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American rapper of Nigerian descent, born September 21st, 1984 in Northwest, Washington, D.C., United States of America. Both his parents were from the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria, and had moved to the U.S. from Austria in 1979. He was discovered by Mark Ronson after the success of his single "Dig Dug (Shake It)" in 2006.

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Wale is on Tour!

24 shows scheduled

Next Show:

Mar 27, 2026

KOKO

London

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Wale has 24 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including London, Memphis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.

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Wale has released 15+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Blanco, Where To Start, Ghetto Speak. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Wale's most popular tracks include Nike Boots, 90210, Strings, Pretty Girls, Lotus Flower Bomb (feat. Miguel). Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

American rapper of Nigerian descent, born September 21st, 1984 in Northwest, Washington, D.C., United States of America. Both his parents were from the Yoruba ethnic group of southwestern Nigeria, and... Read the full biography on this page.

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