Lupe Fiasco marches in Wall Street protest, speaks on New World Order

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Late last year, Lupe Fiasco returned to the game, after being away for a few years. Initially, Lupe Fiasco intended to release his third album in 2008. However, due to his content, Atlantic Records began giving him the runaround. Before coming back, Lupe Fiasco had a bout with suicide, among other things.

Upon releasing Lasers, Lupe Fiasco sold well over 200,000 copies in his first week and his singles were also successful. His Trey Songz-assisted "Out of My Head" single, became one of the biggest hits of the summer. Still, Lupe Fiasco made the most noise due to his controversial single, "Words I Never Said."

Aside from the music, Lupe Fiasco has been very outspoken. He has called out President Obama on a number of occasions. The president has not been the only victim of Lupe Fiasco, the entire government has. Taking a stand, Lupe Fiasco, along with a number of Americans gathered on Wall Street for the protest called "Occupy Wall Street."

Currently, the president is fighting for higher taxes on the wealthy and Lupe Fiasco can agree with him on something. Lupe Fiasco spoke on the high oil prices, which has led to the War on Terrorism, which has taken the United States into wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. People have been dying for eight years over this fight and there is still no resolution. Lupe Fiasco questioned this and he spoke out against the capitalist economy.

Lupe Fiasco asked the government to be honest about why they are fighting. If they are truly just fighting over a terrorist attack, Lupe Fiasco says "let it be known." Speaking during the protest, Lupe Fiasco said he feels this is all headed by the New World Order.

See what else Lupe Fiasco had to say in the video below:

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Lupe Fiasco praises Lil B, impressed by "I'm Gay" concept

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since his recent comeback, Lupe Fiasco has been rather outspoken. Because Atlantic Records would not give him a secure release date, Lupe publicly called the label out. Due to an uproar from the fans, Atlantic Records released his album.

Surprisingly, to both Lupe Fiasco and his record label, the album was a hit. Boasting several hit singles, including the latest, "Out of My Head," suddenly Lupe Fiasco found himself among the top artists in the rap game.

This support has come from such songs as the controversial "Words I Never Said" and "All Black Everything." Lupe Fiasco has not been the only rapper acting out during the first half of 2011. West Coast rapper, Lil B, made headline news when he decided to name his debut album, I'm Gay.

Because of the public outcry and death threats from some homosexual groups, Lil B altered the title of the album to I'm Gay (I'm Happy). Based off his album title, alone, Lil B has been featured in magazines and popular websites. His buzz has been noticed by Lupe Fiasco, who is impressed by Lil B. Lupe Fiasco said the new album is actually revolutionary and he called it genius. Gay, which actually means happy, has become a negative word in hip hop and Lil B said he is trying to make it positive again.

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Lupe Fiasco - "Words I Never Said"

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Lupe Fiasco talks politics on "The Colbert Report"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Following a four year hiatus, Lupe Fiasco has been one of the most-vocal rappers in the game. First, he was battling with his record label for an album release date. Then, Lupe Fiasco was in the news for calling out President Obama.

Many were surprised that Lupe Fiasco, a Chicago rapper, would call out Obama, a Chicago politician. But, Lupe Fiasco said he was not being anti-Obama. Instead, he was exercising his right as a taxpaying citizen to criticize the government.

Stephen Colbert joked Lupe Fiasco was a member of the Tea Party movement. Lupe Fiasco said it is the type of person he is, he calls it how he sees it. The Chicago rapper said he practices what he preaches.

During the interview, Lupe Fiasco also said bringing down Osama Bin Laden does not signal the end of the ten-year, "War on Terrorism." Lupe Fiasco said he does not see an end to the ongoing war against terrorism.

Watch Lupe Fiasco's performance of "Words I Never Said" on "The Colbert Report" below:

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Lupe Fiasco ft. Skylar Grey - "Words I Never Said"

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