Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame with his 2010 hit single "Black and Yellow." He was born Cameron Jibril Thomaz on September 8, 1987, in Minot, North Dakota. His music is characterized by melodic hooks, a laid-back flow, and frequent references to cannabis culture, which have become central to his artistic identity. As the founder of Taylor Gang Records and a longtime Atlantic Records artist, Wiz has played a key role in shaping modern hip-hop’s blend of lifestyle and sound. His relevance traces back to his ability to bridge mainstream rap with cannabis advocacy, creating a distinct space that resonates with fans beyond music. Wiz Khalifa’s collaborations with artists across genres and his consistent mixtape releases showcase his versatility, while his public persona and entrepreneurial ventures in cannabis products reinforce his unique cultural positioning within hip-hop.
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MGK Raps About His ‘New B*tch’ on ‘Blog Era Boyz’ Mixtape With Wiz Khalifa
The track is taken from Machine Gun Kelly and Wiz Khalifa's new collaborative mixtape, 'Blog Era Boyz.'
mgk and Wiz Khalifa Celebrate Tattoos in “everything tatted” Video Ahead of Collaborative Mixtape
The duo are set to drop their collaborative mixtape, ‘blog era boyz,’ on Friday.
Wiz Khalifa Reportedly Placed on Wanted Persons List by Romanian Authorities
Wiz has not publicly commented on this development, which stems from a 2024 festival performance during which Wiz is accused of smoking weed.
MGK and Wiz Khalifa Reunite for ‘Girl Next Door’ and Tease Blog Era Comeback
The longtime collaborators reunited for their first joint single in more than a decade.
Lil Dicky, Benny Blanco, and Wiz Khalifa Debate Wild Masturbation Technique
Lil Dicky’s NSFW confession on a no-hands orgasm sparks confusion as Benny Blanco and Wiz Khalifa weigh in on what’s really normal.
Wiz Khalifa Reflects on 2016 'KK' Twitter Beef with Kanye West
Khalifa slammed Ye when he thought the Chicago rapper was biting from Max B.
The 50 Best Weed Songs of All Time, Ranked
From Redman and Method Man’s "How High" to Bob Marley's "Kaya" to Afroman's "Because I Got High," here are all the best weed songs and marijuana anthems to celebrate 4/20 right.
Wiz Khalifa Rips 'Scream 7' Movie for Using AI: 'That Sh*t Was Trash'
'Scream 7' had a massive debut at the box office, reportedly grossing $64.1 million.
Wiz Khalifa's Romanian Drug Possession Appeal Denied
The rapper allegedly smoked cannabis onstage during a 2024 festival in the European country.
Wiz Khalifa Defends Giving Son Birthday Punches After Online Backlash, Calls It a ‘Ritual’
The rapper said the light punches were a harmless ritual after fans criticized the video.
Wiz Khalifa Gives Son ‘Bash’ 13 Punches for 13th Birthday: ‘Still Doin Birthday Licks in This House'
The 38-year-old rapper instructed his newly teenage son to "take it like a G" and breathe out after each hit.
Wiz Khalifa Announces His Father Has Died
"He went out like a true yogi, at peace and on his own time."
Wiz Khalifa Discovers Enslaved Ancestor, Thinks They'd Be 'Proud' of Him
The rapper made the discovery on the PBS program ‘Finding Your Roots.’
Wiz Khalifa Facing Prison Time in Romania, Reportedly Working to Appeal Drug Sentence
Wiz hasn't publicly commented on the sentence as of this writing.
Wiz Khalifa Reveals Why He Won't Cut His Hair Off: 'Y’all Can’t Do This'
His comments comes after a number of celebrities, including Kai Cenat and DDG, recently cut their dreads off.
Sexyy Red Twerked With Sydney Sweeney at Star-Studded Birthday Party
Wiz Khalifa, Jeff Bezos, and more were at the space-themed event.
Wiz Khalifa Confirms That He Smokes 30 Joints a Day: 'It's Always There'
Wiz called it a "mental exercise" to fit smoking into his lifestyle.
Wiz Khalifa Dodges Question About His Flat Earth Beliefs: ‘Whatever Makes You Guys Happy’
The rapper dodged questions on his opinion about the Earth being a "flat plane."