Wale On New Album, The Industry, Evolving His Sound, Proving Himself & MORE❗️| Effective Immediately

Wale sits down with DJ Hed & Gina Views to talk the music industry, social media, critics, his new album on the way & MORE❗️

0:00 Intro

1:10 “A Rappers Rapper”

3:25 “Blanco” Single

6:00 Having A Muse

7:35 “Where To Start” Single

8:40 “Situationship” Songs

10:45 Navigating Music & Lyrics In Relationships

13:20 Stance On Marriage

15:09 Stance On Love & Tricking

17:25 Why He Gets Irritated Easily

19:40 Women Shooting Their Shot

21:40 The Way He Talks To Women

23:20 Wale Translates For DJ Hed

28:45 Being Ridiculed For Defending Himself

29:45 Kai Cenat & Wale Incident At The BET Awards 2025

34:45 Dealing With Social Media & The Music Industry

36:10 What He Expects From Journalists & Media Personalities

39:20 Different Label Routes

41:00 Thoughts On The Streaming Era

42:35 “PYT” Single

43:40 Being A “Cheat Code”

44:15 Still Wanting To Prove Himself & His Legacy

46:45 Accolades From Critics

49:50 10yr Anniversary Of “The Album About Nothing”

50:45 Evolving His Sound

51:50 Having Longevity & Giving Grace

54:20 Reciprocity Between Artists

55:35 Sample On “Fluctuate”

58:00 Kendrick Tried To Help Wale Find His Phone 10yrs Ago

59:35 “Groundhog Day” & Hanging With J. Cole

1:02:00 “Fluctuate” Samples Unreleased SWV?

1:04:00 Is “Lotus Flower Bomb” About Solange Knowles?

1:05:00 The Final Walemania

1:08:00 Venturing In To Acting

1:09:50 “Poke It Out” Single

1:12:23 Performing In A Redbull Spiral Cypher

1:14:00 Freestyles Coming Soon

1:15:00 Working With Keyshia Cole

1:16:00 Releasing Freestyles

1:17:50 “Black Heroes” Single

1:20:00 Hoefessions Card Game

1:26:00 Favorite Hood Classic Movies

1:29:00 Movies To Represent DC Life & Culture

1:30:00 The New Album Title

1:34:00 Fan Questions (Relationship With MMG, Rick Ross & Meek Mill, Being Out Rapped, Black Bonnie)

1:36:00 Wale Gives Gina & Hed Props

1:38:00 Collabs With Logic & Eric Bellinger

1:39:10 Being Vulnerable & Sensitive In Music