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.
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:
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:
of all the rappers, wale? i know hes from DC but for real, he’s not a great rapper
Yeah he is, he’s good enough to perform at the #SOTU salute! ????
why wale? who the hell wanted to hear him? Does anyone even care about a wale album?
Wale the realest rapper since Tupac!
Yea right u dont even believe that bulshit ctfu
why does Wale get so much hate….this mans been rapping since 09’…has about 6 albums (selfmade included) a bunch of hit records and is obviously big enough to not only be invited to the white house but rap there as well ….i dont think Wale is better than K.dot, J cole or Drizzy but its good to see OTHER talented artist to get recognition u kno…
Shout out to Wale got to respect his hustle an dedication to hiphop.. May Peace prevail