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Waka Flocka Flame
Interview by Wes Flexner

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aka Flocka Flame has been known to find himself in trouble from time to time. He has been shot, and he has gone to jail. But I think it is safe to say that the Atlanta rapper has spent the last year in support of his album “Triple -F Life”, which proves that he is just a regular guy. So when I caught up with Mr. Flame, I kept three “f’s” in mind: friends, fans, and family.
WF: Are you friends with Tyler, the Creator of Odd Future? WF: That’s cool. I am going to ask you a silly question. I was reading that Sarah Palin had an affair with basketball player Glen Rice back in the ‘80’s. I was wondering, what do you think of Sarah Palin? She ran for president. WFF: The president lady? WF: Not Michelle Obama. Sarah Palin. She is from Alaska. When basketball players would come and play up there she would hang out with them after the games. WFF: Shoot, you need to hook that up boy… I wish I’d seen her. I ain’t got a picture so I can’t answer the question. She sounds like she would be… you know. WF: Yeah, it’d be funny. It’d be great.

Wes Flexner: I noticed that you are really good with your fans. Why are your fans important to you?

Waka Flocka Flame: C’mon man. Why are interviews important? Same difference. That’s a must. Without your fans, who are you? Why are you doing music? I used to think, “it’s just for the money.” It’s cool to get the money. But if you don’t have no fans, shit ain’t fun. It’s cool to smile. I like the feeling of making a person smile. WF: My friend and I were going through your Instagram. You had Photoshop images with Spongebob Squarepants. Do you make those Photoshop images yourself ? WFF: Hey man, hey m