Lupe Fiasco is a Commercial Success

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOver the past few months, Lupe Fiasco has been one of the most vocal rappers in the game. At least three times a week, Lupe has been in the news for one reason or another. Lupe Fiasco has been his own promotional team for his Lasers album. After three years of delays, the album was met with negative reviews by most critics.Lupe Fiasco created his own

Lupe Fiasco sets Release Date for "Lasers"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen he first came into the game, critics hailed Lupe Fiasco as the second coming of Nas. His debut album, Food & Liquor, was executive produced by Jay-Z. Representing Chicago, Lupe Fiasco got off to a very fast start. Atlantic Records had a unique love for a new rapper telling a new story.The year of 2006 was very good for Lupe Fiasco and he went

Lupe Fiasco upset with "Lasers" album

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThree years of anticipation have boiled down to seven days of waiting before Lupe Fiasco releases his third studio album. On this album, Lupe has a star-studded lineup. Lupe Fiasco had only a few big names on his previous albums. But, with Lasers, he has gone all out.The album would have been released years ago, but Lupe Fiasco has had disagreements

Lupe Fiasco discusses his Fan Base

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter three years of battling with Atlantic Records, Lupe Fiasco was able to release Lasers. While the album was far from what he wanted, it has been his biggest commercial release to date. In a matter of days, Lupe went from wanting to leave the label to praising them for their promotion.Had it not been for his die hard fans, Lupe Fiasco may still be