List of interviews

List of interviews American rapper Lupe Fiasco has done throughout his career, including with companies, magazines, websites, and on radio, podcasts, and television programs. During the release of his 2012 album, Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, he informed Rolling Stone, "These are my last interviews. We're doing a big documentary for the album, which will hopefully come out, if not the album day, hopefully a few days after—we've just got to finish it. That will be my pièce de résistance about who Lupe is and what his music is, and that's it. After that, you'll have to talk to the publicist."Trammell, Matthew (August 27, 2012). "Q&A: Lupe Fiasco on Tupac, Album Leaks and Leaving the Game". Rolling Stone. In the course of the promotion of his 2015 album, Tetsuo & Youth, it was reported on Sway in the Morning to be one of his last-ever radio interviews."Lupe Fiasco's Last Interview: Opens Up About New & Best Album, Kid Cudi & President Obama". YouTube. January 23, 2015.
On September 19, 2018, he took to Twitter to address: "Let me be clear I'm turning down interview requests not because I think I'm too good to do them it's actually the reverse. I don't think in these times I'm GOOD ENOUGH to do them. I've never seen myself as a star and I still don't. 🤓.""Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco)". Twitter. September 19, 2018.
== Companies ==
Company 	Title 	Date 	Note(s)
1Hood Media 	"1 ON 1HOOD with Lupe Fiasco" 	November 30, 2022 	1Hood Media is a media company found by Jasiri X and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Apple Music 	"Lupe Fiasco: "Galveston" an Important Reminder of the Reality of Juneteenth" 	June 19, 2022 	Fiasco spoke to Zane Lowe of his record, "Galveston", and briefly described the significance and the meaning behind Juneteenth.
Atlantic Records 	"Game Changers - Lupe Fiasco, Estelle, B.o.B & Janelle Monáe (Part 1)" 	January 4, 2011 	Split into three parts
Atlantic Records 	"Game Changers - Lupe Fiasco, Estelle, B.o.B & Janelle Monáe (Part 2)" 	January 4, 2011 	Split into three parts
Atlantic Records 	"Game Changers - Lupe Fiasco, Estelle, B.o.B & Janelle Monáe (Part 3)" 	January 4, 2011 	Split into three parts
BBC News 	"Lupe Fiasco 'Ready to Quit Albums'" 	April 4, 2008 	Fiasco talks of retirement, LupEND, and Child Rebel Soldier.
BBC News 	"Lupe Fiasco: Album Is 'Victory' for Fans After Protest" 	March 9, 2011 	Fiasco talks about the fan protests being empowering and his struggle with mental health.
BBC News 	"Lupe Fiasco: America's Influence in the World Is 'Dwindling'" 	July 26, 2020 	Fiasco recalls his time being blackballed with his comments of Obama, America, and his EP House.
BET 	"Lupe Fiasco Honors Amy Winehouse on Evocative New Album, 'Samurai'" 	June 28, 2024 	Fiasco talks about Samurai.
CBS 	"Grammy Nominations Special: Lupe Fiasco Rehearsal" 	December 1, 2011 	rowspan="5"
CBS 	"Grammy Nominations Special: Rehearsal of 'The Message'" 	December 1, 2011 	
CBS 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	February 12, 2012 	
CBS 	"Grammys Live - Lupe Fiasco" 	February 12, 2012 	
CBS 	"55th Grammy Awards - Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	February 10, 2013 	
ESPN 	"Fiasco Revs Up His Team for 'Lasers'" 	February 28, 2011 	Fiasco talks "Kick, Push", sports, cars, and Lasers.
ESPN 	"Playbook Q: Lupe Fiasco on F1, MJ & Jay-Z" 	October 10, 2012 	Fiasco talks about Jay-Z, racing, and sports teams.
Fuse 	"J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco Bring Their Moms to Grammy Red Carpet" 	February 12, 2012 	rowspan="7"
Fuse 	"Lupe Fiasco Reveals New Album Details - Beale St Music Festival 2012" 	May 7, 2012 	
Fuse 	"Lupe Fiasco: Pharrell Inspired Kanye and Jay-Z" 	May 25, 2012 	
Fuse 	"Lupe Fiasco Flashes "Gentleman Sausage" - Incredibly Intimate Interview" 	August 6, 2012 	
Fuse 	"Lupe Fiasco Explains Food & Liquor II's Black Cover" 	September 25, 2012	
Fuse 	"Lupe Fiasco Announces New Album Tetsuo & Youth - Grammy Awards 2013" 	February 10, 2013 	
Fuse 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks to Ashanti About Johnny Cash's Influence & "Bitch Bad" - Artist on Artist" 	May 28, 2013 	
Genius 	"Lupe Talks Bitch Bad [RapGenius.com]" 	September 11, 2012	Fiasco explains "Bitch Bad" for Rap Genius.
Genius 	"Lupe Talks Lamborghini Angels [Rap Genius]" 	September 24, 2012	Fiasco explains "Lamborghini Angels" for Rap Genius.
Genius 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Genius, The Media & Ahmaud Arbery" 	August 18, 2020 	rowspan="3"
HBCUmix.com 	"Lupe Fiasco on How He Feels About College" 	July 19, 2011 	
HBCUmix.com 	"Lupe Fiasco Tells Why He Didn't Sign with Jay Z, Why He Refused to Get on a Song with Talib Kweli"	July 21, 2011 	
Hip Hop Since 1978 (HHS1987)	"Lupe Fiasco Talks New Album, Artists He Likes, Blogs and More with HHS1987" 	August 7, 2012 	The interview was filmed and edited by Rick Dange. It was held at DTLR's Direct Drive Record Pool Listening Lounge in Washington DC's Ultrabar.
hoodaffairstv 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About Doing Music for the People and Jay Z's Influence" 	December 18, 2006 	Hood Affairs TV is a media company and producer of urban video content.
hoodaffairstv 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About Rap, Drugs, Oprah, and More Pt. 1" 	May 29, 2008 	Hood Affairs TV is a media company and producer of urban video content.
Hypebeast 	"Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down How Martial Arts Impacted His Life" 	October 3, 2019 	Episode 32
JUNTA! 	"Junta Grails Feat. Lupe Fiasco EP.1 // FUTURA" 	November 28, 2019 	Fiasco talks about Futura 2000.
