D.C.’s own Wale is getting buzz everywhere we turn now. And now Roc Nation’s newest signee is on the cover of Honey Magazine’s November digital issue. And after Honey chatted with his rumored boo Solange just last month about their status, he’s dishing on how he feels about lil Knowles:
On Solange
“I do love her,” he admits of Solange, flashing a Cheshire. “We’re friends. She’s amazing. She’s a good person. Any single mother contributing to society the way she does – I got a lot of love for them. She’s got to do a lot on her own and raise a young black man in this day and age so my hat goes off to her. She’s definitely an anomaly. And the way she can do that and manage to do the same things that I complain about having to do.”
His affection is as obvious as a set of flushed cheeks. And impossibly adorable. Wale, the former mixtape rapper from inner city DC, is borderline giddy. “Did you interview Solange about me?” Wale asks. He’s sprawled across his bed; head practically buried in the pillow. “Did she smile when you mentioned my name?”
Awww well isn’t that special. I already like these two together….
More pics and interview snippets when you read the rest…
On his album Attention Deficit
“This is my biography,” Wale says of Attention: Deficit, which leaked a couple of weeks before it’s official date. “It’s honest. Raw emotion. It’s close to me. That’s why part of me will be a little offended if it doesn’t get heard. I don’t want people to take lack of sales as me taking a hit. This is something different. My label is letting me put out an album with a single that released seven months ago. We’re not going for first week sales. We only shipping out 30,000 of them. We’re going for that grind. We’re showing people that you can build a fanbase the old fashioned way.”
On relationships
“It’s about the intangibles in 2010,” he says. “The superficial shit is cool – like, yeah she can fuck, or she got a big butt. That’s the x factor. We’re not going to have sex 24/7 so we need to be friends. I want a girl who you could hijack all her extra artificial cosmetics for a week and not even notice. Somebody who’s smart and can stimulate me mentally because when you on the road it’s not like you can look at ‘em or touch ‘em. I can’t stand girls who don’t challenge their intellect. It don’t hurt if she can sing a little bit.”
On his female fans
“I think people try too hard to market to females,” says Wale. “They insult their intelligence. I feel like there are going to be a lot of females who miss out on some great music on my album just because I wasn’t a huge radio artist.”
On his peers
“I got work to do before I even catch up to Cudi and Drake,” he admits. “They’ve progressed a little bit quicker than I have. I worked twice as hard because I wasn’t fortunate enough to be under a successful rapper to inherit some of their fan base. I had to work for it all and my city had to hold me down.”
Check out his full interview over at Honey. His album’s hot by the way. And we co-sign on those foolish marketing tactics for females…
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:13 PM
West Africa stand up!!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:13 PM
who is he again
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:13 PM
i like this dude!!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:14 PM
I don’t care I am still on James’ fine ass. Yum Yum.
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:20 PM
He’s ugly and so is she, THEY MAKE FOR THE PERFECT COUPLE.
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:22 PM
What ever happened to her Baby Daddy? He’s cute. And why Beyonce gotta cheat on Jigga (well we all know why), and why Jigga gotta cheat on Bey?
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:23 PM
I’m from Washington, DC and I’m so proud of Wale. He is such a quality artist whose, talent is really going to take the world by storm. I just LOVE him, being a individual and having his owne style and love for the art. I get so happy that he LOVES the city that he is from and he actually is a very intelligent dude. No gimmicks, No false pretense but THE REAL.
I could go on and on. I just wanted to let him and his fans and SOON TO BE FANS, we LOVE WALE! The CD is hot. KUDOS!!
DMV STAND UP!!!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:23 PM
women like to hear a hot chorus, they don’t listen to lyrics and really analyze them. that’s why T.I. said he has to put sing-a-long tracks on his album, so women will buy it. but he also includes some harder hitting stuff that only men will appreciate. wale should do the same. sorry ladies, but most of y’all don’t understand hip hop at all and everything goes over y’all heads
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:26 PM
mm k im going to need to know whats going on under the hats.
is he bald on top?
i knew this guy in college who only had dredlocks on the edges and the top was as bald as an eagle….lol…he took his hat off one day and i had to just walk away.
same thing with j. holiday–whats stashed underneath the hat? a rabbit?
