Debra Antney

Juaquin James Malphurs , better known by his stage name Waka Flocka Flame or simply Waka Flocka, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Signing to 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records in 2009, he became a mainstream artist with the release of his singles O Lets Do It, Hard in da Paint and No Hands, the latter of which peaked at numberon the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album Flockaveli, was later released in 2010. His second studio album Triple F Life Friends, Fans amp Family was released on June 8, 2012 and was preceded by the lead single Round of Applause.

Juaquin Malphurs was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, in 1986. His family eventually settled in Riverdale, Georgia, in the Atlanta area. His mother, Debra Antney, is rapper Gucci Manes former manager and CEO of So IceyMizay Entertainment. The name Waka was given to him by his cousin, after the Muppets character Fozzie Bears catch phrase, Waka Waka. The name Flocka Flame was given to him by rapper Gucci Mane. Waka Flocka said that he has known Gucci Mane since he was 19.

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