He dabbled in songwriting and hip hop, collaborating on projects with successful artists such as Pittsburgh Slim and Margot B., as well as being produced by E. Dan, a producer that has been credited with launching the career of rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Challengers for the 2011 title were teams assembled by YMCMB, Matt & Kim, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang and 2-time defending champion Jim Jones.
Another rapper, Wiz Khalifa's first major label single, "Black and Yellow", had significant commercial success in the United States, peaking at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also peaking in the top ten of the Canadian singles charts.
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Layus has performed with artists and DJs including Tiesto, Flo Rida, Yelawolf, Ne-Yo, Rusko, Iggy Azalea, DJ Pauly D, Pitbull Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Ciara, Big Sean, Travis Barker and Tyga.
Rose has also made cameos in music videos such as Ludacris' "What Them Girls Like", Young Jeezy's "Vacation", Nicki Minaj's "Massive Attack", Fabolous' "You Be Killin' Em" and Wiz Khalifa's "No Sleep".
The tracks "Obsession", "Invincible" featuring Kelly Rowland, and "Just A Little" featuring the Roc Nation artist Range were removed from the American track list, while new collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Bei Maejor and Ester Dean were added.
The cover art was also the inspiration for the art on rapper Wiz Khalifa's mixtape Kush & Orange Juice.
He has worked on albums and musical projects with a wide variety of artists such as Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Rod Stewart, The Black Keys, Beyoncé Knowles, Wiz Khalifa, and Paul Oakenfold.
The album is Juicy J's first solo album since distancing himself from Three 6 Mafia and joining Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records, who makes three appearances on the album.
Artists that have performed at the theater include: Blink-182, Evanescence, Fall Out Boy, Four Year Strong, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Chelsea Grin, Wiz Khalifa, Rob Zombie, Kanye West, Ensiferum, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica, Straight Line Stitch, and more.
The 'Taylor' hails from the high school that Wiz Khalifa attended, named Taylor Allderdice High School, and from his affinity for Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers.