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 That Nigga
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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You think you do it big
I guarentee I do it bigger
I'm all about my money
Yea I'm all about my figgas
I'm screamin fuck the law
Till the law come n get us
And a nigga goin hard dog
Know y know y
Cus I'm that nigga
Gon ask about me
I'm that nigga know y know y
Cus I'm that nigga
Gon ask about me
I'm that nigga know y know y
Cus I'm that nigga
[Verse 1:]
And I know u hate it
Never needed a hand out unlike most who made it
And ya'll close to fading
You see how I get my grind on, now my shine on
I don't know what shade is,
Damn an everybody know what my name is
Goin off what I been told I'm sort of famous
Trips to forign places, when niggas found out that warner laced us
I swear to god I wish I culda saw they faces, we in the money racing,
Me I'm gonna chase it, we done made it to the top floor from the basement,
This for my lil cuzin hot boy stuck in placement,
time is money so we not really gon waste it,
I'm on the road, gettin my chavo niggas wanna hate
but they jus listen to nado,
I'm rhyme that sick, n fire that spliff up n fuck what
u heard bout me I'm that nigga
[Chorus:]
You think you do it big
I guarentee I do it bigger
I'm all about my money
Yea I'm all about my figgas
I'm screamin fuck the law
Till the law come n get us
And a nigga goin hard dog
So ya'll ain't fuckin with em
Know y know y
Cus I'm that nigga
Gon ask about me
I'm that nigga know y know y
Cus I'm that nigga
Gon ask about me
I'm that nigga know y know y
Cus I'm that nigga
[Verse 2:]
Aye aye and u ain't heard otherwise,
I'm one hundred here nothin like them other guys,
Jus talkin money wise, that's all that makes sense,
I'm on my 8th spliff status on sum great shit,
But never felt the need to fall back,
niggas gettin all that, sum coming taking all that,
Now your fam a big fan of the tall cat,
an my pittsburgh tat match the ball cap,
Hatin n all that will getcha ass nowhere,
an if I'm n the spot guarentee I'm blow there,
My future is so clear, the sky is the limit,
they hear me rappin say this young guy here is gifted,
28 weeks nigga I'm am the sickest,
young motherfucker that's alive an is kickin,
Fire a spliff an roll another siwsher,
you ain't gotta ask about me u know I'm that nigga
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's "I'm That Nigga" portray a sense of pride and confidence in oneself and one's achievements. The chorus emphasizes that Wiz Khalifa believes he surpasses others in terms of success and financial gain. He asserts that he is focused on making money and doesn't care about the law until they come to get him. He is proud of his reputation and challenges anyone to ask about him because he is that nigga.
In the first verse, Wiz Khalifa addresses his haters and those who rely on handouts to succeed. He highlights that he has achieved his success through hard work and hustle, unlike others who are fading away. He doesn't understand the concept of shade because he is shining brightly. Wiz Khalifa believes he has become somewhat famous based on what he has been told, enjoying trips to foreign places and the benefits of being signed by Warner Music Group. He expresses a desire to have seen the disbelief on people's faces when they found out about his success. Wiz Khalifa affirms his dedication to chasing and making money, and he mentions his cousin who is struggling in a juvenile detention center. Time is valuable to him, and he won't waste it. Despite facing hate and criticism, Wiz Khalifa asserts that he is the one to be reckoned with and that he is that nigga.
