Wale

Nov 10, 2023 · John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC

Nov 10

Past Concert

LineUp

Wale

2 concerts

Wale, born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin in Washington, D.C., is a renowned rapper known for hits like "Lotus Flower Bomb" and "Bad." He blends go-go-inspired hip-hop and has topped Billboard charts with albums such as The Gifted and The Album About Nothing. Collaborations with Lady Gaga, Rick Ross, and J. Cole, along with working with Maybach Music Group, have solidified his impact. He won gold-certification with "That Way" and was Grammy-nominated for "Lotus Flower Bomb." Wale's style is characterized by clever wordplay and melodic slow jams.