![]() ![]() In 2011, his home was raided by the authorities. This was shortly after his initial rise to fame due to his first mixtape. In 2010, Waka Flocka was shot twice in an attempted robbery. The show proved to be quite popular, and in 2014 it was announced that the couple would be starring in their own spin-off entitled Meet the Flockas. The show followed the lives of Waka Flocka and his wife, Tammy Rivera. Waka Flocka appeared in the third season of Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta. He later stated that he was "a wack rapper." Television Career Eventually, he announced that he had retired from rap in 2018. He dropped even more mixtapes and collaborated on the albums of many other artists. Waka Flocka continued to contribute to the hip-hop scene for many years after the release of his third album. After a handful of mixtapes and many years of waiting, Flockaveli 2 was released in 2013. Repeated delays frustrated his most faithful followers, and he resorted to his usual technique of releasing mixtapes to keep people interested. Those that appeared on Triple F include Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, and Meek Mill.Īlthough Waka Flocka announced Flockaveli 2 long in advance, fans would have to wait years for its release. Waka Flocka was so well-established at this point that several artists wanted to collaborate with him on this album. Waka Flocka followed this up with a second solo album called Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family. In 2011, the album Ferrari Boyz dropped, and this was the beginning of a long and fruitful musical relationship between Flocka and Gucci. ![]() The mixtapes helped keep his fanbase sated while he was working with Gucci Mane. A common misconception is that their relationship soured after Gucci Mane stopped working with Flocka's mother, but wasn't the case as this happened before they began working together on the collaborative album.įlocka released several mixtapes before this collaborative effort was released. Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images Collaborations With Gucci ManeĪt this point in time, Gucci Mane started to take Waka Flocka more seriously as an established rapper, and announced plans to work with him on an upcoming album. This album would prove to be more successful compared to his first mixtape, and it debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 200. Flocka named the album Flockaveli in honor of Tupac Shakur's alter-ego, Makaveli. Soon enough, Waka Flocka would become a member of Gucci's "1017 Brick Squad." As a member of the squad, Waka Flocka would frequently feature on Gucci's tracks.Īfter spending years learning the ropes with Gucci Mane's oversight, Waka Flocka was ready to release his debut album in 2010. Waka Flocka and Gucci had known each other since Flocka was 19, and the two had a mutual connection through Flocka's mother. One person who saw that potential was Gucci Mane. Although Waka Flocka wasn't an instant hit like many other artists, he nonetheless showed that he had potential. This mixtape contained this hit "O Let's Do It," which became moderately successful. In 2008, Waka Flocka was ready to release his mixtape, Salute Me or Shoot Me Vol. Later, Gucci Mane added "Flocka Flame," completing his moniker. However, one of his cousins soon dubbed him "Waka" after the catchphrase used by a character from The Muppets. At this point in time, the rapper did yet not have his trademark stage name. He also worked with a local producer called Tay Beatz, and together they started piecing together a mixtape that would eventually launch Waka Flocka's career. The young rapper soon got to work and began to write his own raps. At the time Gucci Mane was represented by Waka Flocka's mother. The turning point came when Waka Flocka saw Gucci Mane performing on stage. He spent a lot of time on the streets of Atlanta, especially after his older brother passed away after a car accident.Īt age 14, Waka Flocka started to show a greater interest in music. The thought of pursuing a career in music wasn't even on his mind, despite the fact that his mother's connections would have made it easier to pursue this career path.ĭespite the fact that his family was relatively affluent, Waka Flocka became involved in crime and gang activities. Initially, Waka Flocka showed very little interest in music and preferred to focus on basketball. Debrah was the CEO of a prominent artist management company called Mizay Entertainment. His family was upper-middle class, and his mother, Debra Antney, was involved in the music industry before Waka Flocka was born. He grew up in Georgia, although he was born in New York. Waka Flocka was born Joaquin James Malphurs on May 31st of 1986. ![]()
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