Waka Flocka Flame’s net worth 2023: Waka Flocka Flame is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer who is famous for his hit songs “O Let’s Do It” and “Hard in da Paint”. How much do you know about him? Read on as we take you through the biography, family and personal life, education, salary, earnings, and net worth of Waka Flocka Flame. What’s more, you’ll also learn how Waka Flocka Flame made his fortune.
Who is Waka Flocka Flame and How Much is He Worth?
| Full Name | Juaquin James Malphurs |
| Date of Birth | May 31, 1986 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter and Rapper |
| Height | 6 ft. 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Country of Origin | United States of America |
| Source of Wealth | Music |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Last Updated | May 2023 |
Waka Flocka Flame is an American songwriter, singer, and rapper with an estimated net worth of $8 million. He is best known for his 2009 singles “O Let’s Do It” and “Hard in da Paint” which peaked No. 62 and No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 respectively.
Following his music debut, Flame has released a number of chart-topping songs and albums. His debut studio album “Flokaveli” peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200. He was also signed to 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records.
Early Life
Juaquin James Malphurs was born May 31, 1986, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, United States. His father, Rahleek Malphurs Sr was imprisoned for the major part of his life and died from kidney failure after being released and his mother, Debra Antney is an entertainment manager and the founder and CEO of Mizay Entertainment.
His family relocated to Riverdale, Georgia. Flame has older siblings who are alive.
Education
Waka Flocka Flame attended North Clayton High School, in College Park, Georgia.
Career
Flame broke even after he released the single “O Let’s Do It” in 2009, which reached peaked at No. 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Flame is a member of the 1017 Brick Squad along with talents like Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Frenchie, and Wooh Da Kid.
On October 1, 2010, Flame’s debut album, “Flockaveli”, also made a critical success as it debuted at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200.
Gucci Mane, Flame’s mother’s client, fired Flame’s mother as his manager. Flame and Gucci Mane claim there are no issues because of the retrenchment. Sometime earlier in August 2011, the duo worked on an album together “Ferrari Boyz”.
In 2011, Flame released mixtapes including “Salute Me or Shoot Me 3”, “Benjamin Flocka”, and his last “Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone)” with fellow rapper Slim Dunkin.
Flame has also worked with DJ Whoo Kid, Howard Stern, Machine Gun Kelly, Offset, Cash Out, Bobby V, Tony Yayo, and Watch The Duck, Yo Gotti, and Juvenile. In 2014, Flame and his wife were featured on the third season of the VH1 show “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”.
Flame has featured in Black Dynamite (2014), FishCenter Live(2017), Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition Season 14 (2019), Waka and Tammy Tie the Knot (2019), Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 3 (2019), and Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka (2020).
Flame turns himself in on January 3, 2011, after which he was booked on possession of marijuana, hydrocodone, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and violation of probation for driving on a suspended license. The authorities had raided his house earlier. He was released two days later after posting bail.
Flame was also arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in October 2014, after the security scan picked up a loaded handgun in his luggage. He was let go two hours later.
Personal Life
Flame has been married to Tammy Rivera since 2014. The duo got themselves matching tattoos for wedding rings on their fingers. His wife, Tammy Rivera, has a child from an earlier marriage but Flame has adopted the child.
Social Media Profile
Waka Flocka Flame’s posts on social media are about himself and other personal and career-related things. As of the time of writing, Flame has over 3.5 million Instagram followers. Flame also has over 1.8 million Twitter followers. On Facebook, Flame has over 9.7 million followers. What’s more, Waka Flocka has over 730,000 TikTok followers.
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Waka Flocka Flame Net Worth, Salary and Earnings 2023
As of May 2023, Waka Flocka Flame has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Flame earns his net worth from his music career. He also earns money from music tours, live performances, sales of music albums and brand promotions.
With YouTube subscribers of over 744,000 and over 475 million video views, Flame makes over $350,000 yearly from the platform. Flame also earns royalties from other music streaming platforms including Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music etc.
Summary
Waka Flocka Flame is an American songwriter, singer, and rapper with an estimated net worth of $8 million. He is best known for his 2009 singles “O Let’s Do It” and “Hard in da Paint” which peaked No. 62 and No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 respectively.
