#MYOL News: MTV's When I Was 17-Wiz Khalifa & "Rolling Papers" (March 20th-26th)

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Wiz Khalifa is not the first Hip Pop star ever and his road to riches is no different from the stories of many "overnight" success stories. He was underestimated for  long time as he was credited for his music by Rolling Stone in 2005 as an artist to watch. He wasn't performing for the Pittsburgh Steeler at the AFC championship back then, have Amber Rose on his arm or even have a major buzz of today even a year ago. Many people think that "overnight success" literally happens over night. For 5 years after that Rolling stone article Wiz was on the grind and in the meantime he really got a handle on his brand and started operating as a business. Music, clothing line and innovative ideas for future development. Over time Wiz's music got better and his brand stronger which made him gain many fans and people who weren't paying attention before to take a second look. If there is one thing I truly respect about Wiz is he did it his way. He has been very strategic behind the moves that he has made in the game so far. I do enjoy some of his music but for the most part I'm not an avid Wiz Khalifa fan. Whether or not you like Wiz's music you have to respect his hustle. Strategically, making a song for his hometown and indirectly the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting his own rolling papers company and turning down Drake's offer to go on tour were all brilliant marketing ideas that have helped get him to where he is today. To be honest I'm not usually an advocate for an artist like Wiz but I truly respect his strategy, marketing and when he wants to really get lyrical he has the ability to do that. Respect to Wiz, he made his own lane!