Artists / Hip-Pop

Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa is a hip-pop artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh rapper known for laid-back stoner anthems and the number one hits "Black and Yellow" and "See You Again".

Key albums
Kush & Orange JuiceRolling PapersBlacc Hollywood
Key tracks
Black and YellowRoll UpYoung, Wild & Free (with Snoop Dogg)We Dem BoyzSee You Again (with Charlie Puth)

Who is Wiz Khalifa?

Wiz Khalifa (Cameron Thomaz) is a rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the founder of the Taylor Gang crew.

Known for

His mixtape Kush & Orange Juice (2010), the number one hit "Black and Yellow" (2010) and the album Rolling Papers (2011). "See You Again" (2015) with Charlie Puth, from the Furious 7 soundtrack, spent twelve weeks at number one.

Style

Relaxed, melodic flows about weed, partying and the good life, over smooth, catchy beats.

Impact

Wiz Khalifa was one of the first rappers to build a fanbase mainly through free online mixtapes, and helped put Pittsburgh on the hip-hop map.

Wiz Khalifa: quick answers

What genre is Wiz Khalifa?

Wiz Khalifa’s music falls under Hip-Pop. Wiz Khalifa is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s.

Where is Wiz Khalifa from?

Wiz Khalifa is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What is Wiz Khalifa’s real name?

Wiz Khalifa’s real name is Cameron Thomaz.

When did Wiz Khalifa start?

Wiz Khalifa has been active since 2005.

Which artists are similar to Wiz Khalifa?

If you like Wiz Khalifa, listen to Mac Miller, Post Malone and Snoop Dogg.