Checkin'

"Checkin" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released on June 16, 2023.Alexandria, Lavender (June 16, 2023). "Lupe Fiasco Goes Hard on New Song "Checkin'"". HotNewHipHop. His vocals are autotuned, and noted to be sonically rooted in his Tape Tape era. Originally the song was slated to be released at noon, though dropped earlier at midnight. He previewed the song on June 11, 2023, to his TikTok account."Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco)". Twitter. June 11, 2023.
== Music video ==
The accompanying visualizer video uses artificial intelligence (AI), where he plugged the image and song into a generator, with the near-first prompt being cyberpunk."Lupe Fiasco (@lupefiasco)". Instagram. June 25, 2023. The video also contains the acronym "APTMC" (All Proceeds to My Chain).
The official music video premiered to his YouTube channel on August 9, 2023, filmed by BuddaDatBoss and ShotbyFlyGuy, with visual effects by AceViisualz. It featured a cameo from Chicago hip hip group Crucial Conflict.Duong, Paul (August 9, 2023). "Video: Lupe Fiasco "Checkin'". Rap Radar.
== Cultural references ==
* Geppetto is the Italian fictional character who created the wooden puppet, Pinocchio.
* Rolex is a Swiss watch designer and manufacturer.
* Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer.
* My Little Pony is a franchise by American toy company Hasbro.
* Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle monument in Wiltshire, England.
* Daffy Duck is a fictional anthropomorphic black duck who appeared in Looney Tunes.
* Nat King Cole (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965) is an American jazz singer, pianist, and actor.
* Gatling is a multi-barrel firearm, invented in 1862 by Richard Jordan Gatling that could fire up to 200 rounds a minute.
* Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury vehicle brand.
* Batcave is the headquarters of DC Comics' superhero Batman.
* Nas is an American rapper and one of Fiasco's major influences.
* Sears is an American chain of department stores.
== Gallery ==
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== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2023 songs
Category:Explicit songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Non-album singles
Category:Singles
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos