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 βthe skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.β The New Pittsburgh Courier says, βThe 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.
History In The Making
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Wit no metal to waist
I flow great
And that'll level ya face
But I'll still let a nigga have it
You talk greasy but you still a fagot
I front on cowards cause you niggas backwards
I got my money right
And it's been said that I'm the key to put this game on lock
I'm from the city
Of the triflin' hoods
But when you see me
Gotta smile on my face
Nothin' sweet, it's just that life is good
Yea, I dodged the hood
Slums came up out that
Rap game about that
To gain pay wit out crack
See Imma youngin' wit' too much on my plate
To let some small change have a youngin' dumped in a cage
I seen niggas make sells
Niggas get knocked and make bail
And take lives, they worries ain't jail
Wit no regards for life cause they livin' ain't well
Who gotta make it to heaven cause they livin' in hell
But me I don't do much just keep to myself
And stop these cock-suckin' motha-fuckas seekin' my wealth
I was told the world's cold but I see for my self
And I'm too hot to take the back seat or the shelf
So I'm here
For sum reason though they hate it to death
The love's gone only hatred is left
Only achin' and stress
A king not be mistaken for less
And this here is for the taking
This is history in the making
Where I'm from it's kinda hard to trust
Cause the hate's from most of your own people
They're fake and they're all see through
Hate to see a nigga when he's stackin' his bucks
Rather him be down in the dumps
And out on his luck
But I'll be damned if my grind stop
My mind tickin' like the time watch
And I'm gon be spittin' 'till the time's not
Presently there
I touch minds everywhere
And I'll ride hopin' heaven is near
See the pain in your eyes young wit every stare
I seek peace, but these streets will never be fair
Cause somebody went and took Greg's life
Son reached
Deceased
No time to blink or think twice damn
Wonder when it gonna be my time
To meet death
I'm stressed need to ease my mind
And unless one of y'all try to see whats mine
Then I'll eat through your flesh, bones and leave that spine
U see I did the right thing
I stayed up out the gun and knife game
I knew about the pain it might bring
And we all got problems
I chose to smoke blunts just to drown 'em
The top, but I rose from the bottom
And I'm here now
Ain't no body harming young
My screw's loose they say somethings wrong wit young
Ya time's up I'm just warning young
Cause this here's for the taking,
This is history in the making
In Wiz Khalifa's song "History in the Making," he boasts about his skills and success despite coming from a tough neighborhood. He raps about his ability to excel in the rap game without resorting to violence or drugs. He acknowledges the challenges he faces as an up-and-coming artist in the music industry and how he deals with those challenges.
Wiz Khalifa starts off by saying how great he is as an artist, flowing with ease and leveling his competition with his skills. His success has brought him happiness and a smile to his face. He has left the slums of his hometown, and rap has given him a way to make money without resorting to selling drugs. He has seen the consequences of the drug game firsthand, with people going to jail or losing their lives. He chooses to smoke weed to cope with his problems. He warns his competition that his success is for the taking, and he is making history in the rap game.
In the second verse, Wiz Khalifa addresses the struggles of his community, where trust is hard to come by, and people would rather see him fail than succeed. He is aware of the dangers of his environment and is trying to find peace. He has seen too much pain and death and is just trying to stay alive. He chooses not to participate in gun and knife games, instead of finding solace in smoking weed. He has risen from the bottom to the top, and he won't let anyone stand in his way. He warns those who are trying to take him down that his success is for the taking.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so incredible wait
I am incredibly talented and skilled.
Wit no metal to waist
I do not carry weapons with me.
I flow great
I have a great flow when rapping.
And that'll level ya face
My rapping skills are so good that it can bring someone to their knees.
But I'll still let a nigga have it
I will still give someone the verbal smackdown they deserve.
You talk greasy but you still a fagot
You may talk tough, but you are still weak and not worth anything.
I front on cowards cause you niggas backwards
I reject people who are too cowardly to face the truth.
I got my money right
I have made sure to have financial security.
Game on top
I am at the top of the music genre.
And it's been said that I'm the key to put this game on lock
I am the key to the future of the music industry.
I'm from the city
I grew up in a city.
Of the triflin' hoods
The city had rough neighborhoods.
But when you see me
Despite my tough upbringing, I remain positive.
Gotta smile on my face
I always have a smile on my face to show my positive outlook on life.
Nothin' sweet, it's just that life is good
I am genuinely happy and grateful for my life.
Yea, I dodged the hood
I avoided getting involved in the dangerous aspects of my neighborhood.
Slums came up out that
Despite my tough upbringing, I was able to rise above it all.
Rap game about that
My experiences growing up in the slums influence my music.
To gain pay wit out crack
I was able to achieve success in the music industry without resorting to selling drugs.
See Imma youngin' wit' too much on my plate
I am still young and have many responsibilities to manage.
To let some small change have a youngin' dumped in a cage
I will not let small amounts of money lead me to a life of crime.
I seen niggas make sells
I have seen people sell drugs.
Niggas get knocked and make bail
People who are arrested for selling drugs can easily pay bail due to the high amounts of money they have made.
And take lives, they worries ain't jail
These people are willing to take lives, and their only worry is not getting caught by law enforcement.
Wit no regards for life cause they livin' ain't well
They have no respect for life because their own lives are so difficult.
Who gotta make it to heaven cause they livin' in hell
These people may believe that if they make it to heaven, it will be a relief from their current living situations.
But me I don't do much just keep to myself
I prefer to stay out of trouble and keep to myself.
And stop these cock-suckin' motha-fuckas seekin' my wealth
I do not tolerate people who try to take advantage of me for my money.
I was told the world's cold but I see for my self
I have learned from my own experiences that the world can be harsh and unforgiving.
And I'm too hot to take the back seat or the shelf
I have too much talent to be overlooked or ignored.
So I'm here
I have made it to the top of the music industry.
For sum reason though they hate it to death
For some reason, there are people who hate my success even though I have worked hard for it.
The love's gone only hatred is left
People used to love and support me, but now they only hate me for my success.
Only achin' and stress
I am only faced with resentment and negativity from others.
A king not be mistaken for less
I am a king of my craft and should not be underestimated or disrespected.
And this here is for the taking
I have worked hard for my success, and it is there for me to take.
This is history in the making
My success in the music industry is a historical moment.
Where I'm from it's kinda hard to trust
Growing up in my neighborhood, it was difficult to trust people.
Cause the hate's from most of your own people
The majority of the hate I experienced came from people I knew.
They're fake and they're all see through
These people were fake and showed their true colors.
Hate to see a nigga when he's stackin' his bucks
People are jealous and resentful when someone becomes wealthy.
Rather him be down in the dumps
They would prefer to see someone struggle and fail.
And out on his luck
They want to see others fail and struggle rather than succeed and thrive.
But I'll be damned if my grind stop
I will never stop working hard and striving for success.
My mind tickin' like the time watch
I am constantly thinking and working towards my goals.
And I'm gon be spittin' 'till the time's not
I will continue to make music until I cannot anymore.
Presently there
I am currently present and working hard.
I touch minds everywhere
My music has an impact on people all around the world.
And I'll ride hopin' heaven is near
I am hopeful that there is something better after this life.
See the pain in your eyes young wit every stare
I can see the pain and struggles that others are facing.
I seek peace, but these streets will never be fair
I want peace, but I know that the streets will never be balanced or just.
Cause somebody went and took Greg's life
Someone killed a person named Greg.
Son reached
His son was killed as well.
Deceased
Both Greg and his son are dead.
No time to blink or think twice damn
The situation happened suddenly and without warning.
Wonder when it gonna be my time
I am aware that unexpected tragedies can happen at any time.
To meet death
To die.
I'm stressed need to ease my mind
I am feeling anxious and need to find ways to relax and calm down.
And unless one of y'all try to see whats mine
Unless someone tries to take something from me, I will not act out of aggression.
Then I'll eat through your flesh, bones and leave that spine
If someone does try to take something from me, I will violently retaliate.
U see I did the right thing
I made the right choices in life to avoid negative consequences.
I stayed up out the gun and knife game
I avoided involvement in illegal activities that often involve guns and knives.
I knew about the pain it might bring
I was aware of the negative consequences that could come from those activities.
And we all got problems
Everyone has their own problems and struggles in life.
I chose to smoke blunts just to drown 'em
I cope with my problems by smoking marijuana.
The top, but I rose from the bottom
I am successful now, but I came from a difficult past.
And I'm here now
I have achieved success in the music industry.
Ain't no body harming young
No one can harm me or bring me down.
My screw's loose they say somethings wrong wit young
Some people may believe that I am flawed or not mentally stable because of my experiences.
Ya time's up I'm just warning young
I am warning those who may try to bring me down that they will not succeed.
Cause this here's for the taking
My success is there for me to achieve.
This is history in the making
This moment in my career is a historical moment for the music industry.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, ERIC DAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LReid412
Youll never hear his new shit like this ever again.
K Kloso
You were right
fsufort06
never gets old
W4lkst4r
been dropping by any now and then since 2k10 ... alotta memories to this track
Cheekiest Of Cheekz
Who still listening in 2020?
M B
Still hard AF in 2018
Sid Drag
This is the right way to end an album
Eric Sohl
Facts and that's a problem I see with albums these days, it seems like they just throw songs together and call it a night, alot more goes into making an album, like song placement, you want to make sure the right songs are where they are to have the right vibe and flow
Jeanterry lucas
nostalgia do krlh 2019 SOU BRASILEIRO AMOO O WIZ <3
ToxicShooter
Who still thinks this is wiz's best song in 2022?