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:26 PM
I like Wale and he is definitely a nice young man.He is very underrated and i like his determination.He doesn’t want anything to be handed to him. Whiles Drake is a fad and will be gone in 5,4,3,2,…
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:26 PM
I love Wale!!! Him and Solange=CUTENESS.
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:26 PM
I like Wale even more for this…very eloquent and has a good head on his shoulders..I am soo happy he said what he said about a relationship! That is me and my booskie to a T, it doesn’t take fucking to keep him interested, he can get pussy anywhere!! Its the mental sex you give him..that keeps him anywhere you are..
Kudos Wale and I copped the album..its dope!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:26 PM
Damn Wale. Solange got that ass sprung lol! Cute though. He makes good music and I can’t wait to pick up his album
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:28 PM
They do make a good couple :)
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:36 PM
NIGERIA STAND UP!
yup im proud to be a Nigerian. Very proud of Wale.. he has come a long way… and i know he’s gonna go places! go cop attention deficit yll…
and awwww @ him and solange lol… cuute!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:37 PM
LMAO LMAOO!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:38 PM
What is it with girls from the suburbs and hood guys! I grew in te burbs and I would deny i went through my little hood phase, but after college I started dating real men with something going for themselves. I just don’t get what educated black women see in thugs and they all want to be in the music industry or play sports. I love black men, but I prefer to date within my class!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:39 PM
DITTO
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:40 PM
It’s not that women don’t understand hip hop, it’s that real rappers don’t understand real women. They think all we want is to shake our ass and hear a good beat. So Wale is correct. The music industry insults our intelligence and markets music in a way they think we’ll respond to. No I don’t like to hear about folks gettin robbed, shot, killed, doped up and fucked all the time, but I do know how to appreciate hip hop with real lyrics and a real message. You don’t need to sing me a love song for me to cop your album…
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:40 PM
That is so cute. He really is gushing over her. Wonder what Papa Knowles thinks, first Jay-z, now Wale. LOL!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:44 PM
I like them together! him talking about Solange made me smile:-)…i love black love!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:45 PM
LOL!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:45 PM
Wow you sound all types of ignorant. If you’re referring to Wale (which I’ll assume you are since you’re in this post) how do you know he has no class? How do you know he’s from the hood? From this interview alone you can see he has a good head and some form of education. Because he’s a rapper he’s a thug? Get off that. And sweetie, hood is a mentality. Even if he’s from “the hood” he can still be a great person with loads of respect, class, and smarts. But hey he’d be better off without a woman like you that stereotypes and generalizes anyway…
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:48 PM
What do this young girls from the suburbs see in thugs. I will not deny that during college I dated a few, but too much street smarts can get tireding after a while. I grew out of that phase real quick, and I do thank god for that. I would take a well educated brotha before I lower myself by accepting some wanna be entertainer or sports star into my life. Ithink solange can do better when it comes to finding a man with a secure and respectful career. I swear everyone in the ghetto thinks music and sports is there only way out. How about reading a book and solving a few math problems. I prefer to dat in my social class. Call me stuck up and and uppity, but I don’t want an articulate thug for a man. I’ve worked too hard on my career to lower myself in such a way. When will young black women learn.
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:48 PM
“Did she smile when you mentioned my name?”….listen to him asking this question, 2 cute, men n’ their ego I tell u….Don’t like the “hair-style” though…
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:49 PM
woman can appreiciate good music- I actually love great lyrics
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:50 PM
Yes she is a single mother but Daniel “juelz” does have a father in his life!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:52 PM
Oh my God, you are such a dumbass! What do you know about Wale? How do you know he’s hood? He grew up in the f&$king ‘burbs! You don’t know shit about the man yet you’re quick to come here running your mouth about him.
