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Rappers have come out the wood works in response to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. Following a Twitter rant that included a few bars mimicking some big name rappers, Lupe Fiasco unleashed “SLR 2” at a fan’s request as his contribution to the conversation.
Hip-Hop can always count on Lupe Fiasco to create a dialogue around topics commonly considered taboo. This time, he uses a visual to create said conversation featuring Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 tracks “Lamborghini Angels,” “ITAL (Roses),” and “Audubon Ballroom.”
Lupe Fiasco drops a new tune called “Animal Pharm,” which may or may not find a home on his forthcoming Tetsuo & Youth album.
Lupe Fiasco has expressed a clear distaste with Hip-Hop for some time now, and has found a muse outside of spitting with his DJ collective SNDCLSH. Comprised of Sky Gellatly and himself, the duo drops sporadic tracks every so often, “Thieves” being the most recent.
What can’t be said about Lupe Fiasco is that he doesn’t speak his mind, so it’s no secret he’s one of the most outspoken rappers in the game. The Chicago wordsmith exhibited that passion with a lengthy Twitter rant last night, speaking on violent lyrics in today’s popular songs.
In honor of Jonylah Watkins, the 6-month-old infant who was shot 5 times and killed in Chicago, Lupe Fiasco drops a new record called “Jonylah Forever.”
While the South By Southwest music festival hasn’t quite kicked off yet, Lupe Fiasco was in Austin, TX Saturday to plug his new technology venture, Higi.
With all the controversy he always seems to be stirring at any given time, it’s easy to forget Lupe Fiasco is a damn good MC. With The Great American Rap Album, Part 2 coming out in Neveruary, the Chicago rapper decided to share a new tune called “Light Blue.”
Lupe Fiasco graced the Washington Metro area with his presence once more, performing last night (Feb. 27) at a Maryland venue in the shadows of the Nation’s Capital. While onstage, the outspoken MC didn’t channel his recent Inauguration weekend antics, but did get a few other things off his chest.
Lupe Fiasco graced the stage of Late Night With Conan O’Brien for an intimate performance of his Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. cut “Battle Scars.” Backed by a live band, the prolific rapper was joined by singer Guy Sebastian, who croons the track’s captivating chorus.
As Grammy weekend approaches us, Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian spoke with Jenny Boom Boom about the worldwide success of their single, “Battle Scars.”
Lupe Fiasco’s political views got him thrown out of his own show Sunday (Jan. 20). The Chicago native went on an anti-Obama rant, and reportedly played music sharing said views for 30 minutes. When he refused to go on to another song, security kicked him off stage.