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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.[1] The record label is home to artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Berner, and Juicy J who serves as A&R for the label.[2][3] TM88 is a producer for the label. The company is currently headquartered at ID Labs in Pittsburgh.

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History

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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.[4] Taylor Gang Ent. was co-founded in 2008 by Khalifa.[1][5] 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.[6][7] 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.[8][9][10] In December 2012, Juicy J joined the entertainment company.[11][12] In 2013, Ty Dolla $ign joined the company as well.[13][14] In 2014, J.R. Donato signed to the label.[15] That year, Taylor Gang Records selected INgrooves to manage their global distribution and marketing.[citation needed]

The record label also doubles as a super group and announced plans to release an album as a group in 2016.[16]

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.[17]

Roster

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Current artists

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Former artists

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TGOD Mafia

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TGOD Mafia
GenresHip hop
Years active2016–present
Labels
MembersWiz Khalifa
Juicy J
Ty Dolla Sign
TM88

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.[24]

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Taylor Gang Entertainment is an American entertainment company co-founded in 2008 by rapper , functioning as an , music management firm, music production entity, and hip-hop collective based in , . The company originated from the "Taylor Gang" moniker, which coined in 2006 to describe his core supporters, evolving into a formal entity by 2008 to support emerging hip-hop talent. Initially focused on music releases and artist development, Taylor Gang Entertainment expanded its operations to include film production and management services, signing key partnerships to bolster its distribution and reach. In 2011, it brought on of as a partner and A&R executive, marking an early milestone in building its roster. Taylor Gang Entertainment has cultivated a diverse lineup of artists, including founder , , Ty Dolla $ign, Berner, and , among others. The label has released notable projects such as mixtapes like TGOD Vol. 1 in 2016, featuring contributions from multiple roster members, and individual albums that have charted on Billboard's Top Rap Albums, including several from Berner. To enhance its commercial footprint, the company secured a worldwide distribution and marketing deal with in 2014, followed by a label partnership with in 2016 after years of independent operations. In 2020, it expanded its roster with Pittsburgh native Fedd the God, and in 2022, ventured into name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsements by signing 25 athletes. As of 2025, the label remains active, promoting its artists through releases like Wiz Khalifa's 2 and the Taylor Gang The World Tour.

History

Founding and Origins

The term "Taylor Gang" originated in 2006 as a reference to 's (born Cameron Thomaz) loyal crew and growing fanbase in , , drawing from the rapper's affinity for sneakers. In 2008, formally co-founded Taylor Gang Entertainment as an independent entertainment company based in , initially operating as a loose focused on music promotion, management, production, and film activities to support Khalifa's burgeoning career. During its early years, the collective centered on promoting Khalifa's independent mixtapes and building grassroots affiliations within the hip-hop scene, prior to any major label partnerships. Early collaborator Will Dzombak partnered with Khalifa in 2014 to officialize and expand the brand, formalizing its structure as a and entity.

Expansion and Key Milestones

In 2011, Taylor Gang Entertainment signed key artists including of as a partner and A&R executive, alongside , Berner, and Tuki Carter, marking the label's initial roster buildup. Ty Dolla $ign joined in 2013, further diversifying the collective. To support distribution, the company secured a worldwide deal with in 2014.

Recent Developments

Following the 2016 distribution agreement with Atlantic Records, announced in October, Taylor Gang Entertainment released its first major compilation project, the 23-track mixtape TGOD Vol. 1, on October 11, 2016, featuring contributions from label artists including Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J, Berner, Chevy Woods, and others. This release marked an early step in leveraging the Atlantic partnership for broader distribution while maintaining the label's independent ethos. In parallel, Taylor Gang expanded its commercial footprint beyond music into merchandise, launching an official online store at store.taylorgang.com that offers apparel, hoodies, hats, accessories, and limited-edition items tied to artist tours and branding. The store's operations emphasize lifestyle products like flame-logo puff print hoodies and tour-specific gear, supporting the label's revenue diversification in the model. To adapt to the streaming-dominated landscape of the 2020s, Taylor Gang pursued selective distribution partnerships, including collaborations with for releases such as the 2016 collaborative TGOD Mafia: Rude Awakening by , , and , which was distributed via Atlantic, Columbia, and . This approach allowed label projects to reach major platforms like and , where streams have become a primary metric of success, while enabling flexibility for independent operations. Additionally, artists like Ty Dolla $ign navigated industry pivots through joint ventures, maintaining Taylor Gang affiliations alongside major-label deals with subsidiaries such as . In 2020, the label signed rapper Fedd the God. In 2022, it expanded into name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsements by signing 25 college athletes. The label continued emphasizing live performances as a core revenue stream, announcing the "Taylor Gang The World" tour on March 31, 2025, headlined by and featuring , Fedd The God, and DJ Bonics across 20 North American cities from May 20 to June 11. This tour underscores Taylor Gang's sustained focus on collective artist showcases amid evolving fan engagement trends. Taylor Gang also advanced its film and production arm, Taylor Gang Films, with ongoing ventures including Wiz Khalifa's starring role in the 2025 biographical drama Moses The Black, executive produced by and co-starring and . This project represents a key media expansion, building on prior label-backed content to diversify beyond music into narrative storytelling and visual production.

