Wale announced yesterday (January 12) that his forthcoming album will be titled Shine and that it will be released this year, according to a video posted on The White House’s YouTube page.
The MMG rapper made the proclamation while performing at the Pre-Show for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.
“Performed at the “State of the Union” .. #SOTU.. #shine on the universe . HipHop is limitless . Thank You @WhiteHouse@BarackObama,” Wale wrote on Twitter yesterday.
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The Washington, D.C. rapper performed “Chillin,” “LoveHate Thing” and “White Shoes” at the event.
Wale, who also posted a video of himself shaking hands with Vice President Joe Biden, is the first rapper to open a State Of The Union address.
Wale’s posts about the State Of The Union address and his Pre-Show performance are as follows:
Performed at the "State of the Union" .. #SOTU.. ?? #shine on the universe . HipHop is limitless . Thank You @WhiteHouse@BarackObama
— Wale (@Wale) January 13, 2016
Coach we'll still make it work @CoachJim4UM … pic.twitter.com/UcUNJoTUWJ
— Wale (@Wale) January 13, 2016
For more coverage on Wale, who announced that his forthcoming album will be titled Shine and that it will be released this year, watch the following DX Daily:
