{{short description|American rapper (born 1986)}} {{pp-move-indef}} {{Use American English|date=December 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2021}} {{pp-semi-blp|small=yes}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Waka Flocka Flame | caption = Waka Flocka Flame performing in 2016 | image = Waka Flocka 2016.png | birth_name = Juaquin James Malphurs | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1986|5|31}} | birth_place = New York City, U.S. | alias = | origin = Riverdale, Georgia, U.S. | genre = {{hlist|Southern hip hop|trap}} | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}} | discography = Waka Flocka Flame discography | years_active = 2008–present | label = {{flatlist| * 36 Brick House * Dusk Til Dawn * E1 * Brick Squad Monopoly * 1017 Brick Squad * Asylum * Warner Bros. * RBC * Mizay * So Icey }} | associated_acts = <!--PLEASE NOTE: If you are going to add to this list make sure that it is an artist who has formed a SIGNIFICANT part of the artist's career.--> {{flatlist| * Frenchie * French Montana * Gucci Mane * Lex Luger * Southside * Travis Porter * Young Scooter * Zaytoven }} | spouse = {{marriage|Tammy Rivera|2014|2022|reason=divorced}} | website = {{url|wakaflocka.com}} | module = {{Infobox person|embed=yes | signature = Waka Flocka Flame sig.svg }} {{Infobox | child=yes | header = Logo | headerstyle = background:#b0c4de | data1 = }} }}
'''Juaquin James Malphurs'''<ref>[http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/waka-flocka-flame-is-a-product Waka Flocka Flame is a Product – Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725125146/http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/waka-flocka-flame-is-a-product |date=July 25, 2012 }}. Interview Magazine. Retrieved on August 18, 2013.</ref> (born May 31, 1986), known professionally as '''Waka Flocka Flame''', is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2009 single "O Let's Do It", which entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and led him to sign with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, an imprint of Warner Records that same year. His 2010 follow-up single, "No Hands" (featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale), reached number 13 on the chart and received diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Both songs, along with "Hard in da Paint" and "Grove St. Party" (featuring Kebo Gotti), preceded the release of his debut studio album ''Flockaveli'' (2010), which peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200. His second studio album, ''Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family'' (2012) peaked at number ten on the chart and was supported by the singles "Round of Applause" (featuring Drake), "I Don't Really Care" (featuring Trey Songz) and "Get Low" (featuring Tyga, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida).
==Early life== Malphurs was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City. His family ultimately settled in Riverdale, Georgia.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|title=Waka Flocka Flame Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/waka-flocka-flame-p2061153/biography|publisher=allmusic.com|access-date=November 6, 2010|archive-date=November 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101109101242/http://allmusic.com/artist/waka-flocka-flame-p2061153/biography|url-status=live}}</ref> His mother, Debra Antney, is rapper Gucci Mane's former manager and the CEO of So Icey/Mizay Entertainment.<ref name="scam">{{cite web|author=Julia Beverly|url=http://www.ozonemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ScamAftaScamArticle_lowres.pdf|title=Scam Afta Scam|publisher=Ozone|date=December 2009|pages=48, 52|access-date=December 1, 2009|archive-date=December 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091228220111/http://www.ozonemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ScamAftaScamArticle_lowres.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> The name "Waka" was given to him by his cousin, after the Muppets character Fozzie Bear's catchphrase, "Wocka Wocka". The name "Flocka Flame" was given to him by Gucci Mane,<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Koroma |first=Salima |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11586/title.waka-flocka-flame-talks-mixtapes-his-stage-name |title=Waka Flocka Flame Talks Mixtapes, His Stage Name |magazine=HipHopDX |date=June 29, 2010 |access-date=September 27, 2010 |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928091911/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11586/title.waka-flocka-flame-talks-mixtapes-his-stage-name |url-status=live }}</ref> whom he has known since 2005 when he was 19.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graham |first=Nadine |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16223/title.waka-flocka-flame-says-hes-crafting-rap-skills-on-ferrari-boyz |title=Waka Flocka Flame Says He's Crafting Rap Skills On "Ferrari Boyz" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=July 30, 2011 |access-date=April 9, 2012 |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927082523/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16223/title.waka-flocka-flame-says-hes-crafting-rap-skills-on-ferrari-boyz |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Career== ===2009–2010: ''Flockaveli''=== thumb|left|upright=0.8|Waka Flocka Flame in 2010 In January 2009, Malphurs released his debut mixtape, ''Salute Me or Shoot Me''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/salute-me-or-shoot-me-1-mw0003698630|title=Salute Me or Shoot Me 1 - Waka Flocka Flame|website=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.10801/title.waka-flocka-flame-talks-o-lets-do-it-reveals-future-collaborations|title=Waka Flocka Flame Talks 'O Let's Do It,' Reveals Future Collaborations|date=March 9, 2010|website=Hiphopdx.com}}</ref> The mixtape contained the song "O Let's Do It", which was released as a commercial single in April of that year. After which, the song was re-recorded and the guest performer was changed. The song was produced by L-Don Beatz. By November 2009, he was signed to Gucci Mane's record label 1017 Records, along with fellow Georgia-based rapper OJ Da Juiceman, his cousin Frenchie,<ref name="allmusicbio">{{cite web |last1=Jeffries |first1=David |title=Frenchie Biography & History |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/frenchie-mn0002403580/biography|website=AllMusic|access-date=September 8, 2018}}</ref> and his brother Wooh Da Kid.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/woohdakid|title=Wooh Da Kid on HotNewHipHop.com|website=HNHH |date=October 18, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1630020/20100119/gucci_mane.jhtml|title=Waka Flocka Flame Shot|website=MTV|access-date=January 20, 2010|archive-date=October 21, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021160024/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1630020/waka-flocka-flame-shot.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 19, 2010, Malphurs was shot and robbed at a car wash in his Atlanta hometown; a bullet went through his right arm.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631240/20100203/waka_flocka_flame.jhtml |title=Exclusive: Waka Flocka Flame Nearly 'Gave Up' After Being Shot – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV |date=February 4, 2010 |access-date=September 27, 2010 |archive-date=October 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021160015/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631240/exclusive-waka-flocka-flame-nearly-gave-up-after-being-shot.