Artwork Revealed for Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers"

Wiz Khalifa completes " Rolling Papers" album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe past six months have been incredible for Wiz Khalifa. Following years of being on the underground circuit, Khalifa became one of the most popular rappers in the game. In September, "Black & Yellow" was released and it became a hit. Also, the Waken Baken Tour was a major success.Wiz Khalifa was facing the problem many rappers face upon signing to a

Wiz Khalifa announces "Rolling Papers" release date

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWiz Khalifa has been on the underground hip hop scene for almost five years. In those five years, Wiz built a cult following, but he had his eyes set on something bigger. Last fall, Wiz Khalifa released "Black & Yellow" and the song changed his life.The song served as an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the promotional single for his "Waken

Album Review: Wiz Khalifa - "Rolling Papers"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWiz Khalifa released one of the most complete albums of 2011. For the 2010-2011 period, Rolling Papers is definitely a must-have. From the beginning to the end, the album is quite entertaining.Obviously, Wiz Khalifa is not the best lyricist in the world, but he is good at what he does. Khalifa raps about what he knows and what he likes. Because of

Wiz Khalifa talks singing in His Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing the release of Rolling Papers, Wiz Khalifa has gained new fans and has also done relatively well with critics. His debut album has been noted for his singing. Khalifa's current single, "Roll Up," features him doing just as much singing than rapping.Many rappers have lived and died by singing. A decade ago, Ja Rule gave up hardcore rap to

Wiz Khalifa explains lack of guests on "Rolling Papers" debut

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn September, Wiz Khalifa first discussed his Rolling Papers debut album. At the time, Khalifa said he would likely be recording songs with Devin the Dude, 8Ball & MJG, Cam'ron, and Snoop Dogg. It seemed as if Wiz Khalifa still intended to feature these artists on the album.Last week, Rolling Papers was finally released and it lacked many of these

Wiz Khalifa comes up Short

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since the release of "Black & Yellow," Wiz Khalifa has been one of the most-anticipated rappers in the game. Earlier this week, his Rolling Papers debut was released. Initial predictions for the album had it selling well over 200,000 copies in its first week.Wiz Khalifa has been the most-celebrated new artist of 2011. The rapper released his

Wiz Khalifa projected to sell 215,000 copies in First Week

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast fall, Wiz Khalifa made the jump from mixtape rapper to rap superstar. The Pittsburgh rapper rose to fame behind his hit single, "Black & Yellow." His hit single became the anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans.With the NFL season over, some assumed Wiz Khalifa may be over. But, partnerships with Snoop Dogg and co-signs from some of