Waka Flocka Flame (Juaquin James Malphursin) was born in 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia before becoming a hip-hop artist known for his crunk anthems and energetic stage shows. Waka Flocka rose to prominence during the late 2000s by creating Southern rap anthems through his aggressive beats and high-energy delivery.

The debut album "Flockaveli" from 2009 brought Waka Flocka mainstream success through his two major hits "O Let’s Do It" and "Hard in Da Paint" which established his reputation for creating unapologetic club anthems that gained popularity across the United States.