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.
The plan
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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And seen the realest nigga I ever met in my life (laugh)
I done smoked weed where they said I can't
Got rich when they said I can't
Got high and got on the plane
And brought all my niggas when they said I can't
Went shopping places they said I can't
Jumped on the road and did all them shows
Cause I was poppin' places they said I ain't
Went hard in places they said I can't
Promoters call and try and set up dates
Bought the car with that yellow paint
Go to parties now and they set up drinks
And it's first class so I'm private plane
Nudie jeans with my Get Up Mane!
Rollin' papers and Mary J
I made eleven mill and I'm still the same
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
All of this and I'm still the man
Thought of this when I was just a fan
But all this money wasn't in the plan
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
All this money I'm a business man
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
All of this and I'm still the man
Thought of this when I was just a fan
But all this money wasn't in the plan
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
All this money I'm a business man
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
Out of all these niggas, they callin' me the realest
Started underneath the floor, now my money through the ceiling
Always staying on my grind, turned nothing to a million
Used to just tryna live, now a nigga make a killin'
Gold rollie on my arm, ten rings like a don
Cuban links in my chain, Zigzag on my charm
Champagne on ice, good weed in the jar
Everything Armans, Chanel seats in the car
When you all know; them fuck niggas start hatin'
Talkin' bout what they gon' do but I'm waitin'
When you getting rich they doubt you
Shout out my gang and my brother Will cause I couldn't do this without you
For real!
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
All of this and I'm still the man
Thought of this when I was just a fan
But all this money wasn't in the plan
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
All this money I'm a business man
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
All of this and I'm still the man
Thought of this when I was just a fan
But all this money wasn't in the plan
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
All this money I'm a business man
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
Eighteen racks I paid it though
To send them goons straight to ya door
To show you niggas what's real
And let you meet that .44
Run your mouth you in the trunk
Glock to your head nowhere to run
Catch you niggas when you by yourself
We gon' hit you niggas with a hundred drums
Both low no bad bitch
Good drink I'm famished
Bank account outlandish
Big wrist stay sittin' on Lamb bitch
Niggas out there tryna test me
I put the AK where his chest be
Don't fight with hoes, don't fight with niggas
No security bitch so don't test me
Double cup full I be sippin' up
Mob niggas man real criminals
If a nigga find you they gon' hit ya up
With a Bin Laden chopper that'll split ya up
All these hoes be jockin' tryna get with us
They gon' swallow this nut, no spittin up
Your niggas get murked your niggas in jail
My team gettin' money stay full of drugs
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
All of this and I'm still the man
Thought of this when I was just a fan
But all this money wasn't in the plan
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
All this money I'm a business man
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
All of this and I'm still the man
Thought of this when I was just a fan
But all this money wasn't in the plan
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
All this money I'm a business man
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
In Wiz Khalifa's song The Plan, he reflects on his journey to success and how he has overcome the obstacles that were once placed in his way. The opening lines highlight his self-awareness and confidence as he looks at himself in the mirror and sees the realest person he has ever met in his life. He then goes on to list his accomplishments, which were all things he was told he could not do, from smoking weed in places he wasn't supposed to, to making millions and buying all the things he was once told he couldn't have. He mentions jumping on the road to do shows, buying cars with yellow paint, and partying on private planes. Despite all this success, he acknowledges the haters who are jealous and question his authenticity. He states that he is still the man, and everything he has achieved was not part of his original plan, but he worked hard to make it happen.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, emphasizing his journey to financial success, his love of basketball, and his confidence in himself as a businessman. The second verse details his rise to fame and success-intending to motivate other people who may be in similar positions as him. With every step of the way, he has overcome obstacles and defied the odds. He mentions that he was once just a fan of those on top and had to work hard to get to where he is today. He boasts of his wealth and spending extravagantly, but verbalizes that he will not forget those who helped him up the ladder. He mentions his gang and his brother will.
In conclusion, the song The Plan is not only about Wiz Khalifa's journey to success, but it is also a story about perseverance in the face of adversity, pursuing one's dreams relentlessly, and not letting others hold you back.
