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.
Never Been Part 2
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Really it's not to me, now grab some of this weed and roll this pot
I had to speed up, 'cause all these niggas slow
I probably won't be up in there if I ain't got a O
Now I got my feet up cause I'm on top and niggas hopin' that I stop
But I'm just smokin', livin' life like in the movies that I watch
In my Jacuzzi, roll another doobie
See what's new what's on Netflix, order another movie
Motherfuckers ain't ballin', so they're seein' the exit
I stay on my job so you can see I'm up next
Dawg, I be goin' so hard, some say I'm needin' some rest
Got so much smoke in my lungs, it ain't supposed to be on my chest
And niggas talk but don't even be on them jets
Man, they don't even seein' them checks
But you can tell by how I spit it, nigga, I be gettin' dough (dough)
Take her all the places that she never been befo'
(Don't give a fuck about the)
Money (money, money), clothes, cars (cars, cars)
I've never been (been, been) this far (this far, this far, this far)
And fuck that other shit them niggas talkin' 'bout (talkin' 'bout)
I've never been (I've never been) this high (this high, this high)
I'm in my Grand Natty, smokin' on that granddaddy
It got an odor like a motor runnin', fantastic
Never the minor things, I'm movin' on to finer thin's
Yellow stone, diamond rin's, Balmain designer jeans
Chanel frames, Louis scarves, movin' like the mob
I'm gettin' money, so maybe, baby, come get a job
So fuck them other bitches, we onto other business
And fuck them other niggas, we at them dollar figures
Versace chains, gold rollies, it's same game
Racked up, shawty, Rosé bottles every day
Sippin' that purple stuff, twistin' the pretty leaf
Pull up in that Ferrari, this bitch in disbelief
On the road to the riches, another crook in the castle
Only fuck with my niggas, pray we all livin' lavish
I pray we all livin' so lavish
I pray we all livin' so lavish
(Don't give a fuck about the)
Money (money, money), clothes, cars (cars, cars)
I've never been (been, been) this far (this far, this far, this far)
And fuck that other shit them niggas talkin' 'bout (talkin' 'bout)
I've never been (I've never been) this high (this high, this high)
So you're not a pop rapper? You said, "Nah"
Yeah, I'm a pop rapper
I'll pop up and make five million dollars, nigga
How does that feel, man?
In "Never Been Part II," Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose, and Rick Ross celebrate their success and the lavish lifestyle that comes along with it. The song opens with Wiz Khalifa saying that despite having hundreds of thousands of dollars in his pocket, it's not a lot to him. Instead, he'd rather smoke weed and enjoy the life he's created for himself. Wiz acknowledges that he had to work hard to get to where he is and is now on top, despite others hoping he fails. He's living his life like a character in a movie, relaxing in his Jacuzzi and smoking weed. Wiz is so successful that he can take his girlfriend to places she's never been before.
Rick Ross takes over the second verse and brags about his wealth and success. He's smoking Granddaddy Kush in his Grand Natty and has moved on to finer things like diamond rings and designer clothes. Ross is focused on making money and is uninterested in the drama that surrounds him. He's living such an extravagant lifestyle that even his female companions don't believe it. Ross prays that he and his crew can continue to live lavishly.
Overall, "Never Been Part II" is a celebration of success and wealth. Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross are taking the time to enjoy their lives, while also striving for even more success. The lyrics reflect the common themes in rap music, which include wealth, luxury, and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Hundred thousand dollars, it may sound like it's a lot
To some, one hundred thousand dollars might seem like a lot of money
Really it's not to me, now grab some of this weed and roll this pot
However, to me, it's not that big of a deal. Here, have some of my weed and let's smoke it together.
I had to speed up, cause all these niggas slow
I've had to pick up the pace because others around me are taking too long to keep up.
I probably won't be up in there if I ain't got an O
If I don't have an ounce of weed with me, then I'm less likely to show up to where I'm expected to be.
Now I got my feet up cause I'm on top and niggas hoping that I stop
Now that I'm successful, I'm able to relax and enjoy the fruits of my labor. However, there are others who want to see me fail and will do anything to bring me down.
But I'm just smoking, living life like in the movies that I watch
Despite the haters, I'm just living my life and enjoying it the way that I've always imagined it to be, like in the movies I like to watch.
