Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, born on the 21st of September, 1984, known professionally as Wale, is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song “Dig Dug (Shake It),” which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, Maryland and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases.
He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson’s Allido Records in 2007. During this time, Wale’s mixtapes and singles saw national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
