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.
Visions
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Looking out the window
Kush and Orange Juice nigga
You might want uh burn one to this
You couldn't walk a mile in these 11 and a half's even if you had a chance
Visions of this cash followed with the thought of the bitch that's chilling at my pad
Its all part of the plan
Packing my over night carry on, we don't check bags
Old folks are proud to see I'm young and I Louied up to my eyes
True story word to the wise don't let these labels gas you up to be somethin'
Get your paper never trust 'em
Watch the niggas you run with
I done seen niggas who had all they dreams fucked over, over some dumb shit
And make no assumptions hotel owners saying the odors too pungent blame it on the reefer consumption
The difference between you guys is you lie and we live it
In the sky so pay us a visit
Bet your bitch be trying to kick it
What you ain't you trying to eat nigga?
Come on, fuck is you waiting for?
Nigga time just sitting around man, come on
Everything was all good, now shit real
Soon as I enter the room its red carpets and bitches with pretty smelling perfume
Smoking cigars shit was fool
Now you roll hella doobs and anticipate that 'How Fly 2'
Sucker shit we just can't excuse
Steady trying to duplicate but they ain't us
Got bitches dissing they lame ass niggas pot head kids rolling they dank up
Paparazzi taking pictures we famous
Held my city down like a anchor
Now its champagne we drink
Non-smoking room we just ashin' 'em in the sink
I love her attitude she love tracing my ink
I get up in the wind, leave her with something to ease stress
The best not just regular visions
Let you get a glimpse of how I'm living, HD
Young Khalifa gettin' to the money safe key
Matter fact hit this
You cold nigga I got a coat in the trunk
Come on man leave that bullshit alone man
Its over for that
Put this coat on
The song Visions by Wiz Khalifa explores the theme of living an extravagant lifestyle with his signature weed-influenced lyrics. The opening lines set the stage with Wiz observing life from a window, alluding to a sense of detachment. The reference to Kush and Orange juice is symbolic of Wiz's personal brand of weed, a testament to his interest in the drug. Wiz also emphasizes his sense of superiority, stating that no one can walk in his shoes even if they had a chance. He speaks of his visions of success, driven by the thought of money and the girl chilling at his pad, all part of his plan to get high, party and hit the studio. Wiz takes pride in his labels and expresses concern for others who may fall prey to their words, hoping to inspire his listeners to focus on getting their paper without giving in to societal expectations.
In the second set of lyrics, Wiz talks about entering a room filled with red carpets and perfume, smoking cigars and women, all while patiently waiting for what he believes is a successor to his mixtape "How Fly." He addresses those trying to copy his style, recognizing that no one can truly duplicate it. He boasts about being famous, holding his city down like an anchor and drinking champagne in a non-smoking room while ashing his weed in the sink. He talks about a woman who loves tracing his tattoos and how he leaves her behind to ease his stress. The song ends with Wiz inviting his listeners to smoke with him, offering a coat to keep them warm.
Line by Line Meaning
Life
The essence of existence
Looking out the window
Observing the environment
Kush and Orange Juice nigga
Marijuana and juice consumption suggestion
You might want uh burn one to this
You may want to smoke marijuana while listening to this song
You couldn't walk a mile in these 11 and a half's even if you had a chance
Even with an opportunity, you are unable to understand my perspective
Visions of this cash followed with the thought of the bitch that's chilling at my pad
Desire to have money and the female companion waiting for me
Its all part of the plan
Everything is calculated and strategic
To come through get high as I can, party, hit the studio jet lagged
The objective is to smoke, party, and record music
Packing my over night carry on, we don't check bags
Traveling light and efficiently without luggage
Old folks are proud to see I'm young and I Louied up to my eyes
The elderly are impressed by my luxurious fashion sense
True story word to the wise don't let these labels gas you up to be somethin'
Don't believe everything the music industry tells you
Get your paper never trust 'em
Make money but don't trust the music industry
Watch the niggas you run with
Be mindful of the people you associate with
I done seen niggas who had all they dreams fucked over, over some dumb shit
I witnessed individuals lose everything due to a foolish mistake
And make no assumptions hotel owners saying the odors too pungent blame it on the reefer consumption
Don't assume that marijuana won't get you in trouble with the law or hotel staff
The difference between you guys is you lie and we live it
We live an authentic life while others pretend to
In the sky so pay us a visit
We are successful and in high demand so come see us
Bet your bitch be trying to kick it
Your girlfriend probably wants to hang out with me
What you ain't you trying to eat nigga?
A rhetorical question asking if you are trying to make money
Come on, fuck is you waiting for?
