Waka Flocka Flame is rightfully celebrated for his inimitable voice and towering hooks, but the rapper finds as much satisfaction in working for others as he does in his own success. The MC born Juaquin James Malphurs in first found himself infatuated with Southern rap when his family moved from Queens to a suburb just outside Atlanta. His mother, Debra Antney, was an early manager of Gucci Mane, and her role as a facilitator inspired Waka, who became interested in behind-the-scenes maneuverings—doing jobs like management, security, and label work—before his on-mic duties precipitated his rise to fame.

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Signing to Brick Squad and Warner Bros. His debut studio album Flockaveli was released in Malphurs was born in South Jamaica, Queens.
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