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- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Announces Second Album 'O.N.I.F.C.'". Vibe. 2011-11-13. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Wiz Khalifa Feat. Akon – Let It Go" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Wiz Khalifa Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard.
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