Waka Flocka Flame

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Biography

Juaquin Malphurs (born May 31, 1986), better known by his stage name Waka Flocka Flame, is an American rapper signed to 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. He is a Southern hip hop artist best known for his singles "O Let's Do It", "Hard in da Paint" and "No Hands", along with his debut album, Flockaveli. His second album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family, was released on June 12, 2012.

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Year Formed 2008
Number of Albums 63
Record Label
Website www.wakaflockabsm.com
Wikipedia Waka Flocka Flame on Wikipedia
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Trivia

What year did Waka Flocka release Ferrari Boyz?

2011

...able hits that were quickly RIAAcertified. After releasing Ferrari Boyz ( 2011 ), a duo album with the supportive Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka followed up wi...
What was the name of the duo album with Gucci Mane?

Ferrari Boyz

... and memorable hits that were quickly RIAAcertified. After releasing Ferrari Boyz (2011), a duo album with the supportive Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka foll...
Which album was released with Hard in da Paint and No Hands?

Flockaveli

...That hit led to Flockaveli (2010), a Top Ten album armed with Hard in da Paint and No Hands, similarly rowdy and memorable hits that were quickly RIAA...
What was the name of Waka Flocka's second Top Ten LP?

Triple F Life: Friends, Fans, and Family

...ane, Waka Flocka followed up with a second Top Ten LP, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans, and Family (2012). Since then, he has multiplied his number of in...
How long did it take for Waka Flocka to release the Drake collaboration Round of Applause?

two months

...kin. It reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 in August 2011. Within two months , Waka Flocka issued the Drake collaboration Round of Applause (number...
What Drake collaboration was the first taste of Drake's second solo album?

Round of Applause

...011. Within two months, Waka Flocka issued the Drake collaboration Round of Applause (number 15 R&Bhiphop) as the first taste of his second solo album...
What was the name of Waka Flocka's 2012 album that was released in June 2012?

Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family

...s second album, but it materialized in June 2012. Titled Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family , the LP went straight to number ten and contained addit...
Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and Flo Rida were also on what album?

Get Low

...ght to number ten and contained additional hits in I Don't Really Care (featuring Trey Songz) and Get Low (featuring Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and Flo Rida)....
How old was Malphurs when he moved to Riverdale, Georgia?

nine

... family from Jamaica, Queens, New York to Riverdale, Georgia when he was nine years old. The name Waka was taken from Fozzie Bear. He was shot in the ...
What was the name of the Toronto MC's second album?

Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family

...elease it as the official single from his second album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family . It was released to iTunes on October 18, 2011, and to...
On what date was Life: Friends, Fans and Family released?

October 18, 2011

...ple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family. It was released to iTunes on October 18, 2011 , and to U.S. urban radio on November 1, 2011. He was featured on L...
Where did his family relocate when he was young?

Atlanta

...His family relocated to Atlanta when he was young. This nickname was extended to Waka Flocka Flame by his friend Gucci Mane, who he met in 2005. Initi...
When did Gucci Mane convince Waka to start rapping?

2009

...005. Initially a drug dealer, Gucci convinced Flocka to begin rapping in 2009 . Flocka joined Gucci's group 1017 Brick Squad and signed to his label 10...
What was Flocka's first mixtape called?

Salute Me or Shoot Me

...17 Brick Squad Records. This year he released his first mixtape, Salute Me or Shoot Me . Flocka would continue to release between two and six mixtapes ...
What was the name of the label he signed to?

1017 Brick Squad Records

... joined Gucci's group 1017 Brick Squad and signed to his label 1017 Brick Squad Records . This year he released his first mixtape, Salute Me or Shoot M...
How many mixes did he release a year?

between two and six

... mixtape, Salute Me or Shoot Me. Flocka would continue to release between two and six mixtapes a year every year from then on, including collaborative...
What was Flocka's first hit single?

O Let's Do It

...eezy, and French Montana. That year he had his first hit single with O Let's Do It . In early 2010, Flocka was shot and robbed at a car wash, but recov...
In what year was he shot and robbed at a car wash?

2010

...tana. That year he had his first hit single with O Let's Do It. In early 2010 , Flocka was shot and robbed at a car wash, but recovered in hospital. Th...
When did Flockaveli debut?

6

...n hospital. That year he had a major hit with Hard in da Paint, which peaked at 62 on the Billboard charts. His debut album, Flockaveli, debuted at 6 ....
Where did Waka's family move after he was born?

Georgia

...Soon after he was born, the family moved to Georgia . His mother worked as the CEO of a major artist management company called Mizay Entertainment and ...
What was his mother's job title at Mizay Entertainment?

CEO

... after he was born, the family moved to Georgia. His mother worked as the CEO of a major artist management company called Mizay Entertainment and desp...
Waka was addicted to what sport?

basketball

...t and despite that, Waka had no interest in music. He was addicted to basketball and spent all his free time in basketball courts. A major turning poi...
Whose death affected Waka?

One of his older brothers

...major turning point came in his life when he was 14 years old. One of his older brothers got killed in a freak automobile accident. That deeply affect...
What year did Waka Flocka perform?

2016

...Waka Flocka Flame Waka Flocka performing in 2016 Background information Birth name Juaquin James Malphurs Born May 31, 1986 (age 36) New York City, U....
How old was he when he was born?

36

...ound information Birth name Juaquin James Malphurs Born May 31, 1986 (age 36 ) New York City, U.S. Genres Hip hop Occupation(s) Rapper songwriter Years...
When was his debut album released?

October 1, 2010

...urs was shot and robbed at a car wash in Atlanta. The bullet went through his right arm. His debut album, Flockaveli, was released on October 1, 2010 ....
Who gave him his name?

Gucci Mane

...tled in Riverdale, Georgia. The name Flocka Flame was given to him by Gucci Mane , whom he has known since he was 19. Career 20092010: Flockaveli Waka ...
Where did his family settle?

Riverdale, Georgia

...d of Applause (featuring Drake). His family eventually settled in Riverdale, Georgia . The name Flocka Flame was given to him by Gucci Mane, whom he ha...
What was the name given to him by Gucci Mane?

Flocka Flame

...rake). His family eventually settled in Riverdale, Georgia. The name Flocka Flame was given to him by Gucci Mane, whom he has known since he was 19. C...
When was Waka Flocka Flame born?

May 31, 1986

...Waka Flocka Flame was born by the name Juaquin Malphurs on May 31, 1986 . He never dreamed of becoming an artist since he was a kid. Despite the fact t...
When did his youngest brother die?

automobile accident

...n his love for basketball. And after his youngest brother died in automobile accident when he was just 14, Waka moved even further away from music, op...
What was a fun activity of messing around with sound to relieve his frustration?

music

...so made me stronger as a man in the future. After a while, he then tried music as a fun activity of messing around with sound to relieve his frustrati...
Who is popular because of his hit singles?

O Lets Do It, Hard in da Paint

...He is popular because of his super hit singles O Lets Do It, Hard in da Paint , and mixtapes Salute Me or Shoot Me, Twin Towers, and debut album Flocka...
In what city did Waka grow up?

New York City

... such as Black Dynamite and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Waka grew up in New York City , New York, US along with his parents and siblings. He attended a lo...
What was Waka's debut single in 2009?

O Lets Do It

...He is popular because of his super hit singles O Lets Do It , Hard in da Paint, and mixtapes Salute Me or Shoot Me, Twin Towers, and debut album Flocka...
Who awarded Waka a Gold certificate?

RIAA

... another single Hard in da Paint, which received a Gold certificate from RIAA and top ranking in rating charts. With rising popularity as a singer, he...
What band did Waka join?

1017 Brick Squad

... charts. With rising popularity as a singer, he became a member of 1017 Brick Squad along with Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Frenchie, and Wooh Da Kid. ...