Taylor Gang Entertainment #TGOD Mafia

File:Wiz Khalifa, 2010.jpg founded the label in 2008]]

The Taylor Gang was originally coined in 2006 to refer to "Taylors" who are supporters of Wiz Khalifa.{{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}} Taylor Gang Ent. was co-founded in 2008 by Khalifa.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}}{{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 [INTERVIEW]|author=Michael Alison Gonzales|date=May 15, 2014|publisher= Ebony| access-date=February 11, 2016}} In December 2012, Juicy J joined the entertainment company.{{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}}{{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}} In 2013, Ty Dolla $ign joined the company as well.{{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}}{{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}} In 2014, J.R. Donato signed to the label.{{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}} That year, Taylor Gang Records selected INgrooves to manage their global distribution and marketing.{{cn|date=December 2023}}

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

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.{{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}}

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• Berner
• Chevy Woods
• DJ Bonics (Wiz Khalifa's DJ)
• E. Dan (producer)
• Fedd The God{{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 }}
• Juicy J {{small|(jointly Trippy Music and E1)}}{{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}}
• Kris Hollis{{cn|date=December 2023}}
• Sledgren (Producer)
• Sosamann{{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=XXL|access-date=March 29, 2020}}
• TM88 (Producer)
• Tuki Carter{{cite web | url=https://www.avantynews.com/tuki-story/ | title=A Conversation with Tuki Carter • Avant-Y News | date=6 August 2019 }}
• Ty Dolla $ign
• Wiz Khalifa
• Young Deji

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• Lola Monroe
• Jimmy Wopo (Deceased){{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}}
• Courtney Noelle{{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 }}

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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = TGOD Mafia

| genre = Hip hop

| label = {{hlist|Taylor Gang|EMPIRE}}

| years_active = 2016–present

| current_members = Wiz Khalifa
Juicy J
Ty Dolla Sign
TM88

}}

{{anchor|TGOD Mafia}}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.{{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 }}

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