Waka Flocka shared that he’s expecting his first child, a baby boy, on Instagram during his 40th birthday celebration on Sunday, May 31. Fans reacted with congratulations—especially because he’s already been a father figure to Tammy Rivera’s daughter, Charlie
Waka Flocka didn’t just hit a milestone age—he brought baby news with it.
On Sunday, May 31, as he celebrated his 40th birthday, the Atlanta rapper took to Instagram to announce he’s expecting his first child. In his post, he revealed the baby is a boy, sharing a photo of a “J” sculpture that also appeared to show the name “Juaquin Jr.” written at the bottom.
Fans know “Juaquin” as Waka’s real name, as he previously went by Juaquin James Malphurs. In the caption, he said he’s “super excited to meet” his son, writing: “Just waiting for you to come home Jr. Best gift a man could ever ask for 🤲🏽👨🏽🍼 I walked 40yrs on earth!!”
He also reposted a message on his IG Story that read, “I can’t wait to HOLD and SMELL our newborn baby.”
For Waka, this baby marks his first biological child. But for fans who’ve followed his life beyond headlines, the surprise felt different—because he’s already been stepping into “daddy mode” in public for years.
Tammy Rivera previously shared that she met Waka when her daughter. Charlie Rivera. was just four years old. and that he’s stayed in her life ever since. Waka has often shared heartfelt moments with Charlie on Instagram. including in 2025 when he posted photos after reportedly buying her first condo. Charlie marked the milestone in her caption. writing: “✨ No mortgage… just HOA fees 😌 Forever grateful to God for blessing me and my parents 💘 especially my dad ✨”.
When Waka posted the baby announcement, Charlie jumped into the comments to celebrate. She wrote that she’s ready for “big sister duties,” adding: “My baby already lol 😍”
The internet response moved fast after the update spread, with fans flooding the comments with congratulations and excitement about what’s next for Waka and his new son. One Instagram user, @iammel425, wrote, “Congratulations 🎈 Finally got his baby 💙🦋💙.”
@money.powerr commented, “He’s already an amazing Father to a child he didn’t Birth I know he abt to step CRAZY behind his Jr 😂😍.”
@justjess_209 said, “He’s going to be an amazing father too that baby is going to spoiled and so loved 😍😍😍 awww.”
Others highlighted the bond Charlie has hinted at through her own comment. @kween.ronnib wrote, “Congrats to Waka because he has wanted a child for years and he is having one of his own. I know Charlie will be a great big sister ❤️.”
@7alaina_ added, “Awwww congratulations we know he been wanting one for the longest and it’s a boy lol he big hype 💙🙌🏾,” while @zevarra_ceo said, “💙💙 Aww he’s going to have a mini me.”
Several fans pointed to Waka’s track record with Charlie as proof of what this new chapter could look like. @_lovenene wrote, “Watching how good he was wit Charlie he fasho deserved this 🥰,” and @forever_e_reign said, “He is not gonna be able to put the baby down 💙 love this for him.”
Another commenter, @msmani.b, simply wrote, “I love this for Waka 🥹🫶🏽.”
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