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
Triple F Intro
Waka Flocka Flame Lyrics
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Good or bad, they all I had
Reminisce on the past
And the to the ones that passed lift the glass
See my friends, DOWN
All for one, one for all, we gon swang
If you ballin', do yo thang
Tell a hater kiss your ass
So close to a homeless man pickin’ trash
See my friends, they was all I had
They showed me so much unconditional love shorty real
Shit I’m mentally home alone, so I’m kickin’ down does
Lying niggas on flos'
See my friend they all I had, showed me so much good or bad
You don’t like how we live, nigga kiss our ass
If you if you if you ballin' then put yo cup up
If you if you if you ballin' then put yo cup up
If you if you if you ballin' throw your top back
If you if you if you ballin' throw your top back
They wanna see me dead and locked up
They wanna see me dead and locked up
If you ballin' if you if you if you ballin'
Put your cup up, why they wanna see me locked up?
The lyrics to Waka Flocka Flame's song Outro speak to the struggles he has faced, including the loss of a friend, friends turning on him, and the pressure from record labels to conform. The line "Life’s a bitch, I see a brother death creeping on me" speaks to the constant danger and potential for violence in his life. He reflects on the pain he has experienced and written about in his music, and the pressure from labels to replicate his success. The chorus mentions the difficulty of trusting anyone in his life, except for a select few, and his determination to keep going despite the hardships he faces.
The verse that mentions the loss of a friend is particularly poignant, with Waka Flocka Flame paying tribute to Slim D and condemning the jealousy and envy that led to his murder. He also touches on the issues of racial discrimination and injustice, with police profiling him and his friends based on their appearance. The song ends with a wish to escape the pain and struggle, to "fly away."
Through his lyrics, Waka Flocka Flame provides a raw, honest glimpse into the challenges he has faced and the emotions behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
My partner got murked, friends turning phony
My close friend was killed, and some of my other friends are pretending to be supportive but are actually fake and not trustworthy.
Next door neighbor trying to put the people on me
My neighbor is attempting to get me in trouble with the authorities.
Life’s a bitch, I see a brother death creeping on me (On Me)
Life is difficult, and I feel like I may die soon.
Pain I write it on me, watch these label’s trying to clone me
I expose my emotional pain outwardly, and record labels are attempting to change and mold me to fit their ideal image.
Count my days and blessings, for every mistake made was a life learned lesson
I am grateful for each day I have and every experience, good or bad, as they provide opportunities for growth and learning.
Swear I ain’t flexin’, police pulled us over ‘cause the color of my complexion
I'm not exaggerating; the police pulled me over because of the color of my skin.
Me against the world so I’m voicing my opinion
I feel like it's me versus everyone else, so I am speaking up for what I believe in.
Did I forget to mention how they stole my momma credit
I didn't mention earlier that someone took advantage of my mother's credit and identity theft occurred.
And our blue print, gave it to another nigga
Someone stole our original plan or idea and gave it to someone else.
Left us on stuck, got us fucked up
They left us stranded and in a difficult situation.
December 16th, a part of me died
The date December 16th holds a significant event that caused me to lose a part of myself.
Part of me stayed strong but a part of me cried
I am trying to remain strong, but the situation caused me to also become emotionally overwhelmed.
It go R.I.P. Slim D (Who?)
I am acknowledging the loss of an individual named Slim D who has passed away.
Hating niggas took your life over envy (True!)
Individuals who were jealous or envious of Slim D caused his death.
A lot of snakes in the grass won’t protect me (Yes!)
There are many deceitful people around me who cannot be trusted.
When I make it to the gates don’t reject me (Yes!)
If I am fortunate enough to enter the gates of heaven, I hope that I will not be rejected.
I’ve been going through and don’t know when it’s my turn (No!)
I am experiencing many challenges and uncertain about when things will get better.
So I just sip a little and let the ganja burn
I cope with my problems by drinking and smoking marijuana.
Everything I do, I do it for my family
I work hard and make sacrifices for the well-being and benefit of my family.
And my heart to big to have (???)
The meaning of this line is unclear and cannot be interpreted.
I wish I could fly away
I wish I could escape from my problems and situation.
I wish I could fly away
I wish I could escape from my problems and situation.
I wish I could fly away
I wish I could escape from my problems and situation.
I wish I could fly away
I wish I could escape from my problems and situation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA LUELLEN, JUAQUIN MALPHURS, NYQUAN MALPHURS
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