Wale Is Gifted

Don't miss Wale tonight!

Wale @Wale - Tweet: "I'm in acting class.. And I think I'm nervous .. Then I'm readin for a role... I ain't been nervous in 4yrs"As much "Actin' Up" that's required in hip hop, Wale's still slightly shook over his Hollywood move. Stay tuned.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for BET)

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Wale Is Gifted - Today marks a major day for D.C. emcee Wale because his third album The Gifted hits shelves. He's had an incredible journey to the top, so see why he's so gifted and catch him tonight on 106 at 6P/5C!(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for BET)

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Because Jerry Seinfeld Says So - If you're a Wale fan then you understand why Jerry Seinfeld's opinion of the rapper is one that's held in high esteem and is significant. So believe us when we say that Jerry complimenting Wale by calling him a "pure artist" is huge!(Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Heineken)

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Wale - His first ever nomination, Wale is up for Best Rap Song for his popular track, "Lotus Flower Bomb," featuring Miguel. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Not About the Money - Wale on money and fame:“It ain’t about the money to me. It’s about getting from here to better to the best." (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

Born and Raised - Wale was born to Nigerian parents and was raised in Washington, D.C. His family moved to Maryland some 10 years later and this scholar athlete eventually attended three schools on football scholarships. Although he had extreme prowess on the football field, music was his number one passion.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images For BET)

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Born and Raised - Wale was born to Nigerian parents and was raised in Washington, D.C. His family moved to Maryland some 10 years later and this scholar athlete eventually attended three schools on football scholarships. Although he had extreme prowess on the football field, music was his number one passion.(Photo: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images For BET)

So "Bad" - Now, at the age of 28, Wale is ready to continue to change the rap game with insightful lyrics with his third album The Gifted. And gifted is exactly what he is. Don't miss him tonight at 6P/5C on 106!(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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So "Bad" - Now, at the age of 28, Wale is ready to continue to change the rap game with insightful lyrics with his third album The Gifted. And gifted is exactly what he is. Don't miss him tonight at 6P/5C on 106!(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)