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 Lie
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Hearing rumors floatin', why I'm not surprised?
I can tell you're dying deep inside
Showing love is something maybe you should try
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fucking life, all your fucking life, all your fucking life
Shouldn't be a hater all your
I could see you niggas from afar
Try to hide it but I know just who you are
Nigga, we ain't got no ties
I could see through your disguise
My chain real bright, my lil' bitch right
My niggas on sight, we never gon' hide
And niggas don't bite and I know why
When you see me, you get mad, you wish that I was doing bad and
I can see it in your eyes, they never lie
Hearing rumors floatin', why I'm not surprised?
I can tell you're dying deep inside
Showing love is something maybe you should try
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life (that's all you know how to do?)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fucking life, all your fucking life, all your fucking life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fucking life, all your fucking life, all your fucking life
Shouldn't be a hater all your
Big speak, we're here to tell you, better get your shit together
You can't get no money trying to live off hate forever
I'm full of that midnight Patek
Floating light as a feather
Walked in iced out
Made it rain, I changed the weather
Soon as you pop, get a buzz
That's when they stop showing love
Done rapping for some validation
All the hate just tired of being wasted
Diamonds on my chest not to flex on you
Wanna make it to the top, shit nigga me too
I'm a killer with the truth
I can see it in your eyes, they never lie
Hearing rumors floatin', why I'm not surprised?
I can tell you're dying deep inside
Showing love is something maybe you should try
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fucking life, all your fucking life, all your fucking life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fucking life, all your fucking life, all your fucking life
Shouldn't be a hater all your fucking life
The lyrics of "Never Lie" by Wiz Khalifa talks about how he can see through the fake behavior of people around him. The song opens with him acknowledging that he can tell when someone is being insincere by looking into their eyes. Wiz also mentions how he is not surprised by the rumors he hears about people around him being fake. He then goes on to advise haters that showing love is something they should try so they won't be haters all their lives.
In the second verse, Wiz Khalifa raps about how he can see through fake people pretending to be his friends. He says that he and the fake people have no ties, which means they have nothing in common. Wiz Khalifa then talks about how his jewelry and girlfriend are beautiful, and his friends would always have his back. He also says that there is no point in rapping for validation and all the hate he receives is a waste of time. He then says that he is a truth killer who has no time for fake people.
Overall, "Never Lie" by Wiz Khalifa is a song about honesty and being true to oneself. It encourages people not to waste their time on negativity and not to be a hater all their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it in your eyes, they never lie
The eyes can reveal whether one is honest or deceptive.
Hearing rumors floatin', why I'm not surprised?
The rapper isn't surprised by the rumors he hears because he sees the truth in people's eyes.
I can tell you're dying deep inside
The rapper can sense the pain that some people try to hide.
Showing love is something maybe you should try
The rapper thinks that people should try to love each other more often.
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
The rapper thinks that it's not healthy to hate all the time.
All your fucking life, all your fucking life, all your fucking life
The rapper emphasizes that people shouldn't spend their entire life hating others.
I could see you niggas from afar
The rapper can spot fake people from a distance.
Try to hide it but I know just who you are
Fake people may try to conceal their true selves, but the rapper can see through their disguise.
'Nigga, we ain't got no ties
The rapper says that he has no obligation to fake people.
I could see through your disguise
The rapper can see the true nature of fake people.
Showing love is something maybe you should try (that's all you know how to do?)
The rapper thinks people who constantly hate should try showing some love instead of hating all the time.
Big speak, we're here to tell you, better get your shit together
The rapper advises people to get their lives in order.
You can't get no money trying to live off hate forever
The rapper says that it's not profitable to constantly hate on others.
Diamonds on my chest not to flex on you
The rapper wears diamonds not to show off, but because he likes them.
