Everyone remember the famous song, 'Kick Push' by Lupe Fisaco. Well, he is relishing in his own anthem by hosting his second annual bake-off through his charity, M.U.R.A.L (Magnifying Urban Realities and Affecting Lives) Foundation. The bake-off was held in his birthplace, Chicago, at the Soho House Chicago. Read More »
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Rapper Lupe Fiasco is rather outspoken on Twitter, and recently indulged in several social media "feuds" with fellow musicians. This time around, Fiasco blasted "Pursuit Of Happiness" superstar Kid Cudi as a "fake a$$ hater." Well, Cudi found that remark sort of entertaining... Read More »
New York Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire and rapper Lupe Fiasco teamed up to produce Little Ballers, a documentary highlighting the rise of young athletes as they make their way up the ranks from Amateur Athletic Union play to potential NBA stardom. On Monday, Oct. 6, a representative for the film announced that the documentary will make its world TV debut Nov. 26, during the all-new NickSports block on NickToons at 9:30 p.m. Read More »
To add to the growing list of things that Lupe likes to do that aren't making a new album, the controversial rapper has begun publishing a new novel Teriyaki Joe: Neo Harlem Detective via Twitter. Unfortunately for Lupe/ noir books written by rappers superfans, Fiasco's Twitter account is private. Read More »
LupeIt appears I'm not the only one who didn't like "Rap God." Noted Twitter beefer/sometimes capable rapper Lupe Fiasco took a shot at Em for retreading "No Church In The Wild," subtly claiming that Eminem missed the meaning behind Frank Ocean's hook and that he was no fan of Shady's latest. Fiasco, Eminem Beef Read More »
Lupe Fiasco has just dropped his first single off of his fifth studio album, Testuo &Youth due out early 2014. This first track, “Old School Love,” is actually a collaboration with 2013 breakout artist Ed Sheeran. The “Red” tour opener lends his vocals to the catchy chorus of this hip-hop track, really making the song more memorable. Read More »
One of 2013's biggest breakout artists, Ed Sheeran, is currently gearing up for his follow up to his last record, +, and he's excited to talk about it! Of course we are very excited to hear new songs and what influenced his new music, but Ed recently shared some information about the most important part of his new album: the title! Read More »
The streak of "rappers who weren't mentioned by Kendrick Lamar in his "Control" verse" being the only ones to respond to the track is over...kind of. Wale has given TMZ his thoughts on being called out by K-Dot, essentially calling inclusion on the diss track an honor. Read More »
While the internet has been aflame over Kendrick Lamar's (actually kind of lackluster...I mean a list of names is an audacious thing to put out, but it's still just a list) verse on Big Sean's "Control," Lupe Fiasco has been busy doing something about it. While Lupe was not explicitly mentioned in the verse that called out Jay Z, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Wale and others, he did release two songs (one seeming to address the controversy directly, the other just a decent song to prove he's still got it) "SLR 2" and "#DopeFrancis." In an interesting take, Lupe tweeted ghostwritten responses to K-Dot's diss in the style of other rappers and it is amazing how spot on they are. Read More »
On Saturday evening (July 13), Florida man George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a teenage boy, Trayvon Martin. The infamous case has taken the media by storm and gotten the attention of the nation as a whole, including celebrities. Read More »
Lupe Fiasco has never been one to shy away from political issues and controversial videos. In his new trio of music videos released yesterday (July 4), Fiasco shows how the media can affect society. Read More »
Hip-hop is going through yet another revolution as the 10-year and some cases 20-year anniversary of some of the most prolific rap artist's have came and gone. Rap stars of the '80's and '90's paved the way for a the future of hip-hop, you know...the Drake's, the Kendrick Lamar's, The J.Cole's, The Big K.R.I.T's, and so fourth. However, beyond those new comers there is another underground layer of aspiring artists, those that where inspired by the 2000's decade of hip-hop artists. Read More »