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.
Stuntin'
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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When I walk the f-ck back
You can't act like that ain't the flyest thing you ever seen in your whole entire muthaf-ckin sorry a-s life
[Chorus]
Can't say I'm not the freshest n-gga that you ever seen
Keep a couple grand nothin' less in my jeans
That's probably why yo b-tch keep ringin' my phone
Lil' homie I grind (I grind)
No sleep (sleep)
I'm good in the hood everybody know me (know me)
I got my truck on blast
Hear me when I roll through
Stuntin' like a young n-gga supposed to
Stunt'n like I'm supposed to
Ridin' with my hat cocked
Smokin' something good 3 blunts and I'm smacked out
All city on smash, game on padlock
26 inch rims, chrome 'em on the matchbox
6 bad hoes man I can't choose one
3 cell phones I just can't use one
You see how often I spit
You just off bread hun
This the sh-t they can't do young
Talk fly if you look 'em in the air
Too young, you wonder where I got these Gucci pair of shoes from
A lot of yall mad
To me it's just funny
I see why yall hatin man and the hoes just love me
And you know I'm gettin' shhh
F-ck it I ain't gotta say it
The tab taken care of n-gga I ain't gotta pay it
Yea, I'm all day with it, year round
I bet if you was here now
[Chorus]
Can't say I'm not the freshest n-gga that you ever seen
Keep a couple grand nothin' less in my jeans
That's probably why yo b-tch keep ringin' my phone
When I pull up she can't leave me alone
Lil' homie I grind (I grind)
No sleep (sleep)
I'm good in the hood everybody know me (know me)
I got my truck on blast
Hear me when I roll through
Stuntin' like a young n-gga supposed to
[Verse 2]
Got a fat knot, blunt rolled up
Me I ride clean, neck froze up
Bad b-tch on the side
My n-ggas all rich
Foreign whips what they drive
Yea, I smell like Gucci and big money too
See them guys with me? they gettin' money too
Ride 22?s and got heat so
If a n-gga try me you a big prob you runnin' into
I smoke a lot need blunt or 2
At a time whole pounds I be runnin' through
Yea, I got a dime b-tch coming through
Cuz I pimp like I'm supoosed to
Wonder how I get it like this, I could show you
But it's all leather in the whip when I roll through
This year I'm a get sh-t cleared
Take a look at this kid
[Chorus]
Can't say I'm not the freshest n-gga that you ever seen
Keep a couple grand nothin' less in my jeans
That's probably why yo b-tch keep ringin' my phone
When I pull up she can't leave me alone
Lil' homie I grind (I grind)
No sleep (sleep)
I'm good in the hood everybody know me (know me)
I got my truck on blast
Hear me when I roll through
Stuntin' like a young n-gga supposed to
The song "Stuntin'" by Wiz Khalifa is all about the lifestyle of a young rapper who is living his life to the fullest with all the luxuries he can afford. He boasts about his style, fashion sense, and the high life he's living, featuring lyrics like "Can't say I'm not the freshest n-gga that you ever seen" and "Keep a couple grand nothin' less in my jeans". He is confident and unapologetic for his lavish lifestyle and makes no apologies for it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the rapper's self-confidence and his dedication to his craft. He grinds day and night, with no sleep, to make a name for himself. He boasts about his truck and how he plays his music with the volume on blast so that everyone will know he's coming. He takes pride in the way he carries himself and portrays himself as someone who is supposed to be living this life.
In the second verse, Wiz Khalifa raps about his possessions, including his fat knot of cash, his clean ride, and the company he keeps. He emphasizes that anyone who tries to cross him is in for trouble and brags about the amount of marijuana he consumes. He takes pride in his ability to pimp like he's supposed to and boasts that he could show anyone his secrets to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, y'all already know,
When I walk the f-ck back
You can't act like that ain't the flyest thing you ever seen in your whole entire muthaf-ckin sorry a-s life
You all know that when I walk away, you can't deny that it's the coolest thing you've ever seen in your entire life.
