Wale Opens Up About Love, Loneliness & Real Life Beyond the Spotlight
Wale Opens Up About Love, Loneliness & Real Life Beyond the Spotlight  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon Nov 24 2025
Description: In this episode of BET Talks, Miabelle sits down with Grammy-nominated artist and cultural voice Wale for a conversation that goes far beyond the music. After taking time away from the spotlight, Wale opens up about where his mind has been over the past four years—reflecting on healing, growth, fatherhood, and what it means to learn yourself all over again.He breaks down the intention and emotion behind his upcoming project Everything Is A Lot, speaking openly about the moments that shaped it and the lessons that grounded him. From “touching grass” and finding peace in real life, not the internet, to navigating co-parenting with love and maturity, Wale shares the quiet truths most people don’t get to hear.The conversation digs into the realities of the music industry, the loneliness that can hide in nightlife, and why keeping a small circle is the only way to stay centered. Wale also speaks on celebrating Nigerian culture in his artistry, the need for more emotional diversity in rap, the new artists he’s excited about, and yes… whether love might just be in the picture. 👀It’s honest. It’s vulnerable. It’s Wale fully in his element.Tap in and stay for the gems.00:00 – Stepping Into the Conversation: Wale Re-Introduced01:13 – Quick Icebreaker to Set the Vibes01:56 – Where His Head’s Been: Wale Opens Up About the Last 4 Years02:30 – So What’s Next? What Wale Is Manifesting in This New Era03:01 – “Touching Grass” — Self-Discovery & Healing Behind Everything Is A Lot03:59 – Breaking Down the Sound + Message of Everything Is A Lot05:09 – The Question Everybody Wants to Know… Is Wale in Love?07:08 – Why Rap Needs More Range & Emotional Diversity08:04 – Leaning Into Heritage: Celebrating Nigerian Culture & Identity10:27 – “The Loneliest Places Are in the Nightlife” — The Dark Side of Outside12:06 – Why the Music Will Always Speak Louder Than Social Media12:39 – Keeping the Circle Small & Protecting Peace13:14 – Walemania, Football, & Culture Moments14:01 – Artists Wale Has on Repeat — New Voices You Need to Hear15:22 – Closing Thoughts & Outro Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.