In my Jacuzzi roll another doobie
Right now, I'm just chilling in my Jacuzzi and rolling another joint.
See what's new what's on Netflix, order another movie
I'm browsing Netflix to see what's new and looking to watch another movie while I smoke my weed and relax.
I stay on my job so you can see I'm up next
I work hard so that people can see that I'm the next big thing to come up in the industry.
Dawg I be going so hard, some say I'm needing some rest
I'm constantly working and putting in a lot of effort, to the point where some people are concerned that I might need to take a break and rest.
Got so much smoke in my lungs, it ain't supposed to be on my chest
I've been smoking so much weed that it's affecting my breathing and it feels like it's sitting heavy on my chest.
And niggas talk but don't even be on them jets
There are people who like to talk about all the money they make and how successful they are but they don't even fly on private jets like I do.
Man they don't even seeing them checks
These people don't even see the size of the paychecks that I receive.
But you can tell by how I spit it, nigga I be getting dough
When you hear me rap you can tell that I'm making money and that I've been successful.
Take her all the places that she never been befo'
I'm able to take my girl to places that she's never been before, experiencing new things and living life to the fullest.
(Don't give a fuck about the) Money, clothes, cars
I don't care about materialistic things like money, clothes, and cars.
I've never been, this far
I've never been this successful or achieved this level of fame before.
And fuck that other shit that niggas talking 'bout
I don't care about what other people are saying, especially if it's negative or not true.
I've never been, this high
I've never experienced this level of being high before.
I'm in my Grand Natty, smoking on that granddaddy
I'm smoking some really good weed called Granddaddy, while enjoying a Grand National car.
It got an odor like a motor running, fantastic
The scent of the weed is so good that it smells like it's running like a motor, making it even more enjoyable.
Never the minor things, I'm moving on to finer things
I don't focus on small or insignificant things. I'm always striving for better and higher quality things in life like expensive jewelry, designer clothes, and luxurious vacations.
Yellow stone, diamond rings, Balmain designer jeans
I love owning expensive jewelry mostly made of diamonds, designer clothing like Balmain, and have been to places like Yellowstone National Park.
Chanel frames, Louis scarves, moving like the mob
I have expensive accessories from high-end brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton, and I move like a boss.
I'm getting money, so maybe baby come get a job
I'm making lots of money, so I don't need anyone else's money, but I'm asking my girl to get a job because it's an attractive quality.
So fuck them other bitches, we onto other business
I don't care about other women, and I'm focused on other important things in life.
And fuck them other niggas, we at them dollar figures
I don't care about other men, my focus is on making more money and being successful.
Versace chains, gold rollies, it's same game
I like to flaunt my wealth and have expensive items like Versace chains and Rolex watches. It's all part of the same lifestyle.
Racked up, shawty, Rosé bottles every day
I'm making a lot of money and living lavishly, and I'm always popping bottles of Rosé.
Sipping that purple stuff, twisting the pretty leaf
I'm sipping on a purple-colored alcoholic drink and enjoying a joint.
Pull up in that Ferrari, this bitch in disbelief
I drive a Ferrari which leaves people in astonishment.
On the road to the riches, another crook in the castle
I'm on the path to more wealth and power in my life, but with that comes other people who want to take advantage of my success or try to bring me down.
Only fuck with my niggas, pray we all living lavish
I only associate with those who have been with me since the start and those who also live a lavish lifestyle like myself. I hope that we'll all be living like this for a long time to come.
I pray we all living so lavish
I hope that all of my closest friends and I will continue to live an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amber Rose, Cameron Thomaz, William Roberts II
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The 6th Hokage
If you’re bumping this in 2020 you deserve to be successful!!!
Edit: 2021* ✊🏼❤️
D J
2022 brother
WeAreLegion W
I be getting lifted listening to this
O G D
God bless you brother
ItalianStallion
What about 2021? 🤔
The 6th Hokage
@T DaGod Yessir!
mxmllr guitar
this makes me almost crying... people don't even realize how many crazy songs Wiz got
Austin Rodriguez
Song brings me back
Blueberry Peanut
ON God.
Deluxe Decoy
Facts bro this beat makes me shed tears broo