Olubowale Victor Akintimehin Folarin (born September 21, 1984 in Washington… Read Full Bio ↴Olubowale Victor Akintimehin Folarin (born September 21, 1984 in Washington, D.C.), better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper and producer. Fusing DC's homegrown go-go genre with a streetwise Northern hip-hop sensibility, he takes samples from all genres and blends them together with lyrical dexterity. In 2005 he released his debut mixtape, Paint a Picture, and has since released four more. His debut album, released by Interscope, Attention Deficit, was released November 10, 2009. He has since then released three more albums, with Rick Ross's MMG label, Ambition (2011), The Gifted (2013), and The Album About Nothing (2015), based on his 2008 mixtape, The Mixtape About Nothing.

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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The Posse Cut
Wale Lyrics

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(lil wayne sample)
Real niggas fuck wit me, Real niggas fuck wit me, Real niggas fuck wit me
And I don't give a fuck who don't.
(repeat x3)

(wale)
Yeah, uh, okay
Real niggas fuck wit us

Fuck u if u feelin different
Fuck u phony diamonds, fake bitches, and u lil get wits
Prince georges to the district, I be there cause I live it
Bought this shit from tuition, a couple years back aint seen my vision.
Runnin this bitch like I do not care, O.G. nikes my shoes so rare
Whole lotta haters wanna fight I swear, cause a nigga main jawn wanna do my hair
Twist me up, let me crank, rub my back, then let me lay, give me dome, then let me skate
Yall bullshittin still goin off gates

(fat trel)
I remember when I used to bust a mac wit my eyes closed
Then time rode, shawty choppin plus she get it showed
You tryn cop, I don't know u nigga, I don't know
You shop for hoes, I be searchin for them calicos
Police be lurkin I be swearvin in the Tahoe
Im still young, still thuggin, I do what u don't
And u do what u can, make u less of a man
His wife would fuck wit me and really he don't understand

(lil wayne sample)
Real niggas fuck wit me, Real niggas fuck wit me, Real niggas fuck wit me

And I don't give a fuck who don't.
(repeat x3)

(black cobain)
Hi hater, a rivederci its Co-bizzy
Hands on the paper, so far gone like I know Drizzy
They talk about me, but they count live wit out me,
I send my haters x and o's , that's how u feel about me
I aint bullshittin wit rap, we handle matadors, the CP3
I just rap game, I bet my nigga score
Flossy in my chip and peps, bitches and they neutrocepts
My bitches ballin to the mya moore's, YES
Im way better than all of them, way better than all of them
Mr. I-don't-give-a-fuck-about-you what they callin him
Hate is the new love, wait, hate is the new drug
I body every beat and tell em bet they black suits up
Mr. Folarin said he got me trill rockin too,
This the board administration nigga who the fuck are you?
Pass me the purp, imma smoke to this
Getting money, duckin hatas, nigga I aint loafin biiitch
Cobain
(lil wayne sample)
Real niggas fuck wit me, Real niggas fuck wit me, Real niggas fuck wit me

And I don't give a fuck who don't.
(repeat x3)

Overall Meaning

The Posse Cut by Wale is a perfect example of a classic hip hop track. The song is a collaboration of four rappers, Wale, Fat Trel, Black Cobain, and Lil Wayne who has a sampled verse on this song. The core of this track is the message that only real people associate with each other, and if someone doesn't like them, that doesn't matter.

Wale's verse is a proclamation of his authenticity and success, being from Prince George's to the district, following his vision for years even if he wasn't seen initially. He talks about how he runs the city with OG Nikes, and haters wanna fight him because their crush wants to do his hair. He demands the girls to twist him up, give him a dome, and let him skate in his freedom. Wale is known for his thought-provoking and metaphorical lyrics, and it is visible here as well.

Fat Trel's verse in The Posse Cut talks about his past, where he attacked with his eyes closed, but things have changed, and now he worries about cops more. He says he is young and still thugging and does things that others can't do, making them less of a man. He defies societal norms as it's not a straightforward path to himself. He mentions how some wives like him, but their husband doesn't understand it.

