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Wiz Khalifa - Biography, Profile, Facts, and Career
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Cameron Jibril Thomaz, who is more known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

He gained widespread recognition after releasing his Rolling Papers (2010), his third studio album, which followed by various hit songs that cemented his fame and success in the music industry.

Career

Wiz Khalifa began his fame in the music industry when the president of Rostrum Records, Benjy Grinberg, heard his mixtape with other Pittsburgh artists.

He eventually released his own mixtape titled Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania in 2005. Then, he launched an album called Show and Prove a year after that.

Warner Bros. Records asked him to join their label in 2007. Khalifa’s single with them was Say Yeah and peaked at number 20 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks.

In 2010, he launched a mixtape titled Kush and Orange Juice and it became the number 1 trending topic on Twitter.

Khalifa launched a single Black and Yellow in the same year. The single ranked #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In 2011, his album called Rolling Papers was released and sold almost 200,000 copies within the first week of release. He won the 2011 BET Awards for Best New Artist.

Throughout his career, he received many reputable awards, such as Billboard Music Award and Teen Choice Awards.

He also collaborated with other famous artists, such as Maroon 5 on Payphone and Charlie Puth for See You Again, the soundtrack of Furious 7, which led him got a nomination for Best Original Song at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.

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Profile

  • Real Name: Cameron Jibril Thomaz
  • Stage Name: Wiz Khalifa
  • Nickname: Little Queer
  • Birthday: September 8, 1987
  • Birthplace: Minot, North Dakota, USA
  • Zodiac: Virgo
  • Nationality: American
  • Religion: Islam
  • Profession: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
  • Education: Taylor Allderdice High School
  • Hobbies: Rapping
  • Facebook: @wizkhalifa
  • Twitter: @wizkhalifa
  • Threads: @wizkhalifa
  • Instagram: @wizkhalifa
  • TikTok: @wizkhalifa
  • YouTube: Wiz Khalifa Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances 

  • Height: 193 cm (6’4″)
  • Weight: 78 Kg (172 lbs)
  • Blood Type: –
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Body Measurements: –
  • Shoe Size: 11.5 (US)

Family 

  • Father: Laurence Thomaz 
  • Mother: Peachie Wimbush 
  • Brother: Dorien Lala Thomaz
  • Sister: –

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Draya Michele

Wiz Khalifa met Draya Michele, a model and reality TV star, in an event. The pair were seen together multiple times afterwards.

However, it is not known whether they were just close or really involved in a relationship.

Natalie Nunn

Wiz used to have a short fling with Natalie Nunn, an American reality TV star, in 2010. They enjoyed their casual fling but it appeared to have never turned into something serious.

Amber Rose

Wiz’s romance with Amber Rose, a model and activist, is arguably his most high-profile relationship. They met at a promotional event in 2011 and became close quickly.

In 2013, they tied the knot. In February that year, the couple welcomed their son, Sebastian.

That being said, they got divorce in 2014 due to irreconcilable differences. Despite that, they decided to co-parent their son.

Deelishis

The rapper sparked dating rumors with Deelishis, a reality TV star, in 2014 after the two exchanged a series of flirty conversation on social media.

They used to appear in public events together multiple times.

However, their romance ended shortly after for unknown reasons.

Khloé Kardashian

Wiz and Khloé Kardashian, who’s a star of reality television program Keeping Up with the Kardashians, were rumored to be dating after hanging out at Kanye West concert in 2014.

That being said, their romance reportedly never seriously took off and the rumors ended as quickly as they began.

Yoshii

The rapper was romantically linked to Yoshii, who’s a Asian model and socialite, in 2014 after they were captured enjoying time together for multiple times.

Neither of them has ever addressed their alleged romance.

Rita Ora

Wiz and Rita Ora, a famous British singer, were seen being close during the 2015 Teen Choice Awards and enjoying a dinner together afterwards, which sparked their dating rumors.

Similarly to his previous dating speculations, neither of the parties has ever confirmed or denied the rumors.

Indyamarie Jean

The rapper was linked romantically to Indyamarie Jean, who’s a model, singer, and stylist.

Both of them worked together on his single Bake Sale, which appeared to prompt their closeness.

That being said, none of them has ever addressed their dating speculation.

Raven Felix

Wiz and Raven Felix, who’s a rapper and singer, first met while working together on music, as she was a signed talent under his label.

They started dating in 2015 and made various public appearances together.

It is not exactly known when or why they chose to part ways.

Izabel Guedes

Izabel Guedes, who’s a Brazilian model, began dating the rapper in November 2017. They reportedly met through mutual friends in the same industry.

The couple often showcased their romantic acts in social media and made public appearance together several times.

Unfortunately, they decided to call it quits in February 2018 for unknown reasons.

Apryl Jones

Wiz was seen enjoying clubbing time with Apryl Jones, who appeared in reality television program Love & Hip Hop: Hollywoodin July 2021 which caused their dating rumors to surface.

The couple reportedly met each other through mutual friends. However, they kept their relationship private for most parts, so it’s not really known when or why exactly they separated.

Winnie Harlow

The American rapper started dating Winnie Harlow, who’s a Canadian model, in the summer of 2018.

They confirmed and made their relationship public in October 2018 by sharing a picture together taken at the Paris Fashion Week that year.

Unfortunately, the pair split by the end of 2019 after building a year of romantic relationship for unknown reasons.

