If there's anyone deserving of Washington, D.C.'s GOAT title, it's Wale. Local legends aside, the veteran rapper was a major factor in the U.S. capital's status as an official Hip Hop hub, placing it ...

In 2025, a lot is going on in the world at any given moment — and Wale has prepped an apt soundtrack for that phenomenon. On Nov. 14, the Grammy-nominated D.C. rapper will release his eighth studio ...

ESSENCE talks to Wale about his return, the making of everything is a lot., and why this new chapter marks a major shift in his career.

Wale returns with “Everything Is A Lot,” his first Def Jam album, channeling personal turmoil and industry fatigue into a 16-track release. The 16-track project marks his first full-length release ...

Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated rapper Wale has released his highly anticipated eighth studio album, everything is a lot., via Def Jam Recordings. The 18-track project is Wale’s most introspective ...

On Attention Deficit, we found Wale still discovering himself, but what he brought to the table was undeniable: a unique flow. Wale’s voice and lyrical delivery have become his most recognizable ...

Check out the stats when it comes to Wale’s comparison of GloRilla’s debut album and a classic from his early discography. Wale took a moment to recognize GloRilla as she celebrated the success of her ...

Kevin Durant used his post-game media time to highlight someone far from the court. The Houston Rockets star took a moment to praise Wale and celebrate the release of the rapper’s new album titled ...

The album plays like a journal cracked open, filled with self-reflection, heartbreak, and the quiet revelations that come with growing up in the public eye. The album plays like a journal cracked open ...

Hip-hop’s philosopher is back. Wale’s latest work balances vulnerability and confidence in a way only a true poet of culture ...