JUNTA! 	"Junta Grails Feat. Lupe Fiasco EP.2 // SINGAPORE" 	November 28, 2019 	Fiasco talks about his foray into the independent street culture game and where it all began.
JUNTA! 	"Junta Grails Feat. Lupe Fiasco EP.3 // RESELL" 	November 28, 2019 	Fiasco talks about the resale game past and present.
Karmaloop 	"The Cool, Righteous Kung Fu, & Child Rebel Soldier" 	September 9, 2008 	Fiasco talks with Rob Heppler about The Cool, fashion projects he's working on, and Child Rebel Soldier.
Mass Appeal 	#38 issue 	2006 	Featured in their 38th issue. Fiasco shares his Shepherd's Pie recipe.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 	"Conversation with Lupe Fiasco" 	April 23, 2020 	Fiasco talks about Jean-Michel Basquiat and Skulls. It was organized in partnership with Sky Gellatly and Peter Brockman of ICNCLST, and produced by Ernesto Galan.
Napster 	"Lupe Fiasco Q&A Interview on Rhapsody" 	September 2007 	Napster (formerly known as Listen.com and Rhapsody) is a music streaming service and digital music store.
Napster 	"Lupe Fiasco: Interview" 	January 23, 2015 	Fiasco talks about he got into rap and learning the craft.
Napster 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Mos Def: On the Record (Interview)" 	December 3, 2014 	Fiasco talks about Black on Both Sides by Mos Def, a standard for making an album: to think of the lyrical, musical, and concept throughout.
NPR 	"Lupe Fiasco: Two Sides to Everything" 	March 11, 2011 	Fiasco discusses his childhood.
Open World Films 	"Lupe Fiasco "In Store Throwback"" 	January 9, 2010 	Directed by Will Gates.
RealTalkNY 	Real Talk with Lupe Fiasco 	February 15, 2008 	A brand of the digital media company, Uproxx Media Group. Hosted by Joy Daily, Fiasco discusses his album The Cool, creative process, retirement, CRS and Nas Comparisons.
RealTalkNY 	Real Talk with Lupe Fiasco 2 	February 15, 2008 	A brand of the digital media company, Uproxx Media Group. Hosted by Joy Daily, Fiasco discusses his album The Cool, creative process, retirement, CRS and Nas Comparisons.
RealTalkNY 	"Lupe Fiasco Speaks on Why He Doesn't Spit Gangsta Lyrics" 	December 20, 2007 	Fiasco did an interview in 2007, where he explained why he didn't make "gangsta" music. It was produced by Nigel Degraff.
Revolt 	"Tee Grizzley, Lupe Fiasco, Young M.A & Ms. Basketball on Hip Hop's Relationship with Gaming" 	October 26, 2023 	DJ Hed hosts a REVOLT WORLD panel with several hip hop artists to discuss the future of hip hop's relationship with gaming.
Slamxhype 	"Slamxhype Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	October 15, 2010 	Fiasco he talks about his journey as part of the S.O.T.S. team and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, touring, the upcoming album and working with The Neptunes.
Sole Collector 	"Lupe Fiasco Says Nike SB Owes Him a Sneaker Collab" 	June 30, 2022 	Fiasco talks about his history of streetwear, Virgil Abloh, and sneaker deals.
Sole Collector 	"Behind the Scenes Bloopers: Lloyd Banks, Lupe Fiasco & The Kid Mero from Season 13" 	September 22, 2022	
spoiledBROKE! 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview *spoiledBROKE! Exclusive*" 	July 27, 2012 	They met up with Fiasco at Ultrabar in Washington, D.C., in 2012, for an exclusive listening party. They also recorded his performance during his 2010 Steppin' Laser Tour at 9:30 Club.
The Recording Academy 	"Grammy Pro Interview with Lupe Fiasco" 	June 15, 2014 	Fiasco gave advice on up-and-coming artists, where you have to know what you want, and don't chase radio. He felt he achieved the "this is it" moment was when he received multiple Grammy nominations.
UN Week 	"Achieving the MDGs: Lupe Fiasco" 	September 29, 2010	Fiasco speaks on achieving Millennium Development Goals by the year 2015 and Fiasco Friday.
WHALE 	"NFT Blockchain Beats w/ Nytmare & Artist Lupe Fiasco" 	April 19, 2021 	Fiasco talks about cryptocurrency and his love/hate relationship with technology (mainly hacking).
Young Hollywood 	"Superstar Lupe Fiasco & Mathew Santos" 	December 1, 2011 	Fiasco and Santos recall how they first collaborated. There is also a random spotting of Chris Brown.
== Magazines ==
Publication 	Title 	Date 	Note(s)
944 Magazine 	"One of Rap's Brightest Stars Comes to Terms with His Own Voice on His New Record Lasers" 	April 6, 2011 	Fiasco talks Lasers, "Words I Never Said", "Resurrection", fan protests, and The People Speak.
Air Chicago Magazine	"Air Chicago Magazine, Lupe Fiasco" 	2019 	Fiasco speaks on martial arts, M.U.R.A.L., and his favorite spots in Chicago.
Billboard 	 	 	
Billboard 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	July 15, 2008 	The article talks about Fiasco's career beginnings, brand deals, and venture into fashion.
Billboard 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks New Album, Defending Iggy Azalea & Quitting Twitter: 'I Don't Want to Be Relevant'" 	January 15, 2015 	rowspan="12"
Billboard 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Guest-Starring on 'ELEAGUE The Challenger: Street Fighter V,' Nicki Minaj's 'Chun-Li' & His Upcoming Music"	April 18, 2018 	
Billboard 	"Black Music Month: Lupe Fiasco Talks Dodging the Sophomore Jinx with 'The Cool'" 	June 16, 2022 	
Bon Appétit 	"What Rapper Lupe Fiasco Eats for Breakfast" 	November 16, 2012 	
Chicago 	"Lupe Fiasco, Word Star" 	July 17, 2007 	
Complex 	"Interview: Lupe Fiasco Talks "Lasers" Delay, Japanese Cartoon, and "Food & Liquor II" 	September 10, 2010	
Complex 	"Interview: Lupe Fiasco Hates His Own Album" 	February 28, 2011 	
Contactmusic.com 	"Lupe Fiasco, Video Interview" 	June 27, 2006 	
Contactmusic.com 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	June 25, 2008 	
Da Vibe 	"Lupe Fiasco x Da Vibe - Interview" 	March 17, 2011 	
Dub 	"DUB Magazine Issue 880" 	May 14, 2014 	
Ebony 	"[Interview] Lupe Fiasco on Freedom" 	June 28, 2012 	
Filter 	"Lupe Fiasco's Pro Tips to Surviving the Music Business" 	March 2011 	Fiasco gives advice on the music industry.
