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.
No Permission
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Shit's very clear, uh
Pass me a joint, guarantee Imma hit it
Come to that life, I don't talk it, I live it
I got a old school ass car you can sit in
I got a crib that you probably can't get in
I been at work on the grind for a minute
Smokin' that loud and still mindin' my business
She fuck with me because I got the vision
Countin' my benjis
Puttin' it all in the bank but I don't really mind if I spend it
Can't take it? Don't cross the line when you finish
When you stay all on your grind you can get it
When we be fuckin' I'm climbin' up in it
She fuck with me because I got the vision
Haters be talkin', don't mind 'em, don't listen
Duckin' 'em shots, that's divine intervention
I be so high, you should probably come visit
You make a choice, hope you like your decision
Come to my crib, we can spark and get lifted
Go up in smoke just like I'm a magician
She ain't have fun then she probably was trippin'
She fuck with me because I got the vision
Get to this money, get high, my intentions
Family first that's a valuable lesson
She fuck with me because I got the vision
I fuck with her, when I'm talkin', she listen
When we together, we stick to the mission
Sparkin' that weed up without no permission
She fuck with me because I got the vision
I fuck with her, when I'm talkin', she listen
When we together, we stick to the mission
Rollin' that weed up without no permission
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
(Bitch, still countin up)
Still gettin richer, her friend came for richer
Ain't answering my calls
Then I guess you don't know bout this blessing you missing
Keys in ignition, ready to start it
Killing that pussy, that's dearly departed
OK now give me your thoughts on this carpet
Just got the call, I'ma pull up and park it
Smellin' like kush, what could you tell me?
Body all chocolate like Keisha in Belly
Damn girl I like what you doin' with that jelly
You here for your interview, shoutout O'Reilly
We gettin' money nigga case closed
All hundreds in the bankroll
If you coming nigga let's go
I'm talking crab with the eggroll
Just shot a text "what you doin tonight?"
Oh is you down for the chewin' tonight?
Turn off the lights but that ain't what I like
I want to see what you do in the light
Told me you grown and don't need no permission
If it hadn't been for you I'ma need intervention
Hold up a second, I'm talkin, just listen
What's on your mind? Wait don't make no decisions (I'm gone)
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa feat. Chevy Woods's song "No Permission" tell a story about a lifestyle of success, wealth, and enjoying the fruits of one's labour. The song is essentially about how success can be intoxicating, when you work hard enough and achieve your goals, and the freedom it affords you can be both liberating and empowering. When Wiz Khalifa talks about passing him a joint and guaranteeing he will hit it, he's essentially sharing his love for smoking weed and how it plays a role in his success.
Wiz Khalifa also talks about being judged and hated on by others for his success, and shrugs it off by saying he does not mind the hate or the people who talk behind his back. He keeps his focus on his vision, which has helped him achieve his success. The song also describes how success changes one's life and opens up new possibilities, such as the ability to buy a fancy car and own an exclusive house that others likely cannot afford.
Overall, "No Permission" is a story about the joys and struggles of success, the good and the bad that comes with it. And how one must stay focused and motivated to maintain that level of success.
Line by Line Meaning
When I ride by, I want you to see what I see
I want you to experience my life and see what I see when I'm riding around.
Pass me a joint, guarantee Imma hit it
If you give me a joint, I promise I will smoke it.
Come to that life, I don't talk it, I live it
I don't just talk about my lifestyle, I actually live it.
I got a old school ass car you can sit in
I own a classic car that you're welcome to sit in.
I got a crib that you probably can't get in
I have a home that's pretty exclusive and you might not be able to access it.
I got a pound, we can grind it and twist it
I have a pound of weed that we can grind up and roll into joints.
I been at work on the grind for a minute
I've been working hard and staying busy for a while now.
Smokin' that loud and still mindin' my business
I'm smoking strong weed and keeping to myself.
She fuck with me because I got the vision
She likes being with me because I have a clear plan for my success.
Countin' my benjis
I'm counting a lot of hundred dollar bills (benjamin franklins).
Puttin' it all in the bank but I don't really mind if I spend it
I'm saving most of my money, but I don't mind spending some of it.
Can't take it? Don't cross the line when you finish
If you can't handle my lifestyle, don't get involved with me.
When you stay all on your grind you can get it
If you're focused on your goals and working hard, you can achieve success.
When we be fuckin' I'm climbin' up in it
During sex, I'm very active and dominant.
Haters be talkin', don't mind 'em, don't listen
I don't pay attention to the negative things said by people who don't support me.
Duckin' 'em shots, that's divine intervention
When people try to bring me down, I feel like I'm being protected by a higher power.
I be so high, you should probably come visit
I'm usually very stoned and you should come hang out with me.
You make a choice, hope you like your decision
You have the power to make your own choices and I hope you're happy with the outcome.
Go up in smoke just like I'm a magician
Things disappear quickly or easily for me, like a magician making something vanish in a puff of smoke.
She ain't have fun then she probably was trippin'
If she didn't enjoy being with me, then she must have been the problem.
Get to this money, get high, my intentions
I'm all about making money and getting high.
Family first that's a valuable lesson
Putting family first is an important lesson to live by.
I fuck with her, when I'm talkin', she listen
I like her because she listens when I talk to her.
When we together, we stick to the mission
When we're together, we focus on achieving our goals.
Sparkin' that weed up without no permission
We're smoking weed without caring about anyone else's permission or rules.
Still gettin richer, her friend came for richer
I'm still getting richer, and now her friend wants to be a part of it too.
Ain't answering my calls
She's not responding to my attempts to contact her.
Then I guess you don’t know bout this blessing you missing
If she's ignoring me, then she doesn't know what she's missing out on.
Keys in ignition, ready to start it
I'm ready to start driving somewhere, I just need to put the keys in the ignition.
Just got the call, I'ma pull up and park it
I just received a call and I'm going to pull my car up and park it.
Smellin' like kush, what could you tell me?
I smell strongly of weed and I'm asking if anyone can notice.
Body all chocolate like Keisha in Belly
Her body looks like Keisha's in the movie 'Belly', which is considered attractive.
Damn girl I like what you doin' with that jelly
I'm admiring something sexy she's doing with her body.
You here for your interview, shoutout O'Reilly
She's here for a job interview, and I'm giving a shoutout to the company O'Reilly.
We gettin' money nigga case closed
We're making a lot of money, and that's that.
All hundreds in the bankroll
All of the money I have is in hundred dollar bills.
If you coming nigga let’s go
If you're coming with us, let's go.
I’m talking crab with the eggroll
I'm saying that we're going somewhere to eat crab and eggrolls.
Just shot a text “what you doin tonight?”
I recently sent a text asking what she's doing tonight.
Oh is you down for the chewin' tonight?
I'm asking if she's down to hook up tonight.
Turn off the lights but that ain’t what I like
I don't necessarily want to have sex in the dark.
I want to see what you do in the light
I want to watch what you do during sex while the lights are on.
Told me you grown and don’t need no permission
She told me that she's independent and doesn't need anyone's permission.
If it hadn’t been for you I'ma need intervention
If she wasn't in my life, I might need help with my problems.
Hold up a second, I’m talkin, just listen
Please pause and listen to what I'm saying.
What’s on your mind? Wait don't make no decisions (I’m gone)
I'm asking what she's thinking about, but then I abruptly leave.
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Even though money can come and go, we remain the same people.
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Even though money can come and go, we remain the same people.
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Even though money can come and go, we remain the same people.
Oh, oh, money come and money go, we stay the same though
Even though money can come and go, we remain the same people.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC DAN, JEREMY KULOUSEK, CAMERON THOMAZ, KEVIN WOODS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricky J
2023 & this still the song I listen to the most & daily, never left my playlist.
Cody Jacoway
Does it top Mezmorized from him in your eyes? That's the one song I always play. I think that's one of his best songs.
Andrés Bochm
Since 2016
JMotion
Ong
Ricky J
@Cody Jacoway for me yes. It's a a feeling I get when I listen to this song that never goes away. Also in my opinion it's a different type of wiz song than Mezmorized. I love Mezmorized but I'd compare it to "The Race" & I'd compare "No Permission" to "ink my whole body". All in all it comes down to personal taste & preference, I like "No Permission" more but "Mezmorized" is a higher studio quality song if that makes sense
Natanael
Argentina 2023 still blazin
jimena bird
Still a classic, Wiz never disappoints. 🔥
Wiz Khalifa be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave him a boost, but his raw talent remains unchanged. He's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
Davi_morgado_ Guzman!!
amo essa dms,essa tem uma vibe muito boa pra mim❤
TheHomieChepps
Still a classic, Wiz never disappoints. 🔥
Maurice Jefferson
Facts