Waka Flocka Flame: ‘I’m Not Into Being Lyrical’

‘I know words — I’m just trying to get crunk,’ MC says. By Shaheem Reid Waka Flocka Flame Photo: MTV News Waka Flocka Flame knows how to ignite controversy. He recently called up to DJ Whoo Kid’s radio and gave his take on microphone wordplay. “I don’t got no lyrics,” Flocka told Whoo Kid and the DJ’s special guest co-host, the staff of XXL magazine. “The n—as who they say is lyrical, they ain’t got no shows … that ain’t finnin’ to get you no money.” Flocka, who has nearly recovered from a robbery in which he was shot last month, stopped by the MTV News offices Tuesday (February 22) and clarified his statements. “They twist that around … I just said personally, me, I’m not into being lyrical,” Waka explained. “I read all the time. I know words. I’m just trying to get crunk. I’m not trying to be off the dome, do a million words in five minutes — I’m not into that. If I’m getting crunk, I’ll start your party. If you got the lyrics, that’s cool. I’m not blocking your party. People say, ‘Go listen to such and such. Get some knowledge.’ I’m like, ‘You wasn’t even born when that person was rocking.’ That’s how it goes. I like lyrical people. You gotta like other music — but me personally, I’m not into that.” “He’s bringing a very na

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