Fashion: The Wale Takeover
The DMV rapper is at it again with another hot collaboration for fashion this year which is just as dope as the first one. Now, if you know Wale then you are aware that the man is simply “Flyer than the rest of them and he got his Nike Boots on” ( Wale-Nike Boots) and those lyrics to this day are true because the man is always swagged out from suits, jerseys, or a dope pair of sneakers .
His first collection debuted in 2013 with the launch of his first company Wrkng, a company where he released his own collection of beanies which are a favorite accessory of the rappers and myself. Those beanies were DOPE! And definitely are still a must have for the fall and winter season.
Next , was his collaboration for Black Friday with the retailer Villa for the Timberland Gift Box 6 inch boot. The boot dropped November 24th retailing at a price of $200 for men/women and for grade school and toddler sizes at a price of $130 and $85. This collaboration was exclusively to Villa stores as well as the website. Many celebs such as Chris Brown another DMV native would cop the shoes before they were released to the public.
And for Wale’s recent collaboration he would take to Instagram to announce his latest project ( pictured below)
The collaboration is between Wale, Mr. Ryder and Rihanna’s best friend Melissa Ford to design the ski suit. The suits are featrued in two colors, one is pictured below. Also, they will be exclusively released on Everybluemoon.com which is the website created for fans . The rapper also says that there is an Asics sneaker collaboration on the way as well.
Wale x Akomplice dropping 12/26 | Link in bio A photo posted by Wale (@wale) on
Wale x Akomplice dropping 12/26 | Details in bio A photo posted by Wale (@wale) on
And that’s just the fashion of the Wale Takeover…
Now the rapper will be featured on ESPN’s “First Take” with a new theme song “ Every Word Great”, Wale says he was elated to get the call to do the song because the show is a apart of his morning ritual every day. The popular show features Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith alongside Molly Querim .
The DC rapper told Billboard, “Being asked to write the new theme song to First Take is a big deal to me being such a big sports fan & former college athlete,” he tells Billboard. “I was honored when they asked me to write the current one and jumped at the opportunity when they asked if I’d write the new one.”
**If you remember Wale and Stalley teamed up for previous theme song for the show in 2013. ***
Wale also said in his interview about how ESPN has been a part of his life since day one : “I grew up on ESPN and now I’m writing their theme songs? Man, that’s what this whole EveryBlueMoon movement is about. Plus, Skip, Molly and Stephen are family.
Well sports and hip hop fans are definitely excited to hear the new theme song for the show. Preview more behind the scenes and make sure you are prepared for its debut in February.
-A.C.T.
Aqueilla C. Terry, commonly known to many of her followers as “A.C.T” ; is a talented artists of this generation. Born and raised in Richmond, VA is truly a gem of her time. She has been writing for over 10 years as a young child to know a young woman in a world were “words” are her weapon of choice to achieve success. Often considered to be Erykah Badu’s daughter for her way with words, style, presence, music selections and overall persona. A.C.T. is definitely going to take over the world with wide range of creativity. Her ambition is driven by her will to succeed in reaching her goals, but by doing so by remaining herself along the journey. A.C.T. redefines the young black woman by sticking to her beliefs and who she is inside.