Aimee Aguilar

Wiz was rumored to date Aimee Aguilar, who’s an Instagram star, in 2019.

It is not known when or how they met. Their relationship seemed to be still going strong.

Net Worth 

Multiple sources estimated that his net worth sits around $60 million to $70 million. He appears to earn most of his income through his successful career in the music scene as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Real Estate

Wiz lived with his son, Sebastian, in a house located in Encino, Los Angeles, which he purchased in 2019 for $3.5 million.

The house was listed in the market for $4.5 million in 2022.

He bought a newly-built house in Encino, LA, for $7.6 million in May 2022.

Facts

  • This rapper smokes marijuana daily.
  • Khalifa’s favorite food is turkey burgers.
  • His go-to musicians are Cam’ron and Mumford & Sons.
  • He likes listening to Ugly God’s song, Booty from a Distance.
  • The singer is a massive fan of Pittsburgh’s sports teams, including Pittsburgh Power (Soccer) and Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB).
  • When he was a child, he had lived in different countries, such as the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany.
  • Eventually, he settled in Pittsburgh, US, with his mother.
  • He began writing songs when he was 9 years old.
  • In 2010, this rapper was named MTV’s hottest breakthrough MC of the year.
  • The magazine XXL listed him as the Top 10 Freshman.
  • He married Amber Rose in July 2013 but divorced in 2015.
  • In 2013, his son with Amber Rose named Sebastian Taylor Thomaz was born.
  • As of 2014, he has been endorsed by a cannabis company The Cookie Company, and no longer pays for marijuana.
  • His relationship with Carla Howe was revealed after they made a sex tape together.
  • His song with Charlie Puth titled See You Again got three nominations at the 2016 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, Best Song Written for Visual Media, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
  • In 2017, he started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu with a former Pan American Champion, Rigan Machado.
  • Forbes magazine named him as one of the Top-Earning Hip-Hop Acts in 2017.
  • He dated a Canadian model with vitiligo, Winnie Harlow, in 2018.
  • During the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, he hosted a virtual charity with an online fundraising platform.
  • His ideal type is…

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Movies 

  • Spinning Gold (2023), as George Clinton
  • The After Party (2018), as himself
  • Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017), as himself
  • Gangs of Roses 2: Next Generation (2012), as Timmy
  • Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012), as Devin

TV Series 

  • Big City Greens (Disney Channel ⏐ 2022), as Frilled Lizard (voice role)
  • Duncanville (Fox ⏐ 2020–2022) Mr. Mitch (voice role)
  • Dickinson (Apple TV+ ⏐ 2019-2021) as Death
  • American Dad! (Fox ⏐ 2016) as Mateo (voice role)

TV Shows

  • The Masked Singer (Fox ⏐ 2022), as Chameleon (constestant)
  • The Eric Andre Show (Adult Swim ⏐ 2014) as himself
  • Master of the Mix (Centric ⏐ 2012) as himself
  • Punk’d (MTV ⏐ 2012) as himself
  • This Is How I Made It (MTV ⏐ 2012) as himself
  • Ridiculousness (MTV ⏐ 2012) as himself

Quotes

“I’m always hustling.”

“I have an idea of who I want to be, I have a vision of my own success.”

“My live performance, it just comes from feeling an energy and emotion from the crowd.”

“I critique myself way harder than anybody else could critique me.”

“I’ve done a lot of work to get where I’m at, but I have to keep working.”

“Whatever I do, I do it because I want to do it and because it’s completely, 100% me.”

“The most daring thing is to be yourself and to do exactly what you want to do at that point in time and not to be worried with what other people are doing or what’s popular.”

“I don’t have problems with people, because if I do, I address it. “

“Every day is new. It’s just a new day. I look at six hours at a time.”

Pics of Wiz Khalifa 

1. Wiz wears a square pattern shirt

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2. What do you think of this star pattern?

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3. He often shares a post of him smoking marijuana

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4. Khalifa is topless during his performance

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5. Look how happy he is!

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FAQs

Who is Wiz Khalifa?

He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Who is Wiz Khalifa’s real name?

His real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz.

What makes Wiz Khalifa famous?

He gained widespread recognition after releasing his Rolling Papers (2010), his third studio album, which followed by various hit songs that cemented his fame and success in the music industry.

Where is Wiz Khalifa from?

He was born in Minot, North Dakota, United States.

How old is Wiz Khalifa?

He was born in 1987, and he is 38 years old as of 2025.

When does Wiz Khalifa celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 8th of every September.

How tall is Wiz Khalifa?

His height is 6’4″ or 193 cm.

Who are Wiz Khalifa’s parents?

His father’s name is Laurence Thomaz and his mother’s name is Peachie Wimbush.

Is Wiz Khalifa married?

No, he is currently unmarried. But he is in a relationship with Aimee Aguilar.

Who is Wiz Khalifa’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriends are Natalie Nunn, Deelishis, Raven Felix, Izabel Guedes, Apryl Jones, and Winnie Harlow. He also used to be rumored to date Draya Michele, Khloé Kardashian, Yoshii, Rita Ora, Indyamarie Jean

Who is Wiz Khalifa’s ex-wife? 

His ex-wife is Amber Rose.

How rich is Wiz Khalifa?

His net worth is around $60 million to $70 million.

What is Wiz Khalifa’s nationality?

His nationality is American.

Wiz Khalifa is a rapper who is full of talent. No wonder his singles often become a hit on the market.