I'm a killer with the truth
The rapper speaks the truth, even if it may be uncomfortable for some.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Simmons, Cameron Thomaz, David Ruoff, Demario Dewayne Jr. White, Elias Klughammer, Eric Dan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rizal Fathurrohman
I can see it in your eyes, they never lie
Hearin' rumors floatin' 'round, not surprised
I can tell you're dyin' deep inside
Showin' love is somethin' maybe you should try (Try)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your
I could see you niggas hatin' from afar (Afar)
Tried to hide but I know just who you are (Are)
Nigga we ain't got no tires
I could see through your disguise ('Guise)
A chain real bright, my little bitch ripe
My niggas on sight, we never go high
And niggas don't like, and I know why (Why)
When you see me you get mad you wish that I was doing bad
And I can see it your eyes they never lie
Hearin' rumors floatin' 'round, not surprised
I can tell you're dyin' deep inside
Showin' love is somethin' maybe you should try (Try)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your
Big speaker here to tell ya (What?)
Better get yo shit together
You can't get no money
Tryna live off hate forever (Facts)
I'm flooded that Midnight Patek
Floatin', light as a feather
Walked in, iced out
Made it rain, I changed the weather
Soon as you pop, get a buzz
That's when they stop showing love
Done rapping for some validation
All the hate just time being wasted
Diamonds on my chest, got to flex on you
Wanna make it to the top, shit, nigga, me too
I'm a killer with the truth
I can see it your eyes, they never lie
Hearin' rumors floatin' 'round, not surprised
I can tell you're dyin' deep inside
Showin' love is somethin' maybe you should try (Try)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Fuckin' life)
Timmmaayyyy
Wiz always bringing people together. This guy will never stop grinding.
Isaiah jenkins
A whole lifetime of bangers from this man 🔥
Chris Gonzales
This is one of Wiz Khalifa's most underrated songs in my opinion. Idk how this doesn't have more views? I'm a huge Wiz fan and this is on my top 3! 🔥🔥🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Rizal Fathurrohman
I can see it in your eyes, they never lie
Hearin' rumors floatin' 'round, not surprised
I can tell you're dyin' deep inside
Showin' love is somethin' maybe you should try (Try)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your
I could see you niggas hatin' from afar (Afar)
Tried to hide but I know just who you are (Are)
Nigga we ain't got no tires
I could see through your disguise ('Guise)
A chain real bright, my little bitch ripe
My niggas on sight, we never go high
And niggas don't like, and I know why (Why)
When you see me you get mad you wish that I was doing bad
And I can see it your eyes they never lie
Hearin' rumors floatin' 'round, not surprised
I can tell you're dyin' deep inside
Showin' love is somethin' maybe you should try (Try)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your
Big speaker here to tell ya (What?)
Better get yo shit together
You can't get no money
Tryna live off hate forever (Facts)
I'm flooded that Midnight Patek
Floatin', light as a feather
Walked in, iced out
Made it rain, I changed the weather
Soon as you pop, get a buzz
That's when they stop showing love
Done rapping for some validation
All the hate just time being wasted
Diamonds on my chest, got to flex on you
Wanna make it to the top, shit, nigga, me too
I'm a killer with the truth
I can see it your eyes, they never lie
Hearin' rumors floatin' 'round, not surprised
I can tell you're dyin' deep inside
Showin' love is somethin' maybe you should try (Try)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Life)
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your life
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life (Fuckin' life)
All your fuckin' life
Shouldn't be a hater all your (Fuckin' life)
Sean Dray
THANK GOD NEVER BEEN A HATER THIS IS TOO LIT WIZ NEVER DISSAPOINTS STRAIGHT FACTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nik Morales
Been listening to Wiz since his early mixtapes, this song is criminally underrated
Gee Silva
Minha inspiração 🇧🇷
Elvon Omondi
A decade now since i loved the lyrics and moves from Wiz. Still shining.
Fly Guy Eli
Wiz never disappoints... legend in the game
Imsuthargourav🧿
Goosebumps start at 0:57