Roster

Current Artists

Taylor Gang Entertainment's current roster as of November 2025 centers on founder , the Pittsburgh-based rapper who serves as the label's primary act and creative driving force, with ongoing projects like the Kush + Orange Juice 2 and the headlining Taylor Gang The World Tour featuring label affiliates. Core artists include , who maintains a with the label alongside his Trippy Music and E1 imprints, contributing as an A&R executive and releasing new albums such as Live & In Color in 2025, produced by Logic. Ty Dolla $ign operates under a joint deal with while remaining a key Taylor Gang collaborator, known for his versatile production and songwriting on tracks like Wiz Khalifa's "You" and recent joint releases emphasizing R&B-hip-hop fusion. Supporting artists encompass longtime collaborator , a native integral to the label's sound through features on tours and tracks, including the 2025 Taylor Gang The World Tour where he performs alongside . Berner, a rapper and entrepreneur, expands the label's reach into lifestyle branding via his empire, with active involvement in Taylor Gang events and collaborations that blend West Coast rap with business ventures. Fedd The contributes street-oriented rap, highlighted by his feature on the 2025 tour and singles like "At Least." Emerging talent Young Deji brings trap influences from , with label-backed projects such as the album When Are You Coming Back To Houston? and singles like "DOYH" featuring Peso Peso and . RMB Justize serves as a dual producer and artist, handling in-house production for Taylor Gang releases while dropping his own project By Design. Producers and affiliates include DJ Bonics, Wiz Khalifa's longtime DJ who joins the 2025 tour for live performances and mixing. E. Dan, a foundational producer from , provides engineering and beatmaking support, with ongoing ties through collaborations and label contact points. Kris Hollis, an R&B singer and producer, delivers soulful contributions via tracks like "How Much Love" and maintains an active presence in the label's discography. , connected through Juicy J's roots, affiliates via occasional features and past releases like the Street God series under Taylor Gang, supporting Southern hip-hop elements. , a prominent producer known for trap beats, contributes to label projects and maintains strong ties, as seen in recent collaborations. Sledgren, a Pittsburgh-based beatmaker and co-founder affiliate, produces tracks like "Bigger Boat" with in 2025. Ricky P, an in-house engineer and producer with multiple Grammy nominations, handles mixing and production for Taylor Gang releases, including recent mixtapes.