How many “hood” niggas do you see speaking as eloquently as he does?
And what do you mean by you’re now dating “real men” because they are not from the hood? Does the fact that you live in a ghetto automatically equate to you not being a “real man”
What is a real man to you? Does the neighborhood your man grew up in determine if he will treat you with love and respect?
Fuccouttahere!
You sound so very immature.
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:53 PM
Agreed this is why I copped his album it ain’t that usual bang bang pop your pussy shit that is all over the damn radio!
Wed, November 11, 2009 1:58 PM
Kudos to WALE. I reside in the DMV and I remember a friend putting me on to him before he hit. My friend kept saying he’s goign to be hot. I listened to the first song and was like, uh, maybe. Then he hit and NIKE BOOTS dropped. “Flyer than the rest of them” I then fell in love with hip hop all over again.
I appreciate his comments regarding women. It’s too a point where we (women) are so degraded that our youth is beginning to belive it. It is a part of our society but there are other attirbutes as well. And as far as a rapper he’s more like a revolutionist – pay attention and watch the movement. City of a melting pot.
In the words of a old friend – looks are overrated while personality is understated. Its more to me than the physical get to know my mental and then tell me if i’m pretty
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:00 PM
Wow this is a horrible generalization. Please hun do remember the corporate thugs will shit on you harder than a thug would please believe that. A man is a man regardless of where he is from. There are dudes who came out of this “HOOD” you talk about that are working at Fortune 500 companies and hold top ranking positions in the Federal Government. Don’t make it seem like all of them want to rap and play ball.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:01 PM
pretty much!! some people’s definition of a real man or real woman are really skewed
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:01 PM
The dude freaking went to college. Damn!
What the f*&k do you mean social class? Did Solange even finish high school? Didn’t she have a child when she was 16 or something?
So what if his career isn’t so established yet, we all gotta start somewhere, right? If she is such a “classy” and accomplished woman I bet she can provide for herself and not need any man to buy her shit.
It’s people like you who end up with nothing when you’ve become some man’s trophy wife he moves on to the next.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:01 PM
Wale looks like Mario meets Anthony Hamilton lol.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:05 PM
I love Wale. He’s so well-balanced and real. I’m a huge hip hop fan & I happen to be female. And some of the shit my peers listen to makes me *pause*. I mean damn there’s more to a great hip hop song than a catchy hook/hot beat, though I can appreciate one. Thanks to my older bro, I’m the “anomaly” female hip hop fan. He made sure I didn’t grow up listening to bullshit. I refuse to believe most women don’t care for lyricism at all. It’s sad.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:05 PM
Tireding??? No!It is tiring
“I swear everyone in the ghetto thinks music and sports is there only way out” No!! It should be “I swear some people in the ghetto think that music and sports ARE THEIR only way out”
You are so educated…they didn’t teach you editing…maybe WALE can give you a few lessons…HAHA
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:06 PM
I’ve always had an ear open when Wale’s name pops up convo or media wise. My hat goes off to him for being honest about his feelings very cute! Keep up the good work Wale!
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:07 PM
Thanks for correcting me on a blog. Too bad you didn’t get paid for it. LMAO!
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:08 PM
aww isn’t that sweet. I love when guys get all cute like that.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:09 PM
He’s from Montgomery County in MD…that is not even close to the hood. I can’t stand when people talk out thier ass about stuff/people they know nothing about. And from this lil essay of yours Im going to assume your single because no man, hood or otherwise would want a woman with that kind of attitude. You might want to check yours “delusions of self grandeur” at the door and join the real world love.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:12 PM
DEATH lol ive noticed that too! ive never seen him without a hat only time will tell.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:14 PM
I think he went to college, not sure. I think what you have to say is true when it comes to many black women dating losers, I do see that all the time. A chick that got everything going for herself, but her man is basically a little boy. I don’t think his typical entertainer. I dislike hip hop because it puts women down, but I don’t think this situation applies to Solange and him. Now I will say Jay z was a dope dealer from the hood who married beyonce from the suburbs, but people do change.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:15 PM
No problem! I will just add it to my community service hours. No payment needed. It is similar to you making judgments about someone based on statements that did not at all give you the insight that they are “ghetto” or “uneducated”. If you are so educated that should shine in everything you do…even on a blog!