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Jacobs |first=Allen |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10468/title.waka-flocka-flame-shot-during-robbery-attack |title=Waka Flocka Flame Shot During Robbery Attack |magazine=HipHopDX |date=January 21, 2010 |access-date=September 27, 2010 |archive-date=May 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527234034/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10468/title.waka-flocka-flame-shot-during-robbery-attack |url-status=live }}</ref> Following this, "O Let's Do It" debuted at number 95 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 2010, and peaked at number 62 on the chart by April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/|title=Billboard Hot 100|website=Billboard.com|date=January 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/277783/waka+flocka+flame/chart |title=Waka Flocka Flame – Chart history |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=May 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522230257/http://www.billboard.com/artist/277783/waka+flocka+flame/chart |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>Shaheem Reid. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1625887/20091109/oj_da_juiceman.jhtml "OJ Da Juiceman Reveals Mixtape With Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091113084635/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1625887/20091109/oj_da_juiceman.jhtml |date=November 13, 2009 }}, MTV, November 10, 2009.</ref> Throughout that year, he released the singles "Hard In Da Paint", "Grove St. Party", and "No Hands". The latter two entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100—the latter at number 13—while each promoted the release of his debut studio album, ''Flockaveli'' on October 1, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/flockaveli-deluxe-version/393789531 |title=iTunes – Music – Flockaveli (Deluxe Version) by Waka Flocka Flame |publisher=iTunes |date=October 1, 2010 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=November 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106082410/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/flockaveli-deluxe-version/id393789531 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album debuted at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and received positive critical reception.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/277783/waka-flocka-flame/chart?f=305 |title=Waka Flocka Flame – Chart history |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=June 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621010406/http://www.billboard.com/artist/277783/waka-flocka-flame/chart?f=305 |url-status=live }}</ref> Its title was inspired by Tupac Shakur, whose final stage name and pseudonym before his death was Makaveli.<ref name=sohh>{{cite web|title=Waka Flocka Flame Apologizes to 2Pac Fans Over "Flockaveli" Debut Title|url=http://www.sohh.com/2010/09/waka_flocka_flame_apologizes_to_2pac_fan.html|publisher=SOHH.com|access-date=December 29, 2012|author=Cyrus Langhorne|date=September 17, 2010|archive-date=October 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020181712/http://www.sohh.com/2010/09/waka_flocka_flame_apologizes_to_2pac_fan.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Malphurs was listed at number eight on MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game Annual List in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/specials/hottest/mc/index.jhtml |title=MTV Specials – Hottest – Mc |publisher=Mtv.com |access-date=April 9, 2012 |archive-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723132354/http://www.mtv.com/specials/hottest/mc/index.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Gucci Mane fired Malphurs' mother, Debra as his manager. There was initially no animosity between the two rappers due to this event. In an MTV interview, Malphurs affirmed that their relationship was, at the time, in good standing despite not being on speaking terms.<ref name="MTV">{{cite web|author=Mawuse Ziegbe|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1645340/20100808/waka_flocka_flame.jhtml|title=Waka Flocka Flame Denies Beef With Gucci Mane|publisher=MTV|date=August 2010|access-date=August 23, 2010|archive-date=March 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330083520/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1645340/waka-flocka-flame-denies-beef-with-gucci-mane.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> In early September, Gucci Mane attended at Malphurs' ''Flockaveli'' listening party in support of the artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/peep-waka-flocka-amp-gucci|title=Peep Waka Flocka & Gucci Mane At 'Flockaveli' Listening Session (Video)|publisher=ThisIs50.com|date=September 1, 2010|access-date=September 27, 2010|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407080058/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/peep-waka-flocka-amp-gucci|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2011–2012: ''Ferrari Boyz'' and ''Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family''=== In 2011, Malphurs posed for a nude but not explicit promotional photo for PETA, to boycott killing animals and wearing fur. The picture reads "ink not mink".<ref name="Ink Not Mink">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472645/billboard-bits-waka-flocka-poses-naked-for-peta-selena-gomez-debuts-new-track |title=Bits: Waka Flocka Poses Naked for PETA, Selena Gomez Debuts New Track |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417095914/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472645/billboard-bits-waka-flocka-poses-naked-for-peta-selena-gomez-debuts-new-track |url-status=live }}</ref> Malphurs released several mixtapes in 2011, including ''Salute Me or Shoot Me 3'', ''Benjamin Flocka'' and his last ''Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone)'' with fellow rapper Slim Dunkin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Slim-Dunkin-Twin-Towers-2-No-Fly-Zone-mixtape.259431.html |title=Waka Flocka & Slim Dunkin – Twin Towers 2: No Fly Zone Hosted by DJ Spinz, DJ Teknikz & DJ Kash // Free Mixtape @ |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019204704/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Slim-Dunkin-Twin-Towers-2-No-Fly-Zone-mixtape.259431.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Salute-Me-Or-Shoot-Me-3-mixtape.201216.html |title=Waka Flocka – Salute Me Or Shoot Me 3 Hosted by Trap-A-Holics & DJ Holiday // Free Mixtape @ |publisher=Datpiff.com |date=February 19, 2011 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019204709/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Salute-Me-Or-Shoot-Me-3-mixtape.201216.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Benjamin-Flocka-mixtape.218773.html |title=Waka Flocka – Benjamin Flocka Hosted by DJ Teknikz & Love Dinero // Free Mixtape @ |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019204707/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Benjamin-Flocka-mixtape.218773.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 9, 2011, his collaborative album with Gucci Mane, ''Ferrari Boyz'' was released.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ferrari-boyz-deluxe-version/449357287 |title=iTunes – Music – Ferrari Boyz (Deluxe Version) by Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame |publisher=iTunes |date=August 5, 2011 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=February 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216052019/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ferrari-boyz-deluxe-version/id449357287 |url-status=live }}</ref> The first single was "She Be Puttin On", featuring Slim Dunkin, who was fatally shot the following year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/rapper-slim-dunkin-slain-in-music-studio-20111218-1p0jy.html |title=Rapper Slim Dunkin slain in music studio |publisher=Theage.com.au |date=December 19, 2011 |access-date=April 9, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514123759/http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/rapper-slim-dunkin-slain-in-music-studio-20111218-1p0jy.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
