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.
Taylor Gang
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
You know I'm reppin' Taylors
On my way from Cali, so you know I'm smokin' flavors
Ain't fuckin' with blunts, you know I'm only smokin' papers
And I throw it up so that you know just what my gang is
Muthafuck a hater
I'm the coach I can show you how to be a player
5 faces, the fitted bitches love my hair
Camo shorts go with anything I wanna wear
They let me in the club, fuck a dress code
Me and all my niggas rollin' up the best smoke
OG kush from the west coast
Oh you down to fuck? Shorty lets go
Diamonds in my chain niggas tryna steal my lane
Chronic in my brain bitch, I'm reppin' Taylor gang
Smoke till I'm insane, drinkin' til I'm throwin' up
Only papers if you Taylor'd nigga throw it up
High socks, low cuts
Smell that good weed than you know it's us
That yellow car pulling up, them niggas ain't hot so they ain't close to us
Down to fly ya two fingers and hold em up
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
You know I'm reppin' Taylors
On my way from Cali, so you know I'm smokin' flavors
Ain't fuckin' with blunts, you know I'm only smokin' papers
And I throw it up so that you know just what my gang is
Muthafuck a hater
Bought a crib like Scarface's this is my world
All my niggas down to bang but we can try worse
Smoking ounces to the head til my mind twirls
I'm the mayor and my bitch look like a fly girl
Topic of discussion talk shit 'cause they bitches love us
Plus them niggas suckas I got that in living color
All my cars are different colors, all my broads are different colors
All I do is fuck 'em once, and I don't call or give 'em numbers
Rolex, more sex, good weed, no stress
Run my town, arms, chest, lift weights, bowflex
Throw your set up, what you rep when you twistin' ya fingers?
Real recognize real and my nig you a stranger
Got a bank full of scrilla, a brain full of papers
Got a phone full of hoes, and a gang full of Taylors
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
You know I'm reppin' Taylors
On my way from Cali, so you know I'm smokin' flavors
Ain't fuckin' with blunts, you know we only smokin' papers
And I throw it up so that you know just what my gang is
Muthafuck a hater
You see me out I rep my gang
Used serve that John Mccain, that John Mccain
Hold up they don't know my name?
Chevy who? Chevy who?
Look at all that shit them dollars do
Gettin' all this money wit you know who
It's Taylor gang over you
We poppin' bottles gang signs
All my 'niggas gang signs
Rollin up gang signs
Niggas trippin', bang time
Hold up, what they say bout us?
Same niggas gotta get the ok bout stuff
They ain't in the same league
They don't play like us
No sticks, no seeds, keep that rolled up
Bang on them hoes, we does that
Socket work, I just had a plug for that
Get your Taylor on
Hold for whatever you rep
Throwin' up the gang, 4800 still reppin' a set
Got these niggas trippin', and these bitches too
They just haters though, no matter what we do
What up cuz, on the left side
It's Taylor gang, and that's or die
Chevy!
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
You know I'm reppin' Taylors
On my way from Cali, so you know I'm smokin' flavors
Ain't fuckin' with blunts, you know we only smokin' papers
And I throw it up so that you know just what my gang is
Muthafuck a hater
In "Taylor Gang," rapper Wiz Khalifa proudly proclaims his allegiance to the "Taylor Gang." The chorus repeats the phrase "Taylor Gang" eight times, making it clear that this is something he takes seriously. When he says "you know I'm reppin' Taylors," he's stating that he represents his crew, the Taylor Gang. The verse reveals some of the behaviors associated with the gang or group, such as smoking only papers and having a preference for fashion, like camo shorts or high socks. Wiz also boasts about his wealth, his sexual prowess, and the variety of relationships he has with women. He wraps it up by thanking his haters: "Muthafuck a hater."
Line by Line Meaning
Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang, Taylor gang
Emphasizing and repeating the name of his gang, Taylor Gang.
You know I'm reppin' Taylors
Asserting the fact that he represents and is a part of Taylor Gang.
On my way from Cali, so you know I'm smokin' flavors
Implying that he is currently smoking high-quality marijuana on his way back from California.
Ain't fuckin' with blunts, you know I'm only smokin' papers
Refusing to smoke blunts and only smoking marijuana rolled in papers.
And I throw it up so that you know just what my gang is
Throwing up gang signs to represent Taylor Gang.
Muthafuck a hater
Disregarding and insulting those who do not support or like him or his gang.
Left the crib with 10 grand bought a hundred pair
Leaving home with 10,000 dollars and purchasing a hundred pairs of shoes.
I'm the coach I can show you how to be a player
Stating that he is the coach and can teach others how to be successful like him.
5 faces, the fitted bitches love my hair
Referring to his hairstyle, which attracts the attention of women who like his style and persona.
Camo shorts go with anything I wanna wear
Wearing camouflage shorts with anything he wants because he is confident in his fashion choices.
They let me in the club, fuck a dress code
Asserting that he is important enough to enter the club without adhering to the dress code or rules.
Me and all my niggas rollin' up the best smoke
Smoking the highest quality marijuana with his friends.
OG kush from the west coast
Smoking a popular strain of marijuana called OG Kush from the West Coast.
Oh you down to fuck? Shorty lets go
Asking a woman if she is interested in having sex and being straightforward about his intentions.
Diamonds in my chain niggas tryna steal my lane
Having diamonds in his chain and being successful causes others to try and copy his style and success.
Chronic in my brain bitch, I'm reppin' Taylor gang
Having a love for marijuana and being a member of Taylor Gang are important parts of his identity.
