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

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

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

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

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

Wiz Khalifa strikes Gold with "Black & Yellow"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWiz Khalifa has enjoyed a breakout year this year as he prepares to leave the mixtape game for the big leagues. He has been featured in multiple hip hop magazines, won awards, and headlined a successful tour, "Waken Baken." Next year, Wiz plans to take things to the next level when he releases his debut album.Despite planning to release his album next

Wiz Khalifa completes Debut Album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn the midst of a tremendous year in 2010, Wiz Khalifa began working hard on his debut album. At the beginning of the fall season, Wiz Khalifa released the anthem, "Black & Yellow." It would only be the beginning as the Pittsburgh rapper had a successful tour, Waken Baken, to follow.On his debut album, which he has not announced the title to, the

Snoop Dogg discusses Chemistry with Wiz Khalifa

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore they had even met, Snoop Dogg was a big fan of Wiz Khalifa. Any time he was asked about up-and-coming rappers, Snoop Dogg often pointed towards Wiz. When the two met, they instantly hit it off. One of the main reasons they got along so well was because they both loved marijuana.Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's relationship stems much farther than

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