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.
Letterman
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Ooh, yeah
These dudes ain't got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let him in, hey
You's got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let 'em in
Gas at the front door, let 'em in, hey
I just drink too much Gin
And I'm more drunk than I ever been
And I'm 'bout to roll up the medicine
Now they got a girl and her best friend
Let 'em take shots, now they feelin' it
Tell me that I'm better than her ex man
If I hit it once, I'ma hit again, yeah
I be gone with the wind
In a Hellcat can't handle it
Can't be pushin', hoe pedalin'
Y'all niggas broke, can't get a fix
I'ma turn up, gon' hit a lick
Niggas that hate don't benefit
Puffy, all about my Benjamins
Yeah, these dudes ain't got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let her in
Cash at the front door, let him in, hey
You's got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let 'em in
Gas at the front door, let 'em in, hey
I got, I got too much to spend
I'll make it rain like weatherman
All about the check like Federline
I was out in Pittsburgh, pedalin'
Way before eyes on television
Pack so loud I'm yellin' it
Want KK? I'm sellin' it, yeah
All they do is pretend
Won't keep it real 'cause they never did
Talk about life they ain't never live
Talk about stripes they ain't never get
Lookin' for the right one to let 'em in
I'ma get her right, in her element
Brain so bright, she intelligent
Yeah, these dudes ain't got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let her in
Cash at the front door, let him in, hey
You's got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let 'em in
Gas at the front door, let 'em in, hey
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Letterman" are about Wiz flexing his success and opulent lifestyle while dismissing those who haven't achieved the same level of success as him. He compares himself to the popular talk show host, David Letterman, who is known for his confident and witty demeanor. Wiz uses this comparison to highlight the irony of people who talk a big game despite their lack of accomplishments.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that despite not having any wins or successes, these individuals still act as if they are on top, much like David Letterman. Wiz sarcastically invites girls, hoes, and money in through the front door, mocking the show-offs who pretend to have it all. He repeats this mantra throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that these people are all talk and no substance.
In the verses, Wiz brags about his excessive consumption of gin and the fact that he is always in an intoxicated state. He boasts about his ability to attract women, even if they already have boyfriends. Wiz also addresses his luxurious lifestyle, mentioning driving a Hellcat (a high-performance car) and his love for money. He criticizes those who envy his success but fail to take action to improve their own lives.
Ultimately, "Letterman" serves as a tongue-in-cheek anthem for Wiz Khalifa to celebrate his accomplishments while calling out those who fake success and talk a big game without backing it up with genuine achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
These dudes ain't got no wins
These individuals have not achieved success or victories
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Despite their lack of success, they continue to speak with confidence and authority
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Women waiting at the entrance, allow them to enter
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Sex workers waiting at the entrance, allow them to enter
Money at the front door, let her in
Wealthy individuals waiting at the entrance, allow her to enter
Cash at the front door, let him in
Money waiting at the entrance, allow him to enter
You's got no wins
You have not attained any victories or successes
I just drink too much Gin
I consume a excessive amount of Gin
And I'm more drunk than I ever been
I am currently more intoxicated than I have ever been before
And I'm 'bout to roll up the medicine
I am preparing to roll marijuana cigarettes
Now they got a girl and her best friend
Now they have obtained a woman and her closest companion
Let 'em take shots, now they feelin' it
Allow them to consume alcohol shots, now they are experiencing the effects
Tell me that I'm better than her ex man
Inform me that I am superior to her previous partner
If I hit it once, I'ma hit again, yeah
If I engage in sexual activity once, I will do so again
I be gone with the wind
I will leave swiftly and without a trace
In a Hellcat can't handle it
I am driving a powerful and fast car that others cannot handle
Can't be pushin', hoe pedalin'
I cannot be bothered with unnecessary effort or dealing with promiscuous women
Y'all niggas broke, can't get a fix
You are all financially struggling and unable to improve your situation
I'ma turn up, gon' hit a lick
I am going to celebrate and engage in a successful hustle or theft
Niggas that hate don't benefit
Individuals who hold grudges or show animosity do not gain any advantages
Puffy, all about my Benjamins
I am focused on accumulating wealth, just like the famous rapper Puff Daddy
I got, I got too much to spend
I have an excessive amount of money to be spent
I'll make it rain like weatherman
I will excessively throw money around, similar to how a weatherman predicts rain
All about the check like Federline
I am primarily concerned with obtaining money, similar to Kevin Federline
I was out in Pittsburgh, pedalin'
I used to sell drugs or engage in illegal activities in the city of Pittsburgh
Way before eyes on television
Long before becoming known or recognized on television
Pack so loud I'm yellin' it
My marijuana is of such high quality that I cannot help but loudly praise it
Want KK? I'm sellin' it, yeah
Desiring Khalifa Kush? I am selling it
All they do is pretend
All they do is fake or feign
Won't keep it real 'cause they never did
They will not be genuine because they have never been authentic in the first place
Talk about life they ain't never live
They discuss aspects of life they have never experienced
Talk about stripes they ain't never get
They boast about achievements or successes they have never attained
Lookin' for the right one to let 'em in
Searching for the appropriate person to allow entry
I'ma get her right, in her element
I will ensure she is treated well and comfortable in her natural state
Brain so bright, she intelligent
Her intellectual abilities are exceptional and impressive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYSON MARCH, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, DERRICK ALTICO, JOSHUA LUELLEN, QUINTON MILLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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These dudes ain't got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let her in
Cash at the front door, let him in, hey
Dudes got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let 'em in
Gas at the front door, let 'em in, hey
I just drank too much Gin
And I'm more drunk than I ever been
And I'm 'bout to roll up the medicine
Now they got a girl and her best friend
Let 'em take shots, now they feelin' it
Tell me that I'm better than her ex man
If I hit it once, I'ma hit again, yeah
I be gone with the wind
In a Hellcat can't handle it
Can't even push the whole pedal in
Y'all niggas broke, can't get it fixed
I'ma turn up, gon' hit a lick
Niggas that hate don't benefit
Puffy, all about my benjamins
These dudes ain't got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let her in
Cash at the front door, let him in, hey
Dudes got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let 'em in
Gas at the front door, let 'em in, hey
I got too much to spend
I'll make it rain like weatherman
All about the check like Federline
I was out in Pittsburgh, pedalin'
Way before I was on television
Pack so loud I'm yellin' it
Want KK? I'm sellin' it, yeah
All they do is pretend
Won't keep it real 'cause they never did
Talk about life they ain't ever live
Talk about stripes they ain't ever get
Lookin' for the right one to let 'em in
I'ma get her right, in her element
Brain so bright, she intelligent
These dudes ain't got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Hoes at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let her in
Cash at the front door, let him in, hey
Dudes got no wins
Still gon' talk like Letterman
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Girls at the front door, let 'em in
Cash at the front door, let 'em in
Money at the front door, let 'em in
Gas at the front door, let 'em in, hey
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Whos watching in 1988?
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1986
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1801 and people talking about moonlight sonata from that Beethoven(who?)
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