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.
Stoned
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Yeah, you gotta light one
If you don't it's cool
But if you do
You're way cooler
Uh
Versace on my dishes, Armani on my slippers
A major key to success, is watch the competition
I move as discrete as I can, roll up without permission
Most of these niggas is hoes, do anything for status
No real talent, just part of an Instagram challenge
Niggas is squares, a movie cast full of bad actors
Don't let the media fool you, these niggas movin' backwards
I'm tryna stay as far away from lames as possible
They hardly mention my name, but know they watchin' though
Lost my brother this year, one thing it taught me though
Is that I'm built to win no matter the obstacle
Make sure my team is in order, still got new crops to grow
3 million on settlements but God got me though
I learned so many new things and got a lot to show
Now we don't go anywhere without an ounce to blow
No summer tour this year, I'm doing festivals
I took a lil time off so that my neck could grow
Still writing checks and dressing the best head to toe
What you expect in the presence of a professional?
Nothing less, we smoke the best
A new strain? I might invest
I stay stoned (I stay stoned)
'Cause weed is legal (weed is legal)
Let's get higher, up to the ceiling, ooh
I stay stoned (I stay stoned)
'Cause weed is legal (weed is legal)
Bitch don't you blow my high, ohh
In Wiz Khalifa's song Stoned, the artist talks about his love for smoking weed and how it has become a part of his daily life, in a world where it's now legal to do so. He says that if one doesn't smoke weed, it's okay but if they do, they're automatically cooler. He also talks about how he's able to manage his business affairs despite his love for smoking weed.
He further explains that the key to his success is to watch the competition closely and make discreet moves like smoking weed without permission. He takes aim at those who try to gain fame just through Instagram and social media and calls them out for being fake and lacking true talent. He also talks about the loss of his brother and how it taught him that he's built to win in all situations, no matter the hurdles he faces.
The chorus of the song speaks about how he stays stoned because weed is legal and how he doesn't want anyone to spoil his high. He also talks about wanting to invest in new strains of weed and the fact that he's always dressed up in the finest clothes.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta smoke one of these
Smoking weed is a cool thing to do and if you haven't tried it yet, you should definitely light one up right now.
Yeah, you gotta light one
It's important to have good lighting when smoking weed, so make sure to keep your lighter nearby.
If you don't it's cool
However, if smoking weed is not your thing, that's okay too. It's all about personal preference.
But if you do
But if you do smoke, you'll instantly become cooler and more popular among your peers.
Uh
A simple sound used to introduce the next set of lyrics.
Versace on my dishes, Armani on my slippers
As a successful rapper, Wiz Khalifa likes to invest his income into designer products, such as Versace dishes and Armani slippers.
How do we smoke all this weed, still handle all this business?
Despite their love for smoking weed, Wiz Khalifa and his team are still able to stay productive and handle their business affairs.
A major key to success, is watch the competition
To achieve success, it's important to keep an eye on your competition and learn from their strategies.
I move as discrete as I can, roll up without permission
Wiz Khalifa tries to be discreet when smoking weed in public, even if he doesn't have permission to do so.
Most of these niggas is hoes, do anything for status
Many people in the rap industry are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve fame and status, even if it means compromising their values.
No real talent, just part of an Instagram challenge
Some rappers gain popularity solely through social media, rather than their actual musical talent.
Niggas is squares, a movie cast full of bad actors
Many people in the music industry act fake and insincere, like a cast of terrible actors in a movie.
Don't let the media fool you, these niggas movin' backwards
Wiz Khalifa warns his listeners not to be fooled by the media, as many rappers are not truly progressing in their careers.
I'm tryna stay as far away from lames as possible
Wiz Khalifa wants to avoid associating with people who don't share his values or goals in life.
They hardly mention my name, but know they watchin' though
Although Wiz Khalifa's name may not be in the headlines, he knows that people are still paying attention to his work.
Lost my brother this year, one thing it taught me though
Wiz Khalifa experienced a tragic loss when his brother passed away, but it taught him a valuable lesson in life.
Is that I'm built to win no matter the obstacle
Despite the challenges he's faced in life, Wiz Khalifa has a winning mindset and will overcome any obstacle he encounters.
Make sure my team is in order, still got new crops to grow
As a leader, Wiz Khalifa wants to make sure his team is organized and productive, while also continuing to produce new and innovative music.
3 million on settlements but God got me though
Wiz Khalifa has faced some legal issues in the past, including paying $3 million in settlements, but he believes that everything happens for a reason and has faith in a higher power.
I learned so many new things and got a lot to show
Wiz Khalifa has gained a lot of knowledge and experience throughout his career, and wants to demonstrate his growth to his fans.
Now we don't go anywhere without an ounce to blow
Wiz Khalifa and his team always have weed on hand, no matter where they go or what they're doing.
No summer tour this year, I'm doing festivals
Instead of traditional tours, Wiz Khalifa is focusing on performing at music festivals this year.
I took a lil time off so that my neck could grow
Wiz Khalifa took a break from music for a while to focus on personal growth and development.
Still writing checks and dressing the best head to toe
Even though he took some time off, Wiz Khalifa is still financially secure and likes to dress in the latest fashion trends.
What you expect in the presence of a professional?
Wiz Khalifa is a professional in the rap industry and has high expectations for himself and others around him.
Nothing less, we smoke the best
Wiz Khalifa only smokes the highest quality weed, and expects the same from those around him.
A new strain? I might invest
Wiz Khalifa is always open to trying new strains of weed and might even invest in them if they're particularly good.
I stay stoned (I stay stoned)
Despite his success, Wiz Khalifa continues to smoke weed regularly and enjoys the feeling it gives him.
'Cause weed is legal (weed is legal)
Wiz Khalifa lives in a place where weed is legal, making it easier to enjoy without fear of legal repercussions.
Let's get higher, up to the ceiling, ooh
Wiz Khalifa wants to get even more stoned and experience the intoxicating effects of smoking weed to the fullest extent.
Bitch don't you blow my high, ohh
Wiz Khalifa doesn't want anyone to ruin his high or interrupt his enjoyment of smoking weed.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Donald McKinley Glover
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Cole Jas
Aye you probably think you know where this is goin'
But this ain't one of them kinda songs
Somebody roll and let's get it on
While I forget it all and get zoned
And I remember back in the day
Before I thought about gettin' paid
The ladies ain't wan' give me no play
The haters ain't have nothin' to say
They never let me into the club
The radio ain't show me no love
Gave my all, but it just wasn't enough
And complaining too, it's just how it was
And now I'm just posted
With my baddest bitch and we just kick it in this villa watchin' pictures gettin roasted
Vision gettin' clearer yea she open
But her eyes low, never under the clouds baby we floatin'
Aye you probably think you know where this is goin
But this ain't one of them kinda songs
Somebody roll and let's get it on
While I forget it all and get zoned
Aye you probably think you know where this is goin
But this ain't one of them kinda songs
Somebody roll and let's get it on
While I forget it all and get zoned
I started coming up in the game
And people started knowin' my name
They tried to put me into that lane
And we had to go our separate ways
Instead of fussin' and flippin' out
I did my thing and figured it out
Security trippin I ain't puttin it out
Smokin loud
And all my peoples got champagne, fast cars by the bar wasted
Potent marijuana that aroma make her wanna taste it
Horses in my car, little Louis on my bracelet
When you live just like a star it feels so amazing
Aye you probably think you know where this is goin
But this ain't one of them kinda songs
Somebody roll and let's get it on
While I forget it all and get zoned
Aye you probably think you know where this is goin
But this ain't one of them kinda songs
Somebody roll and let's get it on
While I forget it all and get zoned
Uh high but I'm focused one thing they know is
(If you rollin with tha gang, then you rollin up another plane)
Ok no stems, no seeds I keep it G
(If you rollin' with' tha gang, then you rollin up another plane)
And them lame niggas get dissed I let that bad bitch twist
(If you rollin up tha gang, then you rollin with another plane)
Noe Aragon
Only the real ones know this song and that’s a fact.
josef steiner
Yep it came out as a bonus track if you pre-ordered it from Target only rarest copy of rolling papers there is because it was only available at Target with this song and middle of you for the release day if you made a pre order
Michael Tate
@Noe Aragon Istg. 2011-2012 was such a vibe man
Hussein Harz
real Oh-Geez. Only
brian inferrera
@josef steiner 11q1111111
The Caboose
Sheeeeet I'm about to cry 😢
Prod. Velocity
This reminds me of 2011 and 2012, music takes us back in time. We'll , at least brings all the memories of school, old friends , and old times
Darlene Dotson
Orlando Ramirez
Prod. Velocity
WVsavage365 broski 🔥💯
josef steiner
Yes I miss thoes times you grow up to quick