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Civil Interview: Wiz Khalifa Talks ‘Blacc Hollywood’, Ferguson & Being Underappreciated

Posted on September 3rd, 2014
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Wiz Khalifa is a rockstar. He’s also the man who’s been secretly (or not-so-secretly) influencing hip-hop for years. Since dropping his mixtape Kush & OJ in 2010, followed by his platinum-selling single “Black & Yellow” and debut LP Rolling Papers in 2011, Wiz has done it all, including marrying the queen of twerk Amber Rose and becoming a father. He’s also found time to expand his Taylor Gang roster significantly and ink sponsorships with major corporations like Converse, naturally. And let us not forget that just a few days ago, Wiz was crowned with his first No. 1 album Blacc Hollywood.

But success comes with hate and scrutiny, and in Wiz’s case, critics say his sound and style have departed drastically from his early days. Unfortunately for them, we’re here to tell you otherwise. We recently caught up with the superstar to talk Blacc Hollywood, his current relationship with Big Sean and Curren$y and whether he feels unappreciated. – Jason Holzman (@JayHolz410)

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7 responses to “Civil Interview: Wiz Khalifa Talks ‘Blacc Hollywood’, Ferguson & Being Underappreciated”

  1. Dylan Moore says:

    Wiz is cultured and he spent a lot of time all over. Didn’t come from one place like everyone thinks he did. Pittsburgh is half of it.

    He has a massive life and he’s always been spiritually inclined, great to see that he’s reading such awesome stuff and photography is always worth exploring.

    He’s absolutely right, we need to pay attention to the thing no one else is; the kids that we don’t see on TV. Where it all starts. It’s not about the politics or the money or the racism and he knows that, we gotta pay attention to these kids and make sure they grow up right and knowing this isn’t how it’s always going to be.

    As for not being appreciated; Wiz… you’re smart and you know that. It’s going to be like that, man. Keep looking for people who are close to the human. Like you said about this interviewer (who did a fantastic job, btw), there’s people who are paying attention and are trying to tune in because they’re curious and they know there’s more to eat up.

    Taught me that it’s okay to not be from around here or to not think the same way. It’s an advantage that should be cultured. Keep investing your time like you do, I’ll be paying shit tons of money to see you live one of these days. Life-time fan right here since I heard Kush and OJ.

    • dier says:

      Im not sure what he’s gettin at when he says “he’s around who’s he’s around” and when he wants to come back to that world” is he refering to big seans passion for fashion and shoes or his relationship with ariana grande?

  2. Saul Bautista says:

    Wiz sounds a lot smarter in this interview than his music…. no offense Im a huge Wiz fan, its just his lyrics dont always have that much depth. Just good music to party to