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 โthe skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.โ The New Pittsburgh Courier says, โThe 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.
Rooftops
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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But I do it how the pros do
Where we goin' next week I let my hoes choose
Uh, no socks in my boat shoes
Guess a nigga eating good like whole foods
Not a couple cameras now they bring the whole crew
Bad bitch ride wit' me so she pose too
See me and my guys like a plane flown through
And now I'm into big things
On the building you need to know the tenant rate
Gettin' paid still ridin' no shirt
Let a bitch give me brain call it homework
Niggas try hatin' on 'em but it don't work
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Learn to get good show money, that's yo money
Get comfortable with it, really know money
Rich nigga shit, that really goes for me
Self made nigga, well played
I'm on the plane drinkin' champagne and lemonade
You tryna copy whats been done, I'm tryna innovate
And club owners getting tired of tryna ventilate
Big mistake
I'm too busy finding places and trips to take
The more I smoke the more money my business make
Remember they used to be like "who is this?"
Now, I'm up in this bitch, they light up like Independence Day
When you around the real, you keep it real everyday
My niggas keep it real, so I hear what they say
Either you getting paid, or you paying to play
Either you on your grind or you stay out the way
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Uh, just made a million, got another million on my schedule
The pick up on my Ferrari, you jets or you jetless
You niggas ain't help us, on second thoughts you did
The hatin' was the fuel for this shit
So you wrote your own check ol' hoe ass
Sweatin' bullets at home, wondering if she coming back
Whoadie you was sippin' she can smell it on ya
That's why you only see her when you buying stuff for her
We was sneaking in then it was general admission
Now we own the arena deciding who allowed in it
My windows ain't tinted, pimpin', I ain't trippin'
Had showered that shit, I'm with this ballin' and chillin'
We plotted this out, one night in the city
Now we Los Angeles, medicine cabinet twisting
Our habits are expensive, we gotta have it
Twit-pic'in when we get it and they mad at it
Fuck them niggas
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
And if you kids tryna be like me,
They probably smoking bout a O, O
Ain't my fault though, uh
The song "Rooftops" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Curren$y is about their journey from rags to riches. They boast about their luxurious lifestyle and how they made it to the top even after starting from the bottom. In the first verse, Wiz talks about how he's living like a pro and how his girls choose their destination. He speaks about his successes and how he's into bigger things now. Curren$y talks about how they got where they are, the hurdles they overcame, and the sacrifices they made. The chorus emphasizes how much their lives have changed and how they used to be at the bottom but now they're on the rooftop, which is the highest point.
Line by Line Meaning
And they say they ballin'
People claim they are living life to the fullest, but I am doing it like a pro
But I do it how the pros do
I follow the example of the experts in the game
Where we goin' next week I let my hoes choose
I allow my groupies to decide our next destination
Uh, no socks in my boat shoes
I wear my boat shoes without socks
Guess a nigga eating good like whole foods
I am eating well like I shop at Whole Foods
Not a couple cameras now they bring the whole crew
Instead of a few cameras, they now bring the entire crew to record my actions
Bad bitch ride wit' me, so she pose too
A beautiful woman rides with me and takes pictures alongside me
See me and my guys like a plane flown through
My crew and I are like a plane flying through the sky
Hella high roll up weed up like I'm supposed too
I am smoking weed like it is my rightful duty
And now I'm into big things
I am now focused on achieving grand accomplishments
On the building you need to know the tenant rate
You need to be aware of the cost of living in this building
Gettin' paid still ridin' no shirt
I am still making money and riding shirtless
Let a bitch give me brain call it homework
When a girl gives me oral sex, I refer to it as doing homework
Niggas try hatin' on 'em but it don't work
People try to spread hate towards me, but it is not effective
Alota shit done change
A lot of things have changed
New clothes new cars new things
I have acquired new clothing, new cars, and new possessions
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
The same people who were once at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
They have risen to the top, that is what people say
Used to not be allowed in the building
We were once not permitted to enter the building
But now we on the rooftop
Now, we have made it to the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Making money slowly is equivalent to not making money at all
Learn to get good show money, that's yo money
You must become proficient at making money from performances
Get comfortable with it, really know money
Become at ease with the concept of money and truly understand it
Rich nigga shit, that really goes for me
Luxurious living suits me well
Self made nigga, well played
I am a self-made man who has played the game well
I'm on the plane drinkin' champagne and lemonade
I am on a plane, sipping both champagne and lemonade
You tryna copy what's been done, I'm tryna innovate
You are attempting to mimic past behavior, I am striving to create something new
And club owners getting tired of tryna ventilate
Club owners are fatigued from trying to keep up with my overwhelming presence
Big mistake
It is a grave error
I'm too busy finding places and trips to take
I am too preoccupied with planning future adventures and trips
The more I smoke the more money my business make
The more I smoke, the more successful my business becomes
Remember they used to be like "who is this?"
