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Election season is here and there are a lot of political statements being made.  From repulsive terms made by Republicans like “legitimate rape,” to cringe-worthy declarations like “George Bush doesn’t care about black people,” Washington, DC isn’t the only place where people care about politics.  Most celebrities aren’t too active in the political stratosphere, but […]

We cannot wait for Lady Gaga’s new album, ARTPOP. We don’t know much about the LP, but the singer dropped some details about the album on Twitter, while talking to her makeup artist, Tara Savelo. Lady Gaga Tweeted to Tara: “Well I was going for a more stoned Disney princess kinda vibe. not so much?” Maybe she […]

Hip-Hop, I don’t want to be your bitch. I don’t want to be a bad bitch, a perfect bitch, or dope bitch. Last week, Kanye West tweeted that he wrote his yet-to-be-released song “Perfect Bitch” about his mega-reality-star girlfriend Kim Kardashian. I watched as women retweeted his tweet with “Ohhs” and “Awws” noting that it […]

All black everything! That’s the route Lupe Fiasco goes for the album cover for his upcoming album, Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album PT 1. The cover is all black, with no title and no name present. All black. All we have to say is, that boy Lupe brave. [RapRadar]  One Direction‘s Zayn Malik […]

“They misunderstood,” so Lupe Fiasco drops the visuals to “B*tch Bad” to drive the main point home. The Chi-Town rapper turns his three reflective verses into three play acts; each helping to translate the mentality behind the term “bitch.” EXCLUSIVE BLOG: I’m A Bad Bitch? Why I’m Getting Tired Of Females Being Referred To As […]

Finally, Lupe Fiasco’s latest single “Lamborghini Angels” hits the dot com. Last week, the Chi-Town rapper generously provided fair warning to listeners brave enough to press play on his latest effort, stating on Twitter: “If you’re easily offended or religiously sensitive DO NOT listen to Lamborghini Angels. Contains very disturbing content. Listener discretion is thoroughly […]

Lupe Fiasco isn’t a gangsta rapper. However, there are very few rappers who shake up the establishment like the talented Chicago MC. VIDEO: SO SAD! Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down At MTV RapFix  Every time he has a new project, the rapper seems to stir up trouble, whether it’s record label problems or beef with producers. […]

Rapper Scarface said, “everyday it’s been the same old thang on my block,” and Lupe Fiasco definitely agrees with him.  DETAILS: Lupe Fiasco Talks To Funk Flex About The Pete Rock Situation! Lupe Fiasco stopped by MTV’s RapFix yesterday, and everything was going well. That is, until Sway decided to take Lupe on a trip […]

Let it be known, rappers have feelings too.  LIST: Fountain Of Youth! 10 Rappers Who Never Seem To Age! Rappers are usually known to be tough, emotionless human beings, but the rappers GlobalGrind rounded up tell a whole different story.  Rappers cry just like the rest of us, and sometimes it’s not always tears of […]

One of the more interesting rap debates in 2012 was the situation between Lupe Fiasco and legendary producer Pete Rock. When Lupe dropped his latest song, “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free),” the first single off his upcoming Food & Liquor 2 album, Pete was publicly upset because the rapper had sampled CL Smooth and Pete […]

So what if Lupe Fiasco is conscious? That doesn’t mean the boy can’t ride in a Lambo too.  However, unlike other rappers, Lupe isn’t afraid to hop out and walk the streets, like he does in the visuals for “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free),” his first single off his upcoming album, Food & Liquor 2. MUSIC: Lupe […]

“Bitch Bad” is the second track released from Lupe Fiasco’s highly anticipated album, Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt.1, which is supposed to hit stores September 25. MUSIC: Lupe Fiasco “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)” Lupe gives his two cents on the casual use of the word “bitch” in rap […]