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.
OZ's & Lbs
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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I only fuck with a certain type of niggas man
One hundred
Ayy Drew put some delay on my voice
Put some reverb on there and turn me up, uh
Niggas got it fucked up
Probably thinking it's a game
But I ain't playing with 'em
I'm up at eight, I work all night
I'm rolling weed, I'm on the flight
Soon as I land I'm gonna write
I'm on the grind
40 hours, 2 shows, 3 planes, 6 zeros
Flying all around the world
Like I'm a fucking hero
Pouring it straight out a bottle
That's how we drink Cliquot
And we all from the same hood
That's why we feel the same thing
Like say if one of our pockets hurting
We all gon' feel the same pain
Always smoking out the car service
Police escorting, not at all nervous
We the bomb, search us
Penthouse, whole room filled with cash in it
Old school backseat, with the stash in it
Big joint, OG mixed with hash in it
And it's TGOD, you niggas last minute
Your flow last year, the swag last fall
You just the last place
You ain't gon' last at all
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You know it's Taylor Gang or die haha, word
Ah, fresh out the spot where they selling
You gotta pay 'em to cook
Ain't no rules out this motherfucker
Who sold you that book
Bitch we down when it's cracking
Around my way and you know that
Can get more than I ever asked
So be afraid of the go back
Hear them talking, I'm cool and moving
No cameras, respect the shooters
I'm out on this money train
You don't know about hustle, do you?
It's everything in or nothing
Bitch you know how I get down
You wasn't mad at me before
So why is you mad at me now?
The alcohol got you talking
You do the same thing, and the cops
Know conversation, know where we playing
Only for money calls only
That mean I can't deal with them old games
That you trynna kick, this ain't Shinobi
I told her baby you thirsty
She responded I'm cool
Said your wrist, it's got water
I told her bitch this a pool
Feel me gang that
Or concrete dive head first
But if you owe me money
I need my bread first
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
What you smoking on man? Aha
What you got in your bag though bruh?
The same shit, new bitch with me
Buy 20, run through 50
I'm running through the stop lights
Late night
I told baby girl get your cake right
That kush doesn't taste right
You take it to the head
All you smell is KK and
Cookie smoke in the Benz
Where my roof go, I stack up quick
While they move slow white girls in my room
I'm smoking while they do blow
Plush life, no crushed ice
I'm 20k in the game, my bookie loves life
But fuck it, I like to blow cash
I don't tuck it, it's nothing
Two first class flights to the function
20 zans, 120 grand
In the city where the pretty girls dance
And them plants grow, in the warehouse
Skinny cash, if you pass me bullshit
I'mma laugh i'm the man, no lie baby
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
The song "Oz's and Lbs" by Wiz Khalifa, Chevy Woods, and Berner is about the experiences and lifestyle of successful and wealthy rappers. The artists stress that they work tirelessly to achieve their status, traveling around the world and performing for huge crowds. While they indulge in certain luxuries like expensive champagne and cars, they also smoke massive amounts of weed and use other substances. The lyrics suggest that the artists are focused on money and success, and that they only associate with others who share those values. They are confident in their abilities and see themselves as not only successful, but also as role models to those aspiring to follow in their footsteps.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features three rappers who are all closely associated with the "Taylor Gang" record label, with Wiz Khalifa being the label's CEO. The song was released in 2012 and was included on Berner's album "Urban Farmer." The song was well received by critics and was praised for its catchy melodies and laid-back vibe. Another interesting fact about the song is that it references several other rappers and the larger hip-hop community, including artists like Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane. The song also features a prominent sample of the song "Tip Drill" by Nelly.
The chords for "Oz's and Lbs" are not known as the song is primarily a hip-hop track and does not contain a traditional chord progression.
Overall, "Oz's and Lbs" presents a picture of the extravagant lifestyle of successful rappers and their focus on material possessions and career success. While the lyrics suggest that the artists are confident and self-assured, they also present a harsh critique of those who are not willing to work hard and hustle to achieve their dreams. As a whole, the song is a representation of the larger hip-hop culture, which has always emphasized the importance of wealth, success, and self-confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas got it fucked up
People have the wrong idea about us.
Probably thinking it's a game
They might assume we're just playing around.
I might smile a lot
Despite that, I am not joking.
But I ain't playing with 'em
I am serious.
I'm up at eight, I work all night
I am a hard worker and do not stop for anything.
I'm rolling weed, I'm on the flight
Even while traveling and working, I still make time for my hobbies and lifestyle.
Soon as I land I'm gonna write
No matter where I am, I make sure to work on my craft.
I'm on the grind
I am always working hard and pushing forward.
40 hours, 2 shows, 3 planes, 6 zeros
I put in a significant amount of time and effort into my work, resulting in a substantial income.
Flying all around the world
I am constantly moving and expanding my reach.
Like I'm a fucking hero
I am doing something significant and impactful.
Pouring it straight out a bottle
We drink directly from the bottle without any fuss.
That's how we drink Cliquot
We do not need fancy glasses or methods for drinking high-end champagne.
And we all from the same hood
Despite our success, we never forget where we come from.
That's why we feel the same thing
We share the same struggles and experiences because of our upbringing.
Like say if one of our pockets hurting
If one person is struggling financially, we all feel the impact as a group.
We all gon' feel the same pain
Empathy is a strong trait within our group.
Always smoking out the car service
We smoke weed frequently, even within our car service.
Police escorting, not at all nervous
We are not afraid of getting caught by law enforcement because of our status and confidence.
We the bomb, search us
We are the best and most successful, and everyone knows it.
Penthouse, whole room filled with cash in it
We live in luxury and have a substantial amount of money.
Old school backseat, with the stash in it
We keep our illegal substances hidden in classic cars.
Big joint, OG mixed with hash in it
Our weed is high quality and potent.
And it's TGOD, you niggas last minute
We are part of Taylor Gang, and others try to emulate us but are not as successful.
Your flow last year, the swag last fall
You are not up to date with the latest trends.
You just the last place
You are not important or successful.
You ain't gon' last at all
You will not have longevity in this industry.
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
We have plenty of weed to go around.
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
We have even more weed if you want it.
Ah, fresh out the spot where they selling
We just came from a place where we bought drugs.
You gotta pay 'em to cook
Others might not know how to prepare drugs, so they pay for that service.
Ain't no rules out this motherfucker
We operate without any restrictions or societal norms.
Who sold you that book
You clearly do not know the way things work around here.
Bitch we down when it's cracking
We are here and present when things are busy and exciting.
Around my way and you know that
We are known to be around and involved in our community.
Can get more than I ever asked
We have the means to get anything we want.
So be afraid of the go back
Those who have benefitted from our success need to be cautious about losing it.
Hear them talking, I'm cool and moving
Despite rumors or negativity, we keep moving forward and stay composed.
No cameras, respect the shooters
We keep things lowkey and respect those who protect us.
I'm out on this money train
We are focused on making money and will not stop until we have achieved financial success.
You don't know about hustle, do you?
You are not familiar with the hard work and dedication it takes to succeed.
It's everything in or nothing
We are all in or nothing when it comes to our goals.
Bitch you know how I get down
You are aware of how we operate and our values.
You wasn't mad at me before
You did not have any issues with us until now.
So why is you mad at me now?
What has changed to make you upset with us now?
The alcohol got you talking
You are saying things you might not mean because you are intoxicated.
You do the same thing, and the cops know
You are not holier than thou, and law enforcement is aware of your actions as well.
Conversation, know where we playing
We are straightforward with our intentions and do not hide anything.
Only for money calls only
We only communicate with those who can benefit us financially.
That mean I can't deal with them old games
We are not interested in playing games or wasting time with meaningless interactions.
That you trynna kick, this ain't Shinobi
We are not here to play ninja games, we are serious about our work and goals.
I told her baby you thirsty
When talking to a woman, I referred to her desire for drugs or alcohol.
She responded I'm cool
She does not need or want anything at the moment.
Said your wrist, it's got water
I commented on her watch being expensive and luxurious.
I told her bitch this a pool
I said that her watch face is so big that it looks like a pool.
Feel me gang that
Understand and relate to our lifestyle and values as part of Taylor Gang.
Or concrete dive head first
Either be with us and understand our ways or face the consequences.
But if you owe me money
If someone owes me money, this is how things will go.
I need my bread first
I need to be paid first before we can move forward or work together.
What you smoking on man?
What kind of weed are you smoking?
What you got in your bag though bruh?
What kind of drugs do you have in your possession?
The same shit, new bitch with me
We have the same drugs, but there is a new woman with us.
Buy 20, run through 50
We buy drugs in bulk and go through them quickly.
I'm running through the stop lights
We are reckless and break laws to get what we want.
Late night
We operate under the cover of darkness and secrecy.
I told baby girl get your cake right
I told the woman to get her finances and priorities in order.
That kush doesn't taste right
The weed we have does not taste good.
You take it to the head
We smoke and take drugs directly without any side items.
All you smell is KK and
The scent of weed is everywhere around us.
Cookie smoke in the Benz
The aroma of weed fills the car we are in.
Where my roof go, I stack up quick
We make a lot of money fast and do not waste any time spending it.
While they move slow white girls in my room
While others are moving slow and taking their time, we are making moves and having fun with women.
I'm smoking while they do blow
We prioritize smoking weed over other drugs like cocaine.
Plush life, no crushed ice
We live a luxurious lifestyle without the need for flashy or superficial items.
I'm 20k in the game, my bookie loves life
I am deeply involved in gambling and have a good relationship with my bookie.
But fuck it, I like to blow cash
Money is not a concern for me, and I enjoy spending it.
I don't tuck it, it's nothing
I do not hide my wealth or money and do not care about people seeing it.
Two first class flights to the function
We travel in luxury and spend a lot of money to attend events and parties.
20 zans, 120 grand
We have a significant amount of drugs and money on us.
In the city where the pretty girls dance
We are in an area where young attractive women like to go out and party.
And them plants grow, in the warehouse
We know where and how drugs are produced and sourced.
Skinny cash, if you pass me bullshit
We only deal with significant amounts of money, and do not have time for anything less.
I'mma laugh, I'm the man, no lie baby
We are confident and secure in our position and do not need to prove ourselves to anyone.
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Cemm G
Niggas got it fucked up
Probably thinking its a game
I might smile a lot
But I ain't playing with 'em
I'm up at eight, I work all night
I'm rolling weed, I'm on the flight
Soon as I land I'm gonna write
I'm on the grind
40 hours, 2 shows, 3 planes, 6 zeros
Flying all around the world
Like I'm a fucking hero
Pouring it straight out a bottle
That's how we drink Cliquot
And we all from the same hood
That's why we feel the same thing
Like say if one of our pockets hurting
We all gon' feel the same pain
Always smoking out the car service
Police escorting, not at all nervous
We the bomb, search us
Penthouse, whole room filled with cash in it
Old school backseat, with the stash in it
Big joint, OG mixed with hash in it
And it's TGOD, you niggas last minute
Your flow last year, the swag last fall
You just the last place, you ain't gon' last at all
[Chorus]
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
[Verse 2: Chevy Woods]
You know its Taylor Gang or die
Haha, word
Ah, fresh out the spot where they selling
You gotta pay 'em to cook
Ain't no rules out this motherfucker
Who sold you that book
Bitch we down when its cracking
Around my way and you know that
Can get more than I ever asked
So be afraid of the go back
Hear them talking, I'm cool and moving
No cameras, respect the shooters
I'm out on this money train
You don't know about hustle, do you?
It's everything in or nothing
Bitch you know how I get down
You wasn't mad at me before
So why is you mad at me now?
The alcohol got you talking
You do the same thing, and the cops
Know conversation, know where we playing
Only for money calls only
That mean I can't deal with them old games
That you trynna kick, this ain't Shinobi
I told her baby you thirsty
She responded I'm cool
Said your wrist, its got water
I told her bitch this a pool
Feel me gang that, or concrete dive head first
But if you owe me money, I need my bread first
[Chorus]
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
[Verse 3: Berner]
What you smoking on man? Aha
What you got in your bag though bruh?
The same shit, new bitch with me
Buy 20, run through 50
I'm running through the stop lights, late night
I told baby girl get your cake right
That kush doesn't taste right
You take it to the head
All you smell is KK and cookie smoke in the Benz
Where my roof go, I stack up quick, while they move slow
White girls in my room, I'm smoking while they do blow
Plush life, no crushed ice
I'm 20k in the game, my bookie loves life
But fuck it, I like to blow cash
I don't tuck it, its nothing
Two first class flights to the function
20 zans, 120 grand, in the city where the pretty girls dance
And them plants grow, in the warehouse
Skinny cash, if you pass me bullshit, I'mma laugh
I'm the man, no lie baby
[Chorus]
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
You niggas want kush, we got ounces
You niggas want cookies, we got pounds
Nathan Guenther
We don’t search for old songs, we search for memories.
Chance Fowler
Ain’t that the truest thing I’ve heard all day.
CJB22
8 years later and the instrumental still gives me chills
Jimmy Hendrikx
Real OG shit
Cordarius Starks
I got the hardest rap to this beat
JAYPLAYA95
Exactly a person who feels how I do love💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
Brandon G
Yesss, instrumental is too good
Leandro Limoncelli
It’s from Lady Fantasy by Camel
Chance Fowler
05/26/2023 this song still has me looking at the stars at 11pm at night. Giving me the same exact vibe it did from 10 yrs ago. It’s amazing how life changes, people leave , job changes, life keeps going. But in my mind I can come back to a song like this and it hit me in the gut like it did 10 yrs ago. TGOD for ever bruh, fr.
Z3US ⚡️
TGOD til the graveyard 🪦