Wiz Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. He gained initial recognition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he grew up and signed with Rostrum Records. His debut album, 'Show and Prove,' was released in 2006. In 2007, he briefly partnered with Warner Bros. Records. Khalifa achieved his first minor hit with the Eurodance-infused single 'Say Yeah' in 2008, which garnered urban radio play and entered the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Songs charts.
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