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CBC
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Wiz Khalifa doesn't care if the music industry loves him — his fans do
Hip-hop culture might glorify materialism and fame, but Wiz Khalifa was never interested in that. The multi-platinum selling rapper recognizes that being a great artist is about staying dedicated to your work, not chasing validation from celebrities. "I don't really care about the outside noise," Khalifa says in an interview with Q 's Tom Power. "I'm into real life. And the realest thing ever is my fans, and the connection with them. And I'm on the road. I am on the internet every day. Nobody is putting this together for me. So nobody can pull the rug from underneath me if I tell them no." WATCH | Wiz Khalifa's full interview with Q's Tom Power: Wiz Khalifa models his career after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. Like Snoop, Khalifa has expanded beyond music into acting, plus he has his own signature weed strain for sale. He says he looks up to Snoop's success, but more importantly, he's inspired by his relentless drive. "I learned about staying active from Snoop," Khalifa explains. "He's got everything that anybody could wish for, when it comes to legacy and respect and all of that. And he still gets up every day, and he works…. And he extends himself and he makes other people's lives better." The 37-year-old rapper says that See You Again ft. Charlie Puth is one of his most meaningful songs. It was a huge hit — See You Again was No.1. on the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks — but also, Khalifa says it's an emotional song that many people hold close to their heart. He's honoured to have a track that resonates with his fans so deeply. "Unfortunately, a lot of people deal with a lot of loss… I think that song helps people cope," says Khalifa. "Artists wish they had a song that impactful and that successful… and that will be here forever. I'm blessed to have one of those records and I feel really grateful.... People cry every time I perform it." WATCH: Official music video for See You Again ft. Charlie Puth When he reflects on his rap career, Khalifa is proud of everything from his breakout mixtape Kush & Orange Juice in 2010, to his newest record Kush + Orange Juice 2. But he doesn't look back for too long. Khalifa is focused on the future: he just keeps doing the work, and he encourages the next generation of artists to do the same. "Stay consistent, learn your audience, and trust your vision," Khalifa says. "A lot of the things that are gonna keep you around later are the things that you're doing now… the stuff that people don't see. So just watch where you place your values, and really set yourself up to win in the long run."
7NEWS
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
From Shepparton to superstardom: Sophie Giuliani on touring with Charlie Puth and BLACKPINK's Jennie
Before she was on stage with Charlie Puth, or sending reverb-soaked riffs into sold-out arenas with BLACKPINK's Jennie, Sophie Giuliani was behind the counter at Bakers Delight in Shepparton, dusting flour off her jeans and saving for studio gear. Now based in Los Angeles, the 25-year-old is entirely self-managed — no label, no agent — yet she's playing guitar for two of the biggest names in global pop. 'No matter the size of the show, I focus on the details and give it everything I've got,' she told 'Being a great player is important, but being a good person is what really keeps you around.' Playing with Charlie Puth: A masterclass in musicality Few artists today blend technical brilliance with commercial impact like Charlie Puth. With over 23 billion global streams, four Grammy nominations, and hits like Attention, We Don't Talk Anymore, and See You Again (which has racked up more than 6 billion YouTube views), he's not just a pop star — he's a sonic architect. 'He's one of the most musical and naturally creative individuals I've had the privilege to work with,' Giuliani said. 'Whether it's a rhythm in a conversation or a random noise in the background, he hears music where most people wouldn't even think to listen.' One show that stopped her in her tracks was Rock in Rio — one of the world's largest music festivals, with crowds of up to 100,000. 'It was a bucket-list festival and my first performance with Charlie,' she said. 'We finished the set with See You Again. I played the melody while he sang the final chorus… It was really beyond anything I could have dreamed. My family joined the livestream. It made everything feel worth it.' She also remembers moments of quiet magic on stage. 'Charlie would sit at the grand piano and play two or three songs solo. Even in the biggest stadiums, he made it feel intimate. We'd look at each other in awe. It reminded you, 'Yeah, this is special'.' With BLACKPINK's Jennie: Sound design meets stagecraft Jennie is no ordinary pop act. As one quarter of BLACKPINK — the most-followed girl group on Spotify and the first K-pop girl group to headline Coachella — she's a force of nature. Her debut solo single SOLO has earned over 900 million YouTube views, while 2023's You & Me debuted at #1 on the Billboard Global 200. She also starred in HBO's The Idol alongside The Weeknd. 'Jennie's shows are a true work of art,' Giuliani said. 'From the music and choreography to visuals and styling, every element is carefully crafted.' Giuliani's role in Jennie's world was less about taking centre stage and more about shaping its edges. 'For Jennie's set, a lot of my role felt centred around sound design,' she said. 'I was given reference samples that weren't originally played on my instrument… it was about supporting the sonic narrative. 'It wasn't about showing what I could do. It was about serving the overall sound and story.' From home recordings to headlining tours Growing up in regional Victoria with no live music scene in sight, Giuliani turned to the internet and her own instincts. 'I built a little home studio and taught myself the basics,' she said. 'I was working part-time at Bakers Delight, saving every dollar to buy gear; mics, interfaces, whatever I could afford.' She moved to Melbourne in Year 12 to study music full-time, then earned a place at LA's Musicians Institute. The pandemic delayed her move, but she landed in LA in 2021 — and her career kicked off fast. 'I was already getting offered work while studying, but I couldn't legally take it until I had my visa. Once I graduated, everything snowballed.' Her first major gig was a tour with Alexander 23, co-producer of Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo. It gave her a crash course in the realities of the industry. 'I'm fully independent — self-represented and hands-on with everything,' she said. 'No middlemen, no managers — just me.' 'One of the biggest lessons I've learned is how important it is to retain a lot of music quickly. Being a great player is only half the job. Contributing positive energy and being someone people enjoy working with is just as important.' While she can't reveal the name just yet, Giuliani is already gearing up for another major international tour — this time with an artist she's worked with before.