Flood Magazine 	"The Ghost of Lupe Fiasco" 	July 10, 2024 	Fiasco talks about Samurai and reflects on his career.
Format Mag 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	December 24, 2006 	rowspan="3"
Gigwise 	"Lupe Fiasco: Interview" 	March 9, 2011 	
GQ 	"10 Essentials: Lupe Fiasco" 	June 13, 2012 	
Greedmont Park 	Laser's Manifesto [Interview]" 	February 28, 2011 	Summer 2011 issue
Highsnobiety 	"Highsnobiety TV: Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	September 11, 2012	
HipHopDX 	"Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down Jay Z's "GOD DID" Verse & Says It's "Absolutely" Not His Best" 	September 8, 2022 	Fiasco critiques Jay-Z's verse on "God Did."
Illinois Entertainer	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	August 29, 2006 	Discusses his album Food & Liquor, as well as early retirement from the music scene.
Jet 	"Lupe Fiasco's; 'Lasers' Hit No. 1" 	April 4, 2011 	Covers Fiasco Friday and a description of his forthcoming album, Lasers.
Jet 	"Actions Are Louder Than Words" 	June 20, 2011 	Fiasco talks about Lasers and the business aspect of the music industry.
Kingsize Magazine 	"Lupe Fiasco – About Japanese Martial Arts, Amy Winehouse and Battle Rap" 	July 4, 2024 	Fiasco talks about Samurai.
Loud and Quiet 	"Lupe Fiasco Isn't Retiring, but the Making of His Third Album, 'Lasers', Almost Made Him Wish That He Were" 	February 25, 2011 	Fiasco speaks about his love/hate relationship with Lasers and suicidal thoughts.
Marie Claire 	"Lupe Fiasco on Fashion and Kanye West" 	April 10, 2014 	Interview conducted before Fiasco's walk at Song for the Mute.
Maxim 	"Lupe Fiasco Has Ferrari Fever" 	April 12, 2011 	Fiasco talks about his collection of Ferraris.
Michigan Avenue 	"Art of the City - Hebru Brantley" 	June 29, 2015 	Fiasco conducts an interview with Hebru Brantley.
Music Connection 	"Q&A with Lupe Fiasco" 	October 9, 2012 	Volume 35, March 2011 issue
Music Feeds 	"Lupe Fiasco - Talks About His #1 Record with Guy Sebastian" 	September 18, 2012	Interview with Rowan Dix. Directed, filmed and edited by Daniel Taylor.
Music Feeds 	"Lupe Fiasco - Quits Commercial Music" 	September 18, 2012	Interview with Rowan Dix. Directed, filmed and edited by Daniel Taylor.
Music Feeds 	"Lupe Fiasco - New Album Food & Liquor II" 	September 19, 2012	Interview with Rowan Dix. Directed, filmed and edited by Daniel Taylor.
MVRemix 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	August 2006 	Fiasco talks about Seattle, bootlegging, message boards, "Failure", Chicago, the hip hop scene, and possible upcoming tours.
Pound 	"Too Much Information" / "No-Show: Lupe Limps Live" 	August 2006 	Fiasco was featured in their 34th issue.
Prefixmag 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview (Part 1 of 3)" 	October 30, 2006 	rowspan="4"
Prefixmag 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview (Part 2 of 3)" 	October 30, 2006 	
Prefixmag 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview (Part 3 of 3)" 	October 30, 2006 	
Rap-Up 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks 'Lasers,' 'Words I Never Said' Video, & Trey Songz [Part 1]" 	March 1, 2011 	
Rap-Up 	"Lupe Fiasco Says CRS' Future Uncertain, Maps Out Tour [Part 2]" 	March 2, 2011 	Fiasco speaks out about the uncertain future of CRS (Child Rebel Soldier), upcoming U.S. tour, his current relationship with Atlantic Records, and status of Food & Liquor II.
Rap-Up 	"Lupe Fiasco Sounds Off on Lil' Kim vs. Nicki Minaj, Odd Future [Part 3]" 	March 3, 2011 	Fiasco calls Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj's beef "stupid" and shares his thoughts on up-and-comers Lil B and Odd Future.
Rolling Stone 	"10 Artists to Watch" (pp. 22) 	September 21, 2006	1009 issue
Rolling Stone 	"Catching Up with Grammy Nominee Lupe Fiasco" 	February 8, 2007 	Featured in their February 2007 issue.
Rolling Stone 	"Q&A: Lupe Fiasco on Tupac, Album Leaks and Leaving the Game" 	August 27, 2012 	Fiasco talks about Food & Liquor II, "Bitch Bad", and the album's source material.
Rolling Stone 	"Lupe Fiasco Walks Us Through His Amy Winehouse-Inspired Battle-Rap Album 'Samurai'" 	July 5, 2024 	Fiasco and Soundtrakk do a track-by-track review of Samurai.
Spin 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	November 15, 2007 	Fiasco talks about materials he owns, including clothes, lyric books, and a sword.
Splash 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	October 26, 2011 	2012 cover story
Teen Vogue 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	2011 	Fiasco talks about a few tracks from Lasers and future plans.
Teen Vogue 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	June 27, 2012 	Fiasco talks about problems with Atlantic Records, artists he admires, and Food & Liquor II.
The Fader 	"Lupe Fiasco: Grindin" 	January 22, 2013 	Cover story featured in their 35th issue.
The Red Bulletin 	"Lupe Fiasco's Passions - Music and Cars - The Red Bulletin Presents" 	May 7, 2013 	The interview was at the Old Crow Speed Shop in Burbank, CA in which Fiasco talks with shop owner Bobby Green about his love of cars. Done in conjunction with an article in the June issue of The Red Bulletin on Lupe Fiasco.
