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HIPHOPDX Wale

Wale Gains A New Fan In Actor Jason Weaver: 'I Haven't Really Been Giving Him A Shot'

Wale Gains A New Fan In Actor Jason Weaver: ‘I Haven’t Really Been Giving Him A Shot’

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Wale Crowns UK Rapper 'Top 5' Right Now: 'Zero Debate'

Wale Crowns UK Rapper ‘Top 5’ Right Now: ‘Zero Debate’

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Meek Mill Goes Off On Wale Over Perceived Betrayal: 'It's Slime Time'

Meek Mill Goes Off On Wale Over Perceived Betrayal: ‘It’s Slime Time’

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Wale Reveals Lineup For 2024 WaleMania In Conjunction With WrestleMania XL

Wale Reveals Lineup For 2024 WaleMania In Conjunction With WrestleMania XL

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

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Meek Mill Clears Up Wale Beef Rumors: 'I Came In This Game Getting Money With Him'

Meek Mill Clears Up Wale Beef Rumors: ‘I Came In This Game Getting Money With Him’

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Rick Ross & Meek Mill Tap Future, Wale & More For 'Too Good To Be True' Tracklist

Rick Ross & Meek Mill Tap Future, Wale & More For ‘Too Good To Be True’ Tracklist

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Rick Ross Teases MMG Reunion With Wale On Joint Album With Meek Mill

Rick Ross Teases MMG Reunion With Wale On Joint Album With Meek Mill

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Wale Returns With Slick New Single, ‘Max Julien’ — His First On Def Jam

Wale Returns With Slick New Single, ‘Max Julien’ — His First On Def Jam

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Wale Signs New Deal With Def Jam As He Readies Return To Music

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Wale Ends His ‘Golden’ Silence With News Of His Return To Music

Wale Ends His ‘Golden’ Silence With News Of His Return To Music

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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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