The Evolution of Waka Flocka Flame

The Atlanta rapper celebrates his birthday today.

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The Evolution of Waka Flocka Flame - In 2011, Waka Flocka also had to deal with the death of his friend and musical affiliate Slim Dunkin, who was murdered in an Atlanta studio. The tragedy affected Waka deeply. "I don't accept it — period," Waka said in a 2012 radio interview. "That's my dog."(Photos: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Courtesy Facebook)
Waka Flocka Flame - King of the club-bangers, Waka Flocka Flame will rock the crowds outside the Shrine Auditorium at the 106 & Park “Live! Red! Ready!” Pre-Show, airing live, Sunday, July 1 at 6P/5C, just before the main event.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)
The Evolution of Waka Flocka Flame - Waka dropped his sophomore album, Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family, in June 2012. It debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and included singles "Round of Applause," featuring Drake, and "I Don't Really Care," with Trey Songz. The songs featured a more laid back, mature Waka — relatively speaking, at least.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)The Evolution of Waka Flocka Flame - Waka's next album, Flockaveli 2, is expected Oct. 5 with features from at least Timbaland and Wyclef Jean. The guests may be symbolic of Flocka's new lease on life. This year, the Atlanta native also signed up to help promote non-violence in Chicago, a city that has been plagued with shooting deaths as of late.  (Photo: Courtesy Warner Music Group)

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The Evolution of Waka Flocka Flame - In 2011, Waka Flocka also had to deal with the death of his friend and musical affiliate Slim Dunkin, who was murdered in an Atlanta studio. The tragedy affected Waka deeply. "I don't accept it — period," Waka said in a 2012 radio interview. "That's my dog."(Photos: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Courtesy Facebook)

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