"Round of Applause", featuring Canadian rapper Drake, was released on October 14, 2011<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/round-of-applause-feat-drake/472627106?i=472627210 |title=iTunes – Music – Round of Applause (feat. Drake) – Single by Waka Flocka Flame |publisher=iTunes |date=October 14, 2011 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=November 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106082407/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/round-of-applause-feat.-drake/id472627106?i=472627210 |url-status=live }}</ref> as the first single from his second studio album, ''Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family''. It was produced by frequent collaborator, Lex Luger. The album was released on June 8, 2012 and saw a critical and commercial decline from his debut.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/triple-f-life-friends-fans/530988823 |title=iTunes – Music – Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family (Deluxe Version) by Waka Flocka Flame |publisher=iTunes |date=June 8, 2012 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=November 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106082405/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/triple-f-life-friends-fans/id530988823 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===2013–present: ''Flockaveli 2''=== thumb|276x276px|Waka Flocka Flame in 2014 On January 22, 2013, Malphurs announced that he had completed his third studio album, titled ''Flockaveli 2'', featuring guest appearances by Timbaland and Wyclef Jean.<ref name="Flockaveli 2">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/873938/waka-flocka-reveals-new-album-title.jhtml |title=Waka Flocka Reveals New Album Title |website=MTV |date=January 22, 2013 |access-date=August 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131075136/http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/873938/waka-flocka-reveals-new-album-title.jhtml |archive-date=January 31, 2013}}</ref> On May 21, 2013, he gave a release date of October 5, 2013; in June, he gave a new date of January 2014.<ref name="Flockaveli 2 pushback to 2014">{{cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24041/title.waka-flocka-flame-delays-flockaveli-2-until-2014-confirms-producers |title=Waka Flocka Flame Delays "Flockaveli 2" Until 2014, Confirms Producers |publisher=HipHop DX |date=July 24, 2013 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019071841/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24041/title.waka-flocka-flame-delays-flockaveli-2-until-2014-confirms-producers |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2014, he named producers on the album;<ref name="turnip_god" /> in November the front cover art was released.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/26261-waka-flocka-reveals-flockaveli-2-artwork-news |title=Waka Flocka Reveals "Flockaveli 2" Artwork |date=November 10, 2014 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=February 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210201755/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-reveals-flockaveli-2-artwork-news.12788.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24041/title.waka-flocka-flame-flockaveli-2-cover-art |title=Waka Flocka Flame "Flockaveli 2" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklisting |publisher=HipHopDX.com |date=February 10, 2015 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420140721/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24041/title.waka-flocka-flame-flockaveli-2-cover-art |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2020, he announced that he'd release his last album that year;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/1/22/21077049/waka-flocka-flame-last-album/|title=Waka Flocka Flame announces last album dropping this year|work=Revolt TV|author=Victoria Moorwood|date=January 22, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2020|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026053158/https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/1/22/21077049/waka-flocka-flame-last-album/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Flockaveli 2'' was not released in 2020.
In February 2013, he released the mixtape ''DuFlocka Rant 2'', with guest appearances by Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, French Montana, Ace Hood and Young Scooter.<ref>{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J|title=Waka Flocka Flame "DuFlocka Rant 2" Mixtape Download & Stream|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22809/title.waka-flocka-flame-duflocka-rant-2-mixtape-download-stream|access-date=February 6, 2013|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=February 6, 2013|archive-date=February 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208110555/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22809/title.waka-flocka-flame-duflocka-rant-2-mixtape-download-stream/|url-status=live}}</ref> A sequel followed in May, ''DuFlocka Rant: Halftime Show'', featuring fellow Southern rapper T.I.<ref>[http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-DuFlocka-Rant-Halftime-Show-mixtape.484840.html Waka Flocka – DuFlocka Rant: Halftime Show Hosted by DJ Love Dinero // Free Mixtape @] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521225751/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-DuFlocka-Rant-Halftime-Show-mixtape.484840.html |date=May 21, 2013 }}. Datpiff.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2013.</ref> In October, he released a third mixtape, ''From Roaches to Rollies''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-From-Roaches-To-Rollies-mixtape.534424.html |title=Waka Flocka – From Roaches To Rollies Hosted by DJ Scream Mixtape – Stream & Download |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419052949/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-From-Roaches-To-Rollies-mixtape.534424.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2014, he released two mixtapes, ''Re-Up'' in March<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Re-up-mixtape.593232.html |title=Waka Flocka – Re-up Mixtape – Stream & Download |publisher=Datpiff.com |date=March 21, 2014 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427070938/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Re-up-mixtape.593232.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-re-up-new-mixtape.110191.html |title=Waka Flocka – Re-Up | Download & Listen [New Mixtape] |date=March 22, 2014 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=June 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606194853/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-re-up-new-mixtape.110191.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> and ''I Can't Rap Vol. 1'' in July.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-I-Cant-Rap-Vol-1-mixtape.629608.html |title=Waka Flocka – I Can't Rap Vol. 1 Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid Mixtape – Stream & Download |publisher=Datpiff.com |date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421024901/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-I-Cant-Rap-Vol-1-mixtape.629608.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-i-can-t-rap-vol-1-new-mixtape.114479.html |title=Waka Flocka – I Can't Rap Vol. 1 | Download & Listen [New Mixtape] |date=July 15, 2014 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=June 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606194832/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-i-can-t-rap-vol-1-new-mixtape.114479.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Also in July, he announced an EDM album, ''Turn Up God'', to be released later in the year; it was not.<ref name="turnip_god">{{cite magazine|title=Waka Flocka Flame's EDM Album Is Called 'Turn Up God'|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/07/waka-flocka-flame-edm-interview/|magazine=XXL|access-date=July 11, 2014|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714142823/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/07/waka-flocka-flame-edm-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2014, Malphurs appeared in the third season of the VH1 show ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta''. The show loosely follows events in the life of Waka Flocka and his wife, Tammy Rivera.
