Artwork Revealed for Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers"

Chamillionaire disses Rap Biters, praises Wiz Khalifa

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFive years ago, Chamillionaire was on pace to be a bigger artist than Kanye West. Some predicted he would have a long run on the top of the game. But, Chamillionaire's style played out just as quickly as it played in. Despite not having a long run in the game, Chamillionaire gets credit for being original.In the time since Chamillionaire last released

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

Jay-Z working with "Black & Yellow" producers

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore "Black & Yellow," Wiz Khalifa was a no-name in the rap game. The track was produced by Stargate, a production duo known for doing tracks with Ne-Yo. Despite already being known, their career boosted after working with Wiz. The duo teamed with Roc Nation in 2008 and Jay-Z is now ready.Jay-Z is currently working with Kanye West on their

Meek Mill talks Maybach Music signing

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast week, Rick Ross shocked fans when he announced he had signed Meek Mill to Maybach Music. The news came only days after Wale confirmed signing to the label. Rick Ross has set out to prove he can also be an effective businessman.Rick Ross proved he could become the most popular rapper in the game last year. His success, in music, last year, caught

Birdman buys Maybach with Super Bowl money

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBirdman is continuing to spend his "baby money," as he is celebrating the Packers' Super Bowl win. The night before the Super Bowl, Birdman confidently bet $1 million on the Green Bay Packers. Most of the hip hop community had supported the Pittsburgh Steelers.Wiz Khalifa, a native of Pittsburgh, had recorded "Black & Yellow" as an anthem for his

Wiz Khalifa praises Lil Wayne's "Green & Yellow"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe past year has been incredible for Wiz Khalifa and he is happy to be in his current position. Wiz Khalifa has a model girlfriend, a hit single, and his album is on the way. Last week, he was even challenged by Lil Wayne, the biggest rapper on the planet.Wiz Khalifa's hit single, "Black & Yellow," became an anthem for his hometown Pittsburgh

Rick Ross adds Meek Mill to Maybach Music's roster

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOnly days after adding Wale to his label, Rick Ross is back to work on more projects. The Miami rapper is currently working on his fifth album, God Forgives, I Don't. While working, Ross is also recruiting new artists for his Maybach Music Group label.Established in 2008, Rick Ross added his group, Triple Cs, to the label. He also signed each member

Birdman celebrates Super Bowl win

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe Cash Money crew became very vocal in the days before the start of the Super Bowl. Wiz Khalifa started a new movement for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers with his hit, "Black & Yellow." The song was an anthem for his Taylor Gang, but he also wanted it to represent the Steelers.Last fall, Wiz Khalifa won fans from all over the nation through his

Birdman bets $1 million on the Green Bay Packers

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterHip hop is more involved with tonight's Super Bowl than any other football contest in history. This credit is due to Wiz Khalifa's anthem, which has become the Pittsburgh Steelers' anthem, "Black & Yellow." The song recently earned a response from Lil Wayne, who made an anthem for the Green Bay Packers.After the ever-popular Wiz Khalifa began rooting

Lil Wayne challenges Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLil Wayne has been all over the place since being released from prison. Barely a month after his release and Lil Wayne was already working on Tha Carter IV. The first single from the album, "6'7," has become a major hit.With the Super Bowl coming up tomorrow, Lil Wayne has been getting into the spirit. Long before the Super Bowl, Wiz Khalifa created

Wiz Khalifa goes Double Platinum with "Black & Yellow"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast fall, Wiz Khalifa had a plan and it has gone exactly the way he hoped for it to. The Pittsburgh rapper set out to create a song for his Taylor Gang crew. While the song was for them, he also wanted it to become the anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Upon hitting the radio, "Black & Yellow" instantly became a hit record. While it did not top the

J. Cole is motivated by Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Wiz Khalifa's success

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2008, Jay-Z made a power move when he left Def Jam to form a new super-label, Roc Nation. He surprised the world when he signed Fayetteville, NC rapper, J. Cole, and made him the focal point of the label. Many expected him to fill the label up with established stars.Early on, it appeared as if J. Cole was going to be on the fast track to success.

50 Cent teases Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa in New Song

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since their 2007 showdown, 50 Cent has taken every opportunity possible to insult Kanye West. Even when he landed in hot water over the Taylor Swift incident, 50 Cent poked fun at his rival. Now, with Kanye West back on top of the game, 50 Cent is watching from the sidelines.After taking 2010 off to focus on his business ventures, 50 Cent is

Lil Wayne records Green Bay Packers' anthem, "Green & Yellow"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWiz Khalifa knows he has officially made it now. In a matter of months, he has had a successful tour, a model girlfriend, a monster debut single, and a response from Lil Wayne. Khalifa recorded "Black & Yellow" in hopes of it becoming an anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Five months later, his mission has been accomplished. Wiz Khalifa has made hip

Wiz Khalifa - "Black & Yellow"

Video of the Day: Wiz Khalifa ft. Snoop Dogg - "Black & Yellow (remix)"

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

Video of the Day: Wiz Khalifa - "Black and Yellow"

Wiz Khalifa to perform at AFC Championship Game

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen Wiz Khalifa began recording in 2010, he wanted to create an anthem for his city, Pittsburgh. In the fall of 2010, his single, "Black & Yellow," was released and it became one of the biggest hits late in the year. In the time since its release, "Black & Yellow" has become the anthem Wiz wanted it to be.As the Pittsburgh Steelers have played this