: Wiz Khalifa initially thought the song was "too pop" for his style and actually hated it at first; it took Snoop Dogg's personal encouragement to get him to record his verses.
Watch the official music video that has amassed over 900 million views on YouTube: : Wiz Khalifa initially thought the song was
: It peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song in 2013. "Young, Wild & Free" by Snoop Dogg and
"Young, Wild & Free" by Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, featuring Bruno Mars, is a definitive 2010s anthem that captured a generation's desire for carefree living. Released in 2011 as the lead single for the soundtrack of their film Mac & Devin Go to High School , the track blended West Coast rap energy with a polished pop hook to become a multi-platinum global hit. Key Facts and Production featuring Bruno Mars
: The song began as a spontaneous freestyle session by the production team The Smeezingtons (Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine) and was never originally intended for release.