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
Live By The Gun Ft. Raw Diggs & Uncle Murda
Waka Flocka Flame Lyrics
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Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
A nigga shoot at me, so you know I'm shootin' back!
Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
Just handguns all white air ones,
Niggas talkin' one on ones ain't no fair ones,
You feel me son? I do my dog! so T.T.G. let's go to war!
Number one video B.E.T., M.T.V. so Sucker Free
You live your life through these movies you a T.V.,
A nigga Fuck with me Squigly lines an I.V's.
Uncle Same told me Flocka Murder this MothaFucka!
Yo roc dig a hole for these mothafucka's!
Let me brush my shoulders off
Jay-Z R.I.P. the Pimp C
(Uncle Murder Rap)
[Chorus]
When the nigga see me, you know that I got it on me!
Either that Desert Eagle that fifth or that forty.
I'm strapped up Shawty, ask my nigga Waka,
Ask my nigga Unkle, an I murder with the chopper
Nigga shot me five times, two days later them niggas died,
Niggas shootin' at the five is committin' a suicide!
I'm a murderous mad dog
That's the acronym
M.M.B. front on me an a nigga clappin' 'em!
I'm the big homie act like you don't know me,
Put in my own work, but niggas'll kill for me
I'm Dudus in Jamaica front on me than I make the
Whole country shocka' cause I'm a real dun dotta!
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Waka Flocka Flame's song "Live By The Gun" ft. Raw Diggs & Uncle Murda are an assertion by the artist that he will live and die by the gun. In other words, he is embracing a lifestyle, in which he is always armed and ready to defend himself, no matter the cost, even if it means death. The chorus repeats this idea, emphasizing that he will always shoot back if someone decides to shoot at him. The verses by Waka Flocka Flame and Uncle Murda speak to their experiences and reputation for being armed and dangerous. They rap about their access to guns, their fearlessness in the face of danger, and their ability to take on anyone who would try to harm them. The song expresses a clear, violent message, with the artists advocating for gun use as a necessary part of their survival.
Line by Line Meaning
Live by the gun, I'm a die by the gun
I know the risks of carrying a weapon, but I will continue to do so and accept the consequences of my actions.
A nigga shoot at me, so you know I'm shootin' back!
If someone threatens my life, I will defend myself with force.
Just handguns all white air ones,
I prefer to carry handguns and wear white Air Force Ones shoes.
Niggas talkin' one on ones ain't no fair ones,
Fighting one-on-one is not fair game among my peers.
You feel me son? I do my dog! so T.T.G. let's go to war!
Do you understand me? Trust me, I will back up my allies in fights, so let's engage in warfare.
Number one video B.E.T., M.T.V. so Sucker Free
My music video is a top hit on BET and MTV's show Sucker Free.
You live your life through these movies you a T.V.,
If you base your existence on movies, then you are just a TV.
A nigga Fuck with me Squigly lines an I.V's.
If someone messes with me, they will end up with squiggly scars and needing an IV.
Uncle Same told me Flocka Murder this MothaFucka!
Uncle Sam, representing the US government, encouraged me to eliminate my enemies.
Yo roc dig a hole for these mothafucka's!
My friend Roc will dig a grave for these people I intend to kill.
Let me brush my shoulders off
Let me shake off my haters and focus on my success.
Jay-Z R.I.P. the Pimp C
Rapper Jay-Z paid tribute to the late Pimp C.
When the nigga see me, you know that I got it on me!
If someone sees me, they can expect me to be carrying a gun.
Either that Desert Eagle that fifth or that forty.
I carry a Desert Eagle, a .45 caliber pistol, or a .40 caliber pistol.
I'm strapped up Shawty, ask my nigga Waka,
I am fully armed, and my friend Waka can vouch for that.
Ask my nigga Unkle, an I murder with the chopper
Ask my friend Uncle, and he will confirm that I kill people with an automatic weapon.
Nigga shot me five times, two days later them niggas died,
Someone shot me five times, but they ended up dying two days later.
Niggas shootin' at the five is committin' a suicide!
If someone shoots at me, they are essentially committing suicide.
I'm a murderous mad dog
I am an aggressive and violent criminal.
That's the acronym
That's what M.M.B. stands for.
M.M.B. front on me an a nigga clappin' 'em!
If someone disrespects M.M.B., I will shoot them.
I'm the big homie act like you don't know me,
I am an important figure in my community, and people should show me respect.
Put in my own work, but niggas'll kill for me
I handle my own illegal activities, but my associates are also willing to kill on my behalf.
I'm Dudus in Jamaica front on me than I make the, Whole country shocka' cause I'm a real dun dotta!
I am like a notorious Jamaican drug lord known as Dudus. If someone challenges me, they will face the consequences, and I don't mind causing chaos in the country.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUAQUIN MALPHURS, LAMAR JOSEPH, LEONARD GRANT, LEXUS LEWIS, LEXUS ARNEL LEWIS
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this song might suck but word to AM crew, real city kings
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