The lyrics of the song express pride in Pittsburgh and its people. Khalifa raps about the city's toughness and resilience, and how it has risen above challenges in the past. He also mentions several Pittsburgh landmarks, such as the Golden Triangle, the Strip District, and the Monongahela River.
The song's chorus includes the lines, "I'm in the black and yellow, head to toe / Black and yellow, black and yellow / I'm in the black and yellow, head to toe / Black and yellow, black and yellow." This chorus is a celebration of Pittsburgh and its sports teams.
"Black and Yellow" was released in 2011 and became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been adopted by Pittsburgh sports fans as an anthem, and it is often played at Steelers games and other sporting events in the city.