Classic Wiz Khalifa article from 2006 (must read)

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AllHipHop.com: I never heard the term “Pittsburgh, Pistolvania” before. Still, there were less than 50 murders in Pittsburgh in 2005. A lot of folks out there may think that the Steel City is really just Wal-Mart’s and fields…

Wiz Khalifa: Pistolvania is not actually a term that I came up with. It’s somethin’ that I heard before, liked it, and ran with it ‘cause I didn’t think whoever came up with it ran with it enough. But there is a lot of gun violence that goes in my city, whether people know it or not. There’s kids walkin’ around with AK’s and all types of stuff. It’s not that I’m glorifying the gun violence out here, I’m just making people understand that it’s official.

AllHipHop.com: They laid off a bulk of the urban police force there. How has that affected the streets? Are they vigilante?

Wiz Khalifa: Yeah, there’s a lot goin’ on. Without the police, cats is gettin’ back on the gang-bangin’ like it was in the early 90’s. There’s actually Bloods and Crips in Pittsburgh, and you probably remember, but it’s back again. But it’s mainly younger people that’s doing all this craziness. It’s definitely heightened.

AllHipHop.com: In your opinion, where’s the spot in Pitt? If heads are passing through, where should they go?

Wiz Khalifa: Definitely, after the club, everybody be down Oakland – down “The O” – that’s where it’s poppin’ to get somethin’ to eat after the club, holla at a few females, whatever, whatever.

AllHipHop.com: You know that RZA used to stay in Pitt for a minute, and 15 or so years ago, that’s where the RZA used to chill too – at The O…

Wiz Khalifa: Yeah, that’s definitely the main spot. That’s always gonna be there.

AllHipHop.com: Which part of the city do you actually represent?

Wiz Khalifa: Actually, I don’t even represent one certain part of the city. I’ve moved around a whole bunch – Wilkinsburg, East Hills, North Side, the Hill [District]. My roots are all over.

AllHipHop.com: That’s probably smart, as to not marginalize certain areas…

Wiz Khalifa: Exactly. Cats be only tryin’ to sell CD’s to their one certain area.

AllHipHop.com: On “Testify”, you allude that you’re the “hardest out” in the city. Then, on “What It Is,” you give credit to Govament. What sense of unity or animosity is there in the scene now?

Wiz Khalifa: I respect what [Govament] does, they respect what I do, as far as musically. [We share the same studio], IDLabs. We see each other, so we can’t help but bump into each other. We figured out that we was both hot, so [we unified]. They rap about a lil’ different stuff than I rap about. But people can still feel them as much as they feel me, and vice-versa. We just figured that instead of goin’ at it like a few other people do in the city, we might as well keep it movin’.

 

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AllHipHop.com: The Govament was rumored to have been involved in that incident with Jim Jones and the Diplomats, when they were in town. Were you involved in that?

Wiz Khalifa: Oh, no. I wasn’t involved in that situation at all. That whole thing was between them, and the other guys that were involved in that situation – nothin’ to do with me.

AllHipHop.com: You’re both opening for Ghostface. How important are those live events to your career?

Wiz Khalifa: I’ve always been one that’s comfortable with performing. That’s one of my high-points. I love to perform. I’m not really nervous about it, I’m anxious. I love Ghostface, and I’m a big fan of his. I’m ready to see how it goes and move on from there.

AllHipHop.com: What is thee song that the fans really want to hear?

Wiz Khalifa: I’ve been gettin’ a lot of feedback from “Oh No.” That’s the one that they want to hear. I haven’t performed “Throwed” yet, I’m gonna try and get into that. But definitely “Oh No.”

AllHipHop.com: Back in the day, Friday and Saturday nights used to be prime space to sneak in local cats. Now, they’ve syndicated Clinton Sparks’ radio show. Has that hurt you and your peers?

Wiz Khalifa: It’s rough. It’s hard tryin’ to get out there, but we workin’ at it. Everyday it’s gettin’ closer and closer. We just keep in grindin’.

AllHipHop.com: The city has been plagued with a heroin epidemic for a few years. Again, devil’s advocate here, but on “Get Away,” you say, “Kids know Wiz sick like salmonella, you want a brick? / Heroin runnin’ s**t.” I’ll let you do the talking…

Wiz Khalifa: Specifically with that line, I didn’t actually say, “heroin” like you think I said, I said, “here on runnin’ s**t.” [laughs] I can see how you can get it mixed up on how I talk a lil’ bit. That’s a good question though. With the drugs in the community, I really don’t condone the distribution of drugs like that. If I talk about any type of drug or anything, I’m talking about my music being like that drug, as far as the addiction. I don’t sell drugs or anythin’ like that, and I don’t really promote sellin’ drugs either.

AllHipHop.com: You’re still in high school. What’s it like going to high school as one of the biggest rappers in the city?

Wiz Khalifa: I’m gettin’ a lot of good reception from my peers. They love what I’m doing. In a sense, it gives them somethin’ to brag about, plus something to enjoy. They love the mixtape. They love what I’m doin’. Everybody at school shows mad love – all the teachers, staff, kids, everybody.

AllHipHop.com: Your content and swagger reminded me a bit of Young Jeezy. But who are your influences for doin’ what you do?

Wiz Khalifa: I’m most influenced by Jay-Z, Cam’ron, Biggie. I like Jeezy. I listen to Jeezy, I got into kinda [late]. I’m not sayin’ that you’re wrong, but I don’t see how his style could influence mine. I never heard that before. [laughs] I definitely got a cocky swagger.

AllHipHop.com: In an article in The New Pittsburgh Courier, your manager said he’s strongly trying to shop you to Island/Def Jam or Interscope. What’s happening right now?

Wiz Khalifa: Right now, as far as distribution, there’s no definite. There’s a lot of offers out. My manager just had a couple meetings with Atlantic, and Epic’s interested. Universal’s still interested. There’s a lot on the table. We have to get the largest amount of money and the best backin’ for what we tryin’ to do. I don’t even know.

AllHipHop.com: You won’t have to worry about college tuition. So when you get that signing bonus, what’s the first thing you want to buy?

Wiz Khalifa: Ummm… I haven’t even thought that far yet. I’m just tryin’ to make sure I get to that point. [laughs]

it's from the breeding ground section of this site. i dig threw crates.

 

[Freshonia]

Listening to wiz then to now, sounds like two completely different people.

 

[idoitforhiphop10]

Listening to wiz then to now, sounds like two completely different people.

u aint never lied[video=youtube;kh_zA6f3_aI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh_zA6f3_aI[/video]

 

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AllHipHop.com: The Govament was rumored to have been involved in that incident with Jim Jones and the Diplomats, when they were in town. Were you involved in that?

Wiz Khalifa: Oh, no. I wasn’t involved in that situation at all. That whole thing was between them, and the other guys that were involved in that situation – nothin’ to do with me.

what happen?

 

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what happen?

idk that's what i was wonderin?

 

[Freshonia]

u aint never lied[video=youtube;kh_zA6f3_aI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh_zA6f3_aI[/video]

Always been on point tho