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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Chun Li
Wale Lyrics
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l know l got that flow back nigga
You got couch here
Real rap peel back in the Mac black
She ain't at where I'm at send that ass back
Wale doe they can't fly and they can't rap
Smoking real good my eyes late flight
She riding now she tryna tell me where her heart was at
I'm like nah what the face like
Yea I'm a straight shot
I'm a thorough nigga but I'm a great guy
In a old car a new paint job
My crew ain't the squad my new ain't tall
Who ain't talking that shit the ballers get with
All of this shit is scholarship flow I'm tossing free wisdom
I'm aware that my artistry different
I'm aware that my heart is by my cuff link
Though I'm living a life with a lot of plush things
I'm living a life without trusting
Yea too much hate when ya crew hot, too much love get you 2Pac'd
Too much bread over here get you stalked by the feds
The IRS and a few broads
Real rap peel back in the Mac black
She ain't at where I'm at send that ass back
I'm a tell you where these guys staying where they at
They niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Yup yup got a million hoes
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup at a nigga show
Live bitches at a nigga show
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the bitches go
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Yup yup got a million hoes
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup at a nigga show
Live bitches at a nigga show
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the bitches go
Yop yop nigga getting rich
Yop yop nigga bought a six
Yop I bought a spot on the top floor
And my view from the living room it go off shore
Yea, yop yop nigga on his tip
Yop yop nigga never slip
Nah hold up wait a minute with that homie shit
I was on my grind you ain't never loan me shit
I was on a mission nigga you ain't never load a clip
Hold up you remind me of my old bitch
Hold up why you always on that ho shit
Man hold up got me talking bout some old shit
So I get back to the money say I'm acting funny
Face everywhere thank God I ain't ugly
See him in the mirror they say God is above me
In a Porsche Panamera smoking weed getting skully
Yop so come get me if you want me
Me and my buddy leave shit real bloody
Yellow tape on the beat it's no wonder why they love me
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Yup yup got a million hoes
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup at a nigga show
Live bitches at a nigga show
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the bitches go
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Yup yup got a million hoes
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the niggas go
Yup yup at a nigga show
Live bitches at a nigga show
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the bitches go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
It's a whole lotta gnac not a lot to chase
And the hoes in the back they ain't tryna wait
She open thighs and I'm close minded
This is Cashmere thoughts meets North Face
This is Iceberg Slim with some more game
This is Martin Payne niggas Pam James
That's a damn shame niggas without game
Call them all the time I call 'em any name
I am highly respected amongst young dames
Rolling up sour bumping Sweet James Jones
G thing made G's speaking G code
On fire make a riot be a free show
Beat a beat up get a couple knots
I am nothing like these muthafucking other guys
Them PR's sitting hard with them number nines
In the fall they be talking that the summer's mine
Real rap peel back in the Mac black
She ain't at where I'm at send that ass back
I'm a tell you where these guys staying where they at
They niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Yup yup got a million hoes
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup at a nigga show
Live bitches at a nigga show
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the bitches go
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Yup yup got a million hoes
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Yup yup at a nigga show
Live bitches at a nigga show
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
Yup yup all the bitches go
The song Chun Li by Wale Ft. Nipsey Hussle features a mix of rap lyrics with a heavy focus on the world of fashion, wealth, and fame. The song starts off with Wale boasting about his flow and his skill as a rapper, while also bragging about his possessions and lifestyle. He also criticizes other rappers who lack the ability to rap or fly. Nipsey Hussle's verse focuses more on his grind, his success, and his business acumen, contrasting with Wale's emphasis on flashiness.
The chorus is a repetition of the line "Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap" and "Yup yup all the bitches go" with references to fashion, wealth, and fame. The song concludes with a final chorus, still emphasizing the theme of fashion, wealth, and fame.
Overall, Chun Li is a song about the worlds of rap and fashion, and how those two worlds intersect. It is a celebration of wealth and fame, and a critique of those who do not possess them. The lyrics are witty and insightful, and provide a glimpse into the lives of successful rappers and their dedication to their craft.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn me all way up
Increase the volume on the music
l know l got that flow back nigga
I am confident in my rapping ability
You got couch here
You have a comfortable place to sit
Real rap peel back in the Mac black
Authentic rap with honesty revealed, in a black car
She ain't at where I'm at send that ass back
She does not meet my standards, send her away
Wale doe they can't fly and they can't rap
Wale knows those guys cannot rap or be successful
Hoes in the telly on the late night
Women in the hotel room late at night
Smoking real good my eyes late flight
Smoking high-quality marijuana, bloodshot eyes from being up late
She riding now she tryna tell me where her heart was at
She is currently having sex with me, trying to confess her emotions
I'm like nah what the face like
I am not interested in hearing about her emotions, I am focused on her appearance
Yea I'm a straight shot
I am direct and honest
I'm a thorough nigga but I'm a great guy
I am a dependable man but also friendly
In a old car a new paint job
My car is old but has a fresh coat of paint
My crew ain't the squad my new ain't tall
My crew is not the best and my new friends are not impressive
Who ain't talking that shit the ballers get with
I am the one who talks big and impresses the athletes
All of this shit is scholarship flow I'm tossing free wisdom
My rapping is educational and I am sharing knowledge for free
I'm aware that my artistry different
I know that my style of music is unique
I'm aware that my heart is by my cuff link
I know that I am emotional but try to hide it
Though I'm living a life with a lot of plush things
Even though I have expensive possessions
I'm living a life without trusting
I cannot trust anyone
Yea too much hate when ya crew hot, too much love get you 2Pac'd
If your crew is successful, there will be hate, but too much support can lead to danger like 2Pac
Too much bread over here get you stalked by the feds
Too much money in one place can attract government surveillance
The IRS and a few broads
Both the government and women can cause problems for wealthy men
I'm a tell you where these guys staying where they at
I can tell you where the rappers are located
They niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Those guys are not cool and cannot rap
Yup yup can a nigga flow
Can I rap well? Yes, I can.
