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.
See You Again
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
Damn, who knew?
All the planes we flew, good things we been through
'Bout another path, I know we loved to hit the road and laugh
But something told me that it wouldn't last
Had to switch up, look at things different, see the bigger picture
Those were the days, hard work forever pays
Now I see you in a better place (see you in a better place)
Uh
How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everything I went through, you were standing there by my side
And now you gon' be with me for the last ride
It's been a long day without you, my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again (I'll see you again)
We've come a long way (yeah, we came a long way) from where we began
(You know where we started)
Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again (I'll tell you)
When I see you again
Ah-oh, ah-oh-oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Yeah
First, you both go out your way and the vibe is feeling strong
And what's small turn to a friendship, a friendship turned to a bond
And that bond will never be broken
The love will never get lost (the love will never get lost)
And when brotherhood come first, then the line will never be crossed
Established it on our own when that line had to be drawn
And that line is what we reached
So remember me when I'm gone (remember me when I'm gone)
How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everything I went through, you were standing there by my side
And now you gon' be with me for the last ride
So let the light guide your way, yeah
Hold every memory as you go
And every road you take
Will always lead you home, home
It's been a long day without you, my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
Ah-oh, ah-oh-oh (uh)
(Yeah)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (yeah)
When I see you again (yeah, uh)
When I see you again, yeah, yeah (ah-oh, ah-oh-oh) (yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) (uh-huh)
When I see you again (yup)
The song "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa is a tribute to a departed friend, which can also be interpreted as an ode to the late actor Paul Walker. The song reflects on the memories shared with a friend and highlights how that person impacted the singer's life when alive. The song starts with the singer stating that it has been a long day without his friend, and he promises to tell him all about what he has missed when they meet again in the afterlife. The lyrics then show how both friends have come a long way since the beginning of their relationship, and how they laughed and traveled together. Though things didn't always work out as planned, they adjusted to the challenges, looked at things differently, and saw the bigger picture.
The chorus lyrics showcase the love and bond between friends and how they went through their tough times together. The lyrics "How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?" makes one think about the importance of friendship as a chosen family. The verses ending with "remember me when I'm gone" shows that the friend still lives in his memories despite his absence. The song ends with the reassurance that "every memory is held on the way" and every road we take will always lead to home.
Overall, "See You Again" is a beautiful tribute to a departed friend, which can also be interpreted as a tribute to someone who has passed away. It highlights the emotions one goes through, reflecting on the memories shared, and the impact the person had on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long day without you, my friend
It's been really tough without you around
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
I have so much to catch up with you
We've come a long way from where we began
We've gone through lots of challenges and grown stronger
Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
I can't wait to share all my experiences with you
When I see you again
I'm eagerly waiting for that moment to come
Damn, who knew?
It's surprising how things turned out
All the planes we flew, good things we been through
We've had some amazing experiences together
That I'd be standing right here talking to you
It's incredible that we're together again and catching up
'Bout another path, I know we loved to hit the road and laugh
We've explored different paths and laughed a lot on the way
But something told me that it wouldn't last
I had a feeling our good times wouldn't continue
Had to switch up, look at things different, see the bigger picture
I realized I needed to make a change and take a broader perspective
Those were the days, hard work forever pays
We worked hard and it paid off in the end
Now I see you in a better place (see you in a better place)
I'm happy to see you doing well, in a better place
How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
We always prioritize our family because they're our biggest support
Everything I went through, you were standing there by my side
You've always been there for me, through thick and thin
And now you gon' be with me for the last ride
We'll be together until the end
First, you both go out your way and the vibe is feeling strong
We hit it off instantly and felt a strong connection
And what's small turn to a friendship, a friendship turned to a bond
Our small acquaintanceship turned into a deep bond
And that bond will never be broken
Our bond is unbreakable
The love will never get lost (the love will never get lost)
Our love for each other will never disappear
And when brotherhood come first, then the line will never be crossed
Our brotherhood is important, and we'll always stand by each other
Established it on our own when that line had to be drawn
We created a strong bond when we needed it most
And that line is what we reached
Our bond is the strongest we've ever had
So remember me when I'm gone (remember me when I'm gone)
I hope you never forget about me, even after I'm gone
Let the light guide your way, yeah
May your journey be guided by light and positivity
Hold every memory as you go
Remember all the good times we shared
And every road you take
No matter what path you take in life
Will always lead you home, home
You'll always find your way back to where you belong
When I see you again
I can't wait to see you again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Hardy, Phoebe Cockburn, Dann Hume, Andrew Cedar, Charlie Puth, Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Justin Scott Franks
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“When do you think people dies?"
-When they are shot through the heart by the bullet of a pistol?
No.
-When they are ravaged by an incurable disease?
No.
-When they drink a soup made from a poisonous mushroom!?
No!!
"It’s when… they are forgotten”
Source : One Piece
By : Dr. Hiriluk
Anyone ?? April 2024
@justchan-8331
I asked my mother yesterday "Why do the best people die? she replied "When you are in a garden which flower do you pick? I said "The best ones." :)
@AngelineL.
RoastThemAss CookEmUp That's sweet but did your mom really say that?
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RoastThemAss CookEmUp That's truly beautiful ❤
@MyName_Jeff
You choose the best flowers to kill? Makes sense.......
@AARMAUFAN-ve8vb
RoastThemAss CookEmUp that is so sweet butt... very sad
@Ga-hy8xk
nah u did not
@emr3xx898
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” R.I.P Paul WALKER
@milenaalvespereira9043
Sad
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