Eddy Lamarre

The Chicago Sky never stopped fighting Sunday afternoon at the United Center. Despite trailing by as many as 18 points, the Sky continued to chip away at the deficit before falling 107-99 to the Las Vegas Aces in front of an announced crowd of 11,476. The matchup had the feel of a heavy weight fight. The first quarter featured 15 lead changes and eight ties as both teams traded baskets. Chicago attacked the paint early while Las Vegas answered with efficient shooting.

What does Summer Smash mean to you as an artist? Summer Smash means a lot to me, man. I used to grow up listening to all these artists that I am here to perform with, and it is a blessing. Anything is possible. What makes your sound stand out right now? Nobody is really doing it like me. I just be being myself. That is my thing. You are from a rural part of North Carolina. How did growing up there shape you as an artist? I grew up on a big farm, out in the middle of nowhere.

He built his name on high-energy anthems that turned arenas into war zones, and more than a decade later, the crowds still go just as hard. Waka Flocka Flame is not simply resting on his catalog. The Atlanta rapper has quietly transformed himself into a businessman with over 20 properties, more than 11 businesses, and a growing portfolio that includes a zoo.