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What Is ‘Black and Yellow’ Rapper Wiz Khalifa’s Net Worth?

Wiz Khalifa is one of the most prolific rappers of the past decade, rising to prominence as a counter-culture icon. Khalifa has forged a highly successful career on his own terms and has collaborated with a great many other popular musicians. Khalifa is no flash in the pan artist – rather, he has worked hard …

Wiz Khalifa is one of the most prolific rappers of the past decade, rising to prominence as a counter-culture icon. Khalifa has forged a highly successful career on his own terms and has collaborated with a great many other popular musicians.

Khalifa is no flash in the pan artist – rather, he has worked hard to become successful and has gone through many tough times in his life. These days, he is still hard at work in the music industry, building a legacy that is completely unique among others in the rap industry.

How did Wiz Khalifa get started in music?

Wiz Khalifa performing in concert at Jones Beach Theater
Wiz Khalifa | Arik McArthur/Getty Images

Wiz Khalifa was born in 1987 in North Dakota. As a child, Khalifa lived a rather nomadic lifestyle due to his parents serving in the military. He moved frequently, forcing him to learn to adapt readily in any situation. Ultimately, Khalifa and his mother settled in Pittsburgh, and he was able to establish a core group of friends. He also discovered an affinity for music and began recording music when he was a teenager.

In 2004, when Khalifa was only 16 years old, he was signed to a record label. He released his first album in 2006 and almost immediately began attracting the attention of critics and fans. Khalifa continued to polish and refine his craft, and in 2007, he started working with Warner Bros. Records.

Over the next several years, Khalifa would sign with other labels, release a steady stream of new music, and ultimately, achieve mainstream success. Khalifa’s fanbase kept growing, and he received positive reviews for his introspective lyrics, catchy tunes, and easygoing nature. In his adopted hometown of Pittsburgh, Khalifa is a hero, and December 12th is considered “Wiz Khalifa Day” in the city.

What are Wiz Khalifa’s biggest songs?

One of Khalifa’s biggest hits was “Black and Yellow,” and as the song that really put him on the map, it remains the song that many fans know him best for. A few of his other most popular songs include “Work Hard, Play Hard,” “Remember You,” “See You Again,” and “Pull Up.”

He is widely considered to be one of the most talented rapper/songwriters in the business, and in spite of his incredible success, he isn’t content to rest on his laurels. Khalifa works hard all throughout the year, touring and recording new material.

Khalifa is also a businessman and has a partnership with a marijuana company in order to produce a unique strain that bears his name. Khalifa is an outspoken advocate for cannabis and has admitted to some truly outrageous spending habits in order to get his daily dose. Still, he is able to poke fun at his stoner image and has even appeared in Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg’s cooking show, much to the delight of his fans. 

What is Wiz Khalifa’s net worth?

Wiz Khalifa’s personal life has remained mostly out of the headlines for the majority of his career. The exception to that would be his relationship with Amber Rose. The two started dating in 2011, getting engaged the following year. They got married in 2013 and welcomed their son the same year. Khalifa and Rose were only married for around a year, getting a divorce in 2014. However, they have remained amicable and continue to raise their son together.

Khalifa has certainly created a nice life for himself. The rapper has a reported net worth of around $60 million, and that is only likely to increase as he continues to forge ahead in the music industry. Stay tuned to Showbiz Cheat Sheet for all the latest Wiz Khalifa news!