Rapper speaks about lack of respect from music industry

American rapper of Nigerian origin Wale dropped his fourth solo album '' on March 30, 2015.

Speaking to Billboard on his latest album, and a range of other issues including depression, the rapper spoke about the lack of respect he gets from the music industry.

"I'm not trying to whine about being critically acclaimed or getting in the door, but it breaks my heart. Everyone says, "Be patient. It'll happen." But all signs are showing, "No, it won't happen." I'm okay with people not liking my music but provide an intelligent reason for why you like or don't like something or you're a hater or a dick-rider" he said.

Speaking on the topic, the Maybach Music rapper says he wants to be respected, and placed with his peers, and the big names in the industry.

"This is my fourth album. I want some respect. I want to go to a party and not have Katy Perry tell her security to move me out of the fuckin' way. We do the same thing. I know there's no union in the music industry, but have some respect. I want people to be like, "Your album's just as good as Kendrick [Lamar]'s or Esperanza Spalding or Beck." I work just as hard as them" said Wale.

Wale recently released a track 'Allelu' featuring Olamide, Reekado Banks and Don Jazzy.