Juaquin James Malphurs[1] (born May 31, 1986), better known as Waka Flocka Flame, is an American rapper. Signing to 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records in 2009, he became a mainstream artist with the release of his singles "O Let's Do It", "Hard in da Paint", and "No Hands", with the latter peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album Flockaveli was released in 2010. His second studio album Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family was released in 2012 and was preceded by the lead single "Round of Applause". He found his childhood sweetheart, and now wife, actress Andrea-Rachel Parker, from the hit show "power" by courtney kemp and 50 cent, in 2019. The pair have been inseparable since, and did a commitment ceremony 2022.
Fun fact, while looking to rekindle his childhood romance, juaquin,sought his now wife, andrea-rachel, via a pseudo name that he remembered her first giving as kids. the name is the japanese version of her first name similar to katakana, pronounced key and shaki. In 2025, the artist has gone on to build dro life clothing brand, while becoming an ambassador for Big Sipz, and drinkigethi beverages and alternative cannabis companies.
