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April 27, 2016 2:55PM ET

Back in the High Life: See Waka Flocka Flame Explore NYC on 4/20

We shadowed Atlanta rapper on national weed holiday

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Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Waka Flocka Flame doesn't take unofficial national weed holiday 4/20 lightly. On April 20th, 2015, the Atlanta rapper announced his intentions to run for president. This year on the same date, he celebrated in more recreational fashion, gearing up for a sold-out show at NYC's Webster Hall by playing Grand Theft Auto and rooftop cornhole at Rockstar Games HQ, splurging at Kith in Manhattan, munching on vegan snacks, partying backstage, and, yes, inhaling copious amounts of cannabis. Rolling Stone spent all evening and night with the MC, getting an exclusive glimpse into his jovial, joint-fueled lifestyle.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Fans approaching and asking for selfies is a constant in Flocka's day-to-day. He usually indulges them.

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4:44 p.m.: Fans approaching and asking for selfies is a constant in Flocka's day-to-day. He usually indulges them.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Waka talks to his driver and organizes his loose cash en route to Rockstar HQ.

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4:46 p.m.: Waka talks to his driver and organizes his loose cash en route to Rockstar HQ.

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Waka Flocka, DJ Whoo Kid and Jay Pharoah play Grand Theft Auto online via livestream at Rockstar Games HQ in Manhattan on April 20th, 2016.

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5:50 p.m.: Waka Flocka and DJ Whoo Kid play Grand Theft Auto online via livestream at Rockstar Games HQ in Manhattan on April 20th, 2016.

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Flocka hangs out and smokes weed with employees of Rockstar Games at their Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

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6:30 p.m.: Flocka hangs out and smokes weed with employees of Rockstar Games at their Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Flocka hangs out and smokes weed with employees of Rockstar Games at their Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

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6:43 p.m.: Flocka plays cornhole with an employee of Rockstar Games at their Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Flocka hangs out and smokes weed with employees of Rockstar Games at their Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

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6:51 p.m.: Flocka at Rockstar Games' Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Flocka hangs out and smokes weed with employees of Rockstar Games at their Manhattan office after the GTA livestream event.

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7:12 p.m.: Flocka on Rockstar Games' Manhattan office rooftop after the GTA livestream event.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Flocka stops at Kith in Manhattan before his sold out show at Webster Hall on 4/20.

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7:15 p.m.: Flocka stops at Kith in Manhattan before his sold-out show at Webster Hall.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Waka tries out a fan's skateboard after running down Delancey St handing out his edible weed candy while waiting for his car to pull up.

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7:22 p.m.: Waka tries out a fan's skateboard after running down Delancey St. handing out his edible weed candy while waiting for his car to pull up.

Day In The Life; Waka Flocka Flame; 4/20; Rolling Stone; Stoner; Smoke

Dj Whoo Kid and Jay Pharoah wait for a car.

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7:30 p.m.: DJ Whoo Kid and Jay Pharoah wait for a car.

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Flocka smoking and waiting to roll to his hotel before heading to the venue.

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8:00 p.m.: Flocka smoking and waiting to roll to his hotel before heading to the venue.

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Backstage at Webster Hall.

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8:55 p.m.: Backstage at Webster Hall.

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Backstage at Webster Hall.

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9:00 p.m.: Backstage essentials.

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Backstage at Webster Hall.

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9:13 p.m.: Party backstage.

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Backstage at Webster Hall.

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9:20 p.m.: Prep before show time.

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Flocka keeps a blunt roller on salary.

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9:22 p.m.: Flocka keeps a blunt roller on salary.

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Backstage at Webster Hall.

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9:25 p.m.: Friends gather backstage before show time.

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Backstage at Webster Hall.

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9:35 p.m.: Backstage at Webster Hall.

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Waka Flocka Flame live with DJ Whoo Kid at Webster Hall on April 20th, 2016.

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10:00 p.m.: Waka Flocka Flame live with DJ Whoo Kid at Webster Hall on April 20th, 2016.

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