Can't say I'm not the freshest n-gga that you ever seen
Keep a couple grand nothin' less in my jeans
That's probably why yo b-tch keep ringin' my phone
When I pull up she can't leave me alone
Lil' homie I grind (I grind)
No sleep (sleep)
I'm good in the hood everybody know me (know me)
I got my truck on blast
Hear me when I roll through
Stuntin' like a young n-gga supposed to
I am undeniably the freshest person you have ever seen, always keeping a couple of thousand dollars on me. That's why your girl keeps calling me, and when I arrive, she can't resist me. I work hard and don't sleep much, but everyone in the hood knows me. My truck is loud, so you can hear me coming from a mile away, and I always act like a cool young person.
Stunt'n like I'm supposed to
Ridin' with my hat cocked
Smokin' something good 3 blunts and I'm smacked out
All city on smash, game on padlock
26 inch rims, chrome 'em on the matchbox
6 bad hoes man I can't choose one
3 cell phones I just can't use one
You see how often I spit
You just off bread hun
This the sh-t they can't do young
Talk fly if you look 'em in the air
Too young, you wonder where I got these Gucci pair of shoes from
A lot of yall mad
To me it's just funny
I see why yall hatin man and the hoes just love me
And you know I'm gettin' shhh
F-ck it I ain't gotta say it
The tab taken care of n-gga I ain't gotta pay it
Yea, I'm all day with it, year round
I bet if you was here now
I'm acting cool just like I'm supposed to, with my hat on backwards, smoking three blunts and feeling high. I'm on top of the city and locked down in the game. My car has massive 26-inch rims that shine like matchboxes. I have a hard time choosing between my six beautiful women and I have three cell phones that I can't keep up with. I am constantly rapping and spitting, and you're not bad yourself. I have Gucci shoes that are the envy of all, and many people are envious of me. And everyone knows I'm getting rich, but I don't have to talk about it. The bill is always taken care of, and I never have to pay it. I'm always doing what is cool and hip, every day, all year round, and I bet you wish you were here right now!
Got a fat knot, blunt rolled up
Me I ride clean, neck froze up
Bad b-tch on the side
My n-ggas all rich
Foreign whips what they drive
Yea, I smell like Gucci and big money too
See them guys with me? they gettin' money too
Ride 22?s and got heat so
If a n-gga try me you a big prob you runnin' into
I smoke a lot need blunt or 2
At a time whole pounds I be runnin' through
Yea, I got a dime b-tch coming through
Cuz I pimp like I'm supoosed to
Wonder how I get it like this, I could show you
But it's all leather in the whip when I roll through
This year I'm a get sh-t cleared
Take a look at this kid
I have a lot of cash, and I'm always smoking a blunt while riding in a clean car, wearing flashy jewelry. I have a beautiful girl on my side and all of my friends are rich and stylish, driving foreign cars. I smell like both Gucci and success. The people with me are all making money, too. We ride with powerful 22-inch wheels and have weapons in case any trouble comes our way. I smoke a lot of weed and even run through entire pounds at a time. I have a beautiful girl coming over, and I'm acting like a pimp should. If you want to know how I got all of this, I can show you. But when I drive through town, it's all about the leather interior. This year, I plan on getting everything in order and putting on a show.
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sek c pants
This was the very first Wiz song i heard when i was 19 and was instantly hooked. Still listening and im 30 this year . Taylor Gang mang
JAS_392SRT
Hell yeah I fuck wit ya
sidi jammeh
one of his best songs eva
bennett figley
good old wiz he needs more songs like this on his next album or hes gunna die out real fast.... TGOD
ThaOfficialCassJonezchannel
Back when wiz was on his shit man!
Julius McInis
wiz can rap hands down
Daniel LSRP
Love this song! <3
Bee Stocks
The good ol days 🥲
Eggroll666bitch
wiz be reppin the blunts, whatta vet.
Eric Persson
I would kill for smokin' with Wiz.