The Source 	"Lupe Fiasco Discusses Soulja Boy and Creating "SLR" with The Source Magazine" 	November 22, 2010 	rowspan="2"
The Source 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Chicago Violence, Food & Liquor 2 & More" 	October 1, 2012 	
Universe Magazine 	"Interview with Lupe Fiasco" 	December 6, 2011 	Fiasco speaks with Japanese publication Universe Magazine, which is based in Kokuryo, Chofu City, Tokyo.
Verbicide 	"Interview: Lupe Fiasco" 	November 7, 2006 	Featured in their 18th issue, Winter 2007.
Vice 	"Lupe Fiasco's New Documentary Series Explores His History in Martial Arts" 	July 2, 2019 	rowspan="2"
Vibe 	"Lupe Fiasco on New World Water, and Changing the World with His Bars Before Leaving Rap Behind" 	February 22, 2019 	
WWD 	"Lupe Fiasco New Docuseries Celebrates Rapper's Martial Arts Training" 	July 5, 2019 	Fiasco talks about his docuseries Beat n Path and growing up with martial arts.
XXL 	"Lupe Fiasco: Thought Process" 	December 17, 2007 	rowspan="3"
XXL 	"Lupe Fiasco Gives a Deeper Meaning to His Music, Mindset and Martial Arts" 	July 14, 2022 	
XXL 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview - New Album, Martial Arts, Music Business Danger and More" 	July 14, 2022 	
XXL 	"RZA, Cordae, Lupe Fiasco, Melle Mel, B.o.B and MC Shan Look Back at Life as a Rapper in Each Decade of Hip-Hop" 	August 11, 2023 	Fiasco speaks on the 2000s scene of hip hop.
YRB Magazine 	"Feature: Lupe Fiasco" 	April 27, 2011 	Fiasco talks Lasers, Summit on the Summit, and The Lupe Fiasco Foundation.
== Newspapers ==
Publication 	Title 	Date 	Note(s)
Chicago Sun-Times 	"Lupe Fiasco: 'I Am a Hostage' -- Struggles Through Difficult Creative Process for New 'Lasers' Album"	March 2, 2011 	Fiasco talks about his battle with Atlantic Records.
Chicago Sun-Times 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Chicago Violence, His Own Future" 	October 9, 2012 	Fiasco discusses Chicago's murder rates, violence, and his retirement from music.
Chicago Tribune 	"Lupe Fiasco: 'I'm Afraid Chicago Is Dying'" 	October 3, 2012 	Fiasco talks about his album Food & Liquor II.
Financial Times 	"Rapper Lupe Fiasco: 'It's My Job to Shine Light and Expose the Dark Side'" 	May 19, 2022 	Fiasco talks the business side of the musical industry, drill music, and Atlantic Records.
The Age 	"Beyond Bentleys and Chains" 	February 26, 2010	Fiasco talks about Summit on the Summit, his fanbase, and not wanting to be Jay-Z.
The Guardian 	"Lupe Fiasco: 'I Have the Right to Speak Out'" 	March 3, 2011 	Fiasco talks about Lasers, suicidal ideation, and his discontentment with Atlantic Records.
The Oakland Post 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	December 6, 2012 	The Oakland Post's Dylan Dulberg and WXOU's Christina Venditti talk to rapper/hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco when he came to Oakland University to promote his new album.
The Wall Street Journal	"Rapper Lupe Fiasco Discusses His Role at Tech Startup Higi" 	May 3, 2013 	Taped interview at WSJ NewFront presentation in NYC, Lupe Fiasco talks to the WSJ's Lee Hawkins about being named creative director at dotcom entrepreneur Michael Ferro's health and wellness startup Higi, and the music business.
== Podcasts ==
Publication 	Title 	Date 	Note(s)
Art in Science 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks the Creative Process, Samurai, & Making Timeless Music"	July 4, 2024 	Fiasco talks about Samurai, martial arts, and music withstanding time.
Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast	"The Lost Tapes: Lupe Fiasco" 	September 25, 2020	Fiasco's interview was taken from The Hip Hop Chronicle in February 2011, which occurred before the release of his album, Lasers. It was republished online digitally in September 2020 as the first episode of their series, "The Lost Tapes."
CHAO Radio 	"Chilly Mornin' with Lupe Fiasco" 	May 11, 2018 	The interview was recorded during his stay in Beijing, China. He talks about Beat n Path, Hunter S. Thompson, Jay-Z, and art, classical music, and how he got into hip hop.
Festival of Faith and Music 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview by Cornel West" 	April 3, 2009 	During their first-ever meeting, Cornel West interviews Lupe Fiasco at Calvin College.
The Full Go with Jason Goff 	Ep. 140" 	August 22, 2022 	Episode 140
The Joe Budden Podcast 	Poditics As Usual" 	July 27, 2020 	The Joe Budden Podcast, formerly named I'll Name This Podcast Later, is a talk and music podcast released twice a week. Budden called Lupe in Episode 366 to discuss the House record.
The Joe Budden Podcast 	"Lupe Fiasco Calls In & Explains 'Dinosaurs'" 	July 30, 2020 	
SuperFluid 	"MIT Records - Lupe Fiasco's Rap Theory" 	September 7, 2022 	Fiasco talks about his goals for the upcoming year, where he envisions rap going, and the fundamentals of his craft.
The Legendary Podcast 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	November 1, 2021 	Dylan Taylor of ColoradoWeekendAthelete.com talks to Fiasco. Produced and edited by Will Henry.
The Lupe Fuentes Experience 	"001 - Lupe Fiasco vs Lupe Fuentes" 	August 4, 2021 	The Lupe Fuentes Experience is a podcast by Colombian house music producer and DJ, Lupe Fuentes. Fiasco was featured in the very first episode.
The Nostalgia Mixtape 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview on The Nostalgia Mixtape" 	February 10, 2019 	Hosted by Sama'an Ashrawi.
== Radio ==
Station 	Title 	Date 	Note(s)
101.5 JAMZ 	"Lady La Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	February 11, 2011 	Fiasco talks about his new album Lasers, his recent trip to Australia, working with Diggy Simmons, receiving a Oscar rejection letter, and the 1-year anniversary of hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro for global clean water awareness.
102.5 KISS FM 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview with the World Famous Morning Show" 	April 23, 2008 	Interview conducted before the Glow in the Dark Tour.
