Waka Flocka Flame

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Waka Flocka Flame
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Waka Flocka Flame performing in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJuaquin James Malphurs
Born (1986-05-31) May 31, 1986 (age 38)
New York City, U.S.
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Discography Waka Flocka Flame discography
Years active2008–present
Labels
Spouse
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(m. 2014)​
Website wakaflocka.com
Signature
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On March 15, 2013, Gucci Mane announced that frequent collaborator and close friend Waka Flocka Flame was "dropped" from 1017 Brick Squad Records. The two rappers proceeded to throw insults back and forth on Twitter. [56] Though it was reported that Gucci's Twitter account was hacked, Waka stated, "Dont let da media fool u. This shit real Shawty." [57] On March 27, 2013, during an MTV Jams interview with Sway Calloway, Waka explained that he would never do music nor business with Gucci ever again. Neither of the rappers have explained where the controversy originated from. Waka has stated, "I guess we both be at the finish line we just going our own routes. That's all I can say. What's the reason? Sometimes it's none of your fuckin' business what's the reason. Just understand two men went they own ways but it's no problem." [58] In October 2013, Waka Flocka released a diss track towards Gucci Mane titled "Ice Cream". [59]

On November 19, 2013, it was revealed Gucci Mane had filed a lawsuit against Waka Flocka Flame, Waka's mother Debra Antney, OJ Da Juiceman, rapper Khia Stone and producer Zaytoven. The lawsuit accuses the parties of fraud, racketeering, and breach of contract. According to Gucci Mane, Waka's mother Antney took control of his 1017 Brick Squad Records, LLC., without permission, and used it to create three separate offshoot labels. Gucci also accused the parties in the lawsuit of withholding royalties and inflating the cost of label expenditures. [60] In his lawsuit, Gucci Mane also says that Antney took more than the typical 20 percent management fee. Gucci Mane also alleges that Antney's actions led to his having money and tax problems. [61]

Waka Flocka Flame would post a tweet on September 20, 2014, to his verified Twitter account that included an old picture of himself and Gucci Mane with the caption "… #NoBeef ", confirming that the two had buried the hatchet. [62]

In a February 2017 BBC Radio interview, Waka Flocka addressed his relationship with Gucci Mane, questioning his former mentor's street credibility and nixing the possibility of a Brick Squad reunion. [63] Several days later, Waka released "Was My Dawg", a diss track aimed at Gucci Mane, with cover art featuring the other rapper's silhouette. [64] [65]

Personal life

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Waka Flocka with his wife Tammy Rivera and her daughter Charlie

Malphurs is of African American, Native American, European (including Italian) and Dominican descent. [66]

In December 2013, Malphurs' younger brother and fellow rapper KayO Redd (1987–2013) committed suicide at his home in Henry County, Georgia. [67] [68] [69] On January 24, 2014, during an interview, Malphurs spoke on his brother's passing:

After that situation I detoxed for like seven days. I changed my diet. I became 85% vegan. I just felt like I had to cleanse myself... I've been through that before, so to me that's willpower because if I sit there and mope, a lot of things could go bad. That boy had a lot of stress on him. It's a lot of things that go on behind doors that people don't know about... like it's a lot of stress that come with this game. The strong survive. The family is good, though. Life goes on. That's the motto for me, life goes on. If my eyes ain't closed and I'm not breathing, I'm not hurting. [70] [71]

On May 25, 2014, Malphurs married actress Tammy Rivera, also becoming the stepfather to her child. [72] [73] They separated in 2022. [74]

Malphurs is a passionate supporter of Atlanta United FC, regularly attending games in Atlanta, traveling to away games, and serving as a team ambassador. [75]

On October 3, 2020, Malphurs received an honorary doctorate in philanthropy and humanitarianism from the Bible Institute of America Theological Seminary, credited to his charity and mental health advocacy. [76]

On January 1, 2025, Malphurs posted a photo of himself with facial injuries stating that he had been attacked by 10 men. [77] [78] He then posted the following day that the previous post was fake news, criticizing the media for believing his claims. [79] [80]

Politics

In April 2015, Malphurs announced that he was running for president, despite the fact he was below the constitutionally required age of 35, as he was only 30 by the time of the 2016 United States presidential election. His platform included legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, and creating better trade opportunities for school students. His other proposals included banning dogs from restaurants and making it illegal for people with shoe sizes above 13 to walk on the street. He also seemed to be dismissive of Congress, and had an anti-war stance. Former professional wrestler Ric Flair was his running mate. [81] [82] [83]

Malphurs has received attention for his views on political and social issues. In addition to his humanitarianism, he has been awarded with an honorary professor degree from the Bible Institute of America. [84] He expressed disdain for U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2016 United States presidential election but in 2020 praised Trump and expressed approval of his presidency. [85] In 2021, the Trump Administration awarded Malphurs a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with the Chicago-based non-profit, Daughter of Destiny. [86] He endorsed Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock for the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia, and formally endorsed Trump for the 2024 United States presidential election. [87] During a July 2024 concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, Malphurs told concertgoers to leave the venue if they supported Joe Biden. [88] [89]

On January 3, 2011, Waka Flocka turned himself in to authorities in Atlanta following a previous raid on his home. He was booked on possession of marijuana, hydrocodone, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and violation of probation for driving on a suspended license. [90] On January 5, 2011, he was released after posting bail. [91]

On October 10, 2014, Waka Flocka was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when a security scan turned up a loaded handgun in his luggage. He was released two hours later. [92] [93]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Filmography

Television
YearFilmRole
2014 Black Dynamite Waka Blocka Blaow
2014; 2016–present Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Supporting Role
2017 FishCenter Live [94] Supporting Role
2019 Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition Season 14 [95] Supporting Role
2019Waka and Tammy Tie the Knot [96] Starring Role
2019 Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 3 [97] [98] Supporting Role
2020 Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka [99] Starring Role

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResult
2010 BET Hip Hop Awards Rookie of the Year—Nominated
Best Club Banger"O Let's Do It"Nominated
2011 BET Awards Best Collaboration "No Hands" (with Roscoe Dash and Wale)Nominated
BET Hip Hop AwardsBest Club BangerWon
2015 Much Music Video Awards EDM/Dance Video of the Year "Beast" (with Mia Martina)Nominated

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