10 Takeaways From Lupe Fiasco’s Billboard Q&A
Despite abandoning his Twitter account on January 13, Chicago rapper, Lupe Fiasco, still has plenty to say. In an interview with Billboard, Lupe sounded off on everything from his contentious relationship with Atlantic Records to his interest in painting.
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It’s a lot to take in, but if you’re a member of the ADD generation, here are some of the main takeaways. Hit the jump to check out 10 lessons learned from Lupe Fiasco’s Billboard Q&A and see if his comments make you more inclined to buy Tetsuo And Youth. For the full story, read Lupe’s Q&A over at Billboard.com.
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Lupe says, “I’m not as relevant as I was before.” He notes that it’s part of the natural artistic cycle and says it’s not a sad thing for him.
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In terms of Top 40 appeal, Lupe said, “I can’t compete with a Wiz Khalifa for the attention of a 12-year old.
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Perhaps part of Lupe’s perception of being surly or anti-social comes from how he channels his creativity. He noted, “If I’m not in a creative mode and I’m dealing with the outside world, I’m not really happy.”
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The man who kick-flipped a skateboarding song into a hit reveals he paints more than he raps these days. Lupe says he’ll spend upwards of 11-hours on a painting.
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As for his recent Twitter spats with Kid Cudi and Azealia Banks, Lupe calls them part of a “controversy-sells game” which engages fans. Of course, that game is out of order since Lupe quit Twitter again.
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Lupe said songs like “Madonna” and “Deliver” shouldn’t be labeled as “political,” because they’re “social portraits.”
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Speaking of “Deliver,” Lupe describes it as “the autobiography of a hood myth.” He also confirms his subtle play on words with the phrase “Pizza man don’t come here no more,” which doubles as, “Peace of man don’t come here no more.”
