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Wale has spent over 15 years carving out one of hip-hop’s most dynamic and enduring careers. Bursting onto the scene with 2008’s A Mixtape About Nothing, the D.C.-born MC blurred the lines between backpack rap and Billboard hits, fusing Seinfeld references, social commentary, and slick bravado into a style all his own. With a catalog rich in Platinum plaques and genre-bending anthems like “Lotus Flower Bomb” and “My P.Y.T.,” he’s long been hailed as one of the DMV’s greatest.

Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Nigerian immigrant parents, Wale briefly pursued football in college before shifting focus to music. His 2006 local hit “Dig Dug (Shake It)” rooted him in D.C.’s go-go tradition, and a trio of mixtapes quickly built buzz. His major-label debut Attention Deficit (2009) earned him a spot in XXL’s Freshman Class, while signing with Maybach Music Group led to breakout success with Ambition (2011), The Gifted (2013), and The Album About Nothing (2015).

Known for his introspective lyrics, R&B-infused hooks, and fearless vulnerability, Wale has continuously evolved without compromising his voice. His 2021 release Folarin II featured the J. Cole-assisted hit “Poke It Out” and marked a return to his roots.

After a brief hiatus, Wale returned in 2023 with a new deal at Def Jam, a headlining Kennedy Center show, and his first Diamond plaque for the timeless club hit “No Hands.” With a new album on the horizon in 2024, Wale remains not just relevant—but essential—as he prepares for his next chapter as one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful and innovative storytellers.

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No Hands

Lotus Flower Bomb

On Chill

Bad

The Matrimony

Notable

Broke out with 2006’s local hit “Dig Dug (Shake It)”

Signed with Mark Ronson’s Allido Records in 2007

Inked $1.3M joint deal with Interscope in 2008

Featured in The Source’s “Unsigned Hype” column same year

First Hot 100 hit: “Chillin” featuring Lady Gaga in 2009

Joined Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group in 2011

Headlined Kennedy Center for The Gifted’s 10th anniversary

Known for Seinfeld-themed Mixtape About Nothing and Album About Nothing

Attention Deficit (2009): Critically praised debut with Gaga feature

Ambition (2011): Peaked #2, included Grammy-nominated “Lotus Flower Bomb”

The Gifted (2013): Debuted #1, featured hit “Bad”

The Album About Nothing (2015): Another Billboard #1 release

“Chillin” ft. Lady Gaga: First Billboard Hot 100 entry

“No Hands” ft. Waka & Roscoe: Peaked #13, certified Diamond

“Lotus Flower Bomb” ft. Miguel: Top 40, Grammy-nominated

“Bad” ft. Tiara Thomas/Rihanna: Peaked #21, career-high as lead

“My PYT”: Platinum-certified, commercial R&B-leaning success

“That Way” ft. Rick Ross, Jeremih: Earned RIAA Gold status

“Blood On The Dance Floor”: Nigerian #1 feature hit, 8 weeks

“No Hands”: RIAA Diamond certification, enduring party anthem

“Lotus Flower Bomb”: Nominated for Best Rap Song, Grammy Awards

“My PYT”: RIAA Platinum plaque for commercial success

Ambition: Certified Gold by the RIAA

The Gifted: Also certified Gold, Billboard #1 album

“That Way”: Achieved RIAA Gold status for strong radio play

First Nigerian-American rapper with Diamond single in U.S. history

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Hi. We are Jay Siegan Presents. We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event.

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What types of events can I book Wale for?

The most common types of events that Wale can be booked for include corporate events and private parties such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is for 10 exclusive guests on a private island, a luxury wedding in the Hamptons, or a sales conference for a Fortune 500 company in Las Vegas, there is no event too big or too small that we can't help secure famous talent for.

Will Wale do a private concert or performance?

Wale can perform at private events, including intimate performances and exclusive concerts. The availability of Wale and several other factors will determine feasibility. The JSP team will work closely with you on finding an iconic performer for your private event.

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Does Wale perform for virtual events?

Wale may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the artist or talent secured best matches the event type, in-person or virtual. We have booked world-class performers like the Goo Goo Dolls, top magicians like Justin William along with pop stars Train for virtual events.

How can I find out Wale's availability to perform at an upcoming event?

We work closely with talent’s teams to determine if Wale is available for an event. Things like tour dates or time off can impact Wale's availability for your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream performer is available for your private or corporate event.

Will artists and talent like Wale travel to perform at events?

Talent like Wale can be open to travel to perform at events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing talent for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, for those that do, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top talent like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

The benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency include leveraging their deep industry expertise and relationships, granting you access to leading global talent like Wale for events. A reputable entertainment booking agency, such as Jay Siegan Presents, has rich expertise in securing desired talent options, negotiating costs, and developing clear contracts to ensure a seamless event experience. The Jay Siegan Presents team can guide you from ideation down to advanced details of the event.

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What types of events can I book Wale for?

The most common types of events that Wale can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, galas, and private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday celebrations. Whether the event is made up of a large audience or an intimate group, we can help secure high-impact celebrity magicians for you.

Will Wale do a private event?

Magicians like Wale can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Wale and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding a mesmerizing magician for your private event.

Does Wale perform at virtual events?

Magicians like Wale may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the magician best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Wale's availability to perform at an upcoming event?

We work closely with the respective magician’s team to determine if Wale is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity magician is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a magician similar to Wale?

If Wale is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar magicians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any magician you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will magicians like Wale travel to perform at events?

Magicians like Wale can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing magicians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top magicians and celebrities like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent of all kinds, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

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What types of events can I book Wale for?

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Will Wale do a private event?

Talent like Wale can sometimes be open to speaking at private events. The availability of Wale and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic speaker for your private event.

Does Wale speak at virtual events?

Talent like Wale may be open to speaking or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the speaker best matches the event type.

How can I find out if Wale is available to speak at an upcoming event?

We work closely with the respective speaker’s team to determine if Wale is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream speaker or celebrity is available for a private event.

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

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What types of events can I book Wale for?

Will Wale do a private event?

Comedians like Wale can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Wale and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic comedian for your private event.

Does Wale perform at virtual events?

Comedians like Wale may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the comedian best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Wale’s availability to perform at an upcoming event?

We work closely with the respective comedian’s team to determine if Wale is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity comedian is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a comedian similar to Wale?

If Wale is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar comedians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any comedian you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will comedians like Wale travel to perform at events?

Comedians like Wale can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing comedians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top comedians and celebrities like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent of all kinds, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

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What types of events can I book Wale for?

Will Wale do a private event?

Does Wale speak at virtual events?

Talent like Wale may be open to speaking or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the speaker best matches the event type.

How can I find out if Wale is available to speak at an upcoming event?

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Wale for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top speakers and celebrities like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

The benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency include leveraging their deep industry expertise and established relationships, granting you access to top global talent, such as Wale, for events. A reputable entertainment booking agency, such as Jay Siegan Presents, has rich expertise in securing desired talent options, negotiating costs, and developing clear contracts to ensure a seamless event experience. Jay Siegan Presents is not restricted to working only with specific artists or talents from a dedicated agency roster, which means we do not have limitations on the talent we can access and secure for events.

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What types of events can I book Wale for?

Will Wale do a private event?

Does Wale perform at virtual events?

Magicians like Wale may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the magician best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Wale's availability to perform at an upcoming event?

Can you help me book a magician similar to Wale?

Will magicians like Wale travel to perform at events?

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Wale for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top magicians and celebrities like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

Q&A

What types of events can I book Wale for?

Will Wale do a private event?

Does Wale perform at virtual events?

Comedians like Wale may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the comedian best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Wale’s availability to perform at an upcoming event?

Can you help me book a comedian similar to Wale?

Will comedians like Wale travel to perform at events?

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Wale for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top comedians and celebrities like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?

Q&A

What types of events can I book Wale for?

Will Wale do a private concert or performance?

What does it take to secure Wale for a luxury private party or wedding?

Does Wale perform for virtual events?

How can I find out Wale's availability to perform at an upcoming event?

Will artists and talent like Wale travel to perform at events?

How can I go about booking Wale for a private or corporate event?

Connecting with an entertainment booking agency will allow you to understand your options for booking Wale for an event. Reach out to the JSP team to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top musicians and bands like Wale, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

What are the benefits of working with an entertainment booking agency to secure Wale for an event?