Celebrity Biographies
Biography of Waka Flocka
| Date of Birth: | 1986, May 31 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 34 years |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Name | Flame Waka Flocka |
| birth name | Juaquin James Malphurs |
| Mother | debra antney |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | South Jamaica, New York, New York |
| ethnicity | Black |
| Profession | rapper |
| Net worth | $4.5 million |
| eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| weight in kg | 91 KILOGRAMS |
| Married | Yes |
| Married to | Tammy Rivera (d. 2014) |
| Education | N/A |
| Awards | BET Awards |
| Films | black dynamite |
| Brothers | You Redd Wooh Da Kid Rahleek Malphurs Tyquam Alexander |
Waka Flocka was born on May 31, 1986 as Juaquin James Malphurs. Waka was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States. Waka was born as the son of Debra Antney, who is a former manager of rapper Gucci Mane. Waka Flocka’s nationality is American and Flocka’s ethnicity is African-American. He has four siblings and they are Kayo Redd, Wooh Da Kid, Rahleek Malphurs, and Tyquam Alexander.
Flocka’s first hit songs were O Let’s Do It’ in 2009, which also gave her a breakthrough in the music industry. This song charted at number 62 on the Billboard 100. Flocka is also an active member of the 1017 Brick Squad with Gucci Mane, Wooh Da Kid, Frenchie, and OJ Da Juiceman. In October 2010 he released his first album Flockaveli and his debut album ranked sixth on the US Billboard 200.
In 2011, he released several mixtapes among which some of the most successful singles are Salute Me or Shoot Me 3 and his latest Twin Towers 2. Flocka collaborated with Gucci Mane and released an album titled Ferrari Boyz on August 9, 2011. Flocka released her second studio album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family on October 14, 2011 with Canadian rapper Drake.
Along with guest appearances such as Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, and Young Scooter, he released his mixtape DuFlocka Rant 2 on February 5, 2013. Some of Flocka’s notable mixtapes are DuFlocka Rant: Halftime Show, From Roaches to Rollies, Re-Up, I Can’t Rap Vol. 1, The Turn Up Godz Tour, Salute Me or Shoot Me 5 and Flockaveli 1.5.
Waka Flocka appeared on Season 3 of the VH1 show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Later on September 23, 2014, it was announced that Waka Flocka would star in his spin off of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta titled Meet The Flockas.
Waka Flocka’s current relationship status is married and his sexual orientation is heterosexual. Waka and his current wife Tammy Rivera had an affair for a year prior to their marriage and got married on May 25, 2014. Waka along with his wife have appeared on the reality franchise Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Waka and Rivera are also often seen at various music events and music awards together.
Waka’s younger brother, KayO Redd, was found dead, later confirmed a suicide on December 31, 2013. Following his brother’s death, he changed his diet and became a vegan. Waka has also appeared in various concerts and world tours. Waka Flocka currently lives in Queens, United States of America along with his wife Tammy Rivera.
Waka Flocka’s has maintained a net worth of $4.5 million. He has a height of around 6 feet 3 inches. Waka’s biography is updated on Lifestyle and his fans follow him on various social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.