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 āthe skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.ā The New Pittsburgh Courier says, āThe 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.
Vice
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Top off speeding, they say I'm the bad guy
Bitch ass nigga ain't nobody feeling that
You got a whole lot of mouth
I can kill you with a rap
That 16 in the magazine, one chamber in
Can knock as many down as I wanna
Yeah, that's bucket seats like a Nascar
View from the beach condo that's the plan
All, yall niggas suffering hard
I'm rolling up, wine glass
Sipping off with a laugh (haha)
Yeah, that's a couple of counts
I don't watch it, I know
I really see the amount
I'm out in Memphis with Juice
We into balling for real
You niggas talk like you scoring
Never out on the field
Never fakers for real
My name good in the spot
Now it's Presidential Suites but
Still keeping it cot no need for the bar
We could send you some shots
I know they mad cus they can't
Afford what's out in that lot, oh
And when it comes to this paper
We getting all it
That means you fucking with gangsters
Soon as we walk in the door
We get the party started
That means you fucking with gangsters
(Trippy niggas, nigga we don't give a fuck)
Hopped up out a brand new Panamera flexing
Mob niggas coming through
Bitch clear the section doobie to my lips
Straps I come equipped living a trippy life
Everyday I'm in the strip
We be throwing hundreds you be throwing ones
We marinate our lean with our blunts
Call my young nigga, what the count read?
Call my young nigga, bring him back to me!
Call my young nigga, he got what you need!
I got high as that bitch Fergie
From the Black Eyed Peas
Make that bitch bite down
Have her dancing on her knees
I treat her like a prostitute
She bringing me a fee (Cash)
Real money get niggas who I hang with
Jackson, Grant, Franklin
People who I came with
I'm still balling, Juicy J will never quit
Broke ass nigga I don't speak your language
And when it comes to this paper
We getting all it
That means you fucking with gangsters
Soon as we walk in the door
We get the party started
That means you fucking with gangsters
(Fly gangsta shit nigga, yeah)
They ain't wanna sell me shit
Now I don't need to buy
Three piece suit clean and I don't even try
Bags to my bitch nigga cus she likes shit
And cash with my niggas
Half of them indicted
That's game recognize game and my niggas know
House shoes on rich Gang stitched in my robe
Fly nigga, just a belt that you tryna price
We getting to it everyday same thing tonight
G shit from the block, you already know
The homie told me we gone get it
Had to let it go
Uh, yeah, been where the weed at
You know I wasn't tripping man
I just couldn't see that
Now I'm trippy, getting faded
Where my drink at?
Beginning at the pack for the cash
You know I lead that
Shit your language, I don't ever speak that
But my homies on the left side
Yeah they see that
And when it comes to this paper
We getting all it
That means you fucking with gangsters
Soon as we walk in the door
We get the party started
That means you fucking with gangsters
The lyrics to "Vice" by Wiz Khalifa featuring Chevy Woods and Juicy J depict a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle filled with indulgence and excess. Wiz Khalifa, Chevy Woods, and Juicy J assert their dominance and status, referring to themselves as gangsters who cannot be messed with. They boast about their wealth, success, and power, making it clear that they are living life on their own terms and are not concerned with what others think.
The opening lines of the song set the tone, as Wiz Khalifa proclaims himself to be Miami Vice, a reference to the popular '80s TV show known for its fast cars and stylish living. The line "Top off speeding, they say I'm the bad guy" suggests that he is seen as a troublemaker, but he doesn't care about others' opinions. He confidently dismisses any criticism, claiming he can kill his enemies with his rap skills. The line about Wilt Chamberlain, a legendary basketball player known for his scoring ability, indicates their prowess in whatever they put their minds to.
The song also touches on the lifestyle of partying, drugs, and women. References to throwing money, marinating lean with blunts, and treating women like prostitutes demonstrate their hedonistic approach to life. They emphasize the presence of real money, mentioning the names of various US bills, such as Jackson, Grant, and Franklin.
Line by Line Meaning
TGOD miami Vice, uh
Representing TGOD (Taylor Gang or Die) in Miami with a Vice-like lifestyle.
Top off speeding, they say I'm the bad guy
Driving fast with the convertible top down, I embrace my reputation as a villain.
Bitch ass nigga ain't nobody feeling that
I don't care about your opinion, no one cares about your disrespectful attitude.
You got a whole lot of mouth
You talk a big game.
I can kill you with a rap
My lyrics are so powerful that they can destroy you.
That 16 in the magazine, one chamber in
I have one loaded bullet in my gun's magazine, capable of taking down anyone.
Can knock as many down as I wanna
I have the ability to take down multiple enemies.
Wilt Chamberlain
Similar to how basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain scored many points, I can defeat many opponents.
Yeah, that's bucket seats like a Nascar
My car's bucket seats resemble those found in a NASCAR vehicle.
View from the beach condo that's the plan
I enjoy the scenic view from my luxurious beachfront condominium.
All yall niggas suffering hard
All of you are struggling and experiencing hardships.
I'm rolling up, wine glass
I am rolling a joint while sipping wine.
Sipping off with a laugh (haha)
Enjoying my drink with a lighthearted laugh.