In the second verse, Wiz Khalifa continues to assert his unique qualities. He claims to be different from other guys, particularly when it comes to talking about money. He confidently states that he is on another level, exemplified by being on his eighth spliff and feeling great. He has a strong sense of self and doesn't feel the need to step back or let others take advantage. Wiz Khalifa mentions his Pittsburgh tattoo, symbolizing his pride in his hometown and his love for "ball caps" (possibly a reference to the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team). Haters and negativity won't lead anywhere, but Wiz Khalifa guarantees that when he enters a venue, he will blow it up. He sees a clear future and limitless possibilities, and others recognize his talent and skill. He continues to smoke and enjoy life. Wiz Khalifa ends the verse by telling others that they don't need to ask about him because they already know he is that nigga.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm That Nigga" showcase Wiz Khalifa's self-assurance, determination, and pride in his accomplishments. He flaunts his success and challenges anyone who doubts his abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you do it big
You may believe that you are achieving great things
I guarentee I do it bigger
However, I can assure you that I surpass your accomplishments
I'm all about my money
My main focus and priority is obtaining wealth
Yea I'm all about my figgas
Yes, I am fully dedicated to accumulating financial success
I'm screamin fuck the law
I openly express my disdain for authority and rules
Till the law come n get us
Until law enforcement intervenes and apprehends us
And a nigga goin hard dog
I am exerting significant effort and determination
So ya'll ain't fuckin with em
Therefore, none of you can compete or surpass my level
Know y know y
Understand and comprehend the truth
Cus I'm that nigga
Because I am the individual of utmost importance and influence
Gon ask about me
Feel free to inquire about my reputation
I'm that nigga know y know y
I am that individual of supreme significance, comprehend it
Cus I'm that nigga
Because I possess unparalleled greatness and influence
And I know u hate it
I am aware that you hold animosity towards me
Never needed a hand out unlike most who made it
Contrary to many who achieved success through assistance, I relied solely on my own efforts
And ya'll close to fading
Furthermore, your relevancy and popularity are diminishing
You see how I get my grind on, now my shine on
Observe how I diligently work towards my goals, resulting in my radiant success
I don't know what shade is
I am not familiar with the concept of mediocrity or obscurity
Damn an everybody know what my name is
Everyone is well acquainted with and recognizes my name
Goin off what I been told I'm sort of famous
Based on the information and feedback I have received, I am relatively renowned
Trips to forign places, when niggas found out that warner laced us
Engaging in travels to international locations, once individuals became aware of the influence Warner Music Group had on our success
I swear to god I wish I culda saw they faces, we in the money racing
I sincerely wish I could have witnessed their expressions when they saw our prosperity, as we are ambitiously accumulating wealth
Me I'm gonna chase it, we done made it to the top floor from the basement
I am determined to pursue financial success, as we have progressed from a lowly position to a position of prominence
This for my lil cuzin hot boy stuck in placement
This is dedicated to my young cousin who is currently confined in a correctional facility
Time is money so we not really gon waste it
Time is highly valuable, so we do not intend to squander it
I'm on the road, gettin my chavo niggas wanna hate
I am currently in the process of pursuing my ambitions, which generates envy and negativity from others
but they jus listen to nado
However, they merely listen to rumors and gossip
I'm rhyme that sick, n fire that spliff up n fuck what u heard bout me I'm that nigga
My lyrical abilities are exceptional and my marijuana smoking habits are intense, so disregard any rumors you have heard because I am truly of great importance and influence
Aye aye and u ain't heard otherwise
Indeed, you have not received any contradictory information
I'm one hundred here nothin like them other guys
I am truly genuine and unique, distinct from the typical males
Jus talkin money wise, that's all that makes sense
Merely discussing financial matters is the only logical and meaningful topic
I'm on my 8th spliff status on sum great shit
Currently, I am smoking my eighth marijuana joint and feeling elevated due to its potent effect
But never felt the need to fall back
However, I have never had the inclination to retreat or surrender
niggas gettin all that, sum coming taking all that
Other individuals may be acquiring possessions and success, while some attempt to exploit and seize those achievements
Now your fam a big fan of the tall cat
Presently, your family highly admires and idolizes me, the significant individual
an my pittsburgh tat match the ball cap
Additionally, my tattoo representing Pittsburgh coincides with the design of my baseball cap
Hatin n all that will getcha ass nowhere
Expressing negativity and animosity will not lead you towards success or progress
an if I'm n the spot guarentee I'm blow there
Furthermore, if I am present in a particular location, it is certain that I will captivate and impress everyone
My future is so clear, the sky is the limit
My prospects for success are incredibly promising, with unlimited possibilities
they hear me rappin say this young guy here is gifted
When individuals listen to my rap performances, they acknowledge my natural talent and skills
28 weeks nigga I'm am the sickest
For the past 28 weeks, I have been the most exceptional and extraordinary individual
young motherfucker that's alive an is kickin
Despite my youthful age, I am alive and thriving with great vigor
Fire a spliff an roll another siwsher
Ignite a marijuana joint and proceed to prepare another tobacco-filled cigar
you ain't gotta ask about me u know I'm that nigga
There is no need to inquire or question my status, as you already know that I am the prominent individual
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@fredycarrillo3432
2018, we live baby. U are here cause you miss the Hungry Wiz. So do i
@kamanijefferson638
2019!
@dustinquarantine7560
Tearta WellsDustin Quaranto
@bluebloodroyalty8012
2021 still one of my anthems and go too songs when i got stuff on my mind miss this Wiz man you were that dude back then
@itswilliee
Damn! My thoughts exactly 🙏
@bobaszfchnbyreyes8433
Check that new song "potent" he just dropped. New anthem, You're welcome. 💯
@MoBiLoViNc3
2022
@GrindmodeTMC
When you play it in the car, mannn that shit hit so hard. Really a anthem. Hit different everytime I play it. Definitely was speaking real 🙏🏽🏁
@205rlg6
11/13/2022
@ricanboy_787pr5
Sheesh take me back to these times fr. Back when life was good. I used to be stoned af with my iPod playing this in the halls and class in high school