Wiz walks away from Google bid: Here's what analysts think
Wiz has decided to take its chances with an IPO rather than accept a $23 billion acquisition bid from Google. But is that smart?
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Wiz Walks Away From $23 Billion Google Bid
Instead, the high-profile cloud security startup will work to go public and reach the point of $1 billion in recurring revenue, the CEO said.
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Wiz - 10 things to know with detail
- Wiz Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
- He was born on September 8, 1987, in Minot, North Dakota, but was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Wiz rose to fame with his debut single "Black and Yellow," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2010.
- He is known for his laid-back and carefree personality, as well as his love for marijuana, which he often references in his music.
- Wiz has released several successful albums, including "Rolling Papers," "O.N.I.F.C.," and "Khalifa."
- He has collaborated with numerous artists in the music industry, such as Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth, Ty Dolla $ign, and Juicy J.
- Wiz is also a successful entrepreneur, with ventures in the cannabis industry, fashion, and entertainment.
- He has a son named Sebastian Taylor Thomaz, with his ex-wife Amber Rose, whom he married in 2013 and divorced in 2014.
- Wiz is known for his distinctive style, often sporting colorful and eccentric outfits, as well as his signature tattoos.
- Despite facing personal and professional challenges throughout his career, Wiz Khalifa continues to be a popular and influential figure in the music industry.