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:16 PM
He seems like a good guy and genuinely likes her! :-) He needs to get rid of them dreads though….I think he will look very handsome without them.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:21 PM
I’m very married. People from all walks of life can get married. I also can’t stand it when people assume your marital status. You sohnd bitter, should I assume that you are single. If he did attend college, good for him and I wish him all the best. You can not deny that there is a lack of educated black men.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:21 PM
I’m very married. People from all walks of life can get married. I also can’t stand it when people assume your marital status. You sound bitter, should I assume that you are single. If he did attend college, good for him and I wish him all the best. You can not deny that there is a lack of educated black men.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:23 PM
Go ahead Solange…he is fine and dark and lovely like your father. Yall will make so pretty babies, your daughter with Wales will be beautiful.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:25 PM
Awwwww…thats sweet! I think they’d make a cute couple too and probably could put out a pretty creative song too! lol I don’t think Wale is an ugly man by any means and in 2009, you betta get over the looks! You betta find somebody that is going to treat ya ass right! Look at Miss London, being the first Black woman to hold that title and losing over a fine assed man who was cheating on that ass anyway.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:29 PM
People are all kinds of ignorant on here today. I think some people just comment without even reading the article! There are words included with the pictures!!! I agree with those who stated that “hood” is a state of mind, not about where you come from. I’ve seen Wale in person and he is CLEARLY not a thug. I think his relationship with Solange is beautiful (especially if she got the boy blushing and smiling), and his music is very good. I bought his cd yesterday, and it hasn’t left my radio yet!
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:29 PM
CUFF HIM SOLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:32 PM
AWWWWW….2 cute
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:37 PM
girl sit yo ass down somewhere talking about your “class” when you are on a gossip site.
single is single and beggars cant be choosy. you betta get in where you fit in.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:38 PM
Nigeria stanD UP!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:40 PM
THANK you! Well said! I listen to rappers that SAY something, it helps if it’s over a nice beat, which they usually are anyway.
I’m Nigerian and from the DMV, so I’m EXTREMELY happy for my dude Wale. He really is going about it the old school way too. Built a strong fan base back home, put out mixtapes and went all over the country touring to put his name out there for fans and other rappers. For his fans the album is def worth the wait. Listening to it now, and I LOVE it!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:41 PM
So only low class people visit blogs. Please stop typing.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:48 PM
slow down….lol…you already got Solo on preggers watch.
we didnt even give them a celeb couple name yet! Sole’? Walange? hmmm….
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:51 PM
the point is that being on here gossiping shows that you are a flawed human just like the rest of us.
no need to front like your shit doesnt stink too.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:55 PM
Yes, I’m flawed, but not a destructive person. There is a big difference.
Wed, November 11, 2009 2:59 PM
Yep, NIGERIA STAND UP!
Love Wale…love him more because he’s from the beautiful country of Nigeria. Love his music…support him y’all!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:01 PM
Touche!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:08 PM
Wow…all these Nigerians on YBF.
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:14 PM
You sound like one of those controlling wives who gets mad when her husband goes out with the guys. Who are you to define class amongst others? If you really think about it, Michelle Obama dated the president and he wasnt no where near her level at the time; now, look what happened. Stop thinking you’re better than others because of what you “read.” Go stab yourself with your 4 inch heels and “type” that mess somewhere else dumbass. You probably schedule the times you $hit & have intimate times with your husband… and if you act the way you type, I’m sure he’s out with someone else anyway
oh and by the way, I have a MBA just in case you were wondering :roll:
I hate dumbass females
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:16 PM
SHUT THE HELL UP!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:18 PM
He’s from the inner city? I thought he was from Maryland?
