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.
Real Rich
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Taylor Gang, 1-0-1-7
Ridin' around, blowin' so much dope
But I'm always handlin' business
Way too high don't pick up my phone
If I do, I'm like, "Who is this?"
I ain't got time for a girlfriend
Young nigga straight from the bottom
Now my car ain't got no ceilings
Young nigga stackin up millions
Y'all niggas actin' like children
Ouu, nigga used to can't get in,
now I'm ownin' the building
Brought the bitch to my crib,
said she felt like she went on a field trip
Nigga like me gon' always stack, when I'm older I'ma probably gon' still get
Baby I'm a rich ass nigga, never said I was gon' be easy to deal with it (me too)
But I be on some real shit, but I be on some real shit
Baby I'm a rich ass nigga, never said I was gon' be easy to deal with it
But I be on some real shit, but I be on some real shit
I'm a country ass Beverly hill-billy
Eat it up bitch, I'm a meal ticket
Flush it down concert like fuck a ticket
Rich ass, crazy ass, super picky
Want a rich dick say I'm bucket listed
I don't fuck broke I got a boujee dick
First round draft, I'm a lottery pick
Pepped up East Atlanta vitamins shit
Solites glarin,' big stone like Sharon
Superstar, Ed Sheeran, bitches love my earrings
Know she fucked wit 'em, I still fucked her, fuck that nigga, he a real sucka
It's the Wiz and the Wizop, I baguetted my watch wit' real boogers
Baby I'm a rich ass nigga, never said I was gon' be easy to deal with it
But I be on some real shit, but I be on some real shit (me too)
Baby I'm a rich ass nigga, never said I was gon' be easy to deal with it
But I be on some real shit, but I be on some real shit
In "Real Rich," Wiz Khalifa collaborates with Gucci Mane to boast about their wealth and success. The lyrics talk about their lifestyles, including driving around while being high and not having any time for girlfriends. Wiz Khalifa mentions that he came from the bottom and is now stacking millions of dollars. They also talk about their high fashion taste, including baguetting watches with real boogers. Though they acknowledge that they're not always easy to deal with, they present themselves as being on "some real s**t."
The song is a reflection of the lifestyle that Wiz Khalifa and Gucci Mane seem to enjoy. By flaunting their wealth with lyrics like "young n****a straight from the bottom, now my car ain't got no ceilings" and "baby I'm a rich a** n***a, never said I was gon' be easy to deal with it," they are almost taunting their haters. Their confidence in their success is displayed through their braggadocious lyrics. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of hard work and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Guwop! Wiz!
Introducing the artists, Gucci Mane and Wiz Khalifa, who belong to the rap collective Taylor Gang with the vibe and energy of the song.
Ridin' around, blowin' so much dope
But I'm always handlin' business
Although Wiz Khalifa indulges in smoking weed while cruising around in his car, he still manages to handle his work effectively.
Way too high don't pick up my phone
If I do, I'm like, "Who is this?"
Being too stoned, Wiz Khalifa doesn't answer his phone unless it's important.
I ain't got time for a girlfriend
Tell that bitch I ain't got no feelings
Wiz Khalifa doesn't want a girlfriend and he feels nothing for those girls who chase him for his money.
Young nigga straight from the bottom
Now my car ain't got no ceilings
Wiz Khalifa came from humble beginnings and now he has achieved success to the point that his car has no roof.
Young nigga stackin up millions
Y'all niggas actin' like children
While Wiz Khalifa is accumulating wealth, he sees other people acting immaturely and foolishly with their own money.
Ouu, nigga used to can't get in,
now I'm ownin' the building
Despite being denied entry previously, now Wiz Khalifa owns the entire building, showing how much he has succeeded.
Brought the bitch to my crib,
said she felt like she went on a field trip
Wiz Khalifa boasts about bringing a girl to his home, claiming she enjoyed the experience so much it was like a field trip for her.
Nigga like me gon' always stack,
when I'm older I'ma probably gon' still get
Wiz Khalifa is confident that he will continue to accumulate wealth, even in his old age.
Baby I'm a rich ass nigga,
never said I was gon' be easy to deal with it (me too)
But I be on some real shit, but I be on some real shit
Wiz Khalifa acknowledges that his wealth may make it difficult to handle him, but he assures his authenticity and realness.
I'm a country ass Beverly hill-billy
Eat it up bitch, I'm a meal ticket
Wiz Khalifa calls himself a Beverly Hill-billy with a country attitude, bragging that he is a valuable asset to anyone who associates with him.
Flush it down concert like fuck a ticket
Rich ass, crazy ass, super picky
Wiz Khalifa claims that he doesn't need a ticket to attend his own concert and that he has high standards, being demanding and finicky about the things he wants.
Want a rich dick say I'm bucket listed
I don't fuck broke I got a boujee dick
Wiz Khalifa asserts that women list him as their dream partner, having a wealthy and lavish lifestyle, and doesn't sleep with poor women.
First round draft, I'm a lottery pick
Pepped up East Atlanta vitamins shit
Wiz Khalifa compares himself to a first-round draft pick in sports, standing out above the competition, and describes his lifestyle as full of vitality and energy with the use of East Atlanta vitamins.
Solites glarin,' big stone like Sharon
Superstar, Ed Sheeran, bitches love my earrings
Know she fucked wit 'em, I still fucked her, fuck that nigga, he a real sucka
Wiz Khalifa shows off his flashy and expensive jewelry and brags about his sexual escapades, even with women who are already in relationships.
It's the Wiz and the Wizop,
I baguetted my watch wit' real boogers
In partnership with Gucci Mane, Wiz Khalifa boasts about his extravagant watch, decorated with real diamonds.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brytavious LaKeith Chambers, Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Radric Delantic Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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