Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota), bett… Read Full Bio ↴Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, signed to Rostrum Records. According to the Black and Yellow Songfacts, his stage name is derived from khalifa, an Arabic word meaning "successor", and wisdom. His nickname growing up was "Wizard" which was shortened to Wiz when Khalifa was fifteen.

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.

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Wiz Khalifa Lyrics

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Chapter five

(Bigroom blitz)

International Blitz

It's, it's the Bigroom Blitz

Turn it up!

Shotta got the plan, man
Always like a grand slam
Big shot, all in one
Shotalot is on the run
Crack of the whip, snap attack
Bars so tight front to back
I reach my fate at the gates
God says Shotta you was great

When I'm shopping and my bag
filled with options so don't ask
what it cost I'm in a Maserati Coupe, goin' so fast
that I lost 'em and my bitch got so much swag
That these bad bitches on us ah
killin' y'all, pow

Bigroom Blitz

It's, it's the Bigroom Blitz

Bring the noise

Check them hoes, direct them hoes
Take 'em home and let them hoes
Go about their fantasies
They poppin' pills, I'm rolling weed
We been got a couple bad bitches overseas

Shotta got the slo-mo
You can call it pro flow
Every shot a straight flush
Shotalot in a rush
Back on the floor, lyrical madness
On the mic, check the cactus
Reach my fate at the gates
God says Shotta you was great

Shotta got the chicks
It's, it's the Bigroom Blitz

Hee haa

Yeah

Nobody's hotter than Shotta
Thank you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Radio" are a bit difficult to interpret, as they are full of slang and references to things that might not be immediately clear. However, upon close inspection, it seems like the song is mostly about Shotta, a man who is admired and respected for his successful career and his way with women. The chorus of the song, "Bigroom Blitz", seems to be an exclamation of excitement or encouragement for Shotta and his success.

The first verse of the song seems to be mostly about Shotta's prowess as a rapper, with lyrics like "Bars so tight front to back" and "Shotalot is on the run". The mention of a "Maserati Coupe" might be a reference to Shotta's wealth and success, as well. The second verse talks about Shotta's way with women, with lyrics like "Shotta got the chicks" and "We been got a couple bad bitches overseas". There is also a sense of drugs and partying, with mentions of "poppin' pills" and "rolling weed".

Line by Line Meaning

Chapter five
Introduction to the fifth chapter of the album

(Bigroom blitz)
Title of the song - 'Bigroom Blitz'

International Blitz
The song has an international vibe to it

It's, it's the Bigroom Blitz
Stating that the song is called 'Bigroom Blitz'

Turn it up!
Asking the listener to turn up the volume

Shotta got the plan, man
Shotta has a plan

Always like a grand slam
His plans are always successful

Big shot, all in one
He is a big shot who can do everything

Shotalot is on the run
Shotalot is on the move, doing things

Crack of the whip, snap attack
Quick and sudden movements, like the sound of a whip cracking

Bars so tight front to back
His rhymes are so good from beginning to end

I reach my fate at the gates
Referring to reaching the afterlife and being judged

God says Shotta you was great
God recognizes Shotta's greatness

When I'm shopping and my bag
Talking about shopping

filled with options so don't ask
He has many options and doesn't want to be questioned about it

what it cost I'm in a Maserati Coupe, goin' so fast
Driving a Maserati at high speeds

that I lost 'em and my bitch got so much swag
His girlfriend has a lot of style and confidence

That these bad bitches on us ah
Other women are attracted to them

killin' y'all, pow
Dominating and succeeding over others

Bigroom Blitz
Title of the song - 'Bigroom Blitz'

It's, it's the Bigroom Blitz
Stating that the song is called 'Bigroom Blitz'

Bring the noise
Asking for more noise and excitement

Check them hoes, direct them hoes
Telling others to direct and take control of women

Take 'em home and let them hoes
They should take them home to have sex

Go about their fantasies
They should fulfill their sexual desires

They poppin' pills, I'm rolling weed
Others are taking drugs, while he is smoking weed

We been got a couple bad bitches overseas
They have a couple of attractive women in other countries

Shotta got the slo-mo
Shotta has a slow, smooth flow of rhymes

You can call it pro flow
It can be called a professional flow of rhymes

Every shot a straight flush
Every one of his rhymes is a perfect success

Shotalot in a rush
Shotalot is in a hurry to succeed

Back on the floor, lyrical madness
Back to rapping with crazy rhymes

On the mic, check the cactus
On the microphone, showing how sharp his rhymes are

Reach my fate at the gates
Referring to reaching the afterlife and being judged

God says Shotta you was great
God recognizes Shotta's greatness

Shotta got the chicks
Shotta has a lot of women

It's, it's the Bigroom Blitz
Stating that the song is called 'Bigroom Blitz'

Hee haa
An exclamation of excitement or celebration

Yeah
An agreement or affirmation

Nobody's hotter than Shotta
Stating that Shotta is the best

Thank you
Expressing gratitude towards the listeners or supporters

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, H P BAXXTER, Michael Simon, Phil Speiser

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