Malphurs moved with his family from Jamaica, Queens, New York to Riverdale, Georgia when he was nine years old. The name "Waka" was taken from Fozzie Bear. The name "Flocka Flame" was given to him by rapper Gucci Mane.Waka Flocka is a member of the 1017 Brick Squad Boyz, with Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Frenchie, and Wooh Da Kid.
He was shot in the arm while struggling with a robber at a car wash in Atlanta, Georgia on the morning of January 19, 2010. His debut single is called "O Let's Do It",which peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Flockavelli was released later on in 2010.
The Round Of Applause Songfacts says. After an early version of "Round of Applause without Drake leaked in early August 2011, it was remixed by the Toronto MC and released it through his official blog October's Very Own, on September 11, 2011. Waka Flocka Flame then chose to master the remix and release it as the official single from his second album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family. It was released to iTunes on October 18, 2011, and to U.S. urban radio on November 1, 2011.
He was featured on Lil Jon's album Crunk Rock on the track "Throw It Up, Pt. 2 (Remix)" which also feature Pastor Troy Waka is 6'6ft 265lbs
DuFlocka Rant Part 2
Waka Flocka Flame Lyrics
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Lot of niggas ain't wanna see me doing what the fuck I'm doing right now
Three years strong
See when I did this shit these niggas said I wasn't gon' make it
See when I dropped Flockaveli 1, hip-hop changed, naw' mean?
Then I dropped Salute Me Or Shoot Me, LeBron Flocka James
Kevin DuFlocka Rant Part 1, now we on part 2
I'm balling like a motherfucker nigga
Clayton County we in this bitch, man
Squad
The lyrics to Waka Flocka Flame's song "DuFlocka Rant Part 2" speak to the rapper's success despite the doubters and haters who said he wouldn't make it. He raps about his journey from humble beginnings to now being able to "ball like a motherfucker," from living with roaches to owning a Rolex. He also references his previous releases, including Flockaveli 1 and Salute Me Or Shoot Me, Lebron Flocka James, and notes that this is the second installment of the "DuFlocka Rant" series.
Overall, the song's message is one of triumph over adversity and the importance of persevering in the face of naysayers. The rapper's confidence and self-assurance are evident in his delivery, as he asserts his dominance in the rap game and celebrates his achievements. The inclusion of references to his previous releases also serves to showcase his evolution as an artist and the growth he has experienced since his early days in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Kevin DuFlocka Rant, part two
This is the second installment of my mixtape series titled "DuFlocka Rant"
Lot of niggas ain't wanna see me doing what the fuck I'm doing right now
There were a lot of people who didn't believe in me and my music career, but I'm proving them wrong right now
Three years strong
I've been in the game for three years now and I'm still going strong
See when I did this shit these niggas said I wasn't gon' make it
When I first started making music, a lot of people doubted me and said I wouldn't succeed
See when I dropped Flockaveli 1, hip-hop changed, naw' mean?
When I released my debut album "Flockaveli", it had a major impact on the hip-hop genre as a whole
Then I dropped Salute Me Or Shoot Me, LeBron Flocka James
After that, I released "Salute Me Or Shoot Me" which was inspired by Lebron James' success and dominance in basketball
Kevin DuFlocka Rant Part 1, now we on part 2
This mixtape is the continuation of my first "DuFlocka Rant" mixtape
I'm balling like a motherfucker nigga
I'm doing extremely well and enjoying the success that comes with it
From roaches to Rolex's man, watch me ball nigga
I've come a long way from living in a place infested with roaches to being able to afford expensive watches
Clayton County we in this bitch, man
I'm representing Clayton County and showing off its talent
Squad
My team, known as the "Squad", is with me and we're all working together towards success
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