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About Wiz Khalifa
Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa burst onto the scene with the release of his first major label debut album, ROLLING PAPERS in 2011. ROLLING PAPERS spawned the hugely successful hits “Black and Yellow,” “Roll Up,” and “No Sleep” and gave Wiz the platform to win the award for “Best New Artist” at the 2011 BET Awards and “Top New Artist” at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. “Black and Yellow” also earned him his first two GRAMMY nods for “Best Rap Performance” and “Best Rap Song”. As a follow up to ROLLING PAPERS, Wiz Released O.N.I.F.C. in 2012. This album featured tracks “Work Hard, Play Hard” and “Remember You” featuring The Weeknd. His third studio album released in 2014, BLACC HOLLYWOOD, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart and included the hit single "We DemBoyz." Soon after, Wiz’s track, “See You Again,” off the FURIOUS 7 soundtrack, catapulted to the top of the charts across 95 countries and earned him a Golden Globes nomination for “Best Original Song”. Wiz released his album, KHALIFA, in February 2016 as a thank you to fans which included the tracks “Bake Sale” featuring Travis Scott and “Elevated.” In June of the same year, Wiz collaborated with Juicy J and TM88 to debut TGOD MAFIA PRESENTS: RUDE AWAKENING. On April 20th, 2017, to celebrate 4/20, Wiz launched his mobile app, Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm, which has garnered over 10.1 million downloads and is currently being played in over eight countries and six languages. In February 2018, Wiz partnered with Sovereign Brands to create McQueen and the Violet Fog, an Award winning gin and rated by the NY Times as the “Best Gin”. In April of 2019, Wiz released his 5-part docu series with Apple Music, “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam,” which gives viewers an exclusive look into his life and career. Wiz was also a series regular in Fox’s animated sitcom, “Duncanville'' which had its season 3 finale in 2022. Wiz released his project, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa, which was followed by his critically acclaimed collaborative album, FULL COURT PRESS, with Girl Talk, Big K.R.I.T., and Smoke DZA. In July 2022, Wiz released his full-length solo album MULTIVERSE, to rave reviews. Wiz had a massive 2023 with the release of four new mixtapes; Star Power Mixtape, See Ya Mixtape, Khali Sober Mixtape and Decisions Mixtape. In addition, Wiz released four singles; “Don’t Text Don’t Call”, “Peace and Love”, “You” feat. Ty Dolla $ign, and “Hype Me Up”. Last spring, Wiz made his Stagecoach Music Festival Debut and will be releasing his new album, KUSH + ORANGE JUICE 2 on April 18th.
Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa is a multi-platinum rapper, songwriter, and performer whose laid-back flow and hook-heavy recordings pushed him into the center of mainstream rap.
His full name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, and he gained widespread attention with his major-label debut album Rolling Papers in 2011. This included the breakout single Black and Yellow, later earning Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.1
He followed with albums such as O.N.I.F.C. and Blacc Hollywood, with the latter debuting at number 1 on the Billboard 200.1 Whether performing chart-topping hits or more introspective cuts, Wiz Khalifa pairs smooth delivery with stadium-sized hooks and crisp production.
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Wiz Khalifa’s Background
Born in Minot, North Dakota, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wiz Khalifa began writing and recording music as a teenager. He signed his first record deal while still in high school and released his debut album Show and Prove in 2006. Early mixtapes, including Kush & Orange Juice, helped expand his fan base online and established his reputation within hip-hop circles.2
His stage name combines “Wiz,” short for wisdom, and “Khalifa,” an Arabic word meaning successor. By the time Rolling Papers arrived, he had built a strong grassroots following that positioned him for commercial success.2
The move from independent mixtapes to major-label releases set the pace for a career defined by consistency and a loyal fan base.
Wiz Khalifa’s Awards
Wiz Khalifa’s impact has been recognized at major industry and fan-voted awards.
- BET Awards – Best New Artist (2011): Wiz Khalifa won the Best New Artist honor at the 2011 BET Awards, marking his arrival as a major voice in hip-hop.3
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Song (2015): Alongside Charlie Puth, Wiz Khalifa won this award for See You Again, honoring the song’s run across both pop and hip-hop charts.3
- YouTube Creator Awards – Diamond Creator Award (2017): Wiz Khalifa received the Diamond Creator Award, acknowledging his YouTube channel surpassing 10 million subscribers.3
Wiz Khalifa’s Biggest Hits
Wiz Khalifa has balanced solo anthems with major collaborations that landed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
- See You Again (2015): Debuting March 28, 2015, the single featuring Charlie Puth peaked at number 1 for 12 consecutive weeks and remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for 52 weeks.4
- Black and Yellow (2010): Debuting October 2, 2010, the track reached number 1 for one week and spent 25 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of his signature records.4
- Payphone (2012): As a featured artist on this Maroon 5 hit, the song debuted May 5, 2012, peaked at number 2, and spent 31 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.4
See Wiz Khalifa Live
On the stage, Wiz Khalifa brings that easy confidence heard on his recordings from the studio straight to the stage, switching easily from his biggest singles to fan-favorite cuts.1,2 When the hooks drop, the crowd takes over, echoing each line from front row to back.
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