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.
What Iss Hittin
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Bet the money make her backflip
Throw another band up then another band
She get ratchet
Keep saying that she gotta man i don't care
Imma walk up to her like "yeahh"
Oh, what iss hittin, oh what iss hittin for?
Ho, what iss hittin?
Howhat iss hittin' for? Ho, what iss hittin?
Ho, what iss hittin' for?
Walked up in this bitch like "Woow"
They like "goddamn", "kid stacking up bands"
Cheese like an old man
You rolling round with a broke man
Quit rolling with them broke niggas
Start riding round with a rich nigga
Start riding round with a nigga thats rich
Lifestyle of my niggas thats rich
Got a rolex on my wrist
I ride for my niggas that's it
Wooyou rolling round round me
I ain't playin', na lil nigga I ain't playin'
I got niggas in my clique
And they down for anythang
They gon' bang, they gon' bang
They gon' let that choppa rang
Fuck what you saying, I ride for my gang
That's all that I am, the world in my hand
Yeah, yeah, damn
The song "What Iss Hittin'" by Wiz Khalifa is a track that talks about living the luxurious lifestyle with money, fame, and fast women. The song starts with him talking about throwing money and getting girls to do backflips. He emphasizes that he doesn't care if they have boyfriends and will approach them regardless. In the chorus, Wiz asks what is happening and what's hitting, insinuating that he's always in the loop, wanting to know the latest in the scene.
In the second verse, Wiz brags about his wealth, the expensive watch on his wrist, and his rich friends' lifestyle. He warns that you should stop hanging out with broke friends and start riding with rich ones. He also speaks about his loyal gang and the length that they are willing to go to defend him and their bond.
The song's lyrics reflect Wiz's hedonistic and carefree personality and his love of the high life. It shows an appreciation for luxurious things and status, with a sprinkle of great rhymes to make it more exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or affirmation
Bet the money make her backflip
Wagering a large amount of money to impress or excite a woman
Throw another band up then another band
Continuing to throw more and more money in an extravagant manner
She get ratchet
The woman becomes wild and rowdy when money is thrown around
Keep saying that she gotta man i don't care
Ignoring the fact that the woman has a boyfriend or husband
Imma walk up to her like "yeahh"
Confidently approaching the woman and expressing interest
Oh, what iss hittin, oh what iss hittin for?
Asking what the situation is or what is happening
Ho, what iss hittin?
Asking the woman what is going on or what she is doing
Ho, what iss hittin' for?
Asking for an explanation for why the woman is acting a certain way
Howhat iss hittin' for? Ho, what iss hittin?
Repeatedly asking what is happening or going on
Walked up in this bitch like "Woow"
Entered the room or place with enthusiasm or excitement
They like "goddamn", "kid stacking up bands"
People are impressed with the amount of money being accumulated
Cheese like an old man
Having a lot of money or wealth, similar to an older wealthy person
You rolling round with a broke man
Disapproving of the company someone is keeping because they are not wealthy
Quit rolling with them broke niggas
Advising someone to stop hanging out with people who are not financially successful
Start riding round with a rich nigga
Encouraging someone to associate with people who are wealthy
Start riding round with a nigga thats rich
Advising someone to spend time with wealthy individuals
Lifestyle of my niggas thats rich
Describing the luxurious lifestyle of wealthy friends
Got a rolex on my wrist
Wearing an expensive watch, which is a symbol of wealth
I ride for my niggas that's it
Being loyal to wealthy friends
Wooyou rolling round round me
Addressing someone who is nearby
I ain't playin', na lil nigga I ain't playin'
Stressing the seriousness of the situation or conversation
I got niggas in my clique
Having a group of friends who are loyal and supportive
And they down for anythang
Describing friends who are willing to take on anything
They gon' bang, they gon' bang
Suggesting that friends will take violent action if necessary
They gon' let that choppa rang
Referring to the sound of gunfire from an assault rifle
Fuck what you saying, I ride for my gang
Ignoring the opinions of others and remaining loyal to a group of friends
That's all that I am, the world in my hand
Feeling powerful and in control of his life
Yeah, yeah, damn
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement
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Hook:]
Yeah, yeah yeah
Bet the money make her backflip
Throw another band up then another band, she get ratchet
Keep saying that she gotta man
I don't care, I'm a walk up to her like "Yeahh"
Oh, what iss hittin, oh what iss hittin for?
Ho, what iss hittin?
Ho, what iss hittin' for?
Ho... what iss hittin' for?
Ho, what iss hittin?
Ho, what iss hittin' for?
[Verse:]
Walked up in this bitch like "Woow"
They like "goddamn", "kid stacking up bands"
She's sucking on me
You don't want a broke man
Quit rolling with them broke niggas
Start riding round with rich niggas
Start riding round with a nigga that's rich
Lifestyle of my niggas that's rich
Got a rolex on my wrist
I ride for my niggas that's it
Woo... you rolling round round me
I ain't playin', na lil nigga I ain't playin'
I got niggas in my clique
And they down for anythang
They gon' bang [x2]
They gon' let that choppa rang
Fuck what you saying, I ride for my gang
That's all that I am, the world in my hand
GreenRanger
One of my top 5 mixtapes of all time period my opinion matters 😉
body46
Ahead of your time
King-Jay
2018 STILL LISTENING LIKE IT JUST CAME OUT YESTERDAY💯👌
Evan5935
2019 mark 😎😎
Randy Nash
King - Jay 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
matias benjamin Hernández
Lejos lo mejor de wiz fue en estos discos , una obra maestra me recuerda mi temporada de rapero y liceo , fumando blunts y mucha hierba y perras
Charraz
one of the best wiz work
oldman swagga aka Scooba Steve
His best work prince of the city 2,star power then flight school
Diamønte Rey
EvTrap Beats honestly i think Taylor Allderdice took it but gotta love that Ku$h & OJ 😁👌🏼
Cisco Rodriguez
kush & oj is his best in my opinion then cabin fever