Cameron Thomaz (born 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Biography Early life Khalifa was born in Minot, North Dakota to a mother and a father serving in the military. The family moved to Pittsburgh when Khalifa was the age of two. His parents' military service caused the family to move on a regular basis. Over the next decade, Khalifa lived in the U.S., Germany, England, and Japan. He graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 2006. Khalifa has been influenced by artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, and the Notorious B.I.G. His stage name is derived from Khalifa, an Arabic word meaning "successor", and Wisdom, which was shortened to Wiz when Khalifa was 15.[LINK: http://www.brothaashproductions.com/WizKhalifaInterview.htm] Brotha Ash Productions interview Career Khalifa released his first mi