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Wiz Khalifa On Why He Believes Earth Is A ‘Flat Plane': ‘It's Only Because I've Travelled So Much'
Wiz Khalifa seemingly believes Earth is flat and "we live on a flat plane". Wiz Khalifa seemingly believes Earth is flat. The 'Black and Yellow' rapper has rejected the notion the planet is round and is convinced that humans reside on a 'huge flat plane". Asked if he thinks Earth is round, he said in a Patreon episode of 'The Joe Budden Podcast': 'No. 'I just believe that we live on a flat plane, like a huge flat plane. 'It's only because I've travelled so much." But guest host and academic Marc Lamont Hill then asked Wiz if he had ever travelled to the edge of the Earth. Seemingly referring to the supercontinent of Pangaea, he said: 'Nah, it's not that. I think that there's more masses than just what we see because it was one thing before and it spread out. 'Because when I travel, the routes that we take and how we do it, it's not possible to go up and down. You're just going straight. That's the only reason I think that." The 37-year-old musician also cast doubt on space exploration. He said: 'I don't believe in space exploration at all. I don't believe that they explore space as much as they say that they do." Despite his comments, the 'See You Again' hitmaker's latest album, 'Kush + Orange Juice 2', features a photo of a round Earth on its cover. The record is a follow-up to his 2010 album but Wiz recently admitted he 'wasn't into doing a sequel" and 'would always leave 'Kush + Orange Juice' alone", but his thoughts changed when he began working on the record. He told 'I just thought, 'What would be the most satisfying for the fans and the people who support me? Should I start over and do something brand new, or re-create something that they already love and that they're already used to?' 'So that's what made me make the decision to work on a follow-up." First Published:
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wiz Khalifa doesn't believe the Earth is round: 'We live on a flat plane'
Wiz Khalifa seemingly believes Earth is flat. The 'Black and Yellow' rapper has rejected the notion the planet is round and is convinced that humans reside on a "huge flat plane". Asked if he thinks Earth is round, he said in a Patreon episode of 'The Joe Budden Podcast': "No. 'I just believe that we live on a flat plane, like a huge flat plane. 'It's only because I've travelled so much." But guest host and academic Marc Lamont Hill then asked Wiz if he had ever travelled to the edge of the Earth. Seemingly referring to the supercontinent of Pangaea, he said: "Nah, it's not that. I think that there's more masses than just what we see because it was one thing before and it spread out. 'Because when I travel, the routes that we take and how we do it, it's not possible to go up and down. You're just going straight. That's the only reason I think that." The 37-year-old musician also cast doubt on space exploration. He said: "I don't believe in space exploration at all. I don't believe that they explore space as much as they say that they do.' Despite his comments, the 'See You Again' hitmaker's latest album, 'Kush + Orange Juice 2', features a photo of a round Earth on its cover. The record is a follow-up to his 2010 album but Wiz recently admitted he "wasn't into doing a sequel" and "would always leave 'Kush + Orange Juice' alone", but his thoughts changed when he began working on the record. He told "I just thought, 'What would be the most satisfying for the fans and the people who support me? Should I start over and do something brand new, or re-create something that they already love and that they're already used to?' "So that's what made me make the decision to work on a follow-up."
Perth Now
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Wiz Khalifa doesn't believe the Earth is round: 'We live on a flat plane'
Wiz Khalifa seemingly believes Earth is flat. The 'Black and Yellow' rapper has rejected the notion the planet is round and is convinced that humans reside on a "huge flat plane". Asked if he thinks Earth is round, he said in a Patreon episode of 'The Joe Budden Podcast': "No. 'I just believe that we live on a flat plane, like a huge flat plane. 'It's only because I've travelled so much." But guest host and academic Marc Lamont Hill then asked Wiz if he had ever travelled to the edge of the Earth. Seemingly referring to the supercontinent of Pangaea, he said: "Nah, it's not that. I think that there's more masses than just what we see because it was one thing before and it spread out. 'Because when I travel, the routes that we take and how we do it, it's not possible to go up and down. You're just going straight. That's the only reason I think that." The 37-year-old musician also cast doubt on space exploration. He said: "I don't believe in space exploration at all. I don't believe that they explore space as much as they say that they do.' Despite his comments, the 'See You Again' hitmaker's latest album, 'Kush + Orange Juice 2', features a photo of a round Earth on its cover. The record is a follow-up to his 2010 album but Wiz recently admitted he "wasn't into doing a sequel" and "would always leave 'Kush + Orange Juice' alone", but his thoughts changed when he began working on the record. He told "I just thought, 'What would be the most satisfying for the fans and the people who support me? Should I start over and do something brand new, or re-create something that they already love and that they're already used to?' "So that's what made me make the decision to work on a follow-up."
