Wale
b. 1984 · Grammy-nominated rapper whose family first settled in Brightwood
Born in Northwest Washington in 1984 to Nigerian immigrant parents who first lived in Brightwood, Wale rose to prominence in the late 2000s drawing on D.C.'s go-go sound, becoming one of the most prominent artists from the Washington area.
Connection to Brightwood: His family's first home was in Brightwood, where he spent his early childhood.