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
Rumors
Waka Flocka Flame Lyrics
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They wanna see me dead puttin prices on my head
Spreadin rumors round town like I fell down
They cant hold me down they cant stop my shine
They cant block my grind shawty its game time
Pyru for life breads off the elms nigga ian big on lick
Cause ian been to the mother land here I stand grown ass
Man gun in my hand ion fear no man FLOCKA!!!
[Verse 1]
These niggas fuckin trippin second guess am I livin
Better tell em I'm gone kill em twenty bags and tell em
Come get em make ya boy scared to say nun him
I thank that I scared him I swear to god
Dont fear them these niggas straight trippin
Thinkin that I'm slippin pull it out
Then I'm rippin my whole click
Itchin lookin for the fuckin victum
Free my partner isum tunnel fuckin vision
I swear to god on jesus christ I dnt fuckin hear em
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
These niggas say they kilt me and kidnapped my daughter
Ion even got no daughter they mad cause imma baller
And they hoes a caller you know that imma stall her
Then dick her and ball her then never ever call her
Grind hard like my mother I'm the problem solver AR
Or revolver you hard then I am harder stop actin like a killer
You pussy ass nigga you aint wanna murder
Thats why I'm still alive nigga BRICKSQUAD!!!
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Waka Flocka Flame's song "Rumors" speak to his resilience in the face of the haters and naysayers. The chorus affirms his strength and determination to overcome any obstacle, even when others are spreading false rumors about him. The line "They wanna see me dead puttin prices on my head" suggests that there are those who would like to see him fail, but he refuses to let them bring him down. Despite their efforts to hold him back, Waka Flocka Flame remains focused on his goals, as demonstrated by the lines "They cant stop my shine / They cant block my grind." In the second verse, he calls out those who have tried to bring him down, denying rumors that they have killed him and kidnapped his daughter. He asserts his dominance over his enemies, stating "Grind hard like my mother / I'm the problem solver / AR or revolver / You hard then I am harder." The repetition of the word "nigga" throughout the song suggests that he is speaking to others within his own community, using language and slang that reflects his background.
Overall, "Rumors" is a defiant track that asserts Waka Flocka Flame's strength and resilience in the face of adversity. He refuses to be held back by those who doubt him, and instead uses their negativity as fuel to push himself further.
Line by Line Meaning
They wanna see me dead puttin prices on my head
People wish for my death and are willing to pay for it
Spreadin rumors round town like I fell down
Spreading false information that I am defeated and helpless
They cant hold me down they cant stop my shine
People cannot limit my potential or prevent my success
They cant block my grind shawty its game time
No one can impede my hustle, it's my time to shine
Pyru for life breads off the elms nigga ian big on lick
I am a member of a gang and focusing on making money
Cause ian been to the mother land here I stand grown ass
I am a mature person who has traveled to Africa
Man gun in my hand ion fear no man FLOCKA!!!
I am not afraid of anybody and can protect myself
These niggas fuckin trippin second guess am I livin
Some people are doubting if I'm still alive or not
Better tell em I'm gone kill em twenty bags and tell em
I will threaten and intimidate them so they stop spreading rumors
Make ya boy scared to say nun him
Make their associates too afraid to say anything about me
Thinkin that I'm slippin pull it out
If anyone thinks I'm vulnerable, I will quickly draw my weapon
Then I'm rippin my whole click
I will have my gang's full support and backup
Itchin lookin for the fuckin victum
I am anxiously waiting to confront my foes
I swear to god on jesus christ I dnt fuckin hear em
I am not listening to their lies and rumors
These niggas say they kilt me and kidnapped my daughter
Some people allege that I was killed and my daughter was taken
Ion even got no daughter they mad cause imma baller
I don't even have a daughter, they're just jealous of my success
And they hoes a caller you know that imma stall her
They are calling my women but I know how to handle them
Then dick her and ball her then never ever call her
I will have sex with them and not call them again
Grind hard like my mother I'm the problem solver AR
I work hard like my mom and I am good at resolving issues
Or revolver you hard then I am harder stop actin like a killer
I am capable of using a gun too, so they shouldn't act like they're tough
You pussy ass nigga you aint wanna murder
They are not brave enough to kill, so they shouldn't act like it
Thats why I'm still alive nigga BRICKSQUAD!!!
I'm alive because of the protection and support of my gang, Bricksquad
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
Contributed by Mackenzie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chasten98
It’s crazy how we can still remember all the words 11 years later
@dj2cutzatl
Right 😂
@maverick_mekko5174
I can remember the words before the song starts
@julianstokes2
Word from word
@rebeccabragg4218
How the fuck did I remember this song word for word when I was young on some bs Xanax listening to this. How the fuck do I remember
@chellylewis260
I really like the fact that he has more videos singling himself then having a bunch of other people....he got his head on straight..go Waka
@Jdillalafilla
wow people today are remedial
@vk-squad30
This was my shit 2008 and 09 riden pumping it in that 2 door coup
@hustlemovement5975
You looking fine yo
@justadrum
You're an inspiration Figz! Love your work!