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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.
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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.
Real name: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
Aliases: Ralph Floarin
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News | Oct 21, 2023, 8:45 AM PDT
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News | Oct 19, 2023, 10:15 AM PDT
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News | Oct 17, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT
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News | Apr 4, 2023, 8:20 PM PDT
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Wale Says He's Avoiding FaceTime Calls Due To 'Overwhelmed Introvert' Nature
News | Mar 29, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT
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News | Aug 10, 2022, 12:36 PM PDT
Wale Debates Cutting His Dreads For Acting Role
News | May 2, 2022, 12:33 PM PDT
Nas & Stevie Wonder Join Forces On PJ Morton's 'Be Like Water'
News | Apr 22, 2022, 10:02 AM PDT
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Wale's 'More About Nothing' Mixtape Coming To Streaming Services - With Jerry Seinfeld's Help
News | Apr 21, 2022, 3:01 AM PDT
Wale Settles 'Is Doja Cat A Rapper?' Debate Once And For All
News | Apr 18, 2022, 11:59 AM PDT