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			\| name = Taylor Gang Entertainment
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	\| founded = 2008
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	'''Taylor Gang Records''' is an American independent ] and management company based in ] founded by rapper ]. Rapper ] serves as a co-owner and ] for the label. The record label is home to artists such as ], ], ], and ] among others.

			'''Taylor Gang Entertainment''' is an American entertainment company. Co-founded by rapper ] in 2008, it operates as an ], music management, music production and film company based in ], ].<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 ], ], and ] who serves as ] 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> ] is a producer for the label. The company is currently headquartered at ] in Pittsburgh.
	== History ==
	Initially being Khalifa's fan base network, street team and home to his crew it is currently a full label that holds ] acts, and also runs a clothing line. The 'Taylor' hails from the high school that Wiz Khalifa attended, named ], and from his affinity for ] ] sneakers. In December 2011, Khalifa revealed that rapper ] was now a part owner and ] representative for the label.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/5646763/juicy-j-stays-trippy-inside-the-rappers-unlikely-comeback \|title=Juicy J Stays Trippy: Inside The Rapper's Unlikely Comeback \|publisher=Billboard \|date= \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref><ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/juicy-j-lord-infamous-taylor-gang-interview</ref> The record label also doubles as a supergroup and they announced plans to release an album as a group in 2014.<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 \| Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales \|publisher=HipHop DX \|date=2013-02-21 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref> In July 2013, Khalifa signed ] to Taylor Gang Records.<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 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref> On September 13, 2013, it was revealed ] and producer ] were no longer affiliated with the record label, the latter left the label after signing to ].<ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/lola-monroe-cardo-longer-affiliated-taylor-gang/</ref>

	== ~~Artists~~ ==		==History==
			] founded the label in 2008]]
	] (''left'') and ] (''right'') performing with founder ] in December 2013.]]
			The Taylor Gang was originally coined in 2006 to refer to "Taylors" who are supporters of ].<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, ], and his affinity for ] ] 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. ], 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 \|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=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/5646763/juicy-j-stays-trippy-inside-the-rappers-unlikely-comeback \|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}}</ref> That year, Taylor Gang Records selected INgrooves to manage their global distribution and marketing.{{cn\|date=December 2023}}
	<!-- DO NOT ADD JUICY J, HE IS NOT SIGNED TO TAYLOR GANG AS A RECORDING ARTIST. HIS MUSIC IS ONLY RELEASED BY KEMOSABE/COLUMBIA -->
	* Berner<ref>{{cite web\|author=Nigel D. \|url=http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2013/04/topic/topic/news/wiz-khalifa-teams-up-with-berner-sketch-for-a-new-clothing-line-called-freshko/ \|title=Wiz Khalifa Teams Up With Berner & Sketch For A New Clothing Line Called "Freshko" \| RealTalkNY \|publisher=Realtalkny.uproxx.com \|date=2013-01-11 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>
	* ]<ref>{{cite web\|author=JP DelaCuesta \|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 \|publisher=AllHipHop.com \|date=2012-01-24 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>
	* Courtney Noelle<ref>http://www.jenesismagazine.com/feature-courtney-noelle-show-the-queen-love/</ref><ref>http://globalgrind.com/2012/03/11/taylor-gang-wiz-khalifa-exclusive-interview/</ref>
	* J.R. Donato<ref>http://www.dailychiefers.com/2013/08/31/wiz-khalifa-announces-j-r-donatos-signing-to-taylor-gang/</ref>
	* Quay Meanz<ref>{{cite web\|last=Paine \|first=Jake \|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24191/title.new-details-emerge-in-quay-meanz-arrest-for-assaulting-pittsburgh-steeler \|title=New Details Emerge In Quay Meanz' Arrest For Assaulting Pittsburgh Steeler \| Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales \|publisher=HipHop DX \|date=2013-06-05 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>
	* ]<ref>http://www.thefader.com/2013/03/28/interview-project-pat/</ref><ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/2013/03/project-pat-talks-forthcoming-mista-dont-play-2-three-6-mafias-hiatus-and-blue-dream/</ref><ref>http://taylorgang.net/Artist/Project-Pat</ref>
	* Tuki Carter<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/10/mixtape-tuki-carter-atlantafornication \|title=Mixtape: Tuki Carter "Atlantafornication" \|publisher=Complex \|date= \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>
	* ]

			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>
	=== In-house producers ===
	* Big Jerm<ref name="thefader1">{{cite web\|author=free beats says: \|url=http://www.thefader.com/2012/10/15/beat-construction-cardo/ \|title=Beat Construction: Cardo « The FADER \|publisher=Thefader.com \|date=2012-10-15 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>
	* Sledgren<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/02/sledgren-talks-morocco-taylor-allerdice-20-unreleased-songs-with-wiz-khalifa/ \|title=Sledgren Talks "Morocco," Taylor Allderdice, & 20 Unreleased Songs With Wiz Khalifa - XXL \|publisher=Xxlmag.com \|date=2012-02-22 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|author=Jake Crates \|url=http://allhiphop.com/videos/sledgren-taylor-gang-one-night-in-newyork/ \|title=Sledgren (Taylor Gang) – One Night In NewYork \|publisher=AllHipHop.com \|date=2012-05-18 \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>