Smoke till I'm insane, drinkin' til I'm throwin' up
Drinking alcohol until he vomits and continually smoking marijuana despite the negative effects it may have on his mental health.
Only papers if you Taylor'd nigga throw it up
Refusing to smoke blunts and only smoking marijuana rolled in papers if you are a member of Taylor Gang.
High socks, low cuts
Wearing high socks with low-cut shoes as a fashion statement.
Smell that good weed than you know it's us
If you smell high-quality marijuana, it's likely that he and his gang are nearby.
That yellow car pulling up, them niggas ain't hot so they ain't close to us
Referring to a yellow car and stating that those inside the car are not successful like him and his gang.
Down to fly ya two fingers and hold em up
Holding up two fingers as a gang sign to represent Taylor Gang.
Bought a crib like Scarface's this is my world
Purchasing a luxurious home like the character Scarface in the movie and asserting that he is living in his own world.
All my niggas down to bang but we can try worse
All of his friends are willing to fight if necessary but it is not something they prefer to do.
Smoking ounces to the head til my mind twirls
Smoking large amounts of marijuana until he feels the effects on his mind.
I'm the mayor and my bitch look like a fly girl
Stating that he is the leader of his group and his partner is attractive and well-liked.
Topic of discussion talk shit 'cause they bitches love us
Being a popular topic of discussion and inspiring jealousy or hatred from those who are interested in his romantic partners.
Plus them niggas suckas I got that in living color
Referring to his enemies as suckers and suggesting that he is more successful than them.
All my cars are different colors, all my broads are different colors
Having a diverse and varied amount of cars and female partners.
All I do is fuck 'em once, and I don't call or give 'em numbers
Only having casual sexual relationships with his partners and not pursuing a long-term relationship or contact with them.
Rolex, more sex, good weed, no stress
Enjoying a luxurious lifestyle with expensive watches, sex, high-quality marijuana, and minimal stress.
Run my town, arms, chest, lift weights, bowflex
Being physically fit and strong, regularly lifting weights and engaging in exercise using a Bowflex machine.
Throw your set up, what you rep when you twistin' ya fingers?
Asking what gang or group someone is affiliated with when they are making gang signs with their fingers.
Real recognize real and my nig you a stranger
Suggesting that he only respects and acknowledges people who are genuine and have similar experiences, and that others are unknown and unimportant to him.
Got a bank full of scrilla, a brain full of papers
Having a lot of money and a head full of marijuana knowledge and experiences.
Got a phone full of hoes, and a gang full of Taylors
Having many sexual partners and a group of friends who are all members of Taylor Gang.
We poppin' bottles gang signs
Celebrating with alcohol and throwing up gang signs to represent Taylor Gang.
All my 'niggas gang signs
All of his friends are members of Taylor Gang and throw up gang signs to represent the group.
Rollin up gang signs
Rolling up marijuana while throwing up gang signs to represent Taylor Gang.
Niggas trippin', bang time
Encountering conflicts with other people and preparing to fight or defend themselves.
Hold up, what they say bout us?
Asking what others are saying or gossiping about Taylor Gang.
Same niggas gotta get the ok bout stuff
Stating that the same group of people always have to ask for permission or approval before doing anything.
They ain't in the same league
Believing that others are not on the same level or as successful as he and Taylor Gang are.
No sticks, no seeds, keep that rolled up
Refusing to smoke marijuana with sticks or seeds and keeping the marijuana rolled tightly in papers.
Bang on them hoes, we does that
Engaging in casual sexual relationships and treating women poorly.
Socket work, I just had a plug for that
Having a network of connections and being able to get whatever he needs or wants.
Get your Taylor on
Encouraging others to become involved with Taylor Gang and live the same lifestyle.
Hold for whatever you rep
Staying loyal and true to the gang or group that one represents.
Throwin' up the gang, 4800 still reppin' a set
Throwing up gang signs to represent Taylor Gang and being loyal to the group despite its changing size or location.
Got these niggas trippin', and these bitches too
Causing drama or jealousy among other men and women due to his success and lifestyle.
They just haters though, no matter what we do
Acknowledging that others may dislike or resent him and Taylor Gang, but remaining confident and successful despite their negativity.
What up cuz, on the left side
Greeting a fellow gang member and referring to the left side, which is associated with the gang.
It's Taylor gang, and that's or die
Being completely committed and loyal to Taylor Gang and willing to defend the group until death.
Chevy!
Yelling out the name of his preferred brand of car, Chevrolet.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC
Written by: CAMERON THOMAZ, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, KEVIN WOODS, LEXUS LEWIS, LEXUS ARNEL LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JayNedajTHEICON
& they still can’t chin check her
@cobeanderson9753
Back when they had hella hip hop groups/collectives that were poppin' and everybody was rockin' with their favorite. Odd Future, A$AP Mob, Pro Era, Taylor Gang, TDE, MMG, G.O.O.D Music, Glory Boyz etc. 2011-2013 was a good ass era in hip hop.
@SPACEDOUT19
You can even say 2009-2013 was a great era, cause i think groups started in 2009 already (odd future for example)
@cobeanderson9753
@@SPACEDOUT19 groups before them were out but I'm talking about in them years they were popular like it was a trend to have your own clique
@guapsview9492
Imagine not saying ymcm
@cobeanderson9753
I wasn't about to type all of that but, yeah that was a raw ass collective
@quint4573
Frfr
@estebanrios4540
2023 still fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@joshmiller6972
yes sirrrrrr
@jever6726
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