Still Rolling Papers | Documentary (BTS)

Still Rolling Papers is a 30-minute documentary about Wiz Khalifa’s journey from hometown hero to global superstar. It’s the story of how a crew of friends took their dreams into their own hands and built one of the most impactful movements within Hip Hop. It’s a story of resilience, self belief, taking risks and ignoring outside pressure. The doc features interviews from Chevy Woods, Curren$y Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and more as they reflect on 10+ years of Taylor Gang. Thank you to all the fans who have been a part of the journey along the way.

HipHopDX Presents Still Rolling Papers Starring Wiz Khalifa and Taylor Gang
Executive Produced By Wiz Khalifa, Will Dzombak, Kevin Hofman & Sharath Cherian
In Association With Atlantic Records/ Warner Music Group, SMAC Entertainment
Directed By Blair Avery (@createdbyba)
Produced By & Interviews By Jeremy Hecht (@jeremy_hecht)
Produced By Jordan Saint-Pierre (@jordansaintpierre)
Thumbnail design by JR Martinez (@zxmbiac)

Timecodes – 0:00
0:30 – Wiz Khalifa reflects on the past decade in the game
1:30 – Wiz talks about growing up in Hazelwood, Pittsburgh
2:00 – How Chevy Woods and Wiz Khalifa connected in the studio
2:00 – Sledgren talks about connecting with Wiz
3:00 – How Taylor Gang and Wiz Khalifa started wearing chucks
3:30 – Wiz Khalifa on taking music seriously and recording at ID Labs
4:00 – E. Dan talks about working with Wiz Khalifa
5:00 – Curren$y talks about meeting Wiz Khalifa and connecting through music
6:00 – How Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa started smoking papers
8:00 – Wiz Khalifa’s crew and the origins of Taylor Gang
10:00 – Wiz signs his deal and goes on tour
12:00 – Wiz Khalifa and Taylor Gang partying on tour – On My Level
13:00 – Wiz talks about bringing smoking to his brand
14:00 – Wiz Khalifa talks about Creating Rolling Papers
16:00 – Wiz talks about dying his hair blonde
17:00 – Wiz Khalifa talks about making “Black And Yellow”
20:00 – How Snoop Dogg met Wiz Khalifa
21:00 – Wiz Khalifa’s Rolling Stone Cover and becoming a superstar
23:00 – Wiz Khalifa on returning to Pittsburgh to finish the album
24:00 – Wiz and Taylor Gang talk about making “The Race”
26:00 – What Rolling Papers means to the world
27:00 – Who is Wiz Khalifa

Featured Cast:

Big Jerm – Producer & Engineer
Chevy Woods – Rapper/ Taylor Gang OG
Curren$y – Rapper & Entrepreneur
DJ Bonics – Wiz’s Tour DJ
E. Dan – Producer and Owner of I.D. Labs Studio
LaMarr Woodley – Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Champion
Light aka “Loody Boy” – Merchandise Manager and Director of Meet & Greets
Marsha St. Hubert – VP, Marketing. Atlantic Records
Matt Young – President, Warner Music Artist Services
Motor – Wiz’s Uncle/ Merchandise Director
Peachie – Wiz’s Mom
Stargate – Black & Yellow Producers
Sledgren – Producer
Snoop Dogg – Rap Legend
Sydney Margetson – Senior VP of Publicity, Atlantic Records
Will Dzombak – Wiz’s Manager/ CEO Taylor Gang

Credits:
Director of Photography: Joey Koch
Sound Recording, Mix, and Master by
Fabian G. Rios
Color Correction: Nathan Girard
Special Effects & Video Art: Pax & Q

Graphics & Design
Pax & Q – Intro/Outro Graphics & Lower Thirds
JR Martinez – Textual Design

Crew:

Los Angeles Shoots:
Joey Koch – Director of Photography
Blair Avery – First Camera
Jordan Saint-Pierre – Production Lead
Jeremy Hecht – Interviews, Research & Production
Sergio Mejia – Sound & lighting production
Kai Chu – Production Assistant
Braden Walker – Additional shots and footage provided

Pittsburgh Shoots:
Blair Avery – Director of Photography
Seth Welch – Lead Camera Operator
Andy Qu – Camera Operator
Brian Jones – Production Coordinator
Jeremy Hecht – Interviews & Research
Shawn Painter – Production Assistant

Las Vegas Shoots:
Blair Avery – Director of Photography
Braden Walker – Additional Camera
Nathan Ball – Production Coordinator

Line Producers:
Elise Ricks
Ali Darwish
Nathan Ball

Commissioned By Atlantic Records:
Blake Foster – Senior Vice President, Global Catalog Development & Marketing at Warner Music Group
Alvin Akintimehin – Director, Marketing, HipHop/R&B Catalog at Warner Music Group
Marsha St. Hubert – VP, Marketing at Atlantic Records
Kevin Hofman – Vice President, Content Development & Production at Warner Music Group

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Rest In Peace To Nipsey Hussle & Mac Miller
Special thank you to the fans who have been on this journey for a decade plus

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