On March 2, 2015, Malphurs released a collaboration mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid, ''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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-The-Turn-Up-Godz-Tour-mixtape.690355.html |title=Waka Flocka – The Turn Up Godz Tour Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid Mixtape – Stream & Download |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420044350/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-The-Turn-Up-Godz-Tour-mixtape.690355.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-the-turn-up-godz-tour-feat-dj-whoo-kid-new-mixtape.115743.html |title=Waka Flocka – The Turn Up Godz Tour Feat. DJ Whoo Kid | Download & Listen [New Mixtape] |date=March 3, 2015 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414062957/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-the-turn-up-godz-tour-feat-dj-whoo-kid-new-mixtape.115743.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> On April 1, 2015, Malphurs released the mixtape ''Salute Me Or Shoot Me 5'', with guest appearances from Future, Yo Gotti and Juvenile.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Salute-Me-Or-Shoot-Me-5-mixtape.699051.html |title=Waka Flocka – Salute Me Or Shoot Me 5 Mixtape – Stream & Download |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150421005058/http://www.datpiff.com/Waka-Flocka-Salute-Me-Or-Shoot-Me-5-mixtape.699051.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-salute-me-or-shoot-me-5-new-mixtape.115778.html |title=Waka Flocka – Salute Me Or Shoot Me 5 | Download & Listen [New Mixtape] |date=April 2, 2015 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403121042/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-salute-me-or-shoot-me-5-new-mixtape.115778.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Elliott |first=James |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/04/waka-flocka-flame-woo-kid-salute-me-or-shoot-me-5-mixtape |title=Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Whoo Kid Release 'Salute Me Or Shoot Me 5' |publisher=Complex.com |date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405052002/http://www.complex.com/music/2015/04/waka-flocka-flame-woo-kid-salute-me-or-shoot-me-5-mixtape |url-status=live }}</ref> Malphurs released his ''Flockaveli 1.5'' mixtape on November 25, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |last=Beauchemin |first=Molly |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/62274-waka-flocka-shares-flockaveli-15-mixtape/ |title=Waka Flocka Flame and DJ Whoo Kid Release 'Salute Me Or Shoot Me 5' |website=Pitchfork |date=November 25, 2015 |access-date=December 8, 2015 |archive-date=December 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210184053/http://pitchfork.com/news/62274-waka-flocka-shares-flockaveli-15-mixtape/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In April 2015, Malphurs hosted a collaborative campaign with ''Rolling Stone'' magazine<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/watch-ric-flair-and-waka-flocka-flame-jump-into-presidential-race-111627/|title=Watch Ric Flair and Waka Flocka Flame Jump Into Presidential Race|date=October 19, 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=September 24, 2019|archive-date=September 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924021230/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/watch-ric-flair-and-waka-flocka-flame-jump-into-presidential-race-111627/|url-status=live}}</ref> in which he pretended to run for president. Although he was seven years too young to be considered president,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/04/23/rapper-waka-flocka-flame-is-running-for-president-what-are-his-views-on-foreign-policy/|title=7 years too young|date=April 23, 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924021400/https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/04/23/rapper-waka-flocka-flame-is-running-for-president-what-are-his-views-on-foreign-policy/|archive-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref> the campaign, directed by Sam Lipman-Stern of Live from the Streets,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.samlipmanstern.com/|title=Sam Lipman-Stern website with Waka Flocka link|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924021232/http://www.samlipmanstern.com/|archive-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref> went viral and was picked up by media outlets such as CNN, ''Los Angeles Times'', and ''The Washington Post'', among others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/04/21/waka-flocka-flame-says-hes-running-for-president/|title=Waka post|newspaper=The Washington Post|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924021230/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/04/21/waka-flocka-flame-says-hes-running-for-president/|archive-date=September 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1689694-Waka-Flocka-Flame?type=Releases&subtype=Singles-EPs&filter_anv=0 | title=Waka Flocka Flame | website=Discogs }}</ref>
==Artistry== Lyrically, Malphurs' music has been described as "celebratory, aggressive, hedonistic, rebellious [and] silly". The personality Malphurs employs has been described as "rowdy".<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/waka-flocka-flame-mn0002357594#moodsThemes|title=Waka Flocka Flame on Allmusic|website=AllMusic }}</ref>
Despite it being his profession, Malphurs has frequently condemned his rapping ability. He has released a series of mixtapes titled ''I Can't Rap'', and often discredits any form of esteem in his lyrics. In 2023, he referred to himself as a "fucked up rapper", deeming that his choice in production often compensated for this.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/waka-flocka-flame-beats-made-up-for-rapping|title= Waka Flocka Flame Says His Beats Made Up for Being a 'F*cked Up Rapper': 'When It Comes to Feeling, I'm Gonna Crush Y'all'|date=December 23, 2023|website=Complex.com}}</ref>