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:26 PM
IF THIS DAMN REPLY BUTTON WASN’T SO MOODY! @ 4 INCH HEELS, THIS WAS THE WRONG SITE FOR ASS TO COME ON TALKING SOME MESS ABOUT “CLASS”, WHEN YOUR ASS CANT EVEN SPELL TIRING. WHEN YOU ARE GONNA TALK ABOUT EDUCATION TRY SPELLING AS THOUGH YUH HAD SOME.
SPELL CHECK…I’M SUPRISED IN YOUR “CLASS” YOU DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO USE IT. UUUGHHHH!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:35 PM
“I’m very married”. You need more people (or a writing coach), because you were just talking about the men you “prefer to date”. And um, having a degree clearly doesn’t make you intelligent, as you just proved with your statements here.
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:37 PM
I’m suprised you don’t know how to type without your caps being on. take your finger and push the caps lock button one time, it’s on the far left hand side.
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:41 PM
when is the album dropping?
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:46 PM
I wish I could put you on my payroll, but spell checking on blogs doesn’t pay honey. Attack me all you want to, I think it’s funny. Since you love to correct grammar on blog sites, I highly advice that you become an english teacher. T
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:46 PM
I wish I could put you on my payroll, but spell checking on blogs doesn’t pay honey. Attack me all you want to, I think it’s funny. Since you love to correct grammar on blog sites, I highly advice that you become an english teacher.
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:48 PM
Damn this site has to have the most haters……you all be hating like shit..Everyone is free to their own opinion but to call someone ugly and all that. Are u all beauty queens and handsome ass dudes?? You all telling each other to stab yourself and all other kinds of nonsense….WTF….arguing on YBF??? What are you going to do???? Type each other to death????? Damn…..Lame!!!! NEXT!!!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:51 PM
Nope, wrong again.
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:53 PM
cheriaxe: women like to hear a hot chorus, they don’t listen to lyrics and really analyze them. that’s why T.I. said he has to put sing-a-long tracks on his album, so women will buy it. but he also includes some harder hitting stuff that only men will appreciate. wale should do the same. sorry ladies, but most of y’all don’t understand hip hop at all and everything goes over y’all heads
I would strongly disagree. I am maybe very rare, but I am all about the lyrics. Yeah, the beat is what initially attracts you to the track, but I have to be feel what the artist is saying. I am a Lil’Wayne fan to my heart. His metaphors are some of the best I have ever heard. Thats why I ride with him if nothing else. He has had beats that I didn’t particularly care for, but what he said was alway on point… good bad or ugly; you have to respect the artists flow!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:55 PM
@ Diddy is the devil
More like Nigeria STAND UP.. I support that young brother a 100%
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:57 PM
4 inch heels is being blasted over an issue that we do have in the black community. Why don’t we talk about the lack of well educated black men within our community. Why are there more black women in college? She was fucked up for thinking she knew somebody when she don’t know him from shit! but why not get to the real issue.
1. More black men in jail.
2. More black women college.
3. black women with higher incomes.
4. Single black mothers.
How did we even get on this topic! crazy!
Wed, November 11, 2009 3:58 PM
He’s a good conscious dude…Represent the DMV!
I’m gonna buy his album!
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:03 PM
Well Wale doesn’t have to worry about numbers, he was big on twitter…everybody loved the album & was trying to find a copy. Music is making a comeback… videos are being thought out more. Wale, Melanie Fiona, Lady Gaga everyone jumping on their bandwagon now though they’ve been out…
As for him & Solange its so obvious…bout time someone admits it (in a way)
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:07 PM
I love wale, he is very intelligent, him and sloange= cuteness:)
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:10 PM
It’s already out, go cop it!