			Taylor Gang Ent. partnered with brands to create licensing deals, most notably, Grenco Science in 2014 for a series of ] 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>
	==Discography==
	=== Studio albums ===
	;]
	*2014: TBA<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/RealTaylorGang/status/299039017452830720 \|title=Twitter / RealTaylorGang: Taylor Gang group album \|publisher=Twitter.com \|date= \|accessdate=2013-08-25}}</ref>

			==Roster==
	;]
			===Current artists===
	*2014: ''Mista Don't Play 2''
			{{div col\|colwidth=20em}}
			* ]
			* ]
			* ] (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>
			* ] {{small\|(jointly Trippy Music and ])}}<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>
			* ]{{cn\|date=December 2023}}
			* ] (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=]\|access-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref>
			* ] (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>
			*]
			* ]
			* ]
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	=== ~~EPs~~ ===		===Former artists===
			{{div col\|colwidth=20em}}
	;]
			*]
	*2014: '']''
			*] (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>

			{{div col end}}
	===Mixtapes===
	;]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Taylor Gang Records\|url=http://taylorgang.net/viral.php?wiz=wiz-khalifa-music\|accessdate=13 December 2012}}</ref>
	*2008: ''Star Power''
	*2009: '']''
	*2009: ''How Fly'' <small>(with ])</small>
	*2009: '']''
	*2010: '']''
	*2011: '']''
	*2012: '']''
	*2012: '']''

			==TGOD Mafia==
	; ]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Taylor Gang Records\|url=http://taylorgang.net/viral.php?wiz=chevy-woods-music\|accessdate=13 December 2012}}</ref>
			{{Infobox musical artist
	*2010: ''Pilot Shit''
			\| name = TGOD Mafia
	*2011: ''Red Cup Music''
			\| genre = ]
	*2011: ''The Cookout'' <small>(with ])</small>
			\| label = {{hlist\|Taylor Gang\|]}}
	*2012: ''Gangland''
			\| years_active = 2016–present
	*2013: ''Gangland 2''
			\| current_members = ]<br>]<br>]<br>]
			}}
			{{anchor\|TGOD Mafia}}'''TGOD (Taylor Gang or Die) Mafia''' is an American supergroup composed of Taylor Gang Entertainment signees. Their debut project, '']'' (2016), peaked at number 26 on the ] and was produced entirely by in-house producer ].<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==
	;Tolly and Sledgren
			* {{Official website}}
	*2012: ''Beat Knock EP'' <small>(released with ])</small>

	;]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Taylor Gang Records\|url=http://taylorgang.net/viral.php?wiz=juicy-j-music\|accessdate=13 December 2012}}</ref>
	*2011: ''Blue Dream & Lean'' <small>(Hosted by DJ Scream)</small>
	*2012: ''Blue Dream & Lean: Reloaded''

	;Berner
	*2012: ''Urban Farmer''
	*2013: ''Drugstore Cowboy''

	;Tuki Carter
	*2012: ''Atlantafornication''<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/tuki-carter-munchies/ \|title=Tuki Carter - Munchies - Listen & Download \|publisher=Djbooth.net \|date= \|accessdate=2012-08-21}}</ref>

	;Courtney Noelle
	*2014: ''Love On The Run''

	==References==
	{{reflist\|2}}

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Latest revision as of 17:51, 13 December 2024

Record label Record label

Taylor Gang Entertainment

Founded	2008 (2008)
Founder	Wiz Khalifa
Distributor(s)	Asylum Records/Atlantic Records Group BMG Rights Management
Genre	Hip hop
Location	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Official website	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. The record label is home to artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and Juicy J who serves as A&R for the label. TM88 is a producer for the label. The company is currently headquartered at ID Labs in Pittsburgh.

History

The Taylor Gang was originally coined in 2006 to refer to "Taylors" who are supporters of Wiz Khalifa. Taylor Gang Ent. was co-founded in 2008 by Khalifa. 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. 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. In December 2012, Juicy J joined the entertainment company. In 2013, Ty Dolla $ign joined the company as well. In 2014, J.R. Donato signed to the label. That year, Taylor Gang Records selected INgrooves to manage their global distribution and marketing.

The record label also doubles as a super group and announced plans to release an album as a group in 2016.

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.

Roster

Current artists

Berner
Chevy Woods
DJ Bonics (Wiz Khalifa's DJ)
E. Dan (producer
Fedd The God
Juicy J (jointly Trippy Music and E1)
Kris Hollis
Sledgren (Producer)
Sosamann
TM88 (Producer)
Tuki Carter
Ty Dolla $ign
Wiz Khalifa
Young Deji

Former artists

Lola Monroe
Jimmy Wopo (Deceased)
Courtney Noelle

TGOD Mafia

TGOD Mafia
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Taylor Gang EMPIRE

Members	Wiz Khalifa Juicy J Ty Dolla Sign TM88

TGOD (Taylor Gang or Die) Mafia is an American 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.