Arts & Entertainment
Fillmore: Rapper Wale Shoots for Grammy in 2012
Nationally known rapper Wale got his start in Washington, D.C.
Wale, a well-known rapper from Washington, D.C., christened the stage to start off the new year at the Fillmore Silver Spring venue Sunday.
During his performance, he said 2011 was a great year for him with accomplishments such as getting signed to Miami-based rapper Rick Ross's label Maybach Music, according to a Washington Post report.
However, Wale proclaimed that 2012 would be better because he will work even harder. Among his goals are:
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- Bring D.C. additional accolades by producing a gold rap album.
- Create sequel to popular mix tape 100 Miles and Running.
- Bring more attention to D.C. as a fashion mecca.
- Win a Grammy award.
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