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HIPHOPDX Wale

Hip Hop & Wrestling's Greatest Crossover Moments

Hip Hop & Wrestling’s Greatest Crossover Moments

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Wale Announces WaleMania Is Coming To An End After 10 Years: 'This Was Inevitable'

Wale Announces WaleMania Is Coming To An End After 10 Years: ‘This Was Inevitable’

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Wale Explains How J. Cole Helped Him Beat Writer's Block: 'We Made 'My Boy' Right After'

Wale Explains How J. Cole Helped Him Beat Writer’s Block: ‘We Made ‘My Boy’ Right After’

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Wale & Azealia Banks Get Into Messy Back & Forth After She Trashes His Music

Wale & Azealia Banks Get Into Heated Back & Forth After She Trashes His Music

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Wale - 'Blanco'

Wale – ‘Blanco’

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New Music Friday: New Singles From Jack Harlow & Doja Cat, Lil Durk, Wale & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Jack Harlow & Doja Cat, Lil Durk, Wale & More

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Travis Scott, Wale & Chris Brown Up For International Artist Of The Year At Headies Awards 

Travis Scott, Wale & Chris Brown Up For International Artist Of The Year At Headies Awards

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10 Blog Era Mixtapes That Deserve To Be Released On Streaming Services

10 Blog Era Mixtapes That Deserve To Be Released On Streaming Services

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JAY-Z, Wale & Cordae Trolled By Dez Bryant After Washington Commanders Loss

JAY-Z, Wale & Cordae Trolled By Dez Bryant After Washington Commanders Loss

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Wale Crowns Future A Top 10 Rapper Of All Time: '[He] Means So Much To Hip Hop'

Wale Crowns Future A Top 10 Rapper Of All Time: ‘[He] Means So Much To Hip Hop’

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Wale Teases Conductor Williams Collab Amid Praise For Appearance On New Leon Thomas Track

Wale Teases Conductor Williams Collab Amid Praise For Appearance On New Leon Thomas Track

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New Music Friday: New Singles From GloRilla, 4Batz & Lil Baby, Meek Mill & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From GloRilla, 4Batz & Lil Baby, Meek Mill & More

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New Music Friday: New Singles From Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Joey Bada$$ & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Joey Bada$$ & More

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Wale - 'Ghetto Speak'

Wale – ‘Ghetto Speak’

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New Music Friday: New Singles From A$AP Rocky & J. Cole, Sexyy Red, Wale & More

New Music Friday: New Singles From A$AP Rocky & J. Cole, Sexyy Red, Wale & More

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Wale Previews New Song While Unveiling Long-Awaited Nike Collaboration

Wale Previews New Song While Unveiling Long-Awaited Nike Collaboration

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Real Name: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin

Aliases: Ralph Floarin

Wale
BORN:
Sep 21, 1984
AGE:
40
NET WORTH:
$4 Million
HEIGHT:
5'10

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

What college did Wale attend?

He attended Virginia State University before leaving after getting kicked off the football team. He later attended Bowie State.

What ethnicity is Wale?

He’s a Nigerian-American

What label was Wale first signed to?

He signed with Allido Records and Interscope Records.

What is his biggest song?

“No Hands “ reached 21 on the Pop Charts in 2010.

Has Wale ever appeared on TV?

Wale portrayed Chango in season 3 of American Gods.

What other music has influenced Wale’s sound?

Afro-beat, reggae, R&B, and soul.

What other music has influenced Wale’s sound?

Afro-beat, reggae, R&B, and soul.

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