==Feud with Gucci Mane== {{too detailed|section|date=July 2024}} On March 15, 2013, Gucci Mane announced that frequent collaborator and close friend Waka Flocka Flame was "dropped" from 1017 Brick Squad Records. The two rappers proceeded to throw insults back and forth on Twitter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/15/gucci-mane-drops-waka-flocka-flame-from-brick-squad/ |title=Gucci Mane Drops Waka Flocka Flame From Brick Squad |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=March 15, 2013 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |archive-date=May 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530160757/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/15/gucci-mane-drops-waka-flocka-flame-from-brick-squad/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Though it was reported that Gucci's Twitter account was hacked, Waka stated, "Dont let da media fool u. This shit real Shawty."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/?p=75166 |title=Gucci Mane Says Twitter Was Hacked, Waka Flocka Isn't Buying It |publisher=Rapfix.mtv.com |date=March 18, 2013 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |archive-date=June 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613223938/http://rapfix.mtv.com/?p=75166 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On March 27, 2013, during an MTV Jams interview with Sway Calloway, Waka explained that he would never do music nor business with Gucci ever again. Neither of the rappers have explained where the controversy originated from. Waka has stated, "I guess we both be at the finish line we just going our own routes. That's all I can say. What's the reason? Sometimes it's none of your fuckin' business what's the reason. Just understand two men went they own ways but it's no problem."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704479/gucci-mane-waka-flocka-flame-music-fallout.jhtml |title=Gucci Mane And Waka Flocka Will 'Never' Do Music Again – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=March 27, 2013 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |archive-date=June 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604041054/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704479/gucci-mane-waka-flocka-flame-music-fallout.jhtml |url-status=dead }}</ref> In October 2013, Waka Flocka released a diss track towards Gucci Mane titled "Ice Cream".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/waka-flocka-flame-gucci-mane-diss-ice-cream |title=Waka Flocka Flame Gucci Mane Diss "Ice Cream" |magazine=Complex |date=October 3, 2013 |access-date=October 19, 2013 |archive-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007111309/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/waka-flocka-flame-gucci-mane-diss-ice-cream |url-status=live }}</ref>
On November 19, 2013, it was revealed Gucci Mane had filed a lawsuit against Waka Flocka Flame, Waka's mother Debra Antney, OJ Da Juiceman, rapper Khia Stone and producer Zaytoven. The lawsuit accuses the parties of fraud, racketeering, and breach of contract. According to Gucci Mane, Waka's mother Antney took control of his 1017 Brick Squad Records, LLC., without permission, and used it to create three separate offshoot labels. Gucci also accused the parties in the lawsuit of withholding royalties and inflating the cost of label expenditures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/11/gucci-mane-waka-flocka-flame-mom-lawsuit |title=Gucci Mane Is Suing Waka Flocka Flame and Waka's Mother For Fraud and Racketeering |publisher=Complex.com |date=November 19, 2013 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=November 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131130030354/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/11/gucci-mane-waka-flocka-flame-mom-lawsuit |url-status=unfit }}</ref> In his lawsuit, Gucci Mane also says that Antney took more than the typical 20 percent management fee. Gucci Mane also alleges that Antney's actions led to his having money and tax problems.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ju |first=Shirley |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26338/title.waka-flocka-flame-s-mother-debra-antney-says-drugs-greed-women-ruined-gucci-mane |title=Waka Flocka Flame's Mother Debra Antney Says Drugs, Greed & Women Ruined Gucci Mane |publisher=HipHopDX.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=November 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131124211635/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26338/title.waka-flocka-flame-s-mother-debra-antney-says-drugs-greed-women-ruined-gucci-mane |url-status=live }}</ref>
Waka Flocka Flame would post a tweet on September 20, 2014, to his verified Twitter account that included an old picture of himself and Gucci Mane with the caption "… #NoBeef ", confirming that the two had buried the hatchet.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/WakaFlockabsm/status/513232568196808704 |title=Waka Flocka Flame on Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |date=September 20, 2014 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=January 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130011449/https://twitter.com/wakaflockabsm/status/513232568196808704 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In a February 2017 BBC Radio interview, Waka Flocka addressed his relationship with Gucci Mane, questioning his former mentor's street credibility and nixing the possibility of a Brick Squad reunion.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Waka Flocka Flame Talks Relationship With Gucci Mane, Shuts Down Brick Squad Reunion|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/waka-flocka-gucci-mane-bbc-radio-interview-7685095/|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Billboard|access-date=February 10, 2017|archive-date=February 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209131744/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7685095/waka-flocka-gucci-mane-bbc-radio-interview|url-status=live}}</ref> Several days later, Waka released "Was My Dawg", a diss track aimed at Gucci Mane, with cover art featuring the other rapper's silhouette.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Josephs|first1=Brian|title=Waka Flocka Flame Seems Kind of Bummed About No Longer Being Friends With Gucci Mane|url=http://www.spin.com/2017/02/waka-flocka-flame-gucci-mane-friends/|website=Spin|access-date=February 10, 2017|date=February 7, 2017|archive-date=February 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211155528/http://www.spin.com/2017/02/waka-flocka-flame-gucci-mane-friends/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Lamarre|first1=Carl|title=Waka Flocka Flame Fires Off Subliminals on Alleged Gucci Mane Diss 'Was My Dawg': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/waka-flocka-flame-was-my-dawg-7685929/|website=Spin|access-date=February 10, 2017|date=February 9, 2017|archive-date=February 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210102218/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7685929/waka-flocka-flame-was-my-dawg|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life== [[File:Malphurs.png|thumb|right|200px|Waka Flocka with his former wife Tammy Rivera and her daughter Charlie]] Malphurs is of African American, Native American, European (including Italian) and Dominican<!