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.
In Tha Cut
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Taylor game sunshine or snow
Them hoes running their best clothes
And I prolly fucked your bitch nigga
Real shit
[Chorus]
We never low
We suppose to go go
We suppose to go go
We never low
Away we go
Like we supposed to go go
I always keep one rolled
I keep one rolled
I keep one rolled
I keep one rolled
I keep one rolled
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
Wake up bake up
Gotta get my cake up
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
Choked out loced out blowing hella smoke out
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
[Verse]
Rolling all this weed I am holding
Thinking she high before before she get the chance to smoke it
Blowing o's she knows my dreams potent
Man at home you living for the moment
Coming for the game, I run it, I own it
Kush and oj be the components
Come to my crib see money so big you cant fold it
This is how I live
She poured her a lil gin
Then order her another due
Before she was finished man freaky got super lubed
[Chorus]
[Verse]
Show money
Leaving show car low full of hoes for me
Hahaha
Its so funny
All the paper chasing case the money run from me
In the cup rolling up
Keep the beezy waters stuffed
While a lil nigga still smoking hella blunts
What?
I just made use another plane
And poured us some champagne
As soon as we finished she was screaming out taylor game
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa’s “In Tha Cut” are full of innuendos and allusions to a lifestyle characterized by excess and debauchery. The first few lines of the song set the stage for the rest of the track - the singer is pointing out the lavish and materialistic lifestyles of those who are a part of his circle, and in the same breath, boasts of his conquests. The chorus that follows underlines the general mood of the song - it is one of indulgence and freedom, with the singer insisting that he is never low; that he is always ready to party and smoke up.
The first verse of the song is mostly an ode to weed and explains how the singer “keeps one rolled.” He expresses his love for rolling doobies, and how he is never far from a joint. The next few lines are a bit more abstract - they relate to ideals of liberation and living in the moment. The singer is essentially saying that he is here to claim his piece of the pie, and that no one can hold him back. While the lines themselves are not incredibly specific, they do suggest a degree of autonomy that the singer values.
The second verse of the song is a continuation of the themes that were introduced earlier. The singer has access to plenty of resources, and they are all at the disposal of those who are a part of his squad. He brags about how money means little to him and how he can easily toss it around without any trembling. The last few lines suggest a sort of sexual encounter, with the singer painting a picture of a young woman who is willing to do pretty much whatever he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggaz know
People are aware
Taylor game sunshine or snow
We, the Taylor Gang, are united through all seasons and weather
Them hoes running their best clothes
Women are dressing up to impress
And I prolly fucked your bitch nigga
I might have had sex with your girlfriend
Real shit
This is the truth
We never low
We never back down
Away we go
We're moving forward
We suppose to go go
We're meant to keep going and achieving
I always keep one rolled
I always have a rolled joint ready to smoke
In the cut, in the cut, roll them doobies up
I'm rolling joints in a private place
Wake up bake up
I wake up and immediately smoke marijuana
Gotta get my cake up
I need to earn money
Choked out loced out blowing hella smoke out
I'm high and smoking a lot
Rolling all this weed I am holding
I'm rolling up all the marijuana that I have
Thinking she high before before she get the chance to smoke it
I think the woman is feeling the effects of the marijuana even before she tries it
Blowing o's she knows my dreams potent
I'm blowing smoke rings and she knows I have strong ambitions
Man at home you living for the moment
The man at home is only concerned about the present
Coming for the game, I run it, I own it
I'm taking control of the music scene
Kush and oj be the components
Marijuana and orange juice are essentials for us
Come to my crib see money so big you cant fold it
You'll see how wealthy I am at my home
She poured her a lil gin
She poured herself a small amount of gin
Then order her another due
Then she ordered another drink
Before she was finished man freaky got super lubed
Before she finished her drink, she became more sexually aroused
Show money
Money earned from shows
Leaving show car low full of hoes for me
Leaving the show in a car with many women in it
All the paper chasing case the money run from me
I'm constantly pursuing money, but it's hard to catch
Keep the beezy waters stuffed
Keep the marijuana rolled and ready
While a lil nigga still smoking hella blunts
Meanwhile, I'm still smoking a lot of marijuana
I just made use another plane
I just got on another flight
And poured us some champagne
And then we had some champagne
As soon as we finished she was screaming out taylor game
As soon as we were done, she was shouting out the name of our group, Taylor Gang
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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