{{Short description|American independent record label}} {{Infobox record label | name = Taylor Gang Entertainment | image = Taylor Gang Logo.jpg | founded = {{start date|2008}} | founder = Wiz Khalifa | distributor = {{hlist| Asylum Records/Atlantic Records Group |BMG Rights Management}} | genre = Hip hop | location = Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | website = {{URL|taylorgang.com}} }}

'''Taylor Gang Entertainment''' is an American entertainment company. Co-founded by rapper Wiz Khalifa in 2008, it operates as an independent record label, music management, music production and film company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<ref name=bill>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6221753/wiz-khalifas-taylor-gang-records-signs-distro-deal-with-ingrooves|title=Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records signs distro deal with INgrooves|author=Gail Mitchell|date=August 18, 2014|publisher=Billboard|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> The record label is home to artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and Juicy J who serves as A&R for the label.<ref name="license">{{cite web |date=2018-04-05 |title=Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang debuts vaporizers |url=https://www.licenseglobal.com/entertainment/wiz-khalifas-taylor-gang-debuts-vaporizers |access-date=February 11, 2016 |website=License Global}}</ref><ref name=broadway>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6221753/wiz-khalifas-taylor-gang-records-signs-distro-deal-with-ingrooves|title=Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records taps INgrooves Music Group for worldwide distribution|author=Music News Desk|date=August 19, 2014|publisher=Broadway World|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> TM88 is a producer for the label. The company is currently headquartered at ID Labs in Pittsburgh.

==History== [[File:Wiz Khalifa, 2010.jpg|thumb|Wiz Khalifa founded the label in 2008]] The Taylor Gang was originally coined in 2006 to refer to "Taylors" who are supporters of Wiz Khalifa.<ref name=gate>{{cite web| url=http://unothegateway.com/wiz-khalifa-brings-the-taylor-gang-to-civic-auditorium/|title= Wiz Khalifa brings the Taylor Gang to Civic Auditorium|author=Natali Bianco|date=November 6, 2012|publisher=The Gateway|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> Taylor Gang Ent. was co-founded in 2008 by Khalifa.<ref name="bill"/><ref name=elite>{{cite web|url=http://elitedaily.com/music/wiz-khalifa-local-rapper-international-icon-photos/1092062/|title= How Wiz Khalifa went from local rapper to international icon|author=Julian Sonny|date=June 25, 2015|publisher=Elite Daily|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> The record label was named after Khalifa's alma mater, Taylor Allderdice High School, and his affinity for Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers and Taylor Mitchell.<ref name=hiphop>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2015/09/15/wiz-khalifa-taylor-allderdice-high-school-backpacks/|title=Wiz Khalifa surprises Taylor Allderdice High School with $45K worth of backpacks|author=Trent Clark|date=September 15, 2015|publisher=Hip Hop Wired|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name=allhip>{{cite web| url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/01/24/chevy-woods-taylor-gangs-general-breaks-down-his-armys-music-more/|title=Chevy Woods: Taylor Gang's general breaks down his army's music & more|author=JP DelaCuesta|date=January 24, 2012|publisher=All HipHop|access-date=February 10, 2016}}</ref> Taylor Gang Ent. began as Khalifa's fan base network, street team and home to his crew. The entity later became a full entertainment company encompassing record label, management services, production and film companies. Chevy Woods, Berner, and Tuki Carter all signed to the record label in 2011.<ref name=nbc>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Interview-Wiz-Khalifa-Reveals-His-Web-Secrets-of-Success.html|title=Interview: Wiz Khalifa reveals his web secrets of success|author=Ross Green|date= July 25, 2011 |publisher= NBC New York | access-date= September 17, 2015}}</ref><ref name=vibe>{{cite web| url=http://www.vibe.com/2014/03/courtney-noelle-love-on-the-run-mixtape-artwork-tracklisting/| title=Taylor Gang's Courtney Noelle unveils 'Love On The Run' mixtape artwork and tracklisting|author=Adelle Platon|date=March 4, 2014|publisher=VIBE|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name=ebony>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/courtney-noelle-preps-first-album-111#axzz3m7R0LrfW|title=Courtney Noelle preps first album with Wiz Khalifa [INTERVIEW]|author=Michael Alison Gonzales|date=May 15, 2014|publisher= Ebony| access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> In December 2012, Juicy J joined the entertainment company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/juicy-j-stays-trippy-inside-the-rappers-unlikely-comeback-5646763/ |title=Juicy J Stays Trippy: Inside The Rapper's Unlikely Comeback |publisher=Billboard |first=Jason |last=Lipshutz |access-date=2013-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/juicy-j-lord-infamous-taylor-gang-interview|title=Interview:Juicy J Talks About Lord Infamous, Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," & His Relationship With Taylor Gang|publisher=Complex|author=Elva Aguilar|date=January 31, 2014|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref> In 2013, Ty Dolla $ign joined the company as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/ty-dolla-sign-gets-signed-taylor-gang |title=Ty Dolla $ign Officially Joins Taylor Gang |publisher=Vibe |date=2013-07-02 |access-date=2013-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ty Dolla $ign Joins Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Label |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2013/07/ty-dolla-sign-wiz-khalifa-taylor-gang |website=Complex |access-date=20 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2014, J.R. Donato signed to the label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiofacts.com/j-r-donato-releases-new-video-couldnt-wait-signs-wiz-khalifas-taylor-gang/|title=J.R. Donato Releases New Video For "Couldn't Wait" Signs to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang|publisher=Radio Facts|author=Kev Ross|date=November 5, 2014|access-date=February 11, 2016|archive-date=February 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216105506/http://www.radiofacts.com/j-r-donato-releases-new-video-couldnt-wait-signs-wiz-khalifas-taylor-gang/|url-status=dead}}</ref> That year, Taylor Gang Records selected INgrooves to manage their global distribution and marketing.{{cn|date=December 2023}}