102.7 KIIS FM 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	May 14, 2011 	rowspan="2"
103.5 Kiss FM 	"Special K Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	March 11, 2011 	
106 KMEL 	"Big Von Interviews Lupe Fiasco Pt. 1" 	March 14, 2007 	Fiasco has been interviewed with Big Von of Bay Area's radio station.
106 KMEL 	"Big Von Interviews Lupe Fiasco Pt. 2" 	March 14, 2007 	Fiasco has been interviewed with Big Von of Bay Area's radio station.
106 KMEL 	"Big Von Interviews Lupe Fiasco Pt. 3" 	March 14, 2007 	Fiasco has been interviewed with Big Von of Bay Area's radio station.
106 KMEL 	"Summer Jam 2011: Lupe Fiasco Backstage Interview" 	August 22, 2011 	Fiasco has been interviewed with Big Von of Bay Area's radio station.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Racism Built The World & Self Leadership" 	December 5, 2017 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Make Your Hustle Worth Something & Sacrifices for the Business" 	December 13, 2017 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Chicago's Music Legacy & It's Business Opportunities" 	December 20, 2017 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Inspirations, Empty Show Crowds, & Michael Young Character" 	December 21, 2017 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Balancing Relationship, Art & Business Knowledge, Motivations" 	December 26, 2017 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Evolution of the Music Business & Using the Internet to Connect" 	December 28, 2017 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
247HH 	"Lupe Fiasco - Getting Rid of Racism" 	February 12, 2018 	Archived footage; 247HH is a media company that focuses on the hip-hop culture.
92Q Jams 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	August 2012 	Fiasco's interview with AJ and Angel Baby on Rap Attack. He talks about "Bad Bitch" and Glenn Beck.
97.9 The Beat 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview 1 of Many!!" 	January 24, 2008 	A radio station (also known as WJLB and formerly as FM 98 WJLB) based in Detroit, Michigan.
97.9 The Beat 	"Lupe Fiasco Bushman Interview FM98 WJLB Detroit" 	March 14, 2011 	A radio station (also known as WJLB and formerly as FM 98 WJLB) based in Detroit, Michigan.
ABC10 	"WATCH: ABC10's Full Interview with Lupe Fiasco & His Complete Sacramento Kings Halftime Performance"	January 11, 2020 	The caption reads as follows: "Lupe Fiasco talks to ABC10's Sean Cunningham about his performance at Golden 1 Center on Friday night during the halftime of the Bucks vs. Kings game, taking the time before the game to mentor some student artists, his upcoming tour celebrating his debut album and his advice to young people."
Al Lindstrom 	"The Great American Rap Interview with Lupe Fiasco" 	October 10, 2012 	Discussion of the thought process behind Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Part 1, Skulls, and plans to go independent.
B96 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview Pt. I" 	December 27, 2007 	B96's Stylz & Roman interview Lupe Fiasco.
B96 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview Pt. II" 	December 27, 2007 	B96's Stylz & Roman interview Lupe Fiasco.
BBC 1Xtra 	"Lupe Fiasco Quiting??" 	July 15, 2008 	In 2008, Fiasco talks to them at their Live Event in Covenrty. Later in 2010, he talks to DJ Semtex about the fan petition regarding the delayal of his album, Lasers.
BBC 1Xtra 	"Lupe Fiasco DJ Semtex Interview New 2010" 	July 24, 2010 	In 2008, Fiasco talks to them at their Live Event in Covenrty. Later in 2010, he talks to DJ Semtex about the fan petition regarding the delayal of his album, Lasers.
BBC 1Xtra 	"Lupe Fiasco and Sway Freestyle on Semtex's show" 	February 22, 2011 	Fiasco and Sway perform a freestyle on the former's birthday.
BBC 1Xtra 	"Lupe Fiasco on Lasers, Fans Protests & Hip Hop" 	February 25, 2011 	Fiasco on BBC 1Xtra, where he talks about Lasers, fans demonstrations, "Kick, Push", and Islam.
BBC 1Xtra 	"Lupe Fiasco on America" 	February 26, 2011 	Fiasco with BBC 1Xtra talks about America, politics, and Barack Obama.
BBC Radio 1 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	April 25, 2008 	Fiasco with Tim Westwood on BBC Radio 1.
BFM Exclusive 	"Lupe Fiasco: The Art and Business of Hip-Hop" 	January 19, 2018 	Fiasco revealed his early career beginnings, where he was interested in science, wanting to do chemical engineer or rocket science. At the end of his senior year, he got a record deal. Early on he was interested in classical music, which was attributed to watching cartoons growing up. He also named contemporary artists in the hip-hop scene, including Nas, Jay-Z, and Biggie Smalls. A full interview was also posted in a podcast format.
BFM Exclusive 	"7 Questions" 	March 6, 2018 	7 Questions on hip-hop, martial arts and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
CTA Radio 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview with Cta Radio" 	April 27, 2014 	Fiasco talks about the next single from Lasers, Fiasco Friday, Atlantic Records, Chicago, the industry and more, with K Max and Pugs Atomz of Cta Radio.
Dash Radio 	"Lupe Fiasco Speaks on His Relationship with Kanye & Jay Z" 	June 30, 2014 	Dash Radio is a digital radio broadcasting platform founded by Scott "DJ Skee" Keeney in 2014.
Dash Radio 	"Lupe Fiasco Performs New Song "Crack" feat. Chris Brown" 	June 30, 2014 	Dash Radio is a digital radio broadcasting platform founded by Scott "DJ Skee" Keeney in 2014.
Dash Radio 	"Lupe Fiasco: Why I Don't Get Paid After 11 Records" 	July 2, 2014 	Dash Radio is a digital radio broadcasting platform founded by Scott "DJ Skee" Keeney in 2014.
Dash Radio 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks "Tetsuo & Youth" and His New Phase in Life" 	January 20, 2015 	Dash Radio is a digital radio broadcasting platform founded by Scott "DJ Skee" Keeney in 2014.
Distortion 2 Static (D2S Archives)	"Lupe Fiasco Speaks About His debut LP, Food and Liquor" 	2006 	Archived footage
Distortion 2 Static (D2S Archives)	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About How He Makes Songs About What He Thinks Are Cool" 	2007 	Archived footage
HardKnock.tv 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About "Dumbing it Down" Plus Performance" 	January 15, 2008 	Fiasco speaks about his new album The Cool, the music industry, presidential elections, Hillary Clinton, fashion and more.