--The citation says no more--> descent.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-10-13-waka-flocka-im-not-black-im-red-foot-indian-and-italian/|title=Waka Flocka: I'm Not Black, I'm Red Foot Indian And Italian {{!}} iHeartRadio|work=iHeartRadio|access-date=September 17, 2018|language=en|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917105105/https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-10-13-waka-flocka-im-not-black-im-red-foot-indian-and-italian/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In December 2013, Malphurs' younger brother and fellow rapper KayO Redd (1987–2013) committed suicide at his home in Henry County, Georgia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/12/30/waka-flocka-flame-brother-kayo-redd-dead/ |title=Waka Flocka Flame's Younger Brother Kayo Redd Dies Of Mysterious Causes |work=Hollywood Life |publisher=Hollywoodlife.com |date=December 30, 2013 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417213433/http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/12/30/waka-flocka-flame-brother-kayo-redd-dead/ |url-status=live |author1=Internhl }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Muhammad |first=Latifah |url=https://www.bet.com/article/iu0mgk/report-waka-flocka-flame-s-brother-kayo-redd-dead |title=Report: Waka Flocka Flame's Brother KayO Redd Dead |publisher=BET |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=July 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701003754/http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/12/30/report-waka-flocka-flame-s-brother-kayo-redd-dead.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/article/waka-flocka-flame-s-younger-brother-suicide_4008401 |title=Waka Flocka Flame's Younger Brother Kayo Redd Dead In Suspected Suicide |magazine=Contactmusic.com |date=December 31, 2013 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211034757/http://www.contactmusic.com/article/waka-flocka-flame-s-younger-brother-suicide_4008401 |url-status=live }}</ref> On January 24, 2014, during an interview, Malphurs spoke on his brother's passing:
{{cquote|After that situation I detoxed for like seven days. I changed my diet. I became 85% vegan. I just felt like I had to cleanse myself... I've been through that before, so to me that's willpower because if I sit there and mope, a lot of things could go bad. That boy had a lot of stress on him. It's a lot of things that go on behind doors that people don't know about... like it's a lot of stress that come with this game. The strong survive. The family is good, though. Life goes on. That's the motto for me, life goes on. If my eyes ain't closed and I'm not breathing, I'm not hurting.<ref>{{cite web |author=Andres Tardio |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/m/index.php?s=news&id=27206 |title=Waka Flocka Flame Details Coping With Brother Kayo Redd's Passing | HipHopDX Mobile |publisher=Hiphopdx.com |date=January 24, 2014 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418122911/http://www.hiphopdx.com/m/index.php?s=news&id=27206 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/20491-waka-flocka-talks-about-life-after-his-late-brother-kayo-redd-news |title=Waka Flocka Talks About Life After His Late Brother, Kayo Redd |date=January 24, 2014 |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211033809/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/waka-flocka-talks-about-life-after-his-late-brother-kayo-redd-news.9048.html |url-status=live }}</ref>}}
On May 25, 2014, Malphurs married actress Tammy Rivera, also becoming the stepfather to her child.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thejasminebrand.com/2014/05/25/just-hitched-love-hip-hop-atlantas-tammy-rivera-waka-flocka-secretly-elope/ |title=Just Hitched! Love & Hip Hop Atlanta's Tammy Rivera & Waka Flocka Secretly Elope |publisher=theJasmineBRAND |date=May 26, 2014 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428035251/http://thejasminebrand.com/2014/05/25/just-hitched-love-hip-hop-atlantas-tammy-rivera-waka-flocka-secretly-elope/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://straightfromthea.com/2014/05/27/bood-up-newlyweds-waka-flocka-flame-tammy-rivera-hit-the-velvet-room-photos/ |title=Boo'd Up – 'Newlyweds' Waka Flocka Flame & Tammy Rivera Hit The Velvet Room… [PHOTOS] |date=May 27, 2014 |publisher=Straightfromthea.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=May 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521222448/http://straightfromthea.com/2014/05/27/bood-up-newlyweds-waka-flocka-flame-tammy-rivera-hit-the-velvet-room-photos/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They divorced in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Jessica |date=2024-03-12 |title=Tammy Rivera Calls Waka Flocka's New Lady "SHEIN Tammy" During Online Spat |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/tammy-rivera-waka-flockas-new-lady-shein-tammy-spat-1234860267/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref>{{ Cite web | url=https://www.bet.com/article/54ux17/waka-flocka-flame-opens-up-about-split-from-tammy-rivera-it-was-just-a-mutual-feeling| title=Waka Flocka Flame Opens up About Split from Tammy Rivera: 'It Was Just a Mutual Feeling'| website=BET}}
Malphurs is a passionate supporter of Atlanta United FC, regularly attending games in Atlanta, traveling to away games, and serving as a team ambassador.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Bonsu |title='Listen to the Kids': How Atlanta Became the Black Soccer Capital of America |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2791278-listen-to-the-kids-how-atlanta-became-the-black-soccer-capital-of-america |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=December 1, 2018 |archive-date=December 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201093406/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2791278-listen-to-the-kids-how-atlanta-became-the-black-soccer-capital-of-america |url-status=live }}</ref>
On October 3, 2020, Malphurs received an honorary doctorate in philanthropy and humanitarianism from the Bible Institute of America Theological Seminary, credited to his charity and mental health advocacy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/10/4/21501266/waka-flocka-receives-honorary-doctorate-degree/ |title=Waka Flocka receives honorary doctorate degree in philanthropy and humanitarianism |publisher=Revolt |date=October 4, 2020 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005002023/https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/10/4/21501266/waka-flocka-receives-honorary-doctorate-degree |url-status=live }}</ref>
