Lupe Fiasco considers Jay-Z reunion

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Through Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco and Jay-Z were properly introduced. Lupe Fiasco recorded on West's Late Registration album of 2005. The single, "Touch the Sky," was released in 2006 and became a hit. For many people, it was the first time they had heard Lupe Fiasco.

Jay-Z had the chance to meet him months prior to the recording of the album. Upon hearing him, Jay-Z was very impressed and he wanted to sign him to Roc-A-Fella Records. Despite many lucrative offers from Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco turned him down. Ultimately, Lupe Fiasco ended up signing with Atlantic Records.

Still, Jay-Z served as an executive producer for his debut album and they collaborated on the track, "Pressure." Food & Liquor ended up being a major success for Lupe Fiasco. While his second album featured the hit, "Superstar," it did not sell as well and Jay-Z had no participation. Jay-Z will not be involved with the upcoming Lasers album, either, but Lupe Fiasco is open to working with him again.

Recently, Lupe Fiasco discussed working with Jay-Z, admitting he enjoyed their previous work. Lupe said to never rule out him collaborating with Jay-Z. After all, Hov is still the Big Homie and Lupe Fiasco views him as a measuring stick, of sorts. Possibly on his next album, Lupe Fiasco will collaborate with Jay-Z.

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Cam'ron explains Kanye West diss

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last summer, Cam'ron attacked Kanye West with a diss over the instrumental of "Runaway." For years, Cam'ron has had beef with his mentor, Jay-Z. Their beef stems from Cam's stint at the Roc, which led to Dame Dash leaving the label.

In the middle of the feud and after Kanye West sided with Jay-Z, he featured Cam'ron on his Late Registration album. At the time, Cam'ron was still bigger than Kanye West. Kanye asked him to appear on the album to boost sales.

Fast forward to 2010 and Kanye West is now not only bigger than Cam'ron, but the biggest act in rap. Cam'ron needed a beat from Mr. West, but he didn't deliver it. Cam said he does a favor expecting one in return.

Cam'ron admitted his diss aimed at Kanye West was because he did not return his favor. The feud was quickly ended and the two have since recorded together. Despite being dissed by Cam'ron, Kanye West that hip hop needs Dipset just as much as it needs Jay-Z and his statement songs.

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