In an interview with Bill O'Reilly rapper Lupe Fiasco is the invited guest to speak on a piece of commentary that was taken out of context. Lupe was asked about a line in a song (Word I Never Said) off of his new album L.A.S.E.R.S where he said
"I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bullshit
Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets
How much money does it take to really make a full clip"
The context and the idea of the song and the tone in which those lyrics were totally misconstrued in typical Bill O'Reilly fashion where it lead to the accusation of calling president Barack Obama a terrorist.
Now for the longest time there has been the debate on whether on not rappers, actors, athletes should be role models. In my personal opinion, it is completely up to the parent(s) to determine who should be a role model for the child. Being as though it's the parents that instill morals, and values in the child it should be up to them to show the child what to aspire to be. If your child aspires to be a cop, find him the most outstanding cop you can and allow your child to model him/herself after that individual. The same can be said for anything that the child wants to be. Now as a part of Bun B's Hip-Hop & Religion class in which he teaches at Rice University in Houston he has a panel of artists that include Lupe Fiasco, Wale, Meek Mill, himself and others. There are a myriad of issues that arise in the debate from education, to music, to responsibility. Check the video and let me know how you feel.
Recording artist Lupe Fiasco is gearing up for the upcoming release of his third studio album, “Lasers”. While on a promo run for the new LP, he revealed to The Guardian that he toyed with the idea of committing suicide during the making of the album. Particularly, after recording “Nothing On You” which eventually became a worldwide hit for label mate B.O.B and Bruno Mars. Lupe Fiasco had originally recorded the song, but the chairman of Atlantic Records told him his verses and performance on the song were “wack”.
"That was the tipping point. It was less about the bruised ego but more the audacity of it. It was mentally destructive. I say it with a certain laissez-faire now because I’m past it, but back then, hearin’ that s**t, it f**ked me up. I was super-depressed, lightly suicidal, at moments medium suicidal – and if not suicidal, willing to just walk away from it all completely.”
Last year, Atlantic shelved his album before Lupe’s fans delivered a petition of 30,000 signatures to their offices. He finally received a release date, however, through all the blood, sweat and tears, that was put into getting it released, he reveals that he hates the new album.
“I hate this album. I don’t hate the music, but I hate the process. When I look at it, I don’t see song titles and artwork, I see the fight – I see the emotions, the blood, sweat and tears. There are a couple of songs on there that I love; but Lasers is a little bit of what you love, a little bit of what you like, and a lot of what you had to do."Check out the Lupe version of "Nothing On You" and let me know what you think..
This new mixtape from Lupe Fiasco (Enemy Of The State (A Love Story)) is absolutely phenomenal!! Makes me kind of sad that he plans to release one last album and then choose to retire..
