Wiz Khalifa Brings ‘Black and Yellow’ to Citizens Live at The Wylie; Roxian Hosts Michael Franti Trio (Fri., 10/2/26)

September 30, 2026/Rick Handler

Wiz Khalifa’s rap songs have been nominated for 10 Grammys, including the hometown fave “Black and Yellow.” (Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is an alumnus of Taylor Allderdice High School and an all-around Pittsburgh fan.) “See You Again,” which features singer Charlie Puth, appears on the Furious7 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. In 2021 he competed on the Fox TV show “The Masked Singer,” finishing in third place. He has also collaborated with artists like Snoop Dogg, Bruno Mars, and Ty Dolla $ign. Khalifa’s eighth and latest studio album, Khaotic, dropped in February of this year on Taylor Gang Records. Khalifa will sear his name into the new Wylie venue through his performance and his fans. BossMan Dlow gets the party rolling.8 p.m. 1201 Wylie Ave., Hill District. (R.H.)

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

All you “Rebel Rockers” out there, make sure to catch Michael Franti Trio at the Roxian Theatre. Although this tour features stripped down acoustic versions of his songs and stories behind the songs. It’s called the Heartstings & Dynamite tour. Franti and band concoct a frothy musical mix using the ingredients of hip-hop, rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and folk to create a tasty smoothie for the ears. Franti and Spearhead have 13 studio albums to their credit including All Rebel Rockers and The Sound of Sunshine, both of which occupied high chart positions on the Billboard 200—nos. 39 and 17 respectively. In addition to being a very talented songwriter and musician, Franti is a dedicated humanitarian and environmentalist. He has toured the Middle East as an advocate for peace, is a strong supporter of South Africa’s Ubuntu Education Fund, and played three separate events to commemorate President Obama’s inauguration. He has said, “I make music for one reason … I care about people and I care about the planet.” He believes that music can help us all rise up and make a better world. Franti released his SoulRocker album in June of 2016 on the same day that he played the opening concert for the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Big Big Love is his latest studio LP, released in 2023. Special guest is Wheeland Brothers. 8 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. (R.H.)