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Photos: Wiz Khalifa Rolls Through Red Rocks to Celebrate 4/20

The renowned rapper and songwriter came to Colorado to celebrate the unofficial marijuana holiday.
A photo of Red Rocks filled with concertgoers for Wiz Khalifa on 4/20.
A packed house at Red Rocks for Wiz Khalifa

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On April 20, the unofficial holiday devoted to cannabis, Wiz Khalifa came to Colorado for an electrifying performance at Red Rocks. The 4/20 show included Larry June, Ab-Soul and Chevy Woods…and an audience full of fans who appreciated the music and their marijuana.

Wiz Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz and hailing from Pittsburgh, is a songwriter known for his melodic blend of singing and rapping. Rising to fame with hits like “Black and Yellow” and “See You Again,” he has become one of the most successful artists in modern hip-hop. With multiple albums and collaborations under his belt, Wiz Khalifa continues to leave his mark on the music industry.

See photos from the show:

Fans pass a joint before musicians take the stage on 4/20.

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Ab-Soul opened for Larry June.

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Fans were lighting up at every chance.

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Larry June opened for Wiz Khalifa at Red Rocks on 4/20.

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Wiz Khalifa’s real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz.

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His stage name combines his childhood nickname, “Wiz,” and the Arabic word “Khalifa,” meaning “successor” or “wisdom.”

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His breakout single, “Black and Yellow, “released in 2010, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Wiz Khalifa’s mixtape “Kush and Orange Juice,” released in 2010, gained widespread popularity and was a turning point in his career.

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Wiz Khalifa has released multiple studio albums, including Rolling Papers and O.N.I.F.C.

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Fans stayed lit up all night long.

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The view of Red Rocks from the stage.

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