The record label also doubles as a super group and announced plans to release an album as a group in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22997/title.wiz-khalifa-amber-rose-give-birth-to-baby-boy-sebastian-taylor-thomaz |title=Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Give Birth To Baby Boy Sebastian Taylor Thomaz |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-02-21 |access-date=2013-08-25}}</ref>

Taylor Gang Ent. partnered with brands to create licensing deals, most notably, Grenco Science in 2014 for a series of vaporizer products and Neff to produce a special 26-piece apparel collection composed of T-shirts, jerseys and hats. The creative collaboration among the label's artists and Neff.<ref name=hype>{{cite web| url=http://hypebeast.com/2014/6/neff-x-taylor-gang-ent-launch-new-apparel-collection|title= Neff x Taylor Gang Ent. launch new apparel collection|author=Nate Bodansky|date= June 6, 2014|publisher=Hypebeast|access-date=February 11, 2016}}</ref>

==Roster== ===Current artists=== {{div col|colwidth=20em}} * Berner * Chevy Woods * DJ Bonics (Wiz Khalifa's DJ) * E. Dan (producer) *Fedd The God<ref>{{cite web | url=https://respect-mag.com/2020/07/taylor-gang-officially-announces-fedd-the-god-signing-drops-debut-single-king-james/ | title=Taylor Gang Officially Announces 'Fedd the God' Signing + Drops Debut Single "King James" | date=24 July 2020 }}</ref> * Juicy J {{small|(jointly Trippy Music and E1)}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Markman |first1=Rob |title=Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J Deal Is 'Official' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1675486/wiz-khalifa-taylor-gang-juicy-j-signing/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020031055/http://www.mtv.com/news/1675486/wiz-khalifa-taylor-gang-juicy-j-signing/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 20, 2016 |website=MTV News |access-date=20 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> * Kris Hollis{{cn|date=December 2023}} * Sledgren (Producer) * Sosamann<ref name="XXL Magazine">{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/03/wiz-khalifa-sosamann-taylor-gang/|title=Wiz Khalifa Welcomes SosaMann of the Sauce Factory to Taylor Gang|date=30 March 2016 |publisher=XXL|access-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref> * TM88 (Producer) *Tuki Carter<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.avantynews.com/tuki-story/ | title=A Conversation with Tuki Carter • Avant-Y News | date=6 August 2019 }}</ref> *Ty Dolla $ign * Wiz Khalifa * Young Deji * JasonMartin * Lex Luger * Mally Mall * RMB Justize * Young Khalifa {{div col end}}

===Former artists=== {{div col|colwidth=20em}} *Raven Felix *Cardo Got Wings *LoLa Monroe *Jimmy Wopo (Deceased)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Respers France |first1=Lisa |title=Rapper Jimmy Wopo gunned down in Pittsburgh |url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/19/entertainment/jimmy-wopo-dead/index.html |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=CNN|date=19 July 2018}}</ref> *Courtney Noelle<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/19480-courtney-noelle-talks-love-on-the-run-and-her-taylor-gang-family-news | title=Courtney Noelle Talks "Love on the Run" & Her Taylor Gang Family | website=HNHH | date=11 March 2014 }}</ref>

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==TGOD Mafia== {{Infobox musical artist | name = TGOD Mafia | genre = Hip hop | label = {{hlist|Taylor Gang|EMPIRE}} | years_active = 2016–present | current_members = Wiz Khalifa<br>Juicy J<br>Ty Dolla Sign<br>TM88 }} {{anchor|TGOD Mafia}}'''TGOD (Taylor Gang or Die) Mafia''' is an American hip-hop supergroup composed of Taylor Gang Entertainment signees. Their debut project, ''TGOD Mafia: Rude Awakening'' (2016), peaked at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was produced entirely by in-house producer TM88.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/tgod-mafa-rude-awakening-album-cover/ | title=Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and TM88 Reveal TGOD Mafia 'Rude Awakening' Cover | date=29 May 2016 }}</ref>

==References== {{Reflist|30em}}

==External links== * {{Official website}}

{{Wiz Khalifa}} {{Authority control}}

Category:American independent record labels Category:Companies based in Pittsburgh Category:Music production companies Category:Record labels established in 2009 Category:Hip-hop record labels Category:Vanity record labels Category:Wiz Khalifa Category:Film companies Category:Mass media companies established in 2009