Wiz Khalifa

Cameron Jibril Thomaz, known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to Air Force parents. After his parents' divorce, he spent his childhood moving between Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan before settling in Pittsburgh around 1996, where he attended Taylor Allderdice High School and began writing lyrics as a teenager. The moniker Wiz Khalifa blends the Arabic word “Khalifa” (successor) with “Wiz,” a nickname given by his grandfather for his early aptitude, and he even tattooed it on his arm at 17. By age fifteen he was recording at I.D. Labs, securing an internship that gave him free studio time and mentorship from veteran producer E. Dan. His first mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania (2005), caught the attention of Rostrum Records, leading to his debut album Show and Prove (2006) and an early endorsement as an “artist to watch” by Rolling Stone. Wiz Khalifa broke into mainstream consciousness with the 2010 single “Black and Yellow,” a tribute to his hometown that topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Grammy nominations. Subsequent albums such as Rolling Papers (2011), O.N.I.F.C. (2012), and Blacc Hollywood (2014) solidified his presence in pop‑rap, while collaborations like “See You Again” (2015) with Charlie Puth became a cultural touchstone, spending twelve weeks at number one and achieving diamond certification. Beyond music, he pursued acting in projects like Mac & Devin Go to High School (2011) and made guest appearances on shows including American Dad! and The Masked Singer. An avid cannabis advocate, he launched the “Khalifa Kush” brand and later partnered with major dispensaries, turning his personal passion into a profitable enterprise. His entrepreneurial spirit extends to founding Taylor Gang Entertainment, signing artists such as Juicy J and Ty Dolla Sign. Personal milestones include his marriage to Amber Rose (2013‑2016), the birth of his son in 2013, and, as of 2024, an expectancy announcement for a second child with partner Aimee Aguilar. Throughout his career, Khalifa has remained a prolific mixtape creator, tour headliner, and cultural influencer, known for his laid‑back lyrical style, distinctive fashion sense, and relentless dedication to both music and cannabis culture.