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According to Wale, the world is much more inclusive than it once was. In fact, the D.C. rhymer thinks the world is ready for a gay mainstream rapper. He made his assertion as many question iLoveMakonnen's sexuality. -
Jerry Seinfeld Talks Wale, 'The Album About Nothing': "He's a Very Charming Young Man"
For Wale's most recent LP, The Album About Nothing, the rapper called up SZA, Usher and J. Cole to guest on a few tracks. Perhaps the biggest and most unlikely collaboration, though, came in the form of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The professional jokester, who narrates the album, spoke to The New York Times recently about the partnership. -
Wale, Ludacris and Kendrick Lamar Keep Hip-Hop in Top Three Spots of Billboard Albums Chart
Wale, Ludacris and Kendrick Lamar helped ensure that hip-hop took the top three spots on the Album Sales Chart for the second week in a row. Wale, who was also no. 1 on the Billboard 200, sold 90,500 copies of his new record The Album About Nothing. Ludacris got a boost from the strict album sales format of this chart (he placed no. 3 due to stream numbers helping the Furious 7 soundtrack on the 200) and placed no. 2 with Ludaversal, selling 59,000 copies of his new album. Kendrick Lamar was at no. 1 for two weeks with To Pimp A Butterfly but he'll settle for no. 3 this week after selling another 52,500 copies. -
Wale's 'The Album About Nothing' Continues Hip-Hop's Billboard 200 Streak, 'Furious 7' Accelerates
Hip-hop continues to be the genre to beat on the Billboard 200 as Wale and his The Album About Nothing ensures that rappers dominate the equivalent album sales chart for a fourth consecutive week. Nothing is the emcee's second no. 1 album, selling the equivalent of 100,000 copies during its debut week. -
Junk Mail: Wale, 'The Album About Nothing' Review
The Album About Nothing, at the end of the day, is more interesting in its concept than in its execution. I really appreciate the lyricism and thought that Wale put into each of these songs, but there is little else to latch on to. Unlike Seinfeld the TV show, this album will be largely forgotten in the grander scale of pop culture. -
Wale 'The Album About Nothing' Hot 97 Listening Lounge Session: Rapper Talks Beck & Kendrick Lamar Comments, Backlash, Wanting Success of Jay Z, Outkast
Rapper Wale opened up about his recent Billboard comments regarding being compared to singer Beck and rapper Kendrick Lamar during his Hot 97 Listening Lounge for his latest album, "The Album About Nothing." -
Wale Releases Video for "The White Shoes" from 'The Album About Nothing' [WATCH]
Wale just dropped his highly anticipated 'The Album About Nothing' and he's also released a video for "The White Shoes." -
Stream Wale's 'The Album About Nothing' Featuring J. Cole, Usher, Jeremih and Jerry Seinfeld [LISTEN]
Wale fans, the time has arrived: "The Pessimist" rapper has released his long-awaited fourth artist album 'The Album About Nothing.' Far from an album about nothing, it touches on heavy subjects like depression, drug and alcohol abuse and a miscarriage. The LP does all of this while also maintaining a fun side with the strong connection to Jerry Seinfeld and his show 'Seinfeld,' pulling excerpts from the show and pieces of their conversations together. The album is not packed filled with features but makes the most of each one with guest spots from J. Cole, Usher, Jeremih, SZA and Seinfeld. -
Wale Discusses Depression, Online Comments & Getting Respect Ahead of 'The Album About Nothing' Release
Tomorrow is the big day for DC rapper Wale who is preparing to release his fourth artist album The Album About Nothing. The album is Seinfeld themed- with Jerry Seinfeld getting an executive production credit on the album. The pair worked on the album together that is incredibly personal for Wale who discusses issues like his own depression, drug and alcohol use and miscarriage. He spoke to Billboard about these topics in a personal interview diving into the topics that "The Pessimist" rapper discusses on his album. -
Wale Featuring J. Cole "The Pessimist" Shared From 'The Album About Nothing' [LISTEN]
Wale is only two days away from the release of his fourth artist album, 'The Album About Nothing,' and he has released possibly the most anticipated collab yet -- "The Pessimist" -- alongside J. Cole. Though J. Cole was not originally listed on the initial tracklist release, it was known that he was one of the few features on the album. Fitting with the theme of the album, "The Pessimist" kicks off with a George Costanza sound bite from season three, episode 17. -
Wale and Jerry Seinfeld Go Deep: Why White Shoes are Better Than Black Ones
It's no secret that Wale and Jerry Seinfeld share a bond. Seinfeld has even contributed segments to Wale's upcoming and highly anticipated album, 'The Album About Nothing.' Now the pair has something else to discuss -- white shoes. In episode two of a Wale and Seinfeld web series, the two friends discuss what wearing white shoes really means. -
Wale Releases 'The Summer League' Featuring Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign Ahead of New Album [LISTEN]
Last week, Wale previewed his collaboration with Kanye West and now fans can enjoy the track in its entirety ahead of the MMG rapper's new album. The collab, entitled "The Summer League," also features Ty Dolla $ign.
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