Congratulations are in order for Wiz Khalifa who took home the ‘Best Song’ award at the 21st annual Critics’ Choice Awards, for his song “See You Again” ft. Charlie Puth. The hit record served as a tribute to the late Paul Walker and was featured on the Furious 7 soundtrack. More below.
Wiz Khalifa Receives Golden Globe Nomination
Wiz Khalifa is pretty much having the best week ever. After scoring several Grammy nominations for “See You Again,” Khalifa and Charlie Puth have received nods for a Golden Globe. The song, which was a tribute to the late Paul Walker and featured Furious 7, has been selected as a nominee for Best Original Song. More down below.
Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” Just Became The First Hip-Hop Video To Reach 1 Billion YouTube Views
Congrats are in order for Wiz Khalifa, who just achieved quite the milestone! His chart-topping single “See You Again” with [New Jersey native] Charlie Puth has officially become the #10 most-played music video of all time on YouTube, and the FIRST video to reach one billion views in the hip-hop genre! Since its release exactly 6 months ago, the “See You Again” video has amassed 1,004,350,672 views and counting! Other acts in the top 10 include two videos from Katy Perry, two from Taylor Swift and ridiculously enough, PSY’s “Gangham Style” at number one. Yes, still. Check out the full list below. Congrats again, Wiz!
(Photos) Wiz Khalifa Paid Tribute To Paul Walker During ‘Boys of Zummer’ Tour In Atlanta
The Boys of Zummer tour stopped in Atlanta at the Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, where Wiz Khalifa performed hits, old and new. According to Rolling Out, the playboy and some Taylor Gang affiliates performed classics such as “Work Hard, Play Hard,” “Black and Yellow,” and “We Dem Boyz.” One of the latest hits, Wiz decided to dedicate to actor Paul Walker. More after the jump.
Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” Might Break A Billboard Record Next Week
In the fall of 2002, Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” became the longest-running rap single at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the charts for a whopping 12 consecutive weeks. In the spring of 2009, the Black Eyed Peas tied that record with “Boom Boom Pow.” Now 6 years later, Wiz Khalifa has tied that record as well, thanks to his Charlie Puth-assisted single, “See You Again,” hitting number one once again this week. Should Wiz make it just one more week at the top, he will officially break out of the three-way tie, and hold the record by himself. However – there’s some trouble brewing! Billboard reports that newcomer OMI‘s breakout hit “Cheerleader” is trailing VERY closely behind “See You Again,” and has the potential to take the lead next week. Let’s see what happens!
Congrats! Wiz Khalifa Lands #1 Spot On Billboard For “See You Again” Track
Anyone who left the movie theater after seeing Furious 7 with dry eyes is clearly heartless because watching Paul Walker on the big screen for the last time is more than heart-wrenching. To make it even more emotional, Wiz Khalifa’s sad tune “See You Again” pulled the entire movie together, making it relatable for anyone who ever lost a loved one. Aside from helping the movie gain the #1 spot in the box office, Wiz kicked Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson out of the #1 position for “Uptown Funk” on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and straight pulled the robbery. Congrats, Wiz! “See You Again” and the entire Furious 7 album can be purchased via iTunes here if you haven’t heard it yet. Disclaimer: Make sure you have a box of tissues next to you because this song will do it to you.
