Wale was born to Nigerian immigrant parents in Washington, DC. He grew up on Peabody Street in Northwest DC and moved to Largo, Maryland as a teenager. He attended seven different high schools in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, finally graduating from Quince Orchard High School in 2001. He went to Robert Morris College and Virginia State University on football scholarships, and then Bowie State University but dropped out in 2004 to pursue music full-time. Before music started paying the bills, Wale worked day jobs at Sprint, Up Against The Wall and Downtown Locker Room.
Wale emerged onto the local DC hip hop scene with the help of WKYS-FM's DJ Alizay. Wale began getting radio play in 2004 with a single called "Rhyme of the Century" which got Wale in the June 2005 "Unsigned Hype" section of Source magazine and his buzz started growing.
In November 2006, a feature ran on AllHipHop.com's Breeding Ground about Wale. The day before Thanksgiving, Wale took the stage between Lil Wayne and T.I. during the Southern Invasion tour at the Verizon Center.
In early December 2006, Wale won the award for "D.C. Metro Breakthrough Artist of the Year" at WKYS' Go-Go Awards. On December 15, The Fader magazine associate editor Nick "Catchdubs" Barat visited Wale for an interview and photo shoot which appeared in the March 2007 issue of The Fader.
Wale has an upcoming promotional campaign with Remy Martin and XXL Magazine. He has also been linked to boutique streetwear brands The Hundreds, 10 Deep and Good Bully, as well as lifestyle brands Stussy and LRG.
In January 2007, Wale released a new single to radio called "Good Girls." Daniel Weisman gave the song to Mark Ronson and on February 23, 2007, Ronson began playing the song on his East Village Radio show. A week later, at Ronson's studio, Wale recorded a freestyle for Ronson and in exchange, Ronson put Wale on an unreleased remix of Lily Allen's "Smile" which appeared on a number of music blogs around the world on March 13th, 2007. In April of 2007, Ronson asked Wale to join him on a UK tour to promote the release of his newest album. In June of 2007, Wale signed to a production deal with Ronson's Allido Records.
On June 24, 2007, Wale's "Ice Cream Girl" with TCB, was featured on the show Entourage, on HBO.
Wale performed "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.", from his 100 Miles mixtape, at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV.
Wale was also featured in the October 2007 issues of XXL and Rolling Stone. The Washington Post profiled Wale on the front page of the Sunday Style section in the October 21st, 2007 edition. Wale is featured on the cover of URB Magazine's 150th issue along with French electro group, Justice.
iTunes released "Nike Boots" as a free download on November 13th, 2007 as its "Single of the Week." On Christmas Day 2007, Wale debuted the "Nike Boots Remix" featuring Lil Wayne and Green Lantern on his myspace page. Wale and Lil Wayne played a Nike Boots event called DC Stand Up at Ibiza Nightclub in DC on January 15, 2008 which was sponsored by Nike and Footaction.
In the November 30th, 2007 issue of Entertainment Weekly, Wale is featured as one of 8 people to watch in 2008 along with actors Simon Pegg and Rachel McAdams.
On March 12, 2008, Wale announced on 93.9 WKYS that he had signed with Interscope.
On April 29, 2008, the new Roots album entitled Rising Down was released, featuring Wale on the final track. Wale's relationship with the Roots began when Black Thought heard a song recorded as a tribute to himself on Wale's 2007 mixtape 100 Miles & Running and contacted Wale.
In the June issue of the German Hip-Hop magazine JUICE Wale announced that his upcoming debut-album will feature production credits from Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, 9th Wonder and the French electronic music duo Justice.
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Black Bonnie
Wale Lyrics
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And don't get offended
Ayo, we good?
Let me know when that drop
Yeah, louder
(Hol' up)
Talk to me different, let's come up together
Let's go to Neiman's, let's go to Lenox
Spend a whole check and run a play to get the next one
Let's create the vibe, let's not take our time
Let's spray paint the Trump Towers, letters, U and I
It's you and I 'til it's suicide
Or 'til the cracker pull us over, ain't no one around, bang
We woke, shawty, protest the party
I know you love nostalgia, I got you Barney's
Get it, my bitch wetty, her bitches with it
A snake is on the slippers if the snake ever get near me
Please tell me I got you, that's all for intuition
She tell me I got you, I trust her intuition
And I promise to God I follow her intuition so
I tell her I got her with Prada, intuition, hold up
Can you be someone, I can hide my fears with
And if they got us on the run, we could still chase our dreams
Black Bonnie, yeah, yeah, do I see my black Bonnie? Yeah
My black, Bonnie, Bonnie, yeah
Bonnie, talk to me
I, talk to you different, but never extra
She like the fact I get aggressive but I'm not possessive
Bad but she modest, na, staying honest
Black Bonnie Parker, black Bonnie, right
Cash had the stash but she never snatch a quarter
'Cause loyalty is errything and errything before it
The world never love me 'cause girls only lust
But you a woman, I got the will to show me to trust
Bang, I'm woke, shawty, I'm growin' and maturin'
Of course we not bank robbers, they hate us 'cause we color
Really should leave the city, really would if you with it
Really could never get lost, I follow what you feelin', yeah
She tell me I got you, I got this intuition
And I tell her my body count ain't nobody business
And I promise to God I follow her intuition and
Graduated from Prada, now Bonnie got the wisdom, black queen shit
Can you be someone, I can hide my fears with
And if they got us on the run, we could still chase our dreams
I just need someone (I just need), I can hide my fears, baby
And if they got us on the run, we could still chase our dreams
Black Bonnie, yeah, yeah, I see, do I see my black Bonnie? Yeah, I see
Do I see my black Bonnie?