HardKnock.tv 	"Lupe Talks Retiring, Kendrick Lamar, Occupy Movement, CRS" 	August 27, 2012 	In 2012, they did an "exclusive in-depth interview" which included the discussion of collaborations, commercialized music, Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, Occupy Wall Street, and the projects All City Chess Club and Child Rebel Soldier.
Hit List TV 	"Hit List TV 2011 Big Day Out Interview with Lupe Fiasco Part One" 	February 2, 2011 	Fiasco speaks with radio hosts Timmy and Renee during his time at Big Day Out.
Hit List TV 	"Hit List TV 2011 Big Day Out Interview with Lupe Fiasco Part Two" 	February 2, 2011 	Fiasco speaks with radio hosts Timmy and Renee during his time at Big Day Out.
Hot 107.5 	"Lupe Fiasco The State of Hip Hop Town Hall Detroit @ The Charles H. Wright Museum" 	July 29, 2012 	rowspan="4"
Hot 107.5 	"Paigion Talks Bitch Bad with Lupe Fiasco Part 1" 	July 31, 2012 	
Hot 107.5 	"Paigion Talks Bitch Bad with Lupe Fiasco Part 2" 	July 31, 2012 	
Hot 93.7 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Beef with Blogs, Getting Off Atlantic, Soulja Boy & More w/ Kevin W. Reese" 	March 1, 2011 	
Hot 93.7 	"Jenny Boom Boom Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	July 24, 2012 	Fiasco speaks on state of hip hop, controversy surrounding "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)" sample, "Bitch Bad", and who he's voting for.
HOT 97 	"Angie Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	November 7, 2007 	Also known as WQHT, a commercial radio station based in New York, New York. Fiasco clears the air on Fiascogate.
HOT 97 	"Things Lupe Fiasco Doesn't Care About on Cipha, Rosenberg & Kfoxx" 	July 25, 2012 	Fiasco talks about pop culture and current events.
HOT 97 	"Lupe Fiasco Discuss' Why He Created Bad Bitch and His Feelings About Nicki Minaj" 	July 26, 2012 	Fiasco talks about "Bitch Bad" and Nicki Minaj.
HOT 97 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks to Flex about Pete Rock" 	July 26, 2012 	Fiasco talks about his situation with Pete Rock.
HOT 97 	"Lupe Accuses Rosenberg of Huggin Kendrick's Nuts Too Tight!" 	June 3, 2014 	Fiasco talks about Stand Up to Cancer, "Mission", being blackballed, and his favorite hip hop artists.
HOT 97 	"Lupe Fiasco on Fine Art, Owning His Masters, Juneteenth, + Drill Music in Zion" 	June 23, 2022 	rowspan="5"
Hot 98.3 	"Interview with Lupe Fiasco" 	November 18, 2013 	
Hot Jam 10 	"Hot 93.7 Morning Crew Interview with Lupe Fiasco @ Hot Jam 10!" 	June 7, 2011 	
Hot Jam 10 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview Hot Jam 10" 	June 16, 2011 	
Jam'n 94.5 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview Summer Jam" 	June 5, 2011 	
KC Chopz on Power 96 	Lupe Fiasco Interview with KC Chopz 	May 28, 2013 	Fiasco speaks about straying away from the commercial space, Twitter's impact on the industry, substance in hip hop, and EDM music.
KUBE 93 	"Lupe Fiasco on KUBE 93's Sound Session, Pt. 1" 	January 14, 2011 	Fiasco returned to Seattle to speak with DJ Hyphen and J. Moore. He talked about Lasers, his fan base, his life away from the stage/studio, and much more.
In the first half of the interview, Fiasco discussed how his lyrics impact listeners, how he's often misinterpreted in the media, his hobbies when relaxing at home, and more.
KUBE 93 	"Lupe Fiasco on KUBE 93's Sound Session, Pt. 2" 	January 14, 2011 	In the second half of the interview, Fiasco discussed his car collection, his favorite albums of 2010, his plans to become an author, Lasers, and even spit an acapella verse from the project.
KUBE 93 	"Lupe Fiasco on KUBE 93's Sound Session (Studio 93)" 	November 19, 2013 	Fiasco appears on the radio's Sunday Night Sound Session to speak with DJ Hyphen and J. Moore as part of their Studio 93 series.
Nova FM 	"Lupe Fiasco Explains What It's Like Working with Guy Sebastian" 	September 24, 2012	Fiasco and Guy Sebastian do a 2012 interview with the radio station in promotion of their single, "Battle Scars."
Nova FM 	"What Lupe Fiasco Wrote in "Battle Scars" with Guy Sebastian" 	September 24, 2012	rowspan="6"
Nova FM 	"Smallzy, Guy Sebastian and Lupe Fiasco "Gangnam Style"" 	September 24, 2012	
Nova FM 	"Fitzy and Wippa Battle Scars Parody with Guy Sebastian and Lupe Fiasco" 	September 24, 2012	
Power 106 	"Lupe Fiasco in Big Boy's Neighborhood" 	April 24, 2008 	
Power 106 	"Lupe Fiasco Recalls His Extraterrestrial Experience" 	October 15, 2012 	
Power 106 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About Kendrick, Yeezus and Falling Off" 	November 15, 2013 	
Power 106 	"Now You Know: Lupe Fiasco" 	December 4, 2013 	Fiasco talks about his top three artists, most slept on artist, and his favorite things.
Power 106 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview with DJ Vick One! (1st Interview w/ Lupe) 2013" 	January 8, 2014 	
Power 106 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About Putting Music Out That Works" 	July 1, 2014 	Fiasco talks about Twitter novels, writing, and upcoming music.
Power 106 	"Lupe Fiasco's Candid and Uncut Interview with Rikki Martinez" 	July 3, 2014 	Fiasco talks about retirement and his mission.
Q101 	"Q101.1's Electra Interviews Lupe Fiasco!" 	November 15, 2007 	Fiasco sits down with Electra at Lollapalooza 2007.
Q93.3 	"Angel Saunders - Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	November 7, 2013 	Fiasco discusses his tour, the Tetsuo & Youth Tour, his opinion on the current state of hip hop, features on his upcoming album, holiday plans and more.
