Juaquin James Malphurs is widely known rapper who performs under the stage name Waka Flocka Flame or just Waka Flocka. It has recently been estimated that Waka Flocka net worth reaches the sum of $7 million dollars making him one of the millionaires in the music industry. Most of his net worth Waka has earned as a solo artist. Juaquin James Malphurs was born on May 31, 1986 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States. He was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States as his family moved there when he was a little child. His mother, Debra Antney, founded Mizay Entertainment and currently is the CEO if the mentioned above company.
Waka Flocka Net Worth $7 Million
Waka Flocka Flame has earned the biggest part of his net worth as a solo artist. His discography includes nine singles, two studio albums, eighteen mixtapes and six featured singles. He has been working under the record labels 1017 Brick Squad, Asylum Records, Warner Bros Records. Waka rose to the prominence with his first studio album ‘Flockaveli’ released in 2010. The album peaked in the second position of US Rap Chart and US R&B Chart and in the sixth position of US chart. There were sold 345 thousand copies of album in US adding much to Waka’s net worth. His second album titled ‘Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family’ was released in 2012. It has peaked in the first position of US Rap Chart, the second position of US R&B Chart and the tenth position of US chart. It was stated that 73 thousand copies of the second album were sold in US. It has been reported that Flame’s third album is going to be released in 2014. It is believed that it will raise Flame’s net worth, too. In addition to this, Waka Flocka has released a collaboration album. ‘Ferrari Boyz’ written together with Gucci Mane was released in 2011. This album has reached fourth and fifth places respectively in US Rap Chart and US R&B Chart.
Waka Flocka has released nine singles and the most successful was the single titled ‘No Hands’ featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale. The single was certified three times platinum and peaked in the first position of US Rap Chart. Waka Flame increased his net worth as a featured artist, too. As a featured artist he sang with Gucci Mane, MGK, The Cataracs, N.O.R.E., Bei Maejor and Steve Aoki. Flocka has also made over a hundred of guest appearances which increased his net worth and popularity. While releasing his music videos he worked with the following directors G. Visuals, Spiff TV, Benny Boom, Motion Family, Derek Pike, Morocco Vaughn, Mr. Boomtown and other famous directors. The rapper owns the website, where his fans and admirers can read the latest news, check the tour dates, watch photos and videos, listen to music or buy the stuff in a store. There is the community which might be joined in. Waka Flame is engaged to his long term girl-friend Tammy Rivera.
