Born in South Jamaica, New York on May 31, 1986, Waka Flocka Flame or simply Waka Flocka, is an archetypal rapper and internet personality born in South Jamaica, NY and raised in Riverdale, Georgia. Signing with childhood friend Gucci Mane’s 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records in 2009, he became a mainstream artist with the release of his hit club-bangers “O Let’s Do It”, “Hard in da Paint”, and “No Hands” featuring Wale and Roscoe Dash, with the latter peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. All were singles included on his debut studio album Flockaveli, released on October 5th, 2010. His second studio album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family was released in 2012 and was preceded by the lead single “Round of Applause” featuring now renowned rapper Drake. His ruthless style of rap governed the genre to how it is today, along with T.I., Jeezy and Gucci Mane. He’s also released around 50 mixtapes.