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:37 PM
This Zimbabwean is proud of Wale!!!!!
@4inch heels, you need to take a class in a lot of things, the most urgent being etiquette. As for your other claims – a quick psycho analysis says you are 15, at most, DEFINATELY not married, claim to know stuff – but are really just a materialistic lil girl eyeing some four inch heels at some department store.
Stop the madness. You did not bother to read the interview. You just rushed to spew drivel, hoping to garner a few hangers on…unfortunately you are alone in your ignorance.
PS – Stop being glib about your ignorance, its very telling and unbecoming all at the same time. You may respond but you shan’t be engaged!
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:50 PM
Believe what you want to believe.
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:50 PM
Okay am I the only one to see a problem here. He just signed to RocNation.. UMmm..
****NEWSFLASH****
Jay-Z shits on everybody he fucks with after he’s fucked ‘em over and Beyonce the same thang.. Thats why they are perfect for each other.. Sad but true..
But Wale is too close to home. Solange will fall for his butt and Jay will ultimately do him in.. And then there will be a huge mess with the sisters over there men.
****NEWSFLASH****
Watch what I tell ya!
Wed, November 11, 2009 4:50 PM
I absolutely love it when a guy isnt afraid or considers himself sprung if he admits his love and affection for a female. To me its the sexiest thing! Wale for that alone I may just have to see what your music is all about.
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:23 PM
Wale seems like a cool dude go head Solange. I hope we get to see them out together sometimes. If he ever goes to Nigeria i hope Solange goes with him along with Daniel. They should experience west africa most african americans roots are traced back to West Africa.
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:24 PM
LMBAO and Crying in my office!!! Thanks for putting this chicken in perspective.
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:33 PM
not a fan…he is a user
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:36 PM
I ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE LYRICS, BUDDY!!!!! A GOOD HOOK IS GOOD, BUT I LOVE WORDS. I AM A WORD JUNKIE.
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:40 PM
He seems to know who he is. That already seperates him from half the industry. Good Luck Wale.
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:40 PM
THEY ARE BOTH MUSICIANS, IF YOU DON’T SEE THE CONNECTION YOU ARE BLIND!!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:41 PM
exactly!!! and i am glad you said it because my response was not so nice.
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:44 PM
Wale is the real deal. He isn’t manufactured, if you like quality hip hop…check him out. You won’t be disappointed!
Wed, November 11, 2009 5:48 PM
amen! and im a girl! it really pisses me off when girls come on here to be like oh he is ugly or he is tired talk! sorry he doesn’t have the same ol same ol and whale is being true to himself and true to his music..and plus it is very cute that he seemed bashful if solanage spoke of them!
Wed, November 11, 2009 6:26 PM
I concur!
Wed, November 11, 2009 6:30 PM
@ Four inch heels – Do stop. You’re just making a fool of yourself at this point in time because you rushed in with your foolish misconceptions and you’re too prideful to say ‘whoops!I was wrong.’
Wed, November 11, 2009 6:58 PM
sweetie they are not from the suburbs they are from “THE TRAE”3rd Ward
Wed, November 11, 2009 7:01 PM
Awwwww Wale that is so sweet. him loves Solo. I wish them the best. Loves me some Solange and Beyonce, REPRESENT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAP!
Wed, November 11, 2009 7:03 PM
Stamped!!
Wed, November 11, 2009 7:08 PM
Awww Wale is such a sweetie.
Wed, November 11, 2009 7:43 PM
Dumbass how can u say he has no class he just showed u he completely gots fucking cass dumbass he’s not tryin to be like everyone else. i knew wale b4 this shit and I am from the same area and he’s not ghetto at all. He’s actually very respectful, very intelligent and love what he does. Not to mention he kept his D.C swag puts our go-go bands on and didn’t forget where he came from. Congratulatins wale! U made it!