Black Cobain's verse talks about his confidence and supremacy in the game. He doesn't tolerate inferiority or negativity and handles each situation like a matador. He raps about the Xs and Os he sends his haters, which is a sign of love and respect. Hate became his new love and drug, and he challenges others to compete with his flow. Furthermore, Mr. Folarin said he got him trill rockin too, referring to Wale. The song ends with Lil Wayne's sample, repeating the main point of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Real niggas fuck wit me
I have gained the respect and admiration of genuine individuals in my community

And I don't give a fuck who don't.
I am not concerned with the opinions of those who do not respect me

Real niggas fuck wit us
My team and I have gained the respect and admiration of genuine individuals in our community

Fuck u if u feelin different
I have no time for those who refuse to acknowledge our success and accomplishments

Fuck u phony diamonds, fake bitches, and u lil get wits
I do not tolerate insincere and inauthentic individuals in my circle, whether they be people or objects

Prince georges to the district, I be there cause I live it
I represent and embody the culture and lifestyle of the areas I frequent

Bought this shit from tuition, a couple years back aint seen my vision.
I invested my hard-earned money from my education towards my dreams, and now my vision is clear and undeniable

Runnin this bitch like I do not care, O.G. nikes my shoes so rare
I operate with a carefree attitude while simultaneously exhibiting a rare and exclusive sense of style

Whole lotta haters wanna fight I swear, cause a nigga main jawn wanna do my hair
Many individuals are envious of my success and try to start conflicts, especially because their significant others are attracted to me

Twist me up, let me crank, rub my back, then let me lay, give me dome, then let me skate
I am requesting a series of pleasurable activities that correspond to my lifestyle and preferences

Yall bullshittin still goin off gates
Others are still caught up in trivial matters while my team and I are making moves and progressing forward

I remember when I used to bust a mac wit my eyes closed
I reflect on past experiences where I possess exceptional skill and natural talent

Then time rode, shawty choppin plus she get it showed
As time passed, I saw other individuals rise to fame and success, particularly women who are flaunting their beauty and wealth

You tryn cop, I don't know u nigga, I don't know You shop for hoes, I be searchin for them calicos
I am unimpressed and unfamiliar with those who try to emulate the lifestyle of others, particularly those who buy into materialism and superficial desires

Police be lurkin I be swearvin in the Tahoe Im still young, still thuggin, I do what u don't And u do what u can, make u less of a man His wife would fuck wit me and really he don't understand
Despite the challenges and obstacles I face, I maintain a youthful and rebellious attitude, choosing to do what others are not willing to do, earning me respect from others, particularly the wives of those who feel threatened by me

Hi hater, a rivederci its Co-bizzy
I acknowledge the presence of my haters, but I am unbothered and unfazed by their attempts to bring me down

Hands on the paper, so far gone like I know Drizzy
I am focused on acquiring wealth and success, and have come a long way in doing so, similar to the career of Drake

They talk about me, but they count live wit out me, I send my haters x and o's , that's how u feel about me
My haters cannot live without acknowledging my existence and success, and out of spite, I send them my regards through symbolic x's and o's

I aint bullshittin wit rap, we handle matadors, the CP3
I take the art of rap seriously, and I am proficient and skilled in my delivery and execution, comparable to handling a matador and the precision of a CP3 basketball move

I just rap game, I bet my nigga score
My talents in the rap game are undeniable, and I am confident enough to place bets on my success

Flossy in my chip and peps, bitches and they neutrocepts
I remain fashionable and trendy, and I am surrounded by sophisticated and intelligent women

My bitches ballin to the mya moore's, YES
The women I associate with are successful in their own right, and share my enthusiasm for basketball, particularly the talents of Mya Moore

Im way better than all of them, way better than all of them
I am confident in my abilities and believe that I am superior to my peers in every aspect

Mr. I-don't-give-a-fuck-about-you what they callin him
I am known for my carefree attitude and disregard for the opinions of others

Hate is the new love, wait, hate is the new drug
Hate and negativity have become commonplace in our society, and some individuals feed off of it like a drug

I body every beat and tell em bet they black suits up Mr. Folarin said he got me trill rockin too, This the board administration nigga who the fuck are you?
I excel in my rap skills and challenge others to up their game, and I am supported by my team who recognize my talent and skills, and anyone who doubts me is questioned and criticized

Pass me the purp, imma smoke to this Getting money, duckin hatas, nigga I aint loafin biiitch
I request to smoke marijuana to celebrate my success, and I am unapologetic about my constant acquisition of wealth while avoiding negativity and conflict

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