SiriusXM 	"Lupe Fiasco Reflects on 15-Year Anniversary of 'The Cool' Album" 	July 9, 2022 	Fiasco talks about his sophomore album The Cool.
SiriusXM 	"Lupe Fiasco Discusses Inspiration for New Album, 'Drill Music in Zion'" 	July 11, 2022 	Fiasco talks about the meaning behind the title of Drill Music in Zion.
Sway in the Morning 	"Lupe Fiasco's Last Interview: Opens Up About New & Best Album, Kid Cudi & President Obama" 	January 23, 2015 	Fiasco talks about Tetsuo & Youth, Chicago, and beef.
The Breakfast Club 	"Breakfast Club Classic: Lupe Fiasco 2012 Interview" 	July 26, 2012 	
The Morning Riot 	"Lupe Fiasco on Tony Sculfield and the Morning Riot" 	October 11, 2011 	Fiasco discusses The Lupe Fiasco Foundation and their Coat Drive initiative.
The Morning Riot 	"Lupe Fiasco Visits The Morning Riot" 	May 22, 2012 	Fiasco talks Food & Liquor II, Pete Rock, youth movement in Chicago rap, and lessons he's learned from speaking his mind.
The Raheem DeVaughn Show 	"Raheem DeVaughn with Lupe Fiasco" 	July 31, 2012 	Fiasco talks about Food & Liquor II.
Torae 	"Lupe Fiasco Visits Torae on #TorGuideSXM" 	August 19, 2014 	Fiasco talks about Atlantic and 360 deals.
Triple J 	"Lupe Fiasco - Tom and Alex Interview on triple j Breakfast" 	January 26, 2011 	Fiasco talks about Lasers and aliens.
WBEZ 	"Lupe Fiasco: Thoughts on Kanye's Apology to George W. Bush" 	November 24, 2010 	
WBEZ 	"Lupe Fiasco: Solely for the Soul" 	March 14, 2013 	WBEZ (91.5 FM) is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Chicago, Illinois. As part of Chicago Ideas Week, a platform celebrating innovation, Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis conversed with Fiasco in 2013.
WBMZ 	"Lupe Fiasco: Boardmemberz.com Interview" 	April 20, 2012 	
WCRX-FM 	"WCRX-FM's Orin De Jonge Interviews Hip Hop Recording Artist Lupe Fiasco" 	February 27, 2014 	Fiasco speaks to WCRX-FM's Orin De Jonge. Filmed by Phron Freeman.
XFM's "The Rinse" 	"Xfm Rinse Interview - Lupe Fiasco Part 1 of 2" 	April 30, 2009 	Originally Broadcast on Xfm's "The Rinse"; interview By James Hyman
XFM's "The Rinse" 	"Xfm Rinse Interview - Lupe Fiasco Part 2 of 2" 	April 30, 2009 	Originally Broadcast on Xfm's "The Rinse"; interview By James Hyman
Z90 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview Jammin' Z90" 	November 14, 2013 	Fiasco talks about his tour and forthcoming album Tetsuo & Youth.
== Television ==
Show 	Title 	Year 	Note(s)
Blake Symphony 	"Blake Symphony Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	April 24, 2007 	Interview with Lupe at Webster University, St. Louis.
Bum Squad TV 	"Lupe Fiasco Exclusive Bum Squad TV Interview" 	December 21, 2008	Fiasco talks The Cool.
Katie Couric World 3.0 	"Yahoo News World 3.0: Katie Couric Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	2014 	Fiasco talked to Yahoo! News anchor Katie Couric, where he discussed the song "Mission" and Stand Up to Cancer. The episode aired on June 11, 2014.Lamarre, Carl (June 11, 2014). "Lupe Fiasco Went into the Studio with Katie Couric". XXL.
Last Call with Carson Daly	Lupe Fiasco 	2011 	Fiasco appeared in S11, E27, where he talked about Lasers and Occupy Wall Street. The episode aired on November 10, 2011.
PP2G 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview by PP2G" 	May 28, 2008 	PP2G.TV's reporter Salomon had an interview with Lupe Fiasco.
PunchBowl TV 	"Lupe Fiasco PunchBowl TV Interview!" 	February 20, 2011	Fiasco talks about Lasers, CRS, working with Nas, Damian Marley, and Sway.
RapFix Live 	"Lupe Fiasco, Nature" 	May 23, 2012 	
Roland Martin 	"Roland Martin Interviews Lupe Fiasco at Mosaic Genius 2018" 	December 30, 2018	#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily digital show broadcasting from Washington D.C. that focuses on issues important to the community.
SB. TV 	"SB.TV Interviews - Lupe Fiasco [S1.EP78]" 	March 4, 2011 	SB.TV is a British music media company. Lupe was featured in Season 1, Episode 78, which was directed by Jamal Edwards and Lance Penez.
Shade 45 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview with DJ Whoo Kid Part 1" 	October 31, 2010 	Fiasco talked about the Illuminati, Lasers, the music industry, Fiasco Friday, his influence on up-and-coming artists, Child Rebel Soldier, FOTP, Lupe's Book Club and more.
Shade 45 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview with DJ Whoo Kid Part 3" 	October 31, 2010 	Fiasco talked about the Illuminati, Lasers, the music industry, Fiasco Friday, his influence on up-and-coming artists, Child Rebel Soldier, FOTP, Lupe's Book Club and more.
Shade 45 	"Lupe Fiasco vs DJ Whoo Kid on the Whoolywood Shuffle" 	December 17, 2013	Fiasco speaks on Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Obama, Nelson Mandela, and new album.
The O'Reilly Factor 	 	2011 	Fiasco explains his song "Words I Never Said" and comments about then-president at the time, Barack Obama.Horowitz, Steven (June 20, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco Clarifies Obama Statement in Clip from "The O'Reilly Factor"". HipHopDX.
The Tavis Smiley Show 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	2007 	Fiasco tells Tavis how he sneaks difficult, social subject matter into his music.
