List of references to Lupe Fiasco in popular culture

Many rappers and scholars make references to American rapper Lupe Fiasco and his musical work, whether it be name dropping "Kick, Push," or appreciating his lyrical dexterity. With Fiasco being considered one of the pioneers of the conscious hip hop movement and willingness to provide social commentary, even if it means potential controversy, he has arguably cemented his name in the hip hop culture for years to come. Hip-hop juggernauts Jay-Z and Nas have stated of seeing themselves in Fiasco, reminded of a younger self, which is appropriate considering Fiasco grew up studying their discography. Fiasco also flexes an impressive résumé across various forms of media, including writing, painting, and even journalism.
== Advertising ==
* Street Kings (2008): The song, "Little Weapon" was used in the official trailer, with the lyric, 'I killed another man today.'"Street Kings (2008) Trailer #1". YouTube. March 16, 2023.
* AT&T Mother's Day Commercial (2008): The song, "Daydreamin'" featuring Jill Scott was featured.
* Red Dawn (2012): The Guy Sebastian song, "Battle Scars" featuring Lupe Fiasco was used in the movie trailer.
* Creed (2015): The song, "Prisoner 1 & 2" was featured in the official trailer."Creed Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone Drama HD". YouTube. June 30, 2015.
* Expedia (2022): The song, "Daydreamin'" was used in a commercial.
* Jordan (2023): The Robert Glasper song, "Always Shine" featuring Bilal and Lupe Fiasco was featured in their Beyond ad campaign."Beyond | 'Dreams' by J Ivy | Jordan Brand". YouTube. December 20, 2023.
== Comics ==
* Black Knight Vol. 3, No. 1 (2015) features a hip hop variant cover based on Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor by Gyimah Gariba."Black Knight (2015) #1 (Gariba Hip-Hop Variant)". Marvel. November 18, 2015.
== Literature ==
* Cherie D. Abbey: Biography Today (2009), covers high-profile people across the news, media, and pop culture.
* Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois: The Anthology of Rap (2010), included in the "Part IV - 2000-2010—New Millennium Rap" section.
* Samuel Seidel: Hip Hop Genius: Remixing High School Education (2011), used the lyric "Just Might Be OK."
* Sohail Daulatzai: Black Star, Crescent Moon (2012), pp. 91, 109, 120
* Monica R. Miller: Religion and Hip Hop (2013), p. 46
* Ytasha Womack: "Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture" (2013), p. 146
* Chuck D: Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History (2017), chronicles significant moments in hip hip history.
* Michael Berry: Listening to Rap: An Introduction (2018), many songs mentioned, including "He Say She Say," "Bitch Bad," and "Prisoner 1 & 2."
== Music ==
* The T.I. song, "56 Bars (Intro)" (2008) name checks Fiasco alongside other rappers.
* The Lil Wayne song, "Oh Let's Do It" (2009) name checks Fiasco.
* The Kendrick Lamar song, "Monster Freestyle" (2010) makes reference to Fiasco and other rappers to claim the spot as the best.
* The Hopsin song, "Sag My Pants" (2010) accuses Fiasco of being fake.
* The Joe Budden song, "Remember the Titans" (2010) references to Lasers fan petition and its delayal by Atlantic.
* The Game song, "Uncle Otis" (2011) name checks Fiasco and mentions "The Show Goes On" and Lasers.
* The Yasiin Bey song, "Don't Like" (2012) gives a shout-out to Fiasco.
* The Joey Bada$$ song, "Catharsis" (2012) name checks Fiasco and "He Say She Say."
* The Crooked I song, "BBBB" (2012) name checks Fiasco.
* The Drake song, "5AM in Toronto" (2013) name checks Fiasco.
* The Eminem song, "So Much Better" (2013) name checks Fiasco.
* The Fat Tony song, "Hood Party" (2013) name checks Fiasco
* The Young Thug song, "See You" (2014) name checks Fiasco.
* The JPEGMAFIA song, "I Smell Crack" (2016) disses Fiasco.
