my favorite rappers

Wale - his real name is Olubowale Victor Akintimehin then changed his name to Wale Victor Folarin born September 24,1984. His parent are nigerian but he was born in Washington ,DC , in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the regional audience. Producer Mark Ronson discovered Wale in 2006 and signed him to Allido Records in 2007. While signed to that label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media including MTV and various urban magazines.In 2008, Wale signed to Interscope Records for $1.3 million, and his debut album Attention Deficit was released in 2009 with the singles "Chillin", "Pretty Girls", and "World Tour". The album, although under-shipped, received positive reviews from critics. In early 2011 Wale signed on with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group.

Meek Mill - Born May 6, 1987, Robert Williams from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both of his parents died when he was only 5 years old. His grandmother and uncle Nell, took him under their care. He was officially signed to Ross' Maybach Music Group in February 2011. Meek Mill hasn't been in the industry for very long he just came out with his first album on October 30th.

Yo Gotti - Mario Mims born May 19,1981 from the north side of Memphis , to me Gotti is one of the best rappers out in the industry , his name is known and he selling records and getting paid like a rapper with a record deal when he isnt signed with anyone.