin'
I prolly give her the somethin' in addition to somethin'
Cookin' like I'm in the kitchen or somethin'
You lookin' broke boy, get you some money
Then I don't
[Hook: Wiz Khalifa]
Bad bitch come to my crib, handle my business
Let a nigga know shit's real, handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Smokin' pounds of kush, handle my business
Ridin' in a brand new car, woosh, handle my business
Handle my business, handle my business, handle my business
The opening of the song sees Wiz Khalifa being questioned about the amount of drugs he possesses, suggesting that he might be under threat of being incarcerated for drug possession. However, this does not deter him from continuing to live recklessly, smoking pounds of Kush and riding around in a brand new car. The hook emphasizes the theme of handling one's business or taking care of one's own affairs, which is reflected in both of the verses. Wiz Khalifa is depicted as a pimp who is confident in his abilities to handle his own situations, both good and bad. He is also dismissive of those who do not live up to his standards, referring to them as "hand-me-down niggas".
The second verse is delivered by J. Are. Donato, who continues with the theme of hustling and being confident in one's abilities to handle their own business. He references his upbringing in Chicago and his aspirations of doubling his income through pimping. The lyrics also suggest he is well-versed in handling firearms and has no qualms about using them to protect his interests. Both verses are delivered with a swaggering bravado that suggests the rappers are impervious to any danger, and have complete control over their situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Wiz, they tryna lock a nigga up
Wiz, someone is trying to arrest me.
Bad bitch come to my crib, handle my business
A confident woman comes over and is in charge of things for both of us.
Let a nigga know shit's real, handle my business
Tell people that things are genuine and handle any work-related matters.
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
I take care of my own work and responsibilities.
Smokin' pounds of kush, handle my business
I smoke a lot of great weed.
Ridin' in a brand new car, woosh, handle my business
I drive a new car and enjoy it.
Handle my business, handle my business, handle my business
I always know what I'm doing because I'm focused.
Smokin' on the kush, ridin' in a brand new whip
I love the sensation of smoking weed in a new car.
Feelin' like a pimp, money good
I feel important and wealthy.
? bitch nigga would, ? bitch nigga would
I would do things differently and better than a weak person.
Handle my business, I'mma handle my business
I will take control of any issues.
Got a handful of Benji's, hand on the strap, I'mma handle that witness
I have money in my hand and I'm ready to deal with any potential witnesses.
I'mma handle that car, I'mma handle that bitch
I am going to manage both the car and the girl well.
She gonna handle this dick, after that, roll some weed up
After she's done with me, she can roll some weed.
Chill with my feet up, Ya'll some hand-me-down niggas
I am relaxed and comfortable with myself, unlike some other people.
Posted in the car with the top down smokin' on the shit that'll paralyze niggas
I'm in my car with the top down, smoking weed that's very potent.
High as fuck and it's 28 grams later
I am extremely high and have 28 grams of weed.
Keep the Ruger, I'mma shoot it in a damn skater
I will use a gun to intimidate someone who is not cooperating.
I'm from the Chi but Atlanta where I'm gonna take her
I'm from Chicago but plan on taking this girl to Atlanta.
If I put her on the corner then I'm gonna break her
If I make her sell herself, I will make more money.
Cause I be sippin' on somethin', Never been a Goofy, shootin' a movie
I'm always drinking something, and I'm very serious in my work.
Table full of shroomies while I'm rollin' the doobie
I'm in control, even as I roll a joint amidst a bunch of shrooms.
Cookin' like I'm in the kitchen or somethin', You lookin' broke boy, get you some money
I'm always cooking something or making some deals, while you look broke and need to get some money.
Then I don't
But I don't care what you do.
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@furkancakmak6314
[Intro:]
Hey Wiz, they tryna lock a nigga up
How many grams they asked you you had?
What you tell 'em?
28 right?
[Hook: Wiz Khalifa]
Bad bitch come to my crib, handle my business
Let a nigga know shit's real, handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Handle my business, nigga, I handle my business
Smokin' pounds of kush, handle my business
Ridin' in a brand new car, woosh, handle my business
Handle my business, handle my business, handle my business
[Verse 1: Wiz Khalifa]
Smokin' on the kush, ridin' in a brand new whip
Feelin' like a pimp
Damn my money good
I wish a bitch nigga would, I wish a bitch nigga would
Handle my business, I'mma handle my business
Handle my business, I'mma handle my business
Handle my business, got a handful of Benji's
Hand on the strap, I'mma handle that witness
I'mma handle that car, I'mma handle that bitch
She gonna handle this dick
After that, roll some weed up
Chill with my feet up
Ya'll some hand-me-down niggas
Posted in the car with the top down smokin' on the shit that'll paralyze niggas
[Hook: Wiz Khalifa]
[Verse 2: J.R. Donato]
High as fuck and it's 28 grams later
Keep the Ruger, I'mma shoot it in a damn skater
I'm from the Chi but Atlanta where I'm gonna take her
If I put her on the corner then I'm gonna break her
(Make her handle my business, straight up out the trenches
Young nigga tryna double my digits while I'm kickin' this pimpin')
Two white cups sippin', ride around piped up gettin' it
Chain so bright that it might cause tension
Rock the Benz all Spring, so they know it ain't rented
Feelin' like a Beatle, god damn, John Lennon
Put my finger on the trigger, I be sprayin' for a minute
I tell 'em, wait, wait, let me handle that
Little steak, Little eggs, let me scramble that
Two guns, two clips, finna Rambo that
Tell their hoes I'm bouta fire, where they candles at?
Where they candles at?
Cause I be sippin' on somethin'
Never been a Goofy, shootin' a movie
Table full of shroomies while I'm rollin' the doobie
You starin' at me like you wanna hit it or somethin'
Your bitch lookin' like she want the dinik or somethin'
I prolly give her the somethin' in addition to somethin'
Cookin' like I'm in the kitchen or somethin'
You lookin' broke boy, get you some money
Donato
[Hook]
@stanleybrown1585
This one of the hardest mixtapes of all time.
@AJBuddha
Probably THE hardest mixtape
@faneleshange3575
Any time i dont feel like myself i come back to this album and this song specifically , thank you Trap Wiz.
@j3thegreat787
This shit got me crip walking in my kitchen 🔥🔥🔥
@jarvissteward123
haha that flame boi
@jarvissteward123
+jarvis steward 💯💯💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥💢👀
@kimafer2038
W
@Thraxxx03
5 poppin 6droppin B's ^ ç down . Wiz still that dude but he ain't no krip
@solodaloner
This shit still slap hard af!👌💯
@PowerfulE
The beat is so 🔥🔥🔥