Rap grew in popularity and became a part of the mainstream media in late 80’s and early 90’s. Even though most of the rappers still accentuate the same problems of police brutality towards the minorities etc. there have come a new breed of rappers, talking about completely different things. Waka Flocka Flame is a little bit of both. This rapper comes from American, more specifically unknown. Standing at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), Waka Flocka Flame has released numerous hit singles, sold thousands of album copies and featured on many great hits. Born on unknown, this musician is also a Rapper so you could call such an individual – multitalented. In terms of net worth, Waka Flocka Flame is believed to have a net worth of $7 Million.
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Waka Flocka Flame has earned the biggest part of his net worth as a solo artist. His discography includes nine singles, two studio albums, eighteen mixtapes and six featured singles. He has been working under the record labels 1017 Brick Squad, Asylum Records, Warner Bros Records. Waka rose to the prominence with his first studio album ‘Flockaveli’ released in 2010. The album peaked in the second position of US Rap Chart and US R&B Chart and in the sixth position of US chart. There were sold 345 thousand copies of album in US adding much to Waka’s net worth. His second album titled ‘Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family’ was released in 2012. It has peaked in the first position of US Rap Chart, the second position of US R&B Chart and the tenth position of US chart. It was stated that 73 thousand copies of the second album were sold in US. It has been reported that Flame’s third album is going to be released in 2014. It is believed that it will raise Flame’s net worth, too. In addition to this, Waka Flocka has released a collaboration album. ‘Ferrari Boyz’ written together with Gucci Mane was released in 2011. This album has reached fourth and fifth places respectively in US Rap Chart and US R&B Chart.
Waka Flocka has released nine singles and the most successful was the single titled ‘No Hands’ featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale. The single was certified three times platinum and peaked in the first position of US Rap Chart. Waka Flame increased his net worth as a featured artist, too. As a featured artist he sang with Gucci Mane, MGK, The Cataracs, N.O.R.E., Bei Maejor and Steve Aoki. Flocka has also made over a hundred of guest appearances which increased his net worth and popularity. While releasing his music videos he worked with the following directors G. Visuals, Spiff TV, Benny Boom, Motion Family, Derek Pike, Morocco Vaughn, Mr. Boomtown and other famous directors. The rapper owns the website, where his fans and admirers can read the latest news, check the tour dates, watch photos and videos, listen to music or buy the stuff in a store. There is the community which might be joined in. Waka Flame is engaged to his long term girl-friend Tammy Rivera.
Structural info
- Full Name: Waka Flocka Flame
- Net Worth: $7 Million
- Date Of Birth: May 31, 1986
- Place Of Birth: South Jamaica, New York City, New York, United States
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Profession: Rapper
- Nationality: American
- Spouse: Tammy Rivera (m. 2014)
- Parents: Debra Antney
- Siblings: Kayo Redd, Wooh Da Kid, Tyquam Alexander, Rahleek Malphurs
- Nicknames: Waka Flocka , Juaquin Malphurs , Juaquin James Malphurs
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wakaflocka
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wakaflockabsm
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakaflocka/
- MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/wakaflockaflame
- IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm3919434
- Allmusic: www.allmusic.com/artist/waka-flocka-flame-mn0002357594
- Awards: BET Hip Hop Awards – Best Club Banger (2011)
- Record Labels: 1017 Brick Squad, Asylum Records, Warner Bros Records, Brick Squad Monopoly
- Albums: “Flockaveli” (2010), “DuFlocka Rant: Halftime Show” (2013), “DuFlocka Rant 2” (2014), “Re-Up”, (2014, mixtape), “The Turn Up Godz Tour” (2015, mixtape), “Salute Me Or Shoot Me 5” (2015, mixtape)
- Nominations: BET Hip Hop Awards – Rookie of the Year/Best Club Banger (2010), Much Music Video Awards – EDM/Dance Video of the Year (2015)
- TV Shows: “Black Dynamite” (2014), “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” (2016-present)
Filmography
Soundtrack
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Why Him? |
2016 |
performer: “Rage the Night Away” / writer: “Rage the Night Away” – as Juaquin Malphurs |
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Atlanta |
2016 |
TV Series performer – 1 episode |
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Pixels |
2015 |
performer: “Game On” / writer: “Game On” – as Juaquin Malphurs |
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Rap Critic Reviews |
2015 |
TV Series performer – 1 episode |
|
Madden NFL 15 |
2014 |
Video Game performer: “Rage The Night Away” |
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Step Up All In |
2014 |
performer: “Rage the Night Away” / writer: “Rage the Night Away” – as Juaquin Malphurs |
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22 Jump Street |
2014 |
performer: “TTU Too Turnt Up” / writer: “TTU Too Turnt Up” – as Juaquin Malphurs |
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So You Think You Can Dance |
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TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013 |
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Spring Breakers |
2012 |
performer: “F**k This Industry Amended Album Version”, “Young Niggas”, “Snakes in the Grass” / writer: “F**k This Industry Amended Album Version”, “Young Niggas”, “Snakes in the Grass” – as Juaquin Marlphurs |
|
How to Make It in America |
2011 |
TV Series performer – 1 episode |
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Actor
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Mollywood |
2018 |
filming |
Bijou |
White Label Remix: Days Like This |
2016 |
Video short |
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Waka Flocka Flame Hires a Blunt Roller |
2014 |
Short |
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Will.I.Am Feat. Britney Spears, Hit Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne & Diddy: Scream & Shout, Remix |
2013 |
Video short |
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Nicki Minaj: Come on a Cone |
2012 |
Video short |
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Writer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Nicki Minaj, Tyga and Flo Rida: Get Low |
2012 |
Short |
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Composer
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Techno |
2014 |
Video short |
|
Thanks
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Shredder |
2011 |
shout out |
|
Self
Title |
Year |
Status |
Character |
Vegan Roundtable Hip Hop |
2017 |
Video documentary short |
Himself |
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta |
2014-2017 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Life Backstage |
2017 |
TV Mini-Series |
Himself – Guest |
Wild ‘N Out |
2016 |
TV Series |
Himself – Team Captain |
Best in Sex: 2016 AVN Awards |
2016 |
TV Special |
Himself – Special Musical Guest |
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore |
2016 |
TV Series |
Himself – Panelist |
An Ode to Hannibal Buress |
2016 |
Short |
Himself |
Rolling Stone: Waka Flocka Flame for President |
2015 |
TV Movie |
Himself |
Black Dynamite |
2014 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Live from the Streets |
2014 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! |
2012-2014 |
TV Series |
Himself – Musical Guest |
ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta’s Rise in the Rap Game |
2014 |
Documentary |
Himself |
Wrinkled $ilks |
2014 |
Documentary short |
Himself |
Steve Aoki Featuring Waka Flocka: Rage the Night Away |
2014 |
Video short |
Himself |
RapFix Live |
2011-2013 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Frames |
2013 |
TV Series |
Himself |
Waka Flocka Flame Feat. Nicki Minaj, Tyga and Flo Rida: Get Low |
2012 |
Short |
Himself |
Ludacris’ Bada Boom: Behind the Scenes |
2011 |
Video short |
Himself |
Ludacris: Rich & Flexin |
2011 |
Video short |
Himself |
2011 BET Hip Hop Awards |
2011 |
TV Special |
Himself |
The Mo’Nique Show |
2010 |
TV Series |
Himself |
BET Awards 2010 |
2010 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Pictures