Does Waka Flocka have kids? Rapper's family details explored as he claims he would save wife over child in a viral video

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame doesn't have any biological kids. He adopted Charlie, his ex-wife Tammy Rivera's child, while they were married. Waka tied the knot with actress Rivera on May 25, 2014, and became stepdad to her little one.

Tammy and the rapper tried to have a baby but ran into problems because of his low sperm count. They shared the information on Season 3 of Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Based on the divorce papers he filed, The Shade Room reports that the pair split up in December 2021. Even though they're not together anymore, they've stayed friendly and still raise Charlie together. Fans can see their story unfold on their show, Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka.

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Waka Flocka sparks debate with his perspective on family priorities

Waka Flocka Flame made headlines for the answer he gave to a tough hypothetical question in the It's Giving podcast. The interviewer posed a scenario where he was on a boat with his wife and child, both of whom had fallen into the water. The interviewers asked:

“Scenario, you’re on a boat in the middle of the ocean with your wife and your child, and it's still a young child. Both of them get lodged in the water. You’re gonna save?"

The rapper replied instantly:

“My wife.”

He went on to add:

"I love my wife before I love my child... how the f*ck could I choose my child over something or someone that created you? Respectfully, I gotta make another one. I cannot make the same woman I love, it’s impossible."

Despite being technically separated from each other now, Waka and Tammy have shown maturity in the bond they share, and respect for each other. Their co-parenting efforts highlight a commitment to ensuring Charlie’s well-being, proving that relationships can evolve beyond romantic ties.

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Waka Flocka reflects on his divorce and personal growth

Juaquin James Malphurs, popular as Waka Flocka Flame, is a top rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Waka and Tammy got married in May 2014, and he subsequently adopted Tammy's daughter, Charlie. In March 2022, news of their divorce became public, and later discussing the split with HipHopDx, the rapper said:

“It’s definitely depressing with egg on your face, but when it’s like, for me, it just feels more comforting to say, ‘Man, I feel like I caused it.’"

He added:

“That’s me being a bigger man. That’s not saying me, I’m the reason that we split. That’s not the reason. There’s no reason. That cheating stuff, that s*** happened eight years ago. The reason we split is … there’s no reason, I’m telling you. You don’t even know. It was just a mutual feeling.”

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Beyond his music, Waka Flocka's personal life has often been in the public eye, particularly his relationship with Tammy Rivera. His current relationship status is unknown.