Wale (rapper)
Wale Victor Folarin (born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin; September 21, 1984 in Washington D.C.) is an American rapper better known by his stage name, Wale.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olubowale Victor Akintimehin |
| Born | 21 September 1984 (aged 41) |
| Origin | Washington D.C., United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Maybach Music Group, Allido, Def Jam Records, Roc Nation |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | Official website |
In 2010 Wale was nominated for Best New Artist from both the Soul Train Awards and BET Awards but did not win.
Discography
Albums
Wale has released 1 studio album:
| Year | Album |
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| 2009 | Attention Deficit |
Singles
Wale has had 5 singles:
| Year | Single |
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| 2007 | "Nike Boots" |
| 2009 | "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga) |
| 2009 | "World Tour" (featuring Jazmine Sullivan) |
| 2009 | "Pretty Girls" (featuring Gucci Mane and Backyard Band) |
| 2010 | "Let's Chill" (featuring Lloyd) |