Wiz Khalifa stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about his new project Kush + Orange Juice 2 and what it meant to revisit the classic 15 years later. He explained why he finally decided to do it now, how he got into a mixtape mindset, and what it was like collaborating with producers like DJ Quik and artists like J. Cole, DDG, and LaRussell. He also opened up about stepping away from social media for two months and what he learned about himself during that time.
Wiz reflected on being part of the blog era and XXL Freshman Class, and discussed the longevity of artists like himself, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake—crediting the content of their music and how they navigated the industry. He also talked about working on J. Cole’s song “cLOUDs” and why that collaboration made sense. Wiz shared how being a girl dad has changed his life, why he doesn’t leave the house because of her, and how his kids have made him more mentally grounded. He talked about co-parenting and shared what he believes is the number one thing to avoid to keep things healthy. He also shared his most memorable smoking stories—including smoking with his mom—and played the Wiz Quiz before sharing what he wants his legacy to be: an active, present father who never stopped growing.
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