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.
Too Late
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Promise me you did what you could with your life
When the lights go out and the colors fade
No more songs to play
It will be too late
Okay, too late, too late
Won't wait, won't wait
Got money to make
On my grind everyday and I don't hesitate
When you grind, you realize time what it take
But all you gotta do is hold on
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay down and let patience guide you
Uh, yeah my timepiece froze (yeah my timepiece froze)
See the lines for these shows (see the lines for these shows)
That come from hard work (hard work)
Stand on my job and puttin' God first
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
Promise me you did what you could with your life
When the lights go out and the colors fade
No more songs to play
It will be too late
Too late
It will be too late
It will be too late
I seen it all, even seen the impossible
But when you real ain't nobody stoppin' you (stoppin' you)
We done made it through the obstacles
Now we see it and we coppin' those
But all you gotta do is hold on
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay down and let patience guide you (okay)
But all you gotta do is hold on (yeah)
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong (yup)
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay down and let patience guide you
When the stage is dark (uh) and the curtains close the last time (yeah)
Promise me you did what you could with your life (yeah, it's Young Khalifa, man)
When the lights go out (all you gotta go is see it) and the colors fade (believe it)
No more songs to play (then you can be it)
It will be too late (let's go, yup)
Too late (uh, yeah)
It will be too late (yup, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout)
It will be too late (it will be too late)
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
Promise me you did what you could with your life (yup)
When the lights go out and the colors fade (uh)
No more songs to play
It will be too late
In Wiz Khalifa's song "Too Late," the artist reflects on the fleeting nature of success and the importance of living one's life to the fullest while there is still time. The opening lines of the song urge listeners to ensure that they have made the most of their life before the stage goes dark and the final curtain falls. The lyrics warn that, once the lights go out and there are no more songs to play, it will be "too late" to make a difference in the world or pursue one's dreams.
The song then moves on to discuss the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving one's goals. Wiz Khalifa is shown to be dedicated to his craft, working tirelessly and without hesitation to achieve success. The lyrics stress the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive, loyal companions who will help to guide and inspire you on your journey. Through hard work and determination, the seemingly impossible can be accomplished, but it is important to never lose sight of what is truly important in life.
Overall, "Too Late" is a powerful and insightful meditation on the nature of success, hard work, and the importance of making the most of our limited time on this earth.
Line by Line Meaning
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
When your career or opportunity has come to an end
Promise me you did what you could with your life
Make sure you lived life to the fullest, with no regrets
When the lights go out and the colors fade
When life loses its vibrancy and excitement
No more songs to play
No more opportunities left to pursue
It will be too late
Once your opportunity is gone, it's gone forever
Okay, too late, too late
Acknowledging that time is running out
Won't wait, won't wait
Can't waste any more time
Got people to see
Prioritizing important relationships
Got money to make
Focusing on financial success
On my grind everyday and I don't hesitate
Working hard and not procrastinating
When you grind, you realize time what it take
Recognizing the importance of time when working towards success
All you gotta do is hold on
Stay persistent and don't give up
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong
Make good choices and avoid bad ones
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay loyal to those who have supported you
Stay down and let patience guide you
Stay humble and patient while working towards goals
Yeah my timepiece froze
Time has stood still for me, I'm still working hard
See the lines for these shows
The success and hard work is paying off with sold-out events
That come from hard work
The success is a result of the effort put in
Stand on my job and puttin' God first
Prioritizing work and faith
I seen it all, even seen the impossible
Experiencing a lot and accomplishing things that seemed impossible
But when you real ain't nobody stoppin' you
Being true to oneself is empowering and can't be stopped
We done made it through the obstacles
Overcoming challenges and achieving success
Now we see it and we coppin' those
Reaping the rewards of hard work and success
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
Reiterating the importance of taking advantage of opportunities before they're gone
Promise me you did what you could with your life
Asking for a commitment to live life to the fullest
No more songs to play
All opportunities have been exhausted
It will be too late
There will be no more chances left
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Lucas Forchhammer, Jean Paul Makhlouf, Sam Fisch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
Promise me you did what you could with your life
When the lights go out and the colors fade
No more songs to play
It will be too late
Okay, too late, too late
Won't wait, won't wait
Got people to see
Got money to make
On my grind everyday and I don't hesitate
When you grind, you realize time what it take
But all you gotta do is hold on
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay down and let patience guide you
Uh, yeah my timepiece froze (Yeah my timepiece froze)
See the lines for these shows (See the lines for these shows)
That come from hard work (Hard work)
Stand on my job and puttin' God first
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
Promise me you did what you could with your life
When the lights go out and the colors fade
No more songs to play
It will be too late
Too late
It will be too late
It will be too late
I seen it all, leave a scene, the impossible
But when you real ain't nobody stoppin' you (Stoppin' you)
We done made it through the obstacles
Now we see it and we coppin' those
But all you gotta do is hold on
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay down and let patience guide you (Okay)
But all you gotta do is hold on (Yeah)
Keep on doin' right, don't go wrong (Yup)
And keep your real ones beside you
Stay down and let patience guide you
When the stage is dark (Uh) and the curtains close the last time (Yeah)
Promise me you did what you could with your life (Yeah, it's Young Khalifa, man)
When the lights go out (All you gotta go is see it) and the colors fade (Believe it)
No more songs to play (Then you can be it)
It will be too late (Let's go, yup)
Too late (Uh, yeah)
It will be too late (Yup, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout)
It will be too late (It will be too late)
When the stage is dark and the curtains close the last time
Promise me you did what you could with your life (Yup)
When the lights go out and the colors fade (Uh)
No more songs to play
It will be too late
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Amazing cause fellas. Sending out a tad of mullah and a ton of love.
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