Wed, November 11, 2009 7:52 PM
bitch just shut the f up! thanks, if you are so f&%^&%6 classy than stop commenting since only “low class” people reply on blogs. Don’t be a hypocrite , do everyone a favor and go back to your mental cell of hate.
Wed, November 11, 2009 7:53 PM
You r so dumb most of the time they mention wale they say he’s from the SUBURBS of D.C. he’s from like temple Hills MD or something which is 10 mins outside of D.C.
Wed, November 11, 2009 8:18 PM
i love wale! his album is hot & i love solo. they would definitely make a good couple. d.c. what up, moco what up…
Wed, November 11, 2009 8:22 PM
Stop hatin’ on Wale. Who cares is he is “bald,” “ugly” or not from DC (people in Temple Hills do say they are from DC). That dude makes great music and is a true artist. He is himself and doesnt try to be anything but that, which is cool in the land of fronters and phonies. Give dude a listen and then form an opinion.
Wed, November 11, 2009 9:01 PM
I am glad Wale getting the publicity he deserved. Too many lames on the radio , need some of that real hip hop that actually can rap. it is also a good look that he is Nigerian (green white green all day).
Wed, November 11, 2009 9:05 PM
LMAO at all the drama in here!! The “entertainment” isn’t Tasha’s post but the insane drama and emotions present in people’s comments. lol. I enjoy the comments better than the post.
Nigerian Stand up! I wish Wale the best, and I hope that if he’s still rapping 5years from now, that he doesn’t succumb to the wiles of the music industry, jus saying. Have a good night oh fabulous ones! see you all 2mrw! :-)
Wed, November 11, 2009 10:29 PM
Its highly “advise” ignorant ass
Wed, November 11, 2009 11:25 PM
Better to just classify him that he’s from DMV
REP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the interview. He cool.
Wed, November 11, 2009 11:26 PM
Love this: “I want a girl who you could hijack all her extra artificial cosmetics for a week and not even notice.”
Thu, November 12, 2009 2:17 AM
DMV or P.G it’s all the same earlier when i said he is from the Suburbs of D.C was in reference to 4 inch heels comment on suburb girls liking thugs
Thu, November 12, 2009 2:22 AM
Again Congratulations to Wale! Keep that D.C swag that only our dudes from here got!
Thu, November 12, 2009 2:27 AM
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
how cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute
thats so sweet (sorry wale i had no desire to read about the rest)
Thu, November 12, 2009 3:25 AM
I WANNA KNOW WHY some peopleon this site have a problem with dreadlocks? THEY ARE SEXY AND Natural?? WTF??? I’m Jamaican, so I’m proud of the dreadlock culture..gimme a break.. so superficial…….UGH
Thu, November 12, 2009 4:44 AM
Aww! He seems like a genuinely sweet guy. I’m glad that Solange has someone who loves her for her.
Thu, November 12, 2009 5:22 AM
I’m real proud to say I’m Nigerian. And proud of Wale, I wish him lots of success and happiness. And Solange got that ass sprung for real.
Thu, November 12, 2009 8:49 AM
solange I WISH U LUCK!
i WILL NEVER DATE ANTHR NIGERIAN.
Wale looks like a nice guy and im nt passing judgement on him.
However nigerians are…. its smth u hv to experience nt all of them bt A HUGE MAJORITY. their culture is very sketchy!
PPL FROM THE CONTINENT AFRICA KNW AND MANY WOMAN FAMILY WONT ACCEPT A NIGERIAN HUSBAND! THATS THE TRUTH!
Thu, November 12, 2009 9:22 AM
I completely agree. It took a guy I previously dated to introduce me to real hip hop, not rap, and the wonderful world of creativity it opens up. Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Strange Fruit- all great hip hop acts but aren’t headlining a major tour because they’re actualy speaking about real society and substance not a$$, t!ts, and money. Beautifulaidreamer- I feel you!