Look, shawty, I know we not felons but I definitely see you as my best friend, confident and co-defender
(Do I see my black Bonnie?)
Before that, you deserve every word of this
(I see)
Real life sentence
Forever my ride or die
Never high, love cloud
'Til next time
The lyrics of Wale's song Black Bonnie tell the story of a man who appreciates and values his black Bonnie, a woman who has stolen his heart. The two of them are on a journey of coming up together, supporting each other, and chasing their dreams. The song is a tribute to their partnership, with Bonnie being compared to Bonnie Parker, one half of the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde.
The song starts with Wale acknowledging that the older one gets, the more they appreciate things. He then talks about how he and Bonnie are different from the rest, as they are woke and will protest instead of partying. They are madly in love with each other and want to create a vibe together. The chorus repeats the question of whether he sees his Black Bonnie.
As the verse progresses, Wale shares how he wants to take Bonnie to Neiman's and Lenox, and spend a whole check on their date night. They are a team and will go to great lengths to support each other, even if that means spray painting the Trump Towers with their initials. Wale then assures Bonnie that he trusts her intuition and promises to follow it, even when it comes to their fashion choices.
Overall, Black Bonnie celebrates the beauty of black love and partnership. It is a song that values loyalty, support, and trust in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, the older you get, man, more you appreciate, you know
As you age, you recognize the value of important things in life.
Talk to me different, let's come up together
Let's communicate in a way that's respectful and build success together.
Fuck yo ex nigga if you fuck me better
I don't care about your past relationships as long as you're mine now.
Let's go to Neiman's, let's go to Lenox
Let's go to high-end stores and enjoy the experience of shopping together.
Let's create the vibe, let's not take our time
Let's be spontaneous and enjoy every moment without wasting time.
It's you and I 'til it's suicide
We're committed to each other until the end, even if it means death.
Or 'til the cracker pull us over, ain't no one around, bang
We'll stick together even in the face of racial injustice, no matter what.
We woke, shawty, protest the party
We're aware of social issues and willing to stand up for what's right, even in social settings.
I know you love nostalgia, I got you Barney's
I understand your love for the past and I'll take you to high-end stores like Barney's.
Get it, my bitch wetty, her bitches with it
My girl is attracted to me, and her friends approve of me too.
A snake is on the slippers if the snake ever get near me
I'm careful of disloyal people who might try to harm me or us.
Please tell me I got you, that's all for intuition
Reassure me that you're loyal, that's all I need to trust you.
She tell me I got you, I trust her intuition
I trust my girl's judgement about our relationship and loyalty.
Can you be someone, I can hide my fears with
I need someone who I can trust with my personal struggles and fears.
Black Bonnie, yeah, yeah, do I see my black Bonnie? Yeah
The singer is looking for his black partner, his ride or die.
I, talk to you different, but never extra
I'll communicate with you respectfully and honestly without going too far or too hard.
She like the fact I get aggressive but I'm not possessive
My girl enjoys the assertive side of me but not the controlling side.
Cash had the stash but she never snatch a quarter
Even if there's money to be taken, she's loyal enough not to steal without permission.
The world never love me 'cause girls only lust
The singer feels like he's not loved but only lusted after by other women.
But you a woman, I got the will to show me to trust
But the artist trusts this woman and is willing to show her his vulnerable side.
Really should leave the city, really would if you with it
The artist would leave the city with his partner if she's willing to come with him.
She tell me I got you, I got this intuition
My girl reassures me of her loyalty and that she has a good sense about our relationship.
Graduated from Prada, now Bonnie got the wisdom
The singer's partner has grown and matured as they built their relationship together.
Can you be someone, I can hide my fears with
I need someone who I can trust with my personal struggles and fears.
I just need someone (I just need), I can hide my fears, baby
The singer needs someone who he can confide in and trust with his vulnerabilities.
Black Bonnie, yeah, yeah, I see, do I see my black Bonnie? Yeah, I see
The singer is still looking for his black partner, his ride or die.
Look, shawty, I know we not felons but I definitely see you as my best friend, confident and co-defender
The singer sees his partner as someone he trusts completely, even in trying situations.
Before that, you deserve every word of this
Before they say anything else, the artist wants to express their love and appreciation for their partner.
Real life sentence
Their commitment to each other is a lifelong sentence that they take seriously.
Forever my ride or die Never high, love cloud
The singer and his partner will stick together through thick and thin, always remaining grounded in reality and love.
'Til next time
Until the next adventure or challenge comes their way, the singer and his partner will remain together.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Rodriguez Jacquees Broadnax
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@9jaFanx
Our African king is here, hit like if love Wale
@kayssansitti3607
Why the rappers who uplift and appreciate black women only so freakin underrated smh Wale for President
@thatgworl2504
Kayssan Sitti he donβt like dark skinned women in real life tho. He requests Light skinned servers when he goes out to restaurants.
@datsmeyeah346
Light skin dark skin,black is black as in African black,thatβs us.
@spokentruth5454
Baby Girl thatβs a lie π all this nigga talk about is dark woman in his music π
@ry517
Kayssan Sitti πβ¨β¨π«π―β¨π
@karwonethomas1980
They only shed light on rappers who spread hatred genocide and ignorance to tha bl community any positivity will only have a major following from true fans if it's not about bad bitches drugs killn etc tha masses won't push it #walefalorin
@mammymountain2057
We never get this kinda love thank you wale πͺπͺπͺ
@user-rc6sp5ow1x
BROWNSKIN QUEEN well deserved queen β€οΈ
@jazzefay110309
We really donβt