On January 1, 2025, Malphurs posted a photo of himself with facial injuries stating that he had been attacked by 10 men.<ref>{{Cite web |last=William Cowen |first=Trace |date=January 2, 2025 |title=Waka Flocka's Claim He Fought Off 10 People Alone Was Fake (UPDATE) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/waka-flocka-fight-injury |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Halley |first=Phenix |date=2025-01-02 |title=Waka Flocka Flame Battered and Bruised After Being 'Jumped' By 10 People, But What Really Happened Was... |url=https://www.theroot.com/waka-flocka-flame-battered-and-bruised-after-being-jump-1851731293 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=The Root |language=en}}</ref> He then posted the following day that the previous post was fake news, criticizing the media for believing his claims.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galiher |first=Stephen Andrew |date=2025-01-03 |title=Waka Flocka Flame Faked Being Jumped By 10 Men to… Prove a Point About Fake News? |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/waka-flocka-flame-fake-being-jumped-by-10-men/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Vice |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendez |first=Marisa |date=2025-01-03 |title=Waka Flocka Walks Back Claim He Was Jumped After Social Media Clowns Him |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/waka-flocka-walks-back-claim-jumped |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref>
===Politics=== In April 2015, Malphurs announced that he was running for president, despite the fact he was below the constitutionally required age of 35, as he was only 30 by the time of the 2016 United States presidential election. His platform included legalizing marijuana, raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, and creating better trade opportunities for school students. His other proposals included banning dogs from restaurants and making it illegal for people with shoe sizes above 13 to walk on the street. He also seemed to be dismissive of Congress, and had an anti-war stance. Former professional wrestler Ric Flair was his running mate.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/watch-ric-flair-and-waka-flocka-flame-jump-into-presidential-race-111627/ |title=Rollingstone |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=October 19, 2016 |access-date=September 24, 2019 |archive-date=September 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924021230/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/watch-ric-flair-and-waka-flocka-flame-jump-into-presidential-race-111627/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/21/politics/waka-flocka-flame-for-president-election/index.html|title = Rapper Waka Flocka Flame blazes new 2016 trail |website = CNN|date = April 21, 2015|access-date = February 14, 2021|archive-date = March 2, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210302061132/https://www.cnn.com/2015/04/21/politics/waka-flocka-flame-for-president-election/index.html|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url = https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/waka-flocka-flame-presidential-race-2016-pro-pot-6538885/|title = Decision 2016: Waka Flocka Flame Enters Presidential Race with Decisive Pro-Pot Platform|magazine = Billboard|date = April 21, 2015|access-date = February 14, 2021|archive-date = September 29, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200929144654/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6538885/waka-flocka-flame-presidential-race-2016-pro-pot|url-status = live}}</ref>
Malphurs has received attention for his views on political and social issues. In addition to his humanitarianism, he has been awarded with an honorary professor degree from the Bible Institute of America.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://afrotech.com/waka-flocka-reminisces-after-being-honored-with-honorary-professor-degree-im-36-with-degrees-a-daughter-financially-free|title= Waka Flocka Reminisces After Being Honored With Honorary Professor Degree: 'I'm 36 With Degrees, A Daughter, Financially Free'|last=Dorisca|first=Samantha|website=Afrotech.com|date= June 2022}}</ref> He expressed disdain for U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2016 United States presidential election but in 2020 praised Trump and expressed approval of his presidency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moorwood |first=Victoria |title=Waka Flocka Flame says Trump is a better president than Barack Obama |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-10-22/67533/waka-flocka-flame-says-trump-is-a-better-president-than-barack-obama |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Revolt.tv}}</ref> In 2021, the Trump Administration awarded Malphurs a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with the Chicago-based non-profit, Daughter of Destiny.<ref>{{cite web |date=April 21, 2021 |title=Waka Flocka Flame Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Former President Trump |url=https://dishnation.com/waka-flocka-flame-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-from-former-president-trump/|website=Dishnation.com}}</ref> He endorsed Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock for the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia, and formally endorsed Trump for the 2024 United States presidential election.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/waka-flocka-flame-endorse-donald-trump-1234802791/ | title=Waka Flocka Flame Endorses Former President Donald Trump|website=Vibe.com| date=October 17, 2023 }}</ref> During a July 2024 concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, Malphurs told concertgoers to leave the venue if they supported Joe Biden.<ref>{{cite web |title=Waka Flocka Gives Biden Supporter the Boot at Recent Utah Concert |url=https://www.bet.com/article/vzz4lu/waka-flocka-flame-kicks-out-joe-biden-supports-donald-trump |website=BET |access-date=28 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Waka Flocka Tells Joe Biden Voters in Utah to Leave His Show: 'See Y'all at the Bingo Game' |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/waka-flocka-tells-joe-biden-voters-in-utah-to-leave |website=www.complex.com |date=July 3, 2024 |access-date=28 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