Yup yup got a million hoes
I have many women interested in me
Yup yup when a nigga step out in a pair of what's those
When I wear new fashionable shoes
Yup yup all the niggas go they niggas ain't fly they can't rap
Everyone is impressed by me because those other guys suck at rapping
Yup yup at a nigga show
At one of my concerts
Live bitches at a nigga show
Attractive women are at my concerts
Yup yup all the bitches go
All the women are drawn to me
Yop yop nigga getting rich
I am becoming wealthy
Yop yop nigga bought a six
I purchased a luxury car (likely a Bentley, Rolls Royce, or Maybach)
Yop I bought a spot on the top floor
I purchased a condominium on the highest floor of a building
And my view from the living room it go off shore
I have an amazing view that stretches out to the ocean
Yea, yop yop nigga on his tip
I am on my game, focused and performing well
Yop yop nigga never slip
I am always performing at my best, never falling behind
Nah hold up wait a minute with that homie shit
Hold on, I am not interested in that friendly conversation
I was on my grind you ain't never loan me shit
I was working hard, you never helped me
I was on a mission nigga you ain't never load a clip
I was out there working, you never helped me with a gun
Hold up you remind me of my old bitch
You are reminding me of a past problem I had with a woman
Hold up why you always on that ho shit
Why are you always acting like a prostitute?
Man hold up got me talking bout some old shit
You have me discussing past problems, not the current issue at hand
So I get back to the money say I'm acting funny
I must focus on making money and ignore these distractions
Face everywhere thank God I ain't ugly
My face is constantly in the media, but I am happy that I am attractive
See him in the mirror they say God is above me
When I see myself in the mirror, I am reminded that God is above me
In a Porsche Panamera smoking weed getting skully
Riding in a Porsche sedan, smoking marijuana and wearing a skull cap
Yop so come get me if you want me
Come after and confront me if you have a problem
Me and my buddy leave shit real bloody
My friend and I always leave a mess behind, either physically or metaphorically
Yellow tape on the beat it's no wonder why they love me
My flow is so good, it's no surprise that fans adore me
It's a whole lotta gnac not a lot to chase
There is plenty of alcohol available, not so many women to pursue
And the hoes in the back they ain't tryna wait
Women in the rear of the concert venue are not interested in waiting for me
She open thighs and I'm close minded
She is sexually interested in me, but I am not looking for sex
This is Cashmere thoughts meets North Face
I have expensive taste, like a Cashmere sweater, mixed with practicality, like a North Face jacket
This is Iceberg Slim with some more game
My style is like the popular pimp named Iceberg Slim, but with my own twist
This is Martin Payne niggas Pam James
I am like Martin Payn, a popular character from a sitcom, with a similar but less popular friend, Pam James
That's a damn shame niggas without game
It is unfortunate that some men have no charisma or style
Call them all the time I call 'em any name
I do not know all these guys' names, so I address them however I can
I am highly respected amongst young dames
Young women have a lot of respect and admiration for me
Rolling up sour bumping Sweet James Jones
Smoking high-quality marijuana and playing music by rapper Pimp C's alter ego, Sweet James Jones
G thing made G's speaking G code
I am from an area with a strong gang culture, and we have our own way of speaking
On fire make a riot be a free show
I am so entertaining that people will start a riot just to see me perform for free
Beat a beat up get a couple knots
I am a skilled rapper and can make a beat sound better, and make money from my performances
I am nothing like these muthafucking other guys
I am very different from all the other rappers
Them PR's sitting hard with them number nines
My Public Relations team is working hard to promote me, and I am wearing expensive sneakers
In the fall they be talking that the summer's mine
During the fall season, people will still be talking about my impact during the summer months
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@keithtappin2181
Rest In Power Nipsey Hussle....
@love44400
“Too much hate make ya crew hot, too much love get ya Tupac’d.” Man I thought of that instantly when I remembered this feature....RIPNIPSEY
@nv_chino
Why I wasn’t gonna play it 😂❤
@donovanterrell1813
Rest In Paradise Nipsey Hussle ! This song was my introduction to you !
@larrysykes1075
facts 💯 🙌
@Sean360Lennox
Facts same...
@BrosJ301
same
@laquandawatts1285
Donovan Terrell mine too
@austinturner6821
Me too
@christodd1751
My favorite Nipsey feature period.