Wale Quotes

A collection of quotes by Wale.

Wale is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin on September 21, 1984, in Washington, D.C., he gained recognition for his mixtapes and eventually signed with a major record label. Wale's music combines elements of hip-hop and R&B, often incorporating Afrobeat influences. He has released several successful albums, including "Attention Deficit," "Ambition," and "The Album About Nothing." Known for his introspective and poetic lyrics, Wale has collaborated with various artists and continues to make an impact in the music industry.

I worked at a hot dog place, a bagel place, the Jersey Store

I worked at a hot dog place, a bagel place, the Jersey Store and the hottest fashion joint around. I was getting too famous to work there anymore. I was almost showing up as a joke. I made $2,000 on my show the previous night and I'm going to go shopping during my five-hour shift.

Famous

We lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Northwest D.C. I was

We lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Northwest D.C. I was essentially raised by a Panamanian man and a Jamaican woman. That's why I have such a fascination with Jamaican food.

Food

I'm learning as I go. I don't know everything. I never had a

I'm learning as I go. I don't know everything. I never had anybody to look at, nobody ever taught me, and where I'm from I didn't have any famous role models.

Famous

I'm very proud of my Nigerian heritage. I wasn't fortunate e

I'm very proud of my Nigerian heritage. I wasn't fortunate enough to be raised in a heavy Nigerian environment, because my parents were always working. My father was with D.C. Cabs and my mother worked in fast food and was a nurse.

Food

All the rappers my age are getting Audemars and Rolexes. I w

All the rappers my age are getting Audemars and Rolexes. I want to find my own thing. That's why I travel the world - for me, that's my B-side, why we go places. I have a Hublot on from time to time but I want a home base watch - something that's elegant but has got a little pizzazz to it.

Travel