You’ve heard his music, you’ve seen his face, but I bet you weren’t aware of any of these 10 little-known facts about Atlanta born rapper Waka Flocka Flame.
- His nickname “Waka” was given to him by his cousin who was too little to pronounce his real name “Juaquin”. It was the catchphrase of Fozzie Bear, a character in The Muppets.
- His first two albums, Flockaveli and Ferrari Boyz (with Gucci Mane) debuted in the top 10 on the US charts.
- Favorite snack? That would be Lay’s Salt & Vinegar chips.
- One of his brothers, Wooh Da Kid, is also a rapper.
- Waka’s birthday is on May 31st. He was born in 1986, making him 29 years old.
- He supports PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and posed nude for their “Ink Not Mink” campaign.
- Illuminati? Waka Flocka thinks it is BS. According to the rapper, there’s no such thing as a devil worshiping hip-hop crew.
- He may currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia, but Waka was actually born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York.
- Waka Flocka is a reality TV star! Him and his wife, Tammy Rivera, appeared in season 3 of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta on VH1.
- Mr. Flame himself will be appearing in San Diego at Infinity NYE! Purchase tickets or room packages and see this super famous rapper perform while ringing in the New Year!.