Olubowale Victor Akintimehin (born September 21st, 1984) known as Wale as a child, is a multi-talented rapper from Nigeria, America who is a master of singing, rapping, and songwriting. He is renowned for his masterful use of words and his ability to write stunning slow-motion jams.
Throughout his entire professional career, Wale recorded seven albums, each highly appreciated by reviewers. In particular, The Gifted (2013) and The Album About Nothing (2015) are among his best-selling albums.
In addition, Wale has had the chance to work with famous figures from hip-hop including Jay-Z, Rick Ross as well and Rihanna.
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| Full Name: | Olubowale Victor Akintimehin |
| Stage Name: | Wale |
| Born: | 21 September 1984 (age 38 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Northwest Washington, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality: | Nigerian, American |
| Education: | Bowie State University |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Parents: | Doris Akintimehin, Ayo Akintimehin |
| Siblings: | Alvin Akintimehin |
| Spouse: | Not Married |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Serayah (2015), Chloe Alexis (2011), Solange (2009-2010), Amelia Knox (2014) |
| Children: | Zyla Moon Oluwakemi |
| Occupation: | Rapper • Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
Early Life & Education
Wale The popular musician, born on the 21st of September 1984 in Washington, D.C., was raised with his two parents Ayo Akintimehin as well as Ayo Akintimehin. Both of his parents were part of his Yoruba ethnic group that originated from southwest Nigeria.
Wale lived his childhood along with his family, most notably the Alvin Akintimehin.
Despite receiving football scholarships offered by Robert Morris University and Virginia State University, the student transferred to Bowie State University but left due to academic issues. In the end, Wale has to complete his college degree.
Career
in 2009 Wale was able to make his first appearance on the prestigious arena of big labels by releasing “Attention Deficit,” his debut album for major labels.. The album was a hit both commercially and critically, rising to the 12th position in the Billboard 200 chart. The following year the second album, Ambition, was a step ahead of his previous work and climbed to the second spot within the chart.
The journey of the sonic artist continued with albums such as The Gifted (2013), The Album About Nothing (2015), Shine (2016) It’s Complex (2018) The Gifted (2013), It’s Complicated (2018), And Self Promotion (2019). His discography also was adorned with EPs and mixtapes, broadening his musical horizons.
As an artist who collaborated, Wale‘s repertoire included artists like Jay-Z, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Kid Cudi. His music and sonic experiences interspersed with theirs, creating harmonious collaborations.
In addition to music, Wale‘s charm extended to showbiz, and he delighted audiences with his shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman, Saturday Night Live as well as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Wale‘s charisma and talent were brought to life in these shows, portraying his image as a multifaceted entertainer.
Awards & Nominations
- 1 Grammy Award
- 2013 Best Rap Song for “Lotus Flower Bomb”
- Ten nominations
- BET Awards
- 2013, 2015 Best Male Hip Hop Artist
- 2013 Best Collaboration for “LoveHate Thing” with Sam Dew
- BET Hip Hop Awards
- 2012 Best New Artist
- 2012 Best Mixtape for Attention Deficit
- 2013 MVP of the Year
- 2013 Lyricist of the Year
- Grammy Awards
- 2013 Best Rap Song for “Lotus Flower Bomb”
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2015 Best Video with a Social Message for “The White Shoes”
- Soul Train Awards
- 2013 Best Collaboration for “LoveHate Thing” with Sam Dew
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- 2013 Best International Act
Social Media
- Instagram handle: Wale (@wale)
- Twitter handle: Wale (@Wale)
- Facebook: Wale
Personal Life
Wale 38 has been in a relationship in a relationship with Chloe Alexis since 2011. They have one child, called Zyla Moon Oluwakemi born in the year 2016. Even though Wale does not intend to wed and has no plans to get married, he is completely committed to his loved ones.
Alongside his relationship in relationship with Chloe Alexis, Wale has been involved in previous relationships with Solange Knowles, from 2009 until 2010, Amelia Knox in 2014, and Serayah in 2015.
Discography
- 2009 Attention Deficit
- 2011 Ambition
- 2013 The Gifted
- 2015 The Album About Nothing
- 2017 Shine
- 2019 Wow… That’s Crazy
- 2021 Folarin II
Net Worth
Wale has amassed a total net worth that is $4 million. He’s an American artist, rapper writer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
The year 2006 was when the singer rose to fame thanks to the smash track Dig Dug (Shake It), which became well-known in his home town in Washington, D.C. Since then, he’s made six album albums available, and all have received positive reviews from critics.
