What is Wale Folarin's full name?
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
Wale Folarin nickname(s):
Wale
Wale Folarin date of birth:
September 21, 1984
How old is Wale Folarin?
41
Where was Wale Folarin born?
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Wale Folarin body shape:
Average
What color is Wale Folarin's hair?
Black
What is Wale Folarin's ethnicity?
Black
What is Wale Folarin nationality?
American
What is Wale Folarin's occupation?
Rapper
Wale Folarin claim to fame:
Dig Dug (Shake It)
What genre is Wale Folarin's work?
Hip hop
What instruments does Wale Folarin play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin (born September 21, 1984), better known by his stage name Wale (/ˈwɔː leɪ/ WAH-lay), is an American rapper from Washington, D.C. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the regional audience. Producer Mark Ronson discovered Wale in 2006 and signed him to Allido Records in 2007. While signed to that label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media including MTV and various Black-American-focused magazines. A song called "Ridin' In That Black Joint" was featured in the popular video game Saints Row 2's soundtrack in 2008.