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.
Whip It Around
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Watching time fly
California grapes, I'm breaking fine wine
Me I'm sky high, my bitch down to earth
Money in the bank, weed roller in her purse
And I ain't slacking on the job
My dog I been alert been gettin cake?
Big numbers round the neck
And these diamonds round my neck
Should make these hoes trust on the road
At the venue filled with model hoes
College shows, smoking grade A honor roll
Bad broad, light skin
Hood niggas, white friends
And I ain't gotta talk much it's in your face
Give me brain
Cuz she say she got expensive taste
Let her rub my tattoos now she flying
Smoking zig zags too
Nigga rap like crack so I whip that
Whip it around whip it around
Whip it around watch it come back hard
Country boy from Illinois yea I'm a pot head
Hydroponic you can spell through my pocket
It ain't tricking if you got
It girl I got bread
Anybody feel like rolling up a blunt of kush?
I would but cheefing got
Me sleepy feeling good stiffer position
Body stiffer than a brick of wood
Nice and neat
Feeling like a trill nigga should
I'm addicted so consistent now
Roll up another
Light green Swisher Sweet and the
Castle is my suite
In the D, you know the room with the upstairs
When I'm powered up, add a couple blunts
Doing what I gotta do until
A motherfucker up there
Up where? In the air you can't come up here
No bitch, only stunnas can come up here
Real playas do what ever that they want here
You punks scared
Rolling down the window gettin air
Real niggas keep roaches in the ashtray
I introduce you to the life
Up in the fast lane
Moving quicker than Jamaicans at a track race
I be babysitting don't forget to
Tell me pass mane
Now break it down, roll it up
Break it down, roll it up
Calliko, Wiz Khalifa, roll up
The lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "Whip It Around" depict the artist's luxurious lifestyle and his love for money, weed, and women. He starts by mentioning his focus on making money and rolling papers, indicating his dedication to his craft and the drug culture that surrounds him. He mentions California grapes and fine wine, symbolizing his indulgence in lavish pleasures. Despite his elevated status, he emphasizes his groundedness through his relationship with his down-to-earth partner.
Wiz Khalifa asserts his success in both his career and personal life, proudly showing off his wealth and the expensive jewelry he wears. The presence of diamonds around his neck instills confidence in him, and he believes this should earn him respect and trust from others, particularly women. He mentions his experiences on the road, performing concerts filled with attractive women and college shows, where he enjoys the company of intelligent and high-achieving individuals.
The lyrics also highlight Wiz Khalifa's laid-back nature and the straightforwardness of his communication style. He doesn't need to say much because his success and persona speak for themselves. He enjoys the company of women who understand and appreciate his expensive tastes. He mentions how his tattoos serve as a way for women to feel closer to him, indicating a certain level of intimacy. The reference to smoking zig zags, a type of rolling paper, shows his continued connection to the drug culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm counting paper, rolling papers
I'm focused on making money and rolling joints
Watching time fly
I'm aware of how time is passing by
California grapes, I'm breaking fine wine
I'm enjoying the finest things in life, like expensive wine
Me I'm sky high, my bitch down to earth
I'm always high, but my partner is grounded and realistic
Money in the bank, weed roller in her purse
I have savings and my partner always carries a joint roller
And I ain't slacking on the job
I'm not being lazy in my work
My dog I been alert been gettin cake?
My friend, have you been staying vigilant and making money?
Big numbers round the neck
I have expensive jewelry with large numbers on them
So niggas show love
That's why people show me love and respect
And these diamonds round my neck
These diamonds I wear around my neck
Should make these hoes trust on the road
These diamonds should earn me the trust of women while traveling
At the venue filled with model hoes
I'm at a place where there are many attractive women
College shows, smoking grade A honor roll
I perform at college shows and smoke high-quality marijuana
Bad broad, light skin
An attractive woman with light-colored skin
Hood niggas, white friends
I have friends from both the streets and from different races
And I ain't gotta talk much it's in your face
I don't need to say much because my actions speak for themselves
Give me brain
Oral sex, she says she has expensive taste
Cuz she say she got expensive taste
Because she claims to have expensive preferences
Let her rub my tattoos now she flying
When she touches my tattoos, she feels euphoric
Smoking zig zags too
We also smoke rolling papers called zig zags
Nigga rap like crack so I whip that
I rap so phenomenally that it's like selling crack
Whip it around whip it around
Drive a luxury car and show it off
Whip it around watch it come back hard
Drive the car fast and make a powerful impression
Country boy from Illinois yea I'm a pot head
I'm a laid-back guy from Illinois who loves smoking weed
Hydroponic you can spell through my pocket
I have so much high-quality weed that you can tell just by feeling my pocket
It ain't tricking if you got
When you have enough money, spending it isn't considered tricking
It girl I got bread
I have a lot of money, girl
Anybody feel like rolling up a blunt of kush?
Anyone interested in rolling a marijuana joint with high-quality weed?
I would but cheefing got
I would, but I'm already smoking heavily and feeling tired
Me sleepy feeling good stiffer position
I'm feeling sleepy but in a good mood, maintaining a rigid posture
Body stiffer than a brick of wood
My body is less flexible than a piece of wood
Nice and neat
Everything is well-organized and in order
Feeling like a trill nigga should
I feel like how a real gangsta should feel
I'm addicted so consistent now
I'm addicted to a lifestyle of smoking weed and I consistently maintain it
Roll up another
Roll another joint
Light green Swisher Sweet and the
A brand of cigar and the color of the weed is light green
Castle is my suite
My hotel suite is like a castle
In the D, you know the room with the upstairs
In Detroit, you know the hotel room with an upstairs area
When I'm powered up, add a couple blunts
When I'm feeling energized, I smoke a couple more joints
Doing what I gotta do until
I'm doing whatever is necessary until
A motherfucker up there
I achieve a high level of success and wealth
Up where? In the air you can't come up here
To a level of success where you can't reach, in the sky
No bitch, only stunnas can come up here
No ordinary women, only attractive and impressive individuals can reach this level
Real playas do what ever that they want here
Real players do whatever they want in this high-status place
You punks scared
You weak individuals are frightened
Rolling down the window gettin air
Driving with the window open, getting fresh air
Real niggas keep roaches in the ashtray
Genuine individuals keep partially smoked joints in the ashtray
I introduce you to the life
I'm presenting you with a glimpse into my lifestyle
Up in the fast lane
Living life quickly and recklessly
Moving quicker than Jamaicans at a track race
Moving faster than Jamaican athletes in a track race
I be babysitting don't forget to
I'm actively involved and responsible, don't forget to
Tell me pass mane
Remind me to pass the joint, my friend
Now break it down, roll it up
Now break apart the weed and roll it into a joint
Break it down, roll it up
Break apart more weed and roll another joint
Calliko, Wiz Khalifa, roll up
Calliko and Wiz Khalifa, let's smoke another joint
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Damien Harvey
Still bumpin this shit in 2020
Michael Wells
Calliko I loved those bars bro salute to u homie
jdmexo8
Lost verse? This the only version I heard. Didnt know there was another.
Lil Zoney
This always da shit idc
Danny Graham
Calliko be sick
kristy holman
calliko lives in my state Illinois shout out
101Unit101
calliko lives in my country... US... shout out
calliko lives in my hempisphere... shout out
calliko lives on EARTH!!!! shout out...
you sound like a dumb ass
Sarah Robertson
He did record with him dummy
Jdm Exo
dumbass I hope you can read. it says lost verse and new** which was old when they released on here go troll some where else