The Grio

Wale opens up like never before on ‘everything is a lot’ — will the culture slow down long enough to hear him?

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One day, rapper/artist Wale’s career, catalog and legacy truly needs to ...
Essence

Wale On Motivation, Being Misunderstood, And The New Album ‘everything is a lot.’

Wale has lived a career most artists could only dream of. He’s collaborated with Rihanna and Lady Gaga, earned Grammy recognition, won an MTV Award, delivered multiple cultural anthems, and built a ...
Billboard

Wale Remembers When He Saw J. Cole Get Furious During Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 Tour: ‘To This Day, I’ve Never Seen Him That Mad’

Wale recalls a time J. Cole lost his cool on Jay-Z's 2009 tour. By Mackenzie Cummings-Grady Wale says he remembers one time that J. Cole got furious while on Jay-Z‘s Blueprint 3 tour. In an interview ...
Eater

Restaurant Ki Is a Genre-Defining Korean Fine Dining Restaurant

Rebecca Roland is an editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA’s food scene. Ki’s $300 tasting menu is constantly evolving, so no two visits will be ...
Rolling Stone

Wale Gets Reflective on ‘Mirroronnabenz’ With BNYX

To many rap fans forged in the blog era, Wale’s cultural footprint is as well known as the admitted challenges he confronts on the new single “Mirroronnabenz.” With a backdrop where Afrobeat meets hip ...
Uproxx

Wale Shifts His Self-Talk With The BNYX-Produced ‘Mirroronnabenz’

UPDATE: Wale’s “Mirroronnabenz” video is out now. Check it out above. Wale knows how he can be. Over the year’s the DMV area pioneer has earned himself a reputation for being short-tempered (to put it ...
Billboard

Wale Announces New Album ‘Everything Is a Lot’: ‘I Want to Express a Certain Level of Vulnerability’

The Grammy-nominated MC speaks with Billboard about his Def Jam debut and maintaining longevity in the rap game. By Kyle Denis In 2025, a lot is going on in the world at any given moment — and Wale ...
The Source Magazine

Wale Announces Eighth Studio Album ‘everything is a lot.’ for Nov. 14

Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has announced the release of his highly anticipated eighth studio albu,m everything is a lot., arriving November 14 via Def Jam Recordings. The 16-track project explores ...
Daily Post Nigeria

He’s getting better – Tinubu’s aide gives update on Minister Wale Edun’s illness

The Presidency on Monday provided an update on the health condition of the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, said ...
Variety

Manga Series ‘Ki & Hi in the Panda Kingdom’ Puts French Accent on Anime

Making a splash in Cannes, Mediawan Kids & Family world-premiered its early-school anime series “Ki & Hi in the Panda Kingdom” at MipJunior on Saturday, earning warm applause from industry attendees ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Rapper Wale to Produce ‘Silk’ About 1990s Hitman Wayne Perry (Exclusive)

The Grammy-nominated musician has acquired a stake in Perry Industries, which owns the life rights to the notorious enforcer. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter Grammy-nominated rapper ...
The Independent

Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale questioned in US luxury car probe

Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale was taken into custody in connection with a U.S. fraud investigation tied to his luxury vehicle, authorities said Thursday. Ghana's Economic and Organized Crime Office, ...