Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa's career includes a number of standout achievements that mark him as a significant figure in modern hip-hop. Black and Yellow became a cultural anthem for Pittsburgh, resonating far beyond music. See You Again spent 12 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tied for the longest run for a rap song at the time, and held the record for most streamed track in a single day on Spotify in March 2015. The song's emotional tribute to Paul Walker made it a global phenomenon, with billions of streams. Khalifa also built one of the most successful celebrity cannabis brands, Khalifa Kush, which achieved nationwide distribution. His ability to maintain relevance over two decades, from mixtape buzz to chart-topping hits to entrepreneurial ventures, demonstrates a rare longevity in the industry.