Juaquin James Malphurs was born on May 31,1986, and known professionally as Waka Flocka Flame, is an American rapper.
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17 Facts About Waka Flocka
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The name "Waka Flocka Flame" was given to him by Gucci Mane, whom he has known since he was 19.
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Waka Flocka came to fame with his breakthrough single "O Let's Do It" in 2009, which peaked at number 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Waka Flocka is a member of 1017 Brick Squad with Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Frenchie, and Wooh Da Kid.
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In 2011, Waka Flocka posed for a nude but not revealing picture for PETA, to boycott killing animals and wearing fur.
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Waka Flocka released several mixtapes in 2011, including Salute Me or Shoot Me 3, Benjamin Flocka and his last Twin Towers 2 with fellow rapper Slim Dunkin.
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On January 22,2013, Waka Flocka announced that he had completed his third studio album, titled Flockaveli 2, featuring guest appearances by Timbaland and Wyclef Jean.
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On March 2,2015, Waka Flocka released a collaboration mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid entitled The Turn Up Godz Tour, with guest appearances from Future, Howard Stern, Machine Gun Kelly, Offset, Cash Out, Bobby V, Gucci Mane, Tony Yayo, and Watch The Duck.
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On January 3,2011, Waka Flocka turned himself in to authorities in Atlanta following a previous raid on his home.
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Waka Flocka was booked on possession of marijuana, hydrocodone, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and violation of probation for driving on a suspended license.
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On October 10,2014, Waka Flocka was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when a security scan turned up a loaded handgun in his luggage.
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Several days later, Waka Flocka released "Was My Dawg", a diss track aimed at Gucci Mane, with cover art featuring the other rapper's silhouette.
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Waka Flocka's platform included legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, and creating better trade opportunities for school students.
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Waka Flocka seemed to be dismissive of Congress, and had an anti-war stance.
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Waka Flocka is of African American, Native American, European and Dominican descent.
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Waka Flocka is a passionate supporter of Atlanta United FC, regularly attending games in Atlanta, traveling to away games, and serving as a team ambassador.
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On October 3,2020, Waka Flocka received an honorary doctorate in philanthropy and humanitarianism from the Bible Institute of America Theological Seminary, credited to his charity and mental health advocacy.
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