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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Poke It Out
Wale Lyrics
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Go, go, go, go, go
Listen (go, go)
(Let's go)
I just wanna see if you gon' lie or you gon' love me
I was gettin' broads way before I got the money, honey
Since I been a star, they don't love me
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out)
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Yeah, she got a little butt, so what?
Big bag, she can show enough
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
My regards to the broads that thought I was done
Pick a side, pick a side, I'm dyin' to jump
I been lettin' things slide, they tryin' too hard
'Cause I ain't left the city once, still travel abroad
Nigga, I'm back on my boss shit
The stick in the Honda Civic, we in the car service
I really just mind my business and pray that God sort 'em
Can't really be long winded
You talkin' short money, today we not cost cuttin'
Can you stick it out?
Told me she was quarantinin', brand new titties out
And it might be a couple weeks to make them bitches bounce
So I mean it when I be like, "What's the turn around?"
No, really, turn around, okay
I just wanna see if you gon' lie or you gon' love me
I was gettin' broads way before I got the money, honey
Since I been a star, they don't love me
The ceilin' got stars when the star got no ceilin'
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out)
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Yeah, she got a little butt, so what?
Big bag, she can show enough
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Turn around I wanna see (I wanna see)
Do it look how it look on IG? (Mmm)
Bad from every angle, she got herself a trainer
I know that nigga can't help but take a little peek, uh
Cole World and Folarin co-starrin'
We both flexin', Bo Jacksons, bogartin'
These cap niggas that rap with piss poor jargon
My latest whip, my latest chick was both foreign
I know all my hoes miss me
I been the shit since I hit elementary
She know who run it, the one that keep it hunnid
To find a better nigga, you gon' have to live a century (century)
Evidently, the coach can't bench me
The franchise player, I don't know how to miss
And they can't buy a layup, I'm anti what they are
I can't take my eyes off your pants, I swear
Girl, you shinnin' like a damn Moncler
I'm thinking we should dip like the Cam'ron era
If you the big steppa, I'm the landmine here
That's the one they know they can't come near
I just wanna see if you gon' lie or you gon' love me
I was gettin' broads way before I got the money, honey
Since I been a star, they don't love me
The ceilin' got stars when the star got no ceilin'
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out)
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Yeah, she got a little butt, so what?
Big bag, she can show enough
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out), yeah
Break it down, look
Poke it out, I wanna
See you play whether you
Meg Thee Stallion or like Coi Leray, okay
I just wanna see if you gon' lie or you gon' love me
I was gettin' broads way before I got the money, honey
Since I been a star, they don't love me
The ceilin' got stars in there, boy
Stop playin'
The song "Poke It Out" is a collaboration between Wale, J. Cole, and Cool & Dre that dropped on April 30th, 2021. The track features Wale and J. Cole rapping about their past experiences of being coveted by women and how they aren’t sure if the love they receive is genuine or fake. Wale starts off the song by expressing his disbelief in the intentions of a woman he’s interested in. This seems to be a common theme for Wale, who has discussed his trust issues in his music before. J. Cole comes in on the second verse, and he flexes his lyrical abilities with a steady and precise rhythm. He seems to be addressing the fake personas some rappers put on in order to appear wealthy, powerful and relevant.
Throughout the song, there are several pop culture references to the rap game, including Meg Thee Stallion and Coi Leray. Both verses mainly focus on how the rappers have been getting attention from women long before their fame, and how it can be difficult for them to differentiate between someone that truly cares and someone that is only interested in their success. The chorus sees Wale inviting women to poke their butts out and dance, while he judges them and evaluates them based on what they do. “Stick it out, poke it out” is repeated many times in the chorus, and it gets the listener tapping along to the beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, go, go, go, go
Encouraging the listener to move forward
Listen (go, go)
Asking the listener to pay attention and move forward
(Let's go)
Excitedly relaying the message to move forward
I just wanna see if you gon' lie or you gon' love me
Curious about the other person's intentions
I was gettin' broads way before I got the money, honey
Had romantic interests prior to achieving financial success
Since I been a star, they don't love me
People only seem to pay attention now that the singer has become successful
The ceilin' got stars when the star got no ceilin'
Being successful can create new opportunities and possibilities
Stick it out (stick it out), poke it out (poke it out)
Asking the other person to participate in sexual activities
Yeah, she got a little butt, so what?
