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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin (born September 21, 1984) also known as Wale is a multi-talented Nigerian-American rapper who specializes in rapping, singing and songwriting. He is admired for his clever use of words and his ability to write captivating slow-tempo songs.
During his career, Wale released seven studio albums, all of which were highly praised by critics. Notably, genius (2013) and Album “Nothing to Do” (2015) is one of his most successful works.
Additionally, Wale has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Rihanna.
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| Name: | Olubowale Victor Akintimehin |
| stage name: | Will |
| Date of Birth: | September 21, 1984 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Northwest Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigerian, American |
| educate: | Bowie State University |
| high: | 1.78m |
| parents: | Doris Akintimehin, Ayo Akintimehin |
| Brothers and sisters: | Irwin Akintimein |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Serayah (2015), Chloe Alexis (2011), Solange Knowles (2009-2010), Amelia Knox (2014) |
| Children: | Zyla Moon Oluwakemi |
| Profession: | Rapper • Songwriter |
| net worth: | $4 million |
Early life and education
Wale is an acclaimed music artist who was born on September 21, 1984, in Washington, D.C., to parents Doris and Ayo Akintimehin, both of whom are members of the Yoruba ethnic group in southwestern Nigeria.
Valle spent his childhood with his brothers and sisters, especially Alvin Akintimehin.
Despite the Robert Morris University and Virginia State University He transferred to Bowie State University However, he dropped out due to academic problems. Therefore, Wale still had to complete college.
Profession
In 2009, Wale made his debut on a major label label. Attention deficitThe work was a critical and commercial success, soaring to number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. A year later, his second album, ambitionsurpassing his previous success and rising to second place in the same chart.
Wale’s sonic journey continues with the following albums: genius (2013), Album “Nothing to Do” (2015), shine (2016), it’s complicated (2018), and Self-promotion (2019). He has also enriched his discography with mixtapes and EPs, expanding his musical horizons.
As a collaborator, Wale’s repertoire includes stars such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Kid Cudi. His musical adventures are intertwined with theirs, forming a harmonious collaboration.
In addition to music, Wale’s fame extends to talk shows, where he entertains audiences on the following shows: Late Night with David, Saturday Night Liveand The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Through these performances, Wale’s artistry and charisma were on full display, making him a versatile entertainer.
Awards and nominations
- 1 Grammy Award
- 2013 Best Rap Song Award: Lotus Flower Bomb
- Ten nominations
- BET Awards
- Best Hip-Hop Male Artist 2013, 2015
- Best Collaboration of 2013: “LoveHate Thing” (with Sam Dew)
- BET Hip Hop Awards
- 2012 Best Newcomer
- Best Attention Deficit Remix Album of 2012
- 2013 Most Valuable Player
- 2013 Lyricist of the Year
- Grammy Awards
- 2013 Best Rap Song Award: Lotus Flower Bomb
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2015 “White Shoes” Best Social Message Video
- Soul Train Awards
- Best Collaboration of 2013: “LoveHate Thing” (with Sam Dew)
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- Best International Show 2013
Social Media
- Instagram account: Wale (@wale)
- Twitter account: Wale (@Wale)
- Facebook: Wale
Personal life
Wale, 39, has been in a relationship with Chloe Alexis since 2011 and they have one child together, Zyla Moon Oluwakemi, who was born in 2016. Although Wale has no plans to get married, he remains fully committed to his family.
In addition to her relationship with Chloe Alexis, Gan has also worked with Solange Knowles from 2009 to 2010, Amelia Knox in 2014, and Serayah in 2015.
Discography
- 2009 Attention Deficit
- 2011 Targets
- 2013 Genius Boy
- 2015 album “About Nothing”
- 2017 Shine
- 2019 Wow… That’s crazy
- 2021 Folarin II
net worth
An American rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, Wall’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million.
Wale shot to fame in 2006 with the hit song Dig dig (shake)Since rising to fame in his hometown of Washington, D.C., he has released six studio albums, all of which have received positive reviews from critics.