Yeah, that's a couple of counts
I have a significant amount of money.
I don't watch it, I know
I don't need to keep track of my wealth, I am aware of how much I have.
I really see the amount
I truly comprehend the extent of my wealth.
I'm out in Memphis with Juice
I am in Memphis with my fellow rapper Juicy J.
We into balling for real
We are genuinely engaged in a lavish and extravagant lifestyle.
You niggas talk like you scoring
You all speak as if you are successful, but you're not.
Never out on the field
You never actually put in the work or take action.
Never fakers for real
We are authentic, genuine individuals.
My name good in the spot
My reputation is highly regarded in the scene.
Now it's Presidential Suites but still keeping it cot
Even though I stay in luxurious Presidential Suites, I still remember my humble origins.
No need for the bar, we could send you some shots
We don't have to physically fight you, we can handle you with words or send others to harm you.
I know they mad cus they can't afford what's out in that lot, oh
I am aware that people are envious because they can't afford the expensive cars parked in my lot.
And when it comes to this paper, we getting all it
When it comes to money, we are making a substantial amount.
That means you fucking with gangsters
If you are involved with us, you are associating with real thugs.
Soon as we walk in the door, we get the party started
As soon as we arrive, the party begins.
Hopped up out a brand new Panamera flexing
Stepping out of a freshly acquired Panamera luxury car and proudly showing off.
Mob niggas coming through, bitch clear the section
A group of tough individuals is entering, and everyone should make way for them.
Doobie to my lips, straps I come equipped
Smoking a marijuana joint, ready with weapons if needed.
Living a trippy life, everyday I'm in the strip
Embracing a psychedelic lifestyle, every day I am in the midst of the party scene.
We be throwing hundreds, you be throwing ones
We throw large sums of money, while you throw insignificant amounts.
We marinate our lean with our blunts
We infuse our codeine-laced drink with marijuana.
Call my young nigga, what the count read?
Getting in touch with my trustworthy associate, how much money have we made?
Call my young nigga, bring him back to me!
Contacting my young associate to bring something back for me.
Call my young nigga, he got what you need!
Asking my reliable young associate if he has the desired substances.
I got high as that bitch Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas
I got extremely intoxicated, as famous singer Fergie is known for.
Make that bitch bite down, have her dancing on her knees
Making a woman perform oral sex and making her submissive.
I treat her like a prostitute, she bringing me a fee (Cash)
I mistreat her like a sex worker, and she provides me with money.
Real money get niggas who I hang with
My associates are wealthy individuals.
Jackson, Grant, Franklin, people who I came with
Referring to the presence of prominent figures found on U.S. currency, implying success.
I'm still balling, Juicy J will never quit
I am still living extravagantly, Juicy J will never stop.
Broke ass nigga, I don't speak your language
I don't associate with financially struggling individuals like you.
They ain't wanna sell me shit, now I don't need to buy
They used to reject me, now I am so successful that I don't need to buy things from them.
Three piece suit clean and I don't even try
I effortlessly look stylish and sharp in my well-fitted three-piece suit.
Bags to my bitch nigga cus she likes shit
I generously provide expensive things to my significant other because she enjoys it.
And cash with my niggas, half of them indicted
I share my wealth and money with my friends, even though some of them are facing legal charges.
That's game recognize game and my niggas know
We understand each other's hustle and expertise, my friends are aware of this.
House shoes on Rich Gang stitched in my robe
I wear comfortable slippers with a robe that has the emblem of Rich Gang, a music collective.
Fly nigga, just a belt that you tryna price
I am a stylish and fashionable individual, the belt I wear is highly sought after.
We getting to it everyday same thing tonight
Every day we go after success, and tonight will be no different.
G shit from the block, you already know
I represent genuine street life, you are already aware of this.
The homie told me we gone get it, had to let it go
My friend assured me we would achieve success, so I had to let go of my doubts.
Uh, yeah, been where the weed at
I have always been in possession of marijuana.
You know I wasn't tripping man, I just couldn't see that
I wasn't stressing over it, I simply couldn't comprehend or understand the situation.
Now I'm trippy, getting faded, where my drink at?
Now I am under the influence of drugs and alcohol, looking for my next drink.
Beginning at the pack for the cash, you know I lead that
Starting with illegal drug dealing to earn money, I am the leader in this endeavor.
Shit your language, I don't ever speak that
I don't engage in vulgar language.
But my homies on the left side, yeah they see that
But my friends on the street side can relate to and understand that.
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, JORDAN HOUSTON, KEVIN LEE WOODS, LEXUS LEWIS
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Youtube user
Shit was hella fire Wish they had a instrumental
ShroudedEchoes1984
I'd knock 10 years off my future just to go back for a day
carlos alvarez
Juicy j killed it in this song :D
Youtube user
There got to be a instrumental version
Delta
Juicy went hard on this
Bugatti Era
Woooooooo this that wave! #Trippy
ChiefGod Z
Classic
jerzboylou
2021 still knockin ya herd
Chad Harris
for five yrs ive wanted to find this full song...daytoday while you were sleeping brought me here. oh whatta day.
Kid Frankie
Need instrumental please!!!šš