Former Artists

Taylor Gang Entertainment has seen several artists depart over the years, with affiliations ranging from formal signings to close collaborations that ended after key projects. One notable early signee was , who joined the label in 2011 after gaining attention as a video vixen-turned-rapper. During her brief tenure, she contributed to Taylor Gang compilations and prepared material for a debut album, though it was never released under the imprint before her departure in 2013. Raven Felix emerged as a prominent voice in the mid-2010s, aligning with Taylor Gang around 2015 following a co-sign from . She released her debut album Valifornication in 2017 through Taylor Gang/, featuring collaborations with labelmates like on tracks such as "Bet They Know Now" and contributions to the collective project TGOD, Vol. 1. Her association lasted until approximately 2018, after which she pursued independent endeavors. Tuki Carter signed with Taylor Gang in 2012, marking one of the label's early expansions into diverse hip-hop styles. He dropped his debut under the imprint, Atlantafornication, that same year, blending trap influences with Taylor Gang's signature sound. Carter appeared on subsequent releases like TGOD, Vol. 1 (2016) and singles such as "" with in 2017, before quietly parting ways in the mid-2010s to focus on solo tattoo artistry and music. J.R. Donato joined as a promising Chicago talent in 2014, bringing a melodic flow to the roster. His notable output included the 2015 mixtape Fear What They Don't Know, produced largely by in-house beatsmith Sledgren, and features on tracks like "Everything's Everything" with and Berner. Donato transitioned to independent status by the late 2010s, releasing projects like Fast Money & Freedom in 2022 without label ties. Jimmy Wopo, a native, had a short but impactful affiliation, signing with Taylor Gang shortly before his death in June 2018. Known for his raw street narratives, he contributed to posthumous collaborations, including "" with Fedd The in 2021, highlighting his brief role in the label's ecosystem. Courtney Noelle served as the label's inaugural "first lady," signing around 2014 and infusing R&B elements into Taylor Gang's hip-hop focus. Her debut Love on the Run arrived in , showcasing velvety vocals on tracks that complemented the crew's energy, though she later stepped away from active label involvement. Among producers, provided foundational beats for Taylor Gang in the early 2010s, most iconically on the 2011 single "Taylor Gang" featuring , which helped define the collective's anthemic style. His contributions tapered off after initial projects like mixtapes with . Similarly, Mally Mall collaborated on high-profile tracks such as "Molly" with and in 2013, adding electronic flair to label outputs before ceasing active involvement.

TGOD Mafia

Formation and Members

TGOD Mafia was established in 2016 as a collaborative hip-hop supergroup affiliated with Taylor Gang Entertainment, bringing together key figures from the label to embody the "Taylor Gang or Die" mantra that underscores loyalty to the collective's lifestyle and ethos. The group's formation capitalized on longstanding synergies within Taylor Gang, particularly the partnership between , the label's founder and leader, and , who had joined as a part-owner and A&R representative in 2011 to help scout and develop talent. The core lineup features as the primary rapper and visionary, providing veteran lyricism and production insight from his background, and handling beats as the in-house producer who has been integral to Taylor Gang's sound since aligning with the label. This trio's collaboration emphasized trap-influenced hip-hop characterized by high-energy party anthems, boastful flows, and themes tied to the label's prominent weed culture, aiming to consolidate talent for unified projects that highlighted the roster's cohesion. Ty Dolla $ign, a longtime Taylor Gang affiliate since 2013, contributed frequent features, adding melodic hooks that complemented the group's dynamic. The supergroup's creation followed Taylor Gang's expansion efforts, including a distribution deal with later that year, which facilitated broader joint ventures among label artists like occasional contributions from . While rooted in 2016, TGOD Mafia has remained a platform for intermittent collaborations into the , reinforcing the label's collaborative spirit without a fixed roster beyond the core members.

Releases and Impact

The TGOD Mafia released its debut studio album, Rude Awakening, on June 3, 2016, through Taylor Gang Entertainment in collaboration with Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, and Empire Distribution. The project features 16 tracks produced primarily by TM88, blending trap beats with party-oriented rap, and includes standout cuts such as the introductory "TGOD Mafia Intro" and the high-energy "Da Power," which highlight the group's chemistry between Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, and TM88. Singles like "Medication" (produced by TM88 and Southside) received notable radio airplay, contributing to the album's promotion across hip-hop platforms. Commercially, debuted at number 26 on the chart and reached number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week ending June 25, 2016, selling approximately 16,000 equivalent album units in its first week. Following the album, the group contributed to the label's broader output with the TGOD Vol. 1 in 2016, a 23-track compilation featuring Taylor Gang artists including , , , and others, which emphasized collaborative trap and party rap vibes without a formal TGOD billing. The releases bolstered Taylor Gang Entertainment's reputation in the mid-2010s trap and party rap landscape, showcasing a supergroup dynamic that influenced similar hip-hop collectives by prioritizing high-profile collaborations and club-ready production. in particular facilitated cross-promotion for members' solo endeavors, reinforcing the label's ecosystem of shared features and tour appearances. Post-2016, TGOD Mafia activity has been sporadic, limited to guest spots in compilations and live sets rather than new full-length projects, though the group maintains relevance through Taylor Gang's 2025 "The World Tour," where tracks from the era continue to energize performances.

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