Oct 24, 2012
The Metaphorical Metamorphosis of Wale
Christopher Lynn | Staff Writer Wale, born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, is a relatively new mainstream rap artist who first gained local celebrity status in 2006 with his hit, “Dig Dug (Shake It).” Prior to the success of Wale’s “Dig Dug (Shake It),” the D.C. born rapper released several mixtapes – “Paint a Picture” (2005), “Hate Is…