===Legal issues=== On January 3, 2011, Waka Flocka turned himself in to authorities in Atlanta following a previous raid on his home. He 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1655228/waka-flocka-flame-arrested-on-drug-weapons-charges/ |title=Waka Flocka Flame Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges |publisher=MTV.com |date=January 3, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=May 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503065323/http://www.mtv.com/news/1655228/waka-flocka-flame-arrested-on-drug-weapons-charges/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> On January 5, 2011, he was released after posting bail.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1655373/waka-flocka-flame-released-from-jail/ |title=Waka Flocka Flame Released From Jail |publisher=MTV.com |date=January 5, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211223353/http://www.mtv.com/news/1655373/waka-flocka-flame-released-from-jail/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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. He was released two hours later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/rapper-waka-flocka-flame-arrested-after-gun-allegedly-found-in-bag-at-airport/ |title=Rapper Waka Flocka Flame arrested after gun allegedly found in bag at airport |date=March 24, 2015 |publisher=Foxnews.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=March 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329092653/http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/10/11/rapper-waka-flocka-flame-arrested-after-gun-found-in-bag-at-airport/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/waka-flocka-flame-arrested-gun-atlanta-airport/ |title=Waka Flocka Flame Arrested For Bringing Gun to Atlanta Airport |magazine=Billboard.com |access-date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=May 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517231952/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6281528/waka-flocka-flame-arrested-gun-atlanta-airport |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Discography== {{Main|Waka Flocka Flame discography}} '''Studio albums''' *''Flockaveli'' (2010) *''Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family'' (2012)
'''Collaborative albums''' *''Ferrari Boyz'' (with Gucci Mane) (2011)
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="3" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television |- ! Year ! Film ! Role |- | 2014 |''Black Dynamite'' | Waka Blocka Blaow |- | 2014; 2016–present |''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' | Supporting Role |- | 2017 | ''FishCenter Live''<ref name="Cortez 2017">{{cite web|last=Cortez|first=Kevin|title=Watch Waka Flocka's Fish Tank Play By Play|url=https://massappeal.com/watch-waka-flocka-flame-fishcenter-adult-swim/|work=Mass Appeal|publisher=massappeal.com|date=April 17, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118181016/https://massappeal.com/watch-waka-flocka-flame-fishcenter-adult-swim/|archive-date=January 18, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> | Supporting Role |- | 2019 |''Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition'' Season 14 <ref>Ho, Rodney. [https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/waka-flocka-said-marriage-boot-camp-helped-his-relationship-with-tammy-rivera/jTP7HXEFQk8oscS6LsmRZJ "Waka Flocka said 'Marriage Boot Camp' helped his relationship with Tammy Rivera"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317185512/https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/waka-flocka-said-marriage-boot-camp-helped-his-relationship-with-tammy-rivera/jTP7HXEFQk8oscS6LsmRZJ/ |date=March 17, 2020 }}, ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'', Atlanta, January 17, 2019.</ref> | Supporting Role |- | 2019 |''Waka and Tammy Tie the Knot'' <ref>Jones, Tashara. [https://nypost.com/2019/03/26/waka-flocka-flame-i-have-grown-after-cheating-on-tammy-rivera/ "Waka Flocka Flame: 'I have grown' after cheating on Tammy Rivera"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317185449/https://nypost.com/2019/03/26/waka-flocka-flame-i-have-grown-after-cheating-on-tammy-rivera/ |date=March 17, 2020 }}, ''New York Post'', New York, March 26, 2019.</ref> | Starring Role |- | 2019 |''Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta'' Season 3 <ref>Kyles, Yohance. [https://allhiphop.com/news/drea-kelly-t-boz-waka-flocka-tammy-rivera-join-growing-up-hip-hop-atlanta-BNR0_CelcUWVSevqGUobmA "Drea Kelly, T-Boz, Waka Flocka & Tammy Rivera Join 'Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317185508/https://allhiphop.com/news/drea-kelly-t-boz-waka-flocka-tammy-rivera-join-growing-up-hip-hop-atlanta-BNR0_CelcUWVSevqGUobmA|date=March 17, 2020}}, ''Allhiphop'', March 22, 2019.</ref><ref>Ho, Rodney. [https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/growing-hip-hop-atlanta-adds-waka-flocka-daughters-kelly-and-eazy/NHAi7kt5s0Hc9eGxjpDjSJ "'Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta' adds Waka Flocka, daughters of R. Kelly and Eazy-E"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317185510/https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/growing-hip-hop-atlanta-adds-waka-flocka-daughters-kelly-and-eazy/NHAi7kt5s0Hc9eGxjpDjSJ/ |date=March 17, 2020 }}, ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'', Atlanta, June 8, 2019.</ref> | Supporting Role |- | 2020 |''Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka'' <ref>Ho, Rodney. [https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/confirms-waka-tammy-what-the-flocka-reality-show-debuting-march/qLEOI1BNqE5r8f0fEBlzeI "WE-TV confirms 'Waka & Tammy: What the Flocka' reality show debuting March 12"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317185512/https://www.ajc.com/blog/radiotvtalk/confirms-waka-tammy-what-the-flocka-reality-show-debuting-march/qLEOI1BNqE5r8f0fEBlzeI/ |date=March 17, 2020 }}, ''The Atlanta Journal-Constitution'', Atlanta, February 13, 2020.</ref> | Starring Role |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Year ! Awards ! Category ! Nominated work ! Result |- | rowspan="2"|2010 | rowspan="2"|BET Hip Hop Awards | Rookie of the Year | {{n/a}} | {{nom}} |- | Best Club Banger | "O Let's Do It" | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="2"|2011 | BET Awards | Best Collaboration | rowspan="2"|"No Hands" <small>(with Roscoe Dash and Wale)</small> | {{nom}} |- | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best Club Banger | {{won}} |- | 2015 | Much Music Video Awards | EDM/Dance Video of the Year | "Beast" <small>(with Mia Martina)</small> | {{nom}} |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{Wikiquote}} {{Commons category}} * {{Official website|https://www.wakaflocka.com/}} *{{allmusic}} * {{IMDb name}}
{{Waka Flocka Flame}} {{United States presidential election, 2016}} {{Authority control}}
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