Thu, November 12, 2009 2:04 PM
Thanks and when we ask for your comment on that again, we’ll notify you. Go sit down somewhere.
Any and EVERY culture has some aspect about them that other people do not like. And it’s real ignorant AND uneducated of you to attribute the characteristics of a few bad apples to an entire country that has over 150 million residents, not to name the many of us that are all over the world.
Don’t hate on my country.
Thu, November 12, 2009 10:41 PM
IM NOT TALKING ON ONE EXPERIENCE! ITS A KNOWN FACT! COME TO CHINA AND OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES! IM A BLACK MERCHANDISER IN CHINA AND THE WAY THESE NIGERIANS SWINDLE, USE,RAPE, KILL EACH OTHER IS OUTRAGEOUS! MY OLD FRIEND IS NIGERIAN AND HE TOLD ME HW SM GOOD NIGERIAN MEN WONT DO BUSINESS WITH THEIR OWN PPL!
CHECK THE NEWS, NIGERIAN ARE ALWAYS SCAMMING PPL. I LIVE ARND MANY THOUSANDS OF THEM HERE IN CHINA AND IF THEY MENTION NIGERIA NOBODY WANTS TO WORK WITH THEM! THE WOMAN SOME DO PROSTITUTION HERE! ITS AWFUL!
AGAIN NT ALL BT A HUGE MAJORITY! ITS THE TRUTH! THEY MAKE IT HARD FOR ME HERE AS A BLACK DARK SKIN EDUCATED WOMAN DOING THGS RIGHT!
Thu, November 12, 2009 11:01 PM
EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION AND CAN CHOOSE THE MAN THEY WANT! im nt a child thats why i can respect ur decision and in the same instance let u knw i disagree.
many ppl ignore the fact that u can wear baggy jeans and rap and still be EDUCATED AND SMART! it doesnt matter if ur from the projects or beverly hills. just bc someone speaks with a swag doesnt mean their stupid! EDUCATED has nthg to do with ur accent,dress,or home! Business suit, well pronunced man is what society say is acceptable bt they are the main ones misusing woman!
BTW NO CAREER IS SECURE: ASK ANY STOCKBROKER OR FORTUNE 500 CEO. UR career is what u make it may it be a rapper or Lawyer its up to u!
F0R THE RECORD: THE men u dealt with i can agree with u nt lower ur standards bc its clear u mustve been dating real thugs and uneducated bros that woman already knw to stay away from nt the rapper dude whatever u refer to here. been there done that and i too will never go back!
Fri, November 13, 2009 5:34 AM
Its funny that black people are racist to black people. I could say a whole lot of fucked shit about black people but i would not. you are basing your experience with a race as if you have met every single nigerian in the world. i live in houston where there are a lot of nigerians and they seem to be doing allot better than the african americans that we have here.
btw 70% of african americans have some nigerian ancestry.
Fri, November 13, 2009 5:54 AM
Took me time to read all the comments, but I enjoyed the article.
Fri, November 13, 2009 6:38 AM
Well im clearly not racist.U live in Houston and i have a business in China, travel to London,Geneva,Brussels,and Burundi every yr for business. So ive by far had my share of them and thats why i have spoken. Read my other comments. I didnt say all bt again a huge majority. Read the news and stay up on current events. Maybe houston has a great bunch, thats SWELL!
Fri, November 13, 2009 2:51 PM
Y’all are a trip!!! These comments had me rollin from start to finish… (even though there were some ignorant and close-minded comments that I wish I hadn’t read lol)
4 inch heels: GIRL STOP.
I love Wale!! Originally from PG County, MD, so I love that he’s bringin go-go to the mainstream… while representing true hip-hop with real and relevant lyrics. It’s so cute the way he talks about Solange! Good luck to them both.
Fri, December 25, 2009 7:20 PM
Gosh, she doesn’t date WALE>
She dates Alan Ferguson. I literally saw them together yesterday in Houston