People used to question my standing and legitimacy
Now, I'm up in this bitch, they light up like Independence Day
Now that I have made it, people celebrate me like Independence Day with fireworks
When you around the real, you keep it real everyday
When surrounded by genuine people, one must maintain authenticity every day
My niggas keep it real, so I hear what they say
My friends keep it real, so I listen to their input
Either you getting paid or you paying to play
Either you are making money, or you are just spending it to have fun
Either you on your grind or you stay out the way
You need to relentlessly pursue your goals or stay out of the way of those who do
Just made a million, got another million on my schedule
I have recently earned one million and have another million planned soon
The pick up on my Ferrari, you jets or you jetless
The acceleration of my Ferrari will determine if you have a private jet or not
You niggas ain't help us, on second thoughts you did
Initially, I believed that you provided no assistance, but now I realize you provided motivation through your hatred
The hatin' was the fuel for this shit
The negativity directed towards me provided the motivation to achieve success
So you wrote your own check ol' hoe ass
You created the situation that has led to your own downfall
Sweatin' bullets at home, wondering if she coming back
You anxiously wait at home, unsure if she will return to you
Whoadie you was sippin' she can smell it on ya
She can detect the smell of what you were drinking earlier
That's why you only see her when you buying stuff for her
The only time you see her is when you are lavishing her with gifts
We was sneaking in then it was general admission
We would sneak into events, and now we have access to the entire venue
Now we own the arena deciding who allowed in it
Now, we have the power to decide who is permitted into the arena
My windows ain't tinted, pimpin', I ain't trippin'
I am not worried about my car windows being tinted, as I am confident in my position
Had showered that shit, I'm with this ballin' and chillin'
I have overcome past struggles and now enjoy a life of luxury and relaxation
We plotted this out, one night in the city
We made a plan one night in the city
Now we Los Angeles, medicine cabinet twisting
Currently, we are in Los Angeles, and we have been indulging in various drugs
Our habits are expensive, we gotta have it
Our drug habits are costly, but we must have them
Twit-pic'in when we get it and they mad at it
We take pictures and post them on Twitter when we acquire expensive items, and people are envious
Fuck them niggas
I do not care about those individuals
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
I have a lot of money, a lot of luggage, and a lot of groupies
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
This is simply the result of putting in hard work
And if you kids tryna be like me
If younger people attempt to emulate me
They probably smoking bout a O, O
They are likely smoking about an ounce of weed
Ain't my fault though, uh
However, it is not my responsibility
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Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, SHANTE FRANKLIN, BRANDON GREENE
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"Rooftops"
(feat. Curren$y)
[Wiz Khalifa]
And they say they ballin' but I do it how the pros do
Where we goin next? we gon let my hoes choose
No socks and my boat shoes
Guess a nigga eating good like whole foods
Not a couple cameras now they bring the whole crew
Bad bitch ride wit me so she pose too
See me and my guys like a plane flown through
Hella high roll up weed up like I'm supposed too
And now I'm into big things
On the building you need to know the tenant rate
Gettin paid still ridin no shirt
Let a bitch give me brain call it home work
niggas try hatin' on 'em but it don't work
[Chorus]
Alota shit done change
New clothes new car new things
Sayin boy they used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the roof top
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the roof top
Slow money just better than gettin' no money
Learn to get good show money, that's yo money
Get comfortable with it, really know money
Rich nigga shit, that really goes for me
Self made nigga, well played
I'm on the plane drinkin' champagne and lemonade
You tryna copy whats done, I'm tryna innovate
And club owners getting tired of tryna ventilate
BIG MISTAKE
I'm too busy finding places and trips to take
The more I smoke the more money my business make
Remember they used to be like "who is this?"
Now, I'm up in this bitch, they light up like independence day
When you around the real, you keep it real everyday
My niggas keep it real, so I hear what they say
Either you getting paid, or you paying to play
Either you on your grind or you stay out the way
[Chorus]
[Curren$y]
Uhh, just made a million, got another million on my schedule
The pick up on my Ferrari, you jets or you jetless
You niggas ain't help us, on second thoughts you did
They hatin was the fuel for this shit so you wrote your own check off a hoe ass
Sweatin bullets at home, wondering if she coming back
? and she she can smell it on ya
That's why you only see her when you buying stuff for her
We was sneaking in then it was general admission
Now we own the arena deciding who allowed in it
Our windows ain't tinted, pimpin, I ain't trippin'
Had showered that shit, I'm just ballin' and chillin
We plooted this out, one night in the city
Now we Los Angeles, medicine cabinet twisting
Our habits are expensive, we gotta have it
Twit-pic'ing when we get it and they mad at us
fuck them niggas
[Chorus]
[Wiz Khalifa]
Alotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Alotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Alotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Alotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
And if the kids tryna be like me, they probably smoking bout an O.
