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.
Pretty Nights
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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The millions they say I
Never know such things
Not only that they say I
Never blow such things
On shots vacation homes for
My whole fucking team
The sweeter is the most expensive
I'm rolling gon' convince him
Bring in the best bottles of wine for dinner
Go ahead and let some of that stress out
We young niggas started from nothing now
We pulling Porsche's and Vets out
Throwing back shots of coke in our chest out
Best style
Roll up that chronic so everyone can
Get high in this bitch roll one
Realize I've been this shit
Realize some niggas been hating on
Us cuz they ignorant
Realize that I've been killing the
Game and I ain't innocent
Smoking my joint til it ash
Sitting in a hot tub thinking about this
Bread of how I been getting it
For Pittsburgh just smoking up the
Upper east side
London andTokyo sounding pretty nice
Never going to sleep til the sun rise
Miami's heat, Paris life
I wanna live that penthouse life
Top of the world, above the sky
I wanna live that penthouse life
With a balcony to watch the stars
Now the waiter bringing in more bottles
In the floor drunk spinning
Like a floor model
Could buy anything on the floor
But I don't think the floor got em
Spending money with no hesitation
You can tell that we come from the bottom
30 bottles with no conversation
That's celebration for my Forbes spot
They give us love cuz we show love
Tryna be normal but it's hard
Cuz everybody knows us
When you broke got nothing to lose
When you rich you got nothing to prove
Riding with the niggas that I came up with
Ain't cutting corners or rushing moves
When you the owner you walk in and back
Rocking 15 hundred dollar shoes
My Porsche cruise the upper east side
London andTokyo sounding pretty nice
Never going to sleep til the sun rise
Miami's heat, Paris life
I wanna live that penthouse life
Top of the world, above the sky
I wanna live that penthouse life
With a balcony to watch the stars
We on top of the world on top of the world
On top of the world
No, you've never been closer
Closer to the stars
Used to be the shit we dreamed of
And I still wanna get high tonight
High tonight lets get high tonight
High tonight
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign's song "Pretty Nights" depict a life of luxury, success, and indulgence. The song celebrates their rise to fame and fortune, with references to expensive possessions, extravagant vacations, and the high life they now live. They boast about their ability to afford the best things in life, from expensive wine to luxury cars, and they highlight the contrast between their current status and their humble beginnings.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of haters and jealousy. Wiz Khalifa acknowledges that some people have been hating on them out of ignorance, but he asserts his dominance and his place in the game. He presents himself as unapologetic for his success and emphasizes that he has worked hard to achieve it. The lyrics further convey a sense of freedom and confidence, as they revel in their accomplishments and express a desire to continue living the extravagant lifestyle they have attained.
Overall, "Pretty Nights" is a self-affirming anthem that reflects Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign's journey from obscurity to success, and it conveys a message of enjoying life to the fullest without worrying about the judgments of others.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no such thing there's no such thing
Nothing is impossible, nothing is out of reach
The millions they say I
I have achieved financial success
Never know such things
I have never experienced such things before
Not only that they say I
Moreover, they claim that I
Never blow such things
Have never wasted money on luxurious items
On shots vacation homes for
Spending money on extravagant vacations and homes for
My whole fucking team
My entire group of friends
The sweeter is the most expensive
The more luxurious and desirable something is, the higher its price
They say I'm on but the weed
They claim I'm under the influence of drugs
I'm rolling gon' convince him
I will continue smoking marijuana to persuade him
Bring in the best bottles of wine for dinner
Ordering the finest wine for our meal
Go ahead and let some of that stress out
Relax and release some of your worries
We young niggas started from nothing now
We, a group of young individuals, began with nothing and now
We pulling Porsche's and Vets out
We are driving expensive Porsches and Corvettes
Throwing back shots of coke in our chest out
Taking shots of cocaine with confidence
Best style
The most fashionable and impressive way
Roll up that chronic so everyone can
Prepare a marijuana joint so everyone is able to
Get high in this bitch roll one
Experience the effects of marijuana by rolling a joint
Realize I've been this shit
Recognize that I have achieved success in this industry
Realize some niggas been hating on
Acknowledge that some individuals have been envious of
Us cuz they ignorant
Our group because they lack understanding
Realize that I've been killing the
Understand that I have been dominating the
Game and I ain't innocent
Music industry and I am not without fault
Smoking my joint til it ash
Continuously smoking my marijuana joint until it turns to ash
Sitting in a hot tub thinking about this
Relaxing in a hot tub while reflecting on these thoughts
Bread of how I been getting it
Wealth and how I have been acquiring it
For Pittsburgh just smoking up the
Representing Pittsburgh while indulging in
Upper east side
The luxurious area of New York City
London and Tokyo sounding pretty nice
Dreams of visiting and enjoying the cities of London and Tokyo
Never going to sleep til the sun rise
Refusing to sleep until the sun comes up
Miami's heat, Paris life
The vibrant atmosphere of Miami and the lifestyle of Paris
I wanna live that penthouse life
Desire to experience the luxurious life of living in a penthouse
Top of the world, above the sky
Being at the highest point, beyond the clouds
With a balcony to watch the stars
Having a balcony to observe and enjoy the beauty of the stars
Now the waiter bringing in more bottles
The waiter is bringing additional bottles of alcohol
In the floor drunk spinning
Intoxicated and spinning on the floor
Like a floor model
Similar to a display model in a store
Could buy anything on the floor
Able to purchase anything available for sale
But I don't think the floor got em
However, I don't believe the merchandise on the floor is worth buying
Spending money with no hesitation
Dropping money without any doubts or second thoughts
You can tell that we come from the bottom
It is evident that we originated from a lower position in life
30 bottles with no conversation
Having 30 bottles of alcohol without the need for discussion
That's celebration for my Forbes spot
This extravagant spending is a celebration of my position on the Forbes list
They give us love cuz we show love
People shower us with affection because we reciprocate with love
Tryna be normal but it's hard
Attempting to lead an ordinary life, but it is challenging
Cuz everybody knows us
Because we are well-known by everyone
When you broke got nothing to lose
When you are financially struggling, you have nothing to risk
When you rich you got nothing to prove
When you are wealthy, there is no need to prove yourself
Riding with the niggas that I came up with
Travelling with the close friends I started my journey with
Ain't cutting corners or rushing moves
Not taking shortcuts or making hurried decisions
When you the owner you walk in and back
As an owner, you confidently enter and leave
Rocking 15 hundred dollar shoes
Wearing expensive shoes costing $1,500
My Porsche cruise the upper east side
Driving my Porsche through the luxurious upper east side
London and Tokyo sounding pretty nice
Having a desire to visit and enjoy London and Tokyo
Never going to sleep til the sun rise
Refusing to sleep until the sun rises
Miami's heat, Paris life
The excitement and warmth of Miami and the lifestyle of Paris
I wanna live that penthouse life
Longing to experience the lavish lifestyle of living in a penthouse
Top of the world, above the sky
Being at the highest point, surpassing the sky
With a balcony to watch the stars
Having a balcony from where you can observe and admire the stars
We on top of the world on top of the world
We have achieved great success and feel invincible
No, you've never been closer
You have never been this close to reaching your dreams
Closer to the stars
Drawing nearer to the point of achieving astronomical success
Used to be the shit we dreamed of
The things we now have were once merely aspirations
And I still wanna get high tonight
I still desire to get intoxicated this evening
High tonight lets get high tonight
Let's become intoxicated tonight
High tonight
Intoxicated this evening
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Why does wiz keep deleting this 💎 ?
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cause he's a moron