AKA Ralph Folarin

Although some people hate pretty hard on the dude, I gotta alot of time and love for Wale as a rapper. And I'm not just talking about his collection of mixtapes either, Im saying I genuinely enjoyed the dude's debut album as well. Mainly because he subtly laces his verses with a variety of sporting GK that would undoubtedly give the great John Madden a run for his money. He has always had a certain swag about him that compliments his unique flow, with a sneaker collection so extensive that he could probably provide enough kicks for the whole third world. Plus he is an avid Seinfeld fan. Say no more.

That is, until a Twitter update on the 5th of February changed all that. As you all should be aware by now, Wale was recently signed to the Teflon Don's juggernaut of a label (and a personal favourite of mine) in Maybach Music. Good effort you say? Yes, I concur. Thats dope. Now I wouldn't dare second guess The Boss's master plan, marketing onslaught or general vision to takeover the game, but Wale's portrayal as the Rose sippin, cashed up, ice stuntin', drop top driving rap superstar just doesnt sit right. To be totally honest the dude's straight up awky and his Self Made demeanour in the ever so viral MMG promo clips and music videos makes me cringe. What Ross does with such effortless simplicity, Wale quite obviously struggles to mimic and as a result just ends up sticking out more than a black guy at an ice hockey game. Not to mention his flow on a Lex Luger beat is just plain wack. Besides, Ricky Rozay has enough swag for two and doesn't need a sidekick just like Batman doesn't need Robin. Chris O'Donnell played Robin, that's evidence enough. Actually Robin's the worst.

In related news I'm getting pretty damn excited to hear Self Made when it comes out on Monday. Can't wait to DL it before then.