What are you waiting for? Let's get to work
Nigga time just sitting around man, come on
Don't waste time, let's get to work
Everything was all good, now shit real
Things were going well, but reality has set in
Soon as I enter the room its red carpets and bitches with pretty smelling perfume
As soon as I enter a venue, I am surrounded by women and luxury
Smoking cigars shit was fool
I used to smoke cigars, which was foolish
Now you roll hella doobs and anticipate that 'How Fly 2'
Now I smoke marijuana and people are looking forward to my next project
Sucker shit we just can't excuse
We do not tolerate or overlook disrespectful behavior
Steady trying to duplicate but they ain't us
People try to imitate us, but they are not as successful
Got bitches dissing they lame ass niggas pot head kids rolling they dank up
Women are talking poorly about their unimpressive boyfriends, while marijuana smokers enjoy their high
Paparazzi taking pictures we famous
We are popular and well-known, evidenced by the paparazzi taking pictures
Held my city down like a anchor
I represent my city and kept it strong through tough times
Now its champagne we drink
We are drinking expensive champagne rather than smoking cigars
Non-smoking room we just ashin' 'em in the sink
Smoking in a non-smoking room and disposing of the ashes in the sink
I love her attitude she love tracing my ink
I appreciate her personality, and she admires my tattoos
I get up in the wind, leave her with something to ease stress
I leave her with something to soothe her stress after we have sex
The best not just regular visions
My goals are ambitious and not mediocre
Let you get a glimpse of how I'm living, HD
I am showing you a high-quality view of my lavish lifestyle
Young Khalifa gettin' to the money safe key
I am young and making money, securing it in a safe
Matter fact hit this
Actually, smoke this
You cold nigga I got a coat in the trunk
You are underdressed, but I have a coat in the trunk for you
Come on man leave that bullshit alone man
Stop focusing on meaningless things
Its over for that
It's time to move on from that situation
Put this coat on
Wear this coat to fit in with the crowd
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Thomaz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Life
Looking out the window
Kush and Orange Juice nigga
You might want uh burn one to this
You couldn't walk a mile in these 11 and a half's even if you had a chance
Visions of this cash followed with the thought of the bitch that's chilling at my pad
Its all part of the plan
To come through get high as I can, party, hit the studio jet lagged
Packing my over night carry on, we don't check bags
Old folks are proud to see I'm young and I Louied up to my eyes
True story word to the wise don't let these labels gas you up to be somethin'
Get your paper never trust 'em
Watch the niggas you run with
I done seen niggas who had all they dreams fucked over, over some dumb shit
And make no assumptions hotel owners saying the odors too pungent blame it on the reefer consumption
The difference between you guys is you lie and we live it
In the sky so pay us a visit
Bet your bitch be trying to kick it
What you ain't you trying to eat nigga?
Come on, fuck is you waiting for?
Nigga time just sitting around man, come on
Everything was all good, now shit real
Soon as I enter the room its red carpets and bitches with pretty smelling perfume
Smoking cigars shit was fool
Now you roll hella doobs and anticipate that 'How Fly 2'
Sucker shit we just can't excuse
Steady trying to duplicate but they ain't us
Got bitches dissing they lame ass niggas pot head kids rolling they dank up
Paparazzi taking pictures we famous
Held my city down like a anchor
Now its champagne we drink
Non-smoking room we just ashin' 'em in the sink
I love her attitude she love tracing my ink
I get up in the wind, leave her with something to ease stress
The best not just regular visions
Let you get a glimpse of how I'm living, HD
Young Khalifa gettin' to the money safe key
Matter fact hit this
You cold nigga I got a coat in the trunk
Come on man leave that bullshit alone man
Its over for that
Put this coat on
Peter Von Moger
Life
Looking out the window
Kush and Orange Juice nigga
You might want uh burn one to this
You couldn't walk a mile in these 11 and a half's even if you had a chance
Visions of this cash followed with the thought of the bitch that's chilling at my pad
Its all part of the plan
To come through get high as I can, party, hit the studio jet lagged
Packing my over night carry on, we don't check bags
Old folks are proud to see I'm young and I Louied up to my eyes
True story word to the wise don't let these labels gas you up to be somethin'
Get your paper never trust 'em
Watch the niggas you run with
I done seen niggas who had all they dreams fucked over, over some dumb shit
And make no assumptions hotel owners saying the odors too pungent blame it on the reefer consumption
The difference between you guys is you lie and we live it
In the sky so pay us a visit
Bet your bitch be trying to kick it
What you ain't you trying to eat nigga?
Come on, fuck is you waiting for?
Nigga time just sitting around man, come on
Everything was all good, now shit real
Soon as I enter the room its red carpets and bitches with pretty smelling perfume
Smoking cigars shit was fool
Now you roll hella doobs and anticipate that 'How Fly 2'
Sucker shit we just can't excuse
Steady trying to duplicate but they ain't us
Got bitches dissing they lame ass niggas pot head kids rolling they dank up
Paparazzi taking pictures we famous
Held my city down like a anchor
Now its champagne we drink
Non-smoking room we just ashin' 'em in the sink
I love her attitude she love tracing my ink
I get up in the wind, leave her with something to ease stress
The best not just regular visions
Let you get a glimpse of how I'm living, HD
Young Khalifa gettin' to the money safe key
Matter fact hit this
You cold nigga I got a coat in the trunk
Come on man leave that bullshit alone man
Its over for that
Put this coat on
J A Y
Im 26 now and just listened to this for the first time since i was 15. Used to jam this all the time, skateboarding around all night smoking with friends. Legendary nights. 😭
J Clark
Same bro 💪🏾💪🏾
J-KRILL SWAVEY
Rip to that timeline shits sad 😥
Mr. ა
i be doing the same shit u did lol
ItalianStallion
Yessirr I was just thinking man those days were golden
Jimmy Danger
Exactly the same bro, time flies ay
Ali Mctaven
I cry everytime I listen to this song. Was going through some rough times when I first started listening to this.
Christian
hope you doing better dawg
a.rodz23
It’s okay man
S K
It’s crazy how people can feel exactly the same about music . Literally found this gem recently and felt the same