Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg at Star Lake; Nak Won Garden Offers a Variety of Korean Fare (Tues., 7/18/23)

1)  Wiz Khalifa’s rap songs have been nominated for 10 Grammys, including the hometown fave “Black and Yellow” (Khalifa is a Taylor Allderdice alum). “See You Again,” which features singer Charlie Puth, appears on the Furious 7 soundtrack. The song pays tribute to one of the film’s stars, Paul Walker, who died in a car accident before the movie was completed. Worldwide, “See You Again” sold more copies than any other song in 2015. It also was nominated for three Grammys and a Golden Globe. In 2016, Khalifa released a self-titled album; it debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Khalifa’s latest album is 2022’s Multiverse. In 2021 he competed in the Fox TV show. “The Masked Singer,” coming in in third place. He has also collaborated with artists like Snoop Dogg, whom he is touring with again this summer.

Snoop Dogg raps plenty of verses on Dr. Dre’s solo debut, 1992’s The Chronic, but it was 1993’s Doggystyle, with hits like “Gin & Juice,” that made Snoop a bonafide rap star. He’s recorded 18 more solo albums since. Look for a new album, Missionary, to be released this year. In 2011, Dogg and Khalifa recorded an album together, Mac & Devin Go to High School. They also starred in the film of the same name. Snoop bests Khalifa on Grammy nominations by four. He also has stated that he is a Steelers’ fan. Catch Dogg and Khalifa on their High School Reunion Tour at The Pavilion at Star Lake. Special guests are Too $hort, Warren G, Berner, and DJ Drama. 6 p.m. 665 Rt. 18, Burgettstown. (C.M., R.H.)

Wiz Khalifa rapping with a smile on his face as his band Kush and Orange Juice performing in the background at the 2017 Thrival Music Festival. (Photo: Rick Handler)

2)  Nak Won Garden, located next to Giant Eagle’s Market District, is one of the hottest Korean restaurants in the city right now. It’s also a family affair. Chung-Chu Yi and his sister and her daughter all help to run the establishment. They promise more traditional dishes, but, no worries, they have plenty of kimchi and that Korean BBQ Americans love. Pittsburghers, meanwhile, love Nak Won Garden. As for vegetarians, the menu asks to simply “Lettuce know before ordering.” Gotta love a restaurant with a sense of humor. 5504 Centre Ave., Shadyside. (C.M.)

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