Oh, ain't my fault though
The monkey Business
And they say they ballin'
But I do it how the pros do
Where we goin' next week I let my hoes choose
Uh, no socks in my boat shoes
Guess a nigga eating good like whole foods
Not a couple cameras now they bring the whole crew
Bad bitch ride wit' me so she pose too
See me and my guys like a plane flown through
Hella high roll up weed up like I'm supposed too
And now I'm into big things
On the building you need to know the tenant rate
Gettin' paid still ridin' no shirt
Let a bitch give me brain call it homework
Niggas try hatin' on 'em but it don't work
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Learn to get good show money, that's yo money
Get comfortable with it, really know money
Rich nigga shit, that really goes for me
Self made nigga, well played
I'm on the plane drinkin' champagne and lemonade
You tryna copy whats been done, I'm tryna innovate
And club owners getting tired of tryna ventilate
Big mistake
I'm too busy finding places and trips to take
The more I smoke the more money my business make
Remember they used to be like "who is this?"
Now, I'm up in this bitch, they light up like Independence Day
When you around the real, you keep it real everyday
My niggas keep it real, so I hear what they say
Either you getting paid, or you paying to play
Either you on your grind or you stay out the way
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Uh, just made a million, got another million on my schedule
The pick up on my Ferrari, you jets or you jetless
You niggas ain't help us, on second thoughts you did
The hatin' was the fuel for this shit
So you wrote your own check ol' hoe ass
Sweatin' bullets at home, wondering if she coming back
Whoadie you was sippin' she can smell it on ya
That's why you only see her when you buying stuff for her
We was sneaking in then it was general admission
Now we own the arena deciding who allowed in it
My windows ain't tinted, pimpin', I ain't trippin'
Had showered that shit, I'm with this ballin' and chillin'
We plotted this out, one night in the city
Now we Los Angeles, medicine cabinet twisting
Our habits are expensive, we gotta have it
Twit-pic'in when we get it and they mad at it
Fuck them niggas
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
And if you kids tryna be like me,
They probably smoking bout a O, O
Ain't my fault though, uh
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And they say they ballin'
But I do it how the pros do
Where we goin' next week I let my hoes choose
Uh, no socks in my boat shoes
Guess a nigga eating good like whole foods
Not a couple cameras now they bring the whole crew
Bad bitch ride wit' me so she pose too
See me and my guys like a plane flown through
Hella high roll up weed up like I'm supposed too
And now I'm into big things
On the building you need to know the tenant rate
Gettin' paid still ridin' no shirt
Let a bitch give me brain call it homework
Niggas try hatin' on 'em but it don't work
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Learn to get good show money, that's yo money
Get comfortable with it, really know money
Rich nigga shit, that really goes for me
Self made nigga, well played
I'm on the plane drinkin' champagne and lemonade
You tryna copy whats been done, I'm tryna innovate
And club owners getting tired of tryna ventilate
Big mistake
I'm too busy finding places and trips to take
The more I smoke the more money my business make
Remember they used to be like "who is this?"
Now, I'm up in this bitch, they light up like Independence Day
When you around the real, you keep it real everyday
My niggas keep it real, so I hear what they say
Either you getting paid, or you paying to play
Either you on your grind or you stay out the way
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Uh, just made a million, got another million on my schedule
The pick up on my Ferrari, you jets or you jetless
You niggas ain't help us, on second thoughts you did
The hatin' was the fuel for this shit
So you wrote your own check ol' hoe ass
Sweatin' bullets at home, wondering if she coming back
Whoadie you was sippin' she can smell it on ya
That's why you only see her when you buying stuff for her
We was sneaking in then it was general admission
Now we own the arena deciding who allowed in it
My windows ain't tinted, pimpin', I ain't trippin'
Had showered that shit, I'm with this ballin' and chillin'
We plotted this out, one night in the city
Now we Los Angeles, medicine cabinet twisting
Our habits are expensive, we gotta have it
Twit-pic'in when we get it and they mad at it
Fuck them niggas
Alota shit done change
New clothes new cars new things
Them same boys that used to be at the bottom
Came up that's what they say
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Used to not be allowed in the building
But now we on the rooftop
Slow money is just betters gettin' no money
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
Lotta money, lotta luggage, lotta hoes
When you putting in work, that's how it goes
And if you kids tryna be like me,
They probably smoking bout a O, O
Ain't my fault though, uh
MrDoscher321
This Song got me through a hard time in my life, When I was homeless roaming the streets for months with this ancient mp3 player that uses triple A batters:which by the way constantly died (but it's all I had at the time), and ย from what Wiz is saying and mostly the ethereal sounding chill spacey piano sound ... Now that I'm listening to this for the first time and I'm in a good spot, it's surreal..First off thank you Wiz Khalifa for just creating small moments of relief and peace of mind for me when i needed it most........... We seem to ย take for granted everything in life.
postive vibes
Homie I hope your in a good place now dog god bless you
Trix_Ant
Glad you well and healthy and back on ya feet boss man!!! Thank Curren$y too lol but all jokes aside stay blessed๐๐พ๐๐พ
999
@vince k.i.w hope he's ok now u to good luck I'm having hard time rn so ye I'm in 8th
vince k.i.w
You a real one bruh ๐ช๐ช
pau10
This song really can inspire people in so many ways, I wish you all the best, God bless you
iTz Hxwkeye
Still a banger after 7 years and still getting high with this mans songs
HighFlo
till we die
Eli Kiboma
Underrated song.
marik
boutta be 2023 n still a underrated ass song to this day