Wale
Real Name: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
Aliases: Ralph Floarin
Wale BIO
Although he’s a master of the modern “rap ballad,” Washington D.C.’s own Wale is one of the most versatile and gifted MCs on the scene today. Since his debut in 2009, Wale has been a model of excellence as an MC with several commercially successful and critically acclaimed LPs. His debut album, Attention Deficit, featured the singles "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga) and "Pretty Girls" (featuring Gucci Mane). In 2011, Wale signed with Florida rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group and was featured on the label’s compilation album, Self Made Vol. 1 in 2011. His second studio album, Ambition, was released November 1, 2011, third studio album, The Gifted, was released on June 25, 2013, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. His second Billboard number one album, The Album About Nothing, was released on March 31, 2015. In 2019, Wale released his sixth studio album Wow... That's Crazy, with the album's lead single "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih) released on July 12, 2019. In 2021 he released his seventh studio album, Folarin II, named after his 2012 mixtape, Folarin.
PROPS
- Earned a spot in The Source’s “Unsigned Hype” column for his song “Rhyme of the Century.”
- He financed his first tour.
- He was one of the first artists to feature Lady Gaga on a track.
- He was one of the first artists to sign to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music.
- He also won the ‘Best Hip Hop Song of the Year’ at the Soul Train Awards for his number “Bad,” in 2013.
- He was selected as the ‘Best International Artist at the ‘Nigeria Entertainment Awards,’ in 2010.
Top Wale Questions
He attended Virginia State University before leaving after getting kicked off the football team. He later attended Bowie State.
He’s a Nigerian-American
He signed with Allido Records and Interscope Records.
“No Hands “ reached 21 on the Pop Charts in 2010.
Wale portrayed Chango in season 3 of American Gods.
Afro-beat, reggae, R&B, and soul.
Afro-beat, reggae, R&B, and soul.