Line by Line Meaning
I looked in the mirror today
I reflected on myself and my accomplishments
And seen the realest nigga I ever met in my life (laugh)
I recognized myself as being authentic and true while also recognizing my own greatness and ability
I done smoked weed where they said I can't
I've overcome obstacles and negative opinions and have continued to pursue my own path and desires, including those that are sometimes frowned upon
Got rich when they said I can't
I've proved people and critics wrong by achieving great wealth when they didn't think I could
Got high and got on the plane
I enjoy and participate in activities that some people believe are incompatible with my success and ambitions, yet I'm not inhibited by them
And brought all my niggas when they said I can't
I bring my friends and associates with me on my journeys and successes, even when others have said that it's not possible or not professional
Went shopping places they said I can't
I've explored and indulged my love of luxury and expensive things in places where others deemed it unwarranted or impossible
Bought some shit that they said I can't
I've purchased items and experiences that others thought were unattainable or undeserved, yet I have the means and will to do so
Jumped on the road and did all them shows
I've embarked on journeys and tours, performing in many different locations
Cause I was poppin' places they said I ain't
I've performed my music and created my own successes in locations where others didn't expect me to thrive or gain popularity
Went hard in places they said I can't
I've given it my all and succeeded in places that people didn't believe I could, through my own hard work and determination
Promoters call and try and set up dates
I've garnered enough interest and fans that promoters reach out to me to set up shows and touring opportunities
Bought the car with that yellow paint
I have the resources and desire to purchase cars with extravagant and noteworthy features, such as a yellow paint job
Go to parties now and they set up drinks
I am invited to and attend parties where drinks are provided for me, indicating that I am a high-profile and desirable guest
And it's first class so I'm private plane
I travel in comfort and luxury, often on private planes, demonstrating my high status and status as a successful businessperson
Nudie jeans with my Get Up Mane!
I am able to dress in the latest trends and high-end brands, including Nudie Jeans, and I like to flaunt it
Rollin' papers and Mary J
I enjoy smoking marijuana, and have made a name for myself as someone who is not ashamed of it
I made eleven mill and I'm still the same
I've made millions of dollars, yet I'm still the same person, with the same values and goals as before
What's with all these niggas and they feelings, man?
I don't understand why people are so emotional and sensitive, especially when it comes to me and my success
All of this and I'm still the man
Regardless of how much I've achieved and how rich I've become, I'm still the man, with the same confidence and swagger as ever before
Thought of this when I was just a fan
I've dreamt of success since I was just a fan of music and performance, and now I've achieved it
But all this money wasn't in the plan
While I always had ambitions for success, I never imagined that I would obtain so much wealth, it was never part of my original plans
Now it's all about them Benjamins
Now that I've achieved financial success, it's all about making more money, specifically $100 bills
Ballin' hard and you in the stands
I'm performing and succeeding at a high level, while those who criticized me sit in the stands and watch
All this money I'm a business man
My wealth has made me a savvy businessperson, with investments, deals, and connections that allow me to make even more money
Out of all these niggas I'm the realest man
I'm the most authentic and true person, especially in comparison to other people who claim to be authentic, but aren't
Out of all these niggas, they callin' me the realest
People recognize me as the most genuine and authentic person amongst my peers and competitors
Started underneath the floor, now my money through the ceiling
I started from the bottom, but now I've achieved unlimited financial success, exceeded my expectations, and have an endless supply of money
Always staying on my grind, turned nothing to a million
I'm always working hard, and have made something out of nothing, resulting in millions of dollars
Used to just tryna live, now a nigga make a killin'
I used to just try to get by and barely make ends meet, but now I'm creating massive wealth and becoming a financial superstar
Gold rollie on my arm, ten rings like a don
I have expensive jewelry, specifically a gold Rolex watch and ten rings, that signify my wealth and status
Cuban links in my chain, Zigzag on my charm
I also have expensive chains and charms, including Cuban link chains and Zigzag charms, that demonstrate my wealth and style
Champagne on ice, good weed in the jar
I indulge in the finer things in life, such as champagne and good quality marijuana
Everything Armans, Chanel seats in the car
I have an affinity for high-end brands, including Armani clothing and Chanel car seats, to the point where I want everything in my life to be associated with such names
When you all know; them fuck niggas start hatin'
When people see my success and reputation grow, they often start to become jealous and negative towards me
Talkin' bout what they gon' do but I'm waitin'
People threaten and boast about what they're going to do to me, but I'm waiting for them to actually follow through
When you getting rich they doubt you
When you start to become wealthy, people often start to doubt you and your abilities
Shout out my gang and my brother Will cause I couldn't do this without you
I give credit to my friends and associates who have supported me throughout my journey and allowed me to achieve success
For real!
This is all true and genuine, not just empty boasts or exaggerations
Eighteen racks I paid it though
I've paid $18,000, indicating my wealth and ability to spend exorbitant amounts of money
To send them goons straight to ya door
I've hired people to intimidate and threaten others who have wronged me, indicating my power and ruthlessness
To show you niggas what's real
I want to show people who have doubted me what the reality of my situation is, and to prove that I'm successful and powerful
And let you meet that .44
I'm willing to use violence and weapons, specifically a .44 caliber gun, to intimidate and threaten those who I feel have wronged me
Run your mouth you in the trunk
If you speak out of turn, I'll punish you severely, by literally putting you in the trunk of a car
Glock to your head nowhere to run
I have a gun and am prepared to use it to hurt or kill others who challenge me or cross me
Catch you niggas when you by yourself
I'll attack and hurt people when they're alone or vulnerable, demonstrating my cruelty and viciousness
We gon' hit you niggas with a hundred drums
We have a lot of guns, and we'll use them all to hurt and intimidate people
Both low no bad bitch
I don't have a girlfriend or romantic partner who is causing me problems or dragging me down
Good drink I'm famished
I'm very thirsty or hungry and need a drink to quench my thirst or moisten my throat
Bank account outlandish
My bank account is very large and contains a ridiculous amount of money
Big wrist stay sittin' on Lamb bitch
My large wristwatch is a Lamborghini brand, indicating my wealth and love of luxury
Niggas out there tryna test me
People are constantly trying to challenge me or threaten me, indicating my power and notoriety
I put the AK where his chest be
I have an AK 47 gun, which I'll use to threaten or intimidate others, aiming for their chest
Don't fight with hoes, don't fight with niggas
I don't want to get into fights with people, whether they're men or women
No security bitch so don't test me
I don't have any security details or guards, demonstrating my confidence and fearlessness
Double cup full I be sippin' up
I'm drinking a lot of a certain drink, possibly lean or some other intoxicant
Mob niggas man real criminals
My associates and friends are true criminals, indicating my connections to the underworld and danger
If a nigga find you they gon' hit ya up
If someone has a problem with you, they'll hurt you, indicating my ruthlessness and willingness to harm others
With a Bin Laden chopper that'll split ya up
My gun of choice is one that Osama Bin Laden supposedly used, indicating its power and deadliness
All these hoes be jockin' tryna get with us
Women are constantly trying to flirt with me and my friends, enticed by our wealth and status
They gon' swallow this nut, no spittin up
These women will perform oral sex on us, without spitting the resulting semen back out
Your niggas get murked your niggas in jail
People who cross me or mess with me will end up dead or in prison, indicating my power and violence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Allan Dan, Jeremy Kulousek, Zachary Raymond Vaughan, Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Jordan Houston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexanderboger5199
Wiz man, thank you so much for what you do in the world. I listen to this song and the only thing I can describe is success and confidence.
You are the voice of a generation, of humanity, of human beings.
We hope that you know how inspirational that you and you're people are.
Truely thank you for what you do and what you have given to the world. No one else in the world now or ever, have provided the positivity and resilience to negativity in a simple understanding way that you have that can be directly applied to daily life.
Much love. God bless. 1 Love. Honor/Respect.
@jerrynovak8795
Who still listening in 2024
@noahbailey4220
Always listening till I die!!!!
@ApplesandOranges2591
OMM 😂😂😂😂
@lungelobele6323
April 24😅
@itswysdumb
Just remembered this tonight 😮💨
@jasonzindel1408
🙋🏻♂️
@canimade61
I listen to this when I'm depressed and tell myself... get out your feelings and Focus on the plan. 💯👊👊
@vimalgadher8527
canimade61
True indeed bro!!
@2jzandys444
Exactly right. Don't be the bitch of your own brain
@cmb1166
Love yourself. Don't give up easily.