The Tavis Smiley Show 	"Lupe Fiasco, Joanne Froggatt" 	2008 	He was featured in S9, E15, the interview on January 9, 2008."Rap Artist Lupe Fiasco"
The Whitney Reynolds Show 	"Lupe Fiasco, NeoCon II With Whit" 	July 17, 2023 	Fiasco speaks about his retirement, career, and creating music.
uctv.com 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview on Undercover" 	February 24, 2011	Fiasco talks to Tim Cashmere about the release of his upcoming album Lasers, the tracks 'Words I Never Said', 'Dumb It Down', the luck that started his career, his punk band 'Japanese Cartoon', writing a novel and the possibility of an album with Child Rebel Soldier.
UGTV 	"@LupeFiasco & Futura Interview with @UrbanGrindTV World Cup Chicago"	July 15, 2014 	rowspan="2"
UGTV 	"UGTV Exclusive Lupe Fiasco Interview Backstage @ The Congress" 	April 15, 2012 	
UTV 	"UTV Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	January 8, 2007 	Fiasco at Luke & Leroy's in NYC UTV Interview.
What's Trending 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview with What's Trending" 	2011 	What's Trending is a television show hosted by Shira Lazar that appears on YouTube. The interview was conducted on June 7, 2011.
== Universities ==
School 	Title 	Year 	Note(s)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"MIT CAST Visiting Artist Lupe Fiasco: SOSA (The Society of Spoken Art)" 	March 3, 2021 	Fiasco speaks to Professor Nick Montfort about the organization, Society of Spoken Art.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"CAST Visiting Artist Lupe Fiasco: Code Cypher" 	May 18, 2022 	Fiasco talks about Code Cypher, a programming competition for language and rhythm that engages teams of MIT students in a one-day creative coding event in fall 2021.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"Lupe Fiasco Presents "Rap Theory & Practice: An Introduction"" 	December 6, 2022	Fiasco delivers a lecture which explores the underlying fundamental functions, structures, and principles of rap.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"Lupe Fiasco" 	February 8, 2023	Fiasco speaks about his time at MIT.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"Lupe Fiasco and Carl Holt - "The Coldest Cuts"" 	April 10, 2023 	Skit about two MIT officemates.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"Lupe Fiasco, Fox Harrell, & Nick Montfort: AI, Computational Creativity, & the Art of Teaching"	June 21, 2023 	Directed by Rachel Gordon; filmed by Mike Grimmett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	"The Art and Science of Rap" 	August 22, 2023 	Featured on MIT Technology Review.
== Websites ==
Website 	Title 	Year 	Note(s)
2-Cent Sessions 	"2-Cent Session Feat. Lupe Fiasco" 	August 7, 2012 	Fiasco speaks with Mannie Fresh at the Xavier University in New Orleans.
AllHipHop 	"Lupe Fiasco: Revenge of the Hip-Hop Nerd" 	February 10, 2006 	rowspan="3"
AllHipHop 	"A Conversation with Photographer Chuck Anderson on Shooting Lupe Fiasco's Iconic 'Food & Liquor' Album Cover" 	December 10, 2019 	
AllHipHop 	"A Conversation with Ayesha Jaco on Providing the Poem for Lupe Fiasco's 'Food & Liquor' & Their Childhood in Chicago"	December 27, 2019 	
AndPOP 	"Lupe Fiasco Gives a Lesson in Cool on Sophomore Album" 	November 13, 2007 	Fiasco talks about The Cool, Fiascogate, and what he wants to be remembered as.
Andscape 	"Lupe Fiasco on His Latest Challenge: Teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology" 	November 1, 2022 	rowspan="3"
cultureisking 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	April 7, 2006 	
DubCNN 	"dubcnn.com // Lupe Fiasco Interview (June 2006) // West Coast News Network //" 	June 2006 	
Examiner.com 	"A Conversation with Lupe Fiasco" 	October 7, 2011 	Fiasco talks about his creative process, music he listens to, and SNDCLSH.
Examiner.com 	"Lupe Fiasco 'Lasers Tour' Review" 	October 11, 2011 	Fiasco briefly talks about performing.
FaceCulture 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview (Part 1)" 	June 20, 2012 	FaceCulture is an online music platform that does interviews with artists. Fiasco explains the origin of his name, and talks about Nas and Jay-Z.
FaceCulture 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview (Part 2)" 	June 20, 2012 	FaceCulture is an online music platform that does interviews with artists. Fiasco explains the origin of his name, and talks about Nas and Jay-Z.
Food Republic 	"Lupe Fiasco Is Our New Australian Food Correspondent" 	April 10, 2012 	Fiasco talks about Australia and food.
illadelStyles Entertainment 	"Lupe Fiasco 2006 Exclusive Interview by illadelstyles Ent" 	2006 	Fiasco talks with EQ Philly about his artistry.
Insider 	"Lupe Fiasco Explains Why He's Using Reddit as the Exclusive Forum for News of His Upcoming Album" 	March 1, 2018 	
Jemblog 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks About How Shady His Record Label Is" 	October 7, 2010 	Fiasco talks about record company rule number 4,080. He explains how his label Atlantic Records tried to force him to record songs on tracks with hooks they made, sabotaged his radio spins, and called him wack.
MethodShop 	"Interview: Lupe Fiasco on the Hip-Hop Industry, Jay-Z, Chicago, and His Karate Skills" 	August 6, 2008 	rowspan="4"
MTV News 	"Lupe Fiasco vs. A Tribe Called Quest: A 'Fiascogate' Timeline" 	October 11, 2007 	
MTV News 	"'Drizzy's Law' -- What's Drake Got to Do with Lupe Fiasco's New Song?' 	June 11, 2014 	
Okayplayer 	"Lupe Fiasco Is On to His Next Chapter" 	June 24, 2022 	
Okayplayer 	"Lupe Fiasco Part I (2010 Interview)" 	May 6, 2010 	Interview conducted during his Steppin' Laser Tour. Lupe explains the meaning behind his upcoming album, Lasers, his feelings on his songs leaking, his sneaker game, and more. Video shot and edited by Datubo MacHarry and Winfrey Oribhabor.
Okayplayer 	"Lupe Fiasco Part II (2010 Interview)" 	May 6, 2010 	Fiasco talks about his love for Houston, his current feelings about the controversial MTV hottest emcees list, and his new crew All City Chess Club.
Pitchfork 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	May 14, 2006 	Fiasco talks about the album leak, mixtapes, and politics.
Refinery29 	"Lupe Fiasco on Food & Liquor II, Vintage Shopping, & Election Day" