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.
Play Fair
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Walk up in this bitch
Do what I came here to do
You get out of line
We point that thing up at you
Heard you niggas talking but your
Time bout to come
Go fuck with them other niggas
I'm not the one bout to call my niggas up
And do something strange
Gotta teach these young niggas the
Rules to the game
Gotta get my paper up and move like a boss
Time is money, want some of it too
It'll cost niggas player hating but I'm
Still getting dough open with your dirt
I'm doing mine on the low
Pocket full of money
Keep some loud in the Raw
Other niggas with me
Hold it down if it's war
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
If you is a fuck nigga
Then they gotta go down
We load 'em up and cock 'em
We ain't fucking around
I done made 40 million and
I'm still in the game
Got my niggas out the hood
But we still the same
If a nigga want a problem we gon' load 'em up
Got an ounce of marijuana, we gon' roll it up
I don't talk it cause I live this shit
It's real with me
All the niggas that I started
With is still with me
Smoking weed then we drinking all the alcohol
If a nigga talk I'm
Sending someone after y'all
Cause I'm used to getting money
In a major way
Plus I'm fucking all the hoes
That's why the haters hate
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
The song "Play Fair" by Wiz Khalifa is a bold and assertive track that reflects the rapper's mindset of not compromising or playing by the rules set by others. The repetition of the phrase "Play fair nigga, we don't play fair" serves as a mantra, emphasizing Wiz Khalifa's determination to succeed on his own terms.
The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and self-assuredness. Wiz Khalifa asserts his dominance by stating that if someone crosses the line or talks against him, he and his crew will respond with force. He emphasizes that he doesn't engage in idle conversation or empty threats – he takes action when necessary.
Wiz Khalifa also touches on his success and how he hasn't changed despite making millions of dollars. He remains loyal to the people he started with, and they continue to support him. He's unapologetic about his lifestyle, which involves indulging in marijuana and alcohol and enjoying the perks that come with his fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Play fair nigga, we don't play fair
We don't believe in playing by the rules, we're willing to bend them to get what we want.
Walk up in this bitch
Entering confidently and assertively.
Do what I came here to do
Focused on accomplishing my goals and objectives.
You get out of line
If you cross the boundaries or challenge us,
We point that thing up at you
We will retaliate and threaten you with violence.
Heard you niggas talking but your
We've heard rumors and gossip about you,
Time bout to come
Your time to face the consequences is approaching.
Go fuck with them other niggas
Go bother someone else, don't mess with us.
I'm not the one bout to call my niggas up
I will gather my allies and associates to confront you.
And do something strange
We will take actions that others may find unconventional or unexpected.
Gotta teach these young niggas the
It's necessary for us to educate the younger generation about
Rules to the game
the guidelines and principles of success in our lifestyle.
Gotta get my paper up and move like a boss
I need to increase my wealth and handle my business affairs with authority.
Time is money, want some of it too
I value my time highly and expect to be compensated for it.
It'll cost niggas player hating but I'm
Those who envy and resent my success will have to pay a price, but I'm
Still getting dough open with your dirt
I continue to generate money despite your attempts to ruin my reputation.
I'm doing mine on the low
I'm conducting my activities discreetly and under the radar.
Pocket full of money
Carrying a significant amount of cash with me.
Keep some loud in the Raw
Always have high-quality marijuana available.
Other niggas with me
I'm accompanied by my crew and associates.
Hold it down if it's war
They will stay loyal and defend our interests if a conflict arises.
If you is a fuck nigga
If you're not trustworthy or reliable,
Then they gotta go down
Then they will face severe consequences.
We load 'em up and cock 'em
We prepare to use firearms against them.
We ain't fucking around
We're serious and won't tolerate any disrespect or threats.
I done made 40 million and
I have already earned 40 million dollars and
I'm still in the game
I'm still actively involved in the music industry and hustling.
Got my niggas out the hood
I have helped my friends escape the difficult and dangerous neighborhood.
But we still the same
However, we haven't changed our core values and loyalty to each other.
If a nigga want a problem we gon' load 'em up
If someone wants to start trouble, we will prepare for confrontation.
Got an ounce of marijuana, we gon' roll it up
When we have an ounce of marijuana, we will proceed to smoke it.
I don't talk it cause I live this shit
I don't just talk about it, I truly live the lifestyle I rap about.
It's real with me
Everything I do and experience is genuine and authentic.
All the niggas that I started with is still with me
The people I initially began my journey with are still by my side.
Smoking weed then we drinking all the alcohol
We enjoy consuming both marijuana and alcoholic beverages.
If a nigga talk I'm
If someone talks disrespectfully or negatively about me,
Sending someone after y'all
I will send someone to confront and handle the situation.
Cause I'm used to getting money
Because I am accustomed to making money and
In a major way
Doing so on a significant and substantial scale.
Plus I'm fucking all the hoes
Additionally, I am engaging in sexual relationships with multiple women.
That's why the haters hate
That's the reason why those who envy me harbor negative feelings.
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Tyreik Key
every wiz track straight 🔥
Paulinho D
Wiz always wining
Onlyfreddy
this song is my favorite
Deez Weird
Wiz on that project pat flow!!
Socal Pyro562
that a lil bit of that juicy j flow 👌
Skrilla 1k
💯
Derek Greathouse
🔥🔥🔥
Y.N.O.S C4ThaDon
Dis shit hard
Mckell Lucero
this beat cooold
Fire
Khalifa got gangsta on this one