* The Saba song, "Church / Liquor Store" (2016) name checks Fiasco.
* The PRhyme song, "1 of the Hardest" (2018) name checks Fiasco's "Superstar" and The Cool.
* The Wale song, "Dummies" (2018) name checks Fiasco alongside Lil Wayne and Jay-Z.
* The Vic Mensa song, "Empathy" (2018) name checks Fiasco.
* The Lil Wayne song, "Mahogany" (2020) name checks Fiasco and "Kick, Push".
* The Lowkey song, "Daily Duppy" (2020) name checks Fiasco.
* The Vic Mensa song, "Victory" (2021) name checks "Free Chilly (Interlude)".
* The Royce da 5'9" song, "Silence of the Lambda" (2021) disses Fiasco.
* The Rome Streetz & Ransom song, "Bandoleros" (2021) name checks Fiasco, mentioning "Superstar," "The Coolest," and Food & Liquor.
* The Mick Jenkins song, "Stiff Arm" (2021) references to "Kick, Push".
* The Kanye West song, "Sci Fi" (2022) name checks Fiasco and "Kick, Push," in Sean Leon's verse.
* The Logic song, "Carnival" (2022) name checks Fiasco.
* The Royce da 5'9" song, "Never Be the Same" (2023) with Benzhan and KXNG Crooked name checks Fiasco and Mickey Factz, not wanting to "bury the hatchet".
* The Belly song, "Loyalty v. Royalty" (2023) name checks Fiasco.
* The Logic song, "Griptape" (2023) gives a shout-out to Fiasco.
* The Nicki Minaj song, "Big Foot" (2024) name checks Fiasco.
* The Juice WRLD unreleased song, "No Coaster (Do The Most)" name checks Fiasco and "Kick, Push."
== Television ==
* The song, "The Show Goes On" was used in the second season of U.S. version Shameless (2012) in episode "Hurricane Monica," where Fiona changes the music at a house party.
* The rapper was mentioned in the fourth season of All American (2018) in the episode "Liberation," comparing Shakespeare lines and rap lyrics. The teacher uses the lyric 'And their love for it is the reason I have become this praised' from "Put You on Game" as an example. The student incorrectly assumes, "that's definitely Shakespeare."
* The song, "Body of Work" was used in the first season of Turn Up Charlie (2019) in the fifth episode.
* The song, "Jump" was used in the first season of Double Shot at Love (2019), in the episode "Rolling Skating on Thin Ice."
* The song "Superstar" featuring Matthew Santos was used in the first season of Queens (2021) in the episode "Queen of Hearts."
* The song "Daydreamin'" was used in the first season of Severance (2022) in the episode "Good News About Hell."
* The song "The Show Goes On" was used in the opening credits of the romantic-comedy film Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022), where Andrew is at a party.
* The song "Kick, Push" was used in the sixth season of The Chi (2023), episode "Boyz II Men," which Britney freestyles over.Okon, Wongo (September 8, 2023). "'The Chi': Here's the Music You Heard in Season 6, Episode 6". Uproxx.
* The "Battle Scars" was featured in the seventeenth season of America's Got Talent (2022) in episode thirteen.
== Video games ==
* Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005): The song, "Tilted" was used in the soundtrack.
* NBA Live 06 (2005): The song, "Tilted" was used in the soundtrack.
* NBA Live 07 (2006): The song, "Kick, Push" was used in the soundtrack.
* Dan the Automator Presents 2K7 (2006): The song, "Catch Me" with Dan the Automator and Evidence was used in the soundtrack.
* Project Gotham Racing 4 (2007): The song, "The Instrumental" was used in the soundtrack.
* Lips (2008): The song, "Superstar" was used in the soundtrack.
* NHL 2K10 (2009): The song, "Superstar" was used in the soundtrack.
* Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010): The song, "Shining Down" was used in the soundtrack.
== References ==
References to Lupe Fiasco in popular culture
References to Lupe Fiasco in popular culture