Not bothered by the size of the other person's body
Big bag, she can show enough
The other person has attractive qualities
My regards to the broads that thought I was done
Speaking to the other people who thought the singer was unsuccessful
Pick a side, pick a side, I'm dyin' to jump
Encouraging the other person to be decisive
I been lettin' things slide, they tryin' too hard
Ignoring people who aren't worth the singer's time
'Cause I ain't left the city once, still travel abroad
Though the singer hasn't left the city, they still have international experiences
Nigga, I'm back on my boss shit
Feeling confident and in control
The stick in the Honda Civic, we in the car service
Transportation details for the artist's management team
I really just mind my business and pray that God sort 'em
Focuses on personal matters and lets go of things outside of their control
Can't really be long winded
Doesn't have time for unnecessary talking
You talkin' short money, today we not cost cuttin'
Protecting financial interest and power
Told me she was quarantinin', brand new titties out
The other person shared details about themselves with the artist
And it might be a couple weeks to make them bitches bounce
The other person is discussing their physical appearance
So I mean it when I be like, "What's the turn around?"
Asking how soon the other person can engage in sexual activities
Turn around, okay
Requesting the other person to physically turn around
Turn around I wanna see (I wanna see)
Asking the other person to face the artist
Do it look how it look on IG? (Mmm)
Curious about how the other person's appearance looks in real life versus on social media
Bad from every angle, she got herself a trainer
The other person has a good physical appearance
I know that nigga can't help but take a little peek, uh
The singer knows other people are likely to look at the other person
Cole World and Folarin co-starrin'
Collaboration between the artist and other artists
We both flexin', Bo Jacksons, bogartin'
The artist and the other artist are bragging about their success
These cap niggas that rap with piss poor jargon
Negative opinion of other rappers who use poor language skills
My latest whip, my latest chick was both foreign
Got new luxurious things and people in the singer's life
I know all my hoes miss me
Assuming ex-partners still care for the artist
I been the shit since I hit elementary
Feeling confident since a young age
She know who run it, the one that keep it hunnid
The artist is honest and in control
To find a better nigga, you gon' have to live a century (century)
The other person won't find a better partner for at least 100 years
Evidently, the coach can't bench me
Can't be held back by external forces
The franchise player, I don't know how to miss
Extremely talented and successful
And they can't buy a layup, I'm anti what they are
Other people's success can't compare to the singer's
I can't take my eyes off your pants, I swear
The singer is attracted to the other person's appearance
Girl, you shinnin' like a damn Moncler
Comparing the other person to a luxury clothing brand
I'm thinking we should dip like the Cam'ron era
Suggesting they leave together like in Cam'ron's music era
If you the big steppa, I'm the landmine here
The singer is more powerful and significant than the other person
That's the one they know they can't come near
The singer is intimidating and untouchable
Stop playin'
Ending the song with a directive to stop wasting time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Fraud, Jermaine H. Coleman, Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, Barry White, Kamaal Ibn Jonathan Davis Fareed
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mostacs
How to know Cole is a King, he's married with kids and he isn't caught with a woman in this song 👑
@tere898
Definitely noticed that too
@Ciaran_M
Yeah, he just with em on the offside 😂
@syeah1505
Nor any other video that I've seen. He respects his wife 👍
@Ciaran_M
@@syeah1505 💯 Cole that dude. For real.
@nikkih511
He used to. He always raps and talks about how he used to be on that (you can listen to his old raps and hear him speak about fucking other women) but he's grown and matured. A beautiful thing.
@thelightseeker94
If you remember Cole and Wale rapping in Denny's in 09 you can't help but be amazed at how far they came.
@kenonmitchell
A historic hip hop moment !!
@ImtooFuturistic
Cole used to sell his tapes outside of Walmart in Fayetteville. He asked my brother if he wanted to cop one and he said no.
@rman827
Facts he passed it to Cole and he wasnt prepared at the time man cray how they both evolved