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.
I'm Gonna Ride
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Getting cake glocking mad glocking blast
Thought with the bitch nigga a quick escape
I move with dudes that be dishing weight smooth with
The uz' that will hit your face came in the game
And I'm changing the game with a flow that will
Run around the crews the hate this guy is a pimp
And you know his fan I don't hold the grams
And the older fans niggas whippin' in the kitchen
Tryin' to hold there grams I don't play around
Lay 'em down for the lil' homie wanna play the clown
I'm casing pounds spraying rounds follow the Khalifa
'Cause it's going down money in the rubber band
Slang crack rock try and find the man in the flat top
Ask anyone in the streets everyone around
Knows where he beast and I'm killing the beef
You can chill in the team but a steel of at least
I'm up in your brain you better be taking the lord
You better be keeping your chain see this guy
Here is a nousense you talk fire and you can't prove it
You just lie up in your music send my guys
To come and shoot shit duke I ride
And this is true as you would die if niggas pulling I don't
Know what you fucking see
When you know as well you've been fucking me.
[Chorus: x2]
I'm on the move so if you get in my way
I'm a ride ride till I die and it should be no surprise
We paper chasing man, messing with my cake
Or fam' I'ma ride ride till they die fuck us try
I'm gonna ride for me ride for me die for me die for me
What's your forty five for me face the judge and lie for me
Ride for me ride for me die for me die for me
What's your forty five for me face the judge and lie for me
P. I. T. T. S. B. U. R. G. H.
Represent to the fullest
And I'm putting cowards back into place
When I'm rapping the taste,
Yeah crack in the place,
Laugh in your face, lay up and chill after
You safe that's a mistake
Cause I'm moving with a gang of I'll guys
Looking like the last of the day
But why you say
'cause my nigga I could die today lock down
And never see the light
Of day kidnapped trapped in a hide away
So I never get the cat to ride away fire inside of
May the kid move with da fools
That try to take the game back to the rhyming days payback
For the fact that your guys a fake
And I can't even believe you can spit shit to the people
Like it. chips and just leaves you
With kids that leaves you see through you pricks
Hand my shit an overdose so you wrote
And sold some coke move some crack how true is that
Front on my cats and you'll lose shit back haters
Get back when I'm through with rap
And I'm feeling my tracks with truth
And fact kill em on wax and I'm moving cats
When they crew in all black yeah I'm doing that
I gotta flavor that will flow and taste
And I'm doing it till I'm blue in the face
I'm thinking bigger then any nigga that think
He cool in the place which gives me reason to
But a tool to his waist.
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song 'I'm Gonna Ride' express his fearlessness and determination to protect himself and his people at all costs. He brags about his ability to move weight and switch states without a trace, his prowess with guns, and his connections to dangerous men. He also touches on the issue of fake rappers and their inability to spit truth like he does. He believes he is the game-changer and that he can take it back to the old school rapping days with genuine and authentic lyrics. He urges his fans to ride with him and die for him as he is willing to do the same for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick a nigga run over switches states macking broads
Driving across different states to have sex with women
Getting cake glocking mad glocking blast
Making money and using guns to protect it
Thought with the bitch nigga a quick escape
Planning an exit strategy with someone disloyal
I move with dudes that be dishing weight smooth with
Associating with drug dealers who are skilled at selling drugs
The uz' that will hit your face came in the game
Using guns to intimidate competitors upon entering the rap game
And I'm changing the game with a flow that will
Revolutionizing the rap industry with unique music
Run around the crews the hate this guy is a pimp
Avoiding people who dislike him by appearing aloof
And you know his fan I don't hold the grams
Acknowledging fans but not selling drugs anymore
I'm a colder man and I do it for the youngers
Maintaining a tough persona while making music for his fans
And the older fans niggas whippin' in the kitchen
Having fans of all ages and referring to drug cooking in a metaphorical sense
Tryin' to hold there grams I don't play around
Competing with others to sell drugs and being serious about it
Lay 'em down for the lil' homie wanna play the clown
Killing anyone who threatens his business or his fans, especially younger ones
I'm casing pounds spraying rounds follow the Khalifa
Carrying large amounts of drugs and being ready to use his gun to defend them
'Cause it's going down money in the rubber band
Making a lot of money and keeping it wrapped in a rubber band
Slang crack rock try and find the man in the flat top
Selling crack cocaine and challenging anyone to find him
Ask anyone in the streets everyone around
Being well-known and respected in his community
Knows where he beast and I'm killing the beef
Ending disputes and violence in his area
You can chill in the team but a steel of at least
Joining his group but being required to carry a gun
I'm up in your brain you better be taking the lord
Influencing his listeners and encouraging them to be religious
You better be keeping your chain see this guy
Warning others to protect their valuable possessions
Here is a nousense you talk fire and you can't prove it
Calling out other rappers for making false claims and having no proof
You just lie up in your music send my guys
Accusing other rappers of lying in their songs and threatening them
To come and shoot shit duke I ride
Sending his gang to attack those who cross him and vowing to fight back
And this is true as you would die if niggas pulling I don't
Asserting that he is deadly serious about his threats and will not hesitate to kill
Know what you fucking see
Challenging people to understand and interpret his lyrics
When you know as well you've been fucking me.
Confronting someone who has wronged him and seeking retribution
I'm on the move so if you get in my way
Being busy and not tolerating anyone who obstructs his progress
I'm a ride ride till I die and it should be no surprise
Vowing to persist and succeed at all costs, and not caring about others' opinions
We paper chasing man, messing with my cake
Making money and refusing to let anyone interfere with it
Or fam' I'ma ride ride till they die fuck us try
Defending his family and friends, and threatening anyone who opposes them
Ride for me ride for me die for me die for me
Expecting loyalty and commitment from his supporters, even if it means risking their lives
What's your forty five for me face the judge and lie for me
Asking his followers to do whatever it takes to protect him, even if it means lying under oath
P. I. T. T. S. B. U. R. G. H. Represent to the fullest
Proudly representing his hometown and being loyal to it
And I'm putting cowards back into place
Standing up to those who are weak or cowardly, and restoring order in his community
When I'm rapping the taste,
Experiencing pleasure and satisfaction from his music
Yeah crack in the place,
Being so successful that his music creates a scene of excitement and energy
Laugh in your face, lay up and chill after
Feeling confident, relaxed, and happy after accomplishing his goals and overcoming obstacles
You safe that's a mistake
Warning others not to underestimate him or let their guard down
Cause I'm moving with a gang of I'll guys
Being part of a group of dangerous, powerful, and loyal people
Looking like the last of the day but why you say
Appearing like a survivor and earning respect for it, but still questioning why others doubt him
'cause my nigga I could die today lock down
Acknowledging the inherent risks in his lifestyle and being ready for anything
And never see the light of day kidnapped trapped in a hide away
Being aware of the possibility of being captured or killed and trying to avoid it
So I never get the cat to ride away fire inside of
Avoiding danger and not running from his problems or enemies
May the kid move with da fools
Being associated with dangerous and reckless individuals
That try to take the game back to the rhyming days
Being nostalgic for an earlier era of rap music and trying to restore it
Payback for the fact that your guys a fake
Seeking revenge on someone who has been dishonest or disloyal
And I can't even believe you can spit shit to the people like it.
Being disgusted by someone who lies or misleads others in their music
Chips and just leaves you with kids that leaves you see through you pricks
Accusing others of being superficial or fake in their music, and leaving them with nothing substantial
Hand my shit an overdose so you wrote
Creating music that is so powerful it overwhelms listeners and makes them want more
And sold some coke move some crack how true is that
Acknowledging his past involvement in the drug trade and questioning others' authenticity
Front on my cats and you'll lose shit back haters
Warning those who oppose him that they will suffer consequences
Get back when I'm through with rap
Finishing his career in music and moving on to something else
And I'm feeling my tracks with truth and fact
Creating honest and well-researched music that addresses real issues
Kill em on wax and I'm moving cats
Defeating his rivals with superior music and gaining more fans
When they crew in all black yeah I'm doing that
Dressing in all black to signify his strength and unity with his gang
I gotta flavor that will flow and taste
Having a unique and appealing style of music
And I'm doing it till I'm blue in the face
Continuing to make music until he can no longer do so
I'm thinking bigger then any nigga that think he cool in the place
Having grand ambitions and being more successful than anyone else in his community
Which gives me reason to but a tool to his waist.
Being paranoid and carrying a gun to protect himself, even from those he considers friends or allies
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus to emphasize his message of determination and loyalty
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, ERIC DAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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