



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.
No Hands
Lotus Flower Bomb
On Chill
Bad
The Matrimony
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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