Waka Flocka Flame got the nickname after the muppets character Fozzie Bear’s catch phrase “Waka Waka” the Flocka Flame was given to him by Gucci Mane, a mentor that would later turn into a bitter rivalry. Waka lost a younger brother in a car accident and later another brother allegedly to suidide. Although Waka has family in the bizz, he initially only viewed rap as something to do for fun until he realized he had some talent. Talent that would get him in trouble cause the dude got shot twice.