Critics and fans view the song and the larger mixtape with mixed feelings:
: 28 Grams was intended to be a raw, unfiltered 28-track experience—equivalent to an ounce of weed—offered for free to fans before the release of his studio album, Blacc Hollywood . Lyrical Themes and Analysis Wiz Khalifa - On A Plane {Prod. Cozmo} [28 Grams]
"On A Plane," produced by , is a standout track from Wiz Khalifa’s 2014 mixtape 28 Grams . Released on May 25, 2014, the mixtape arrived during a period of experimentation for Khalifa, coinciding with his highly publicized arrest for marijuana possession in El Paso, Texas, just hours before its drop. Production and Musical Context Critics and fans view the song and the
"On A Plane" employs the common hip-hop metaphor of flight to represent both physical elevation (traveling for fame) and being high. Production and Musical Context "On A Plane" employs
: The verses touch on the high-stakes reality of his career, with lyrics like, "Can you stand to sit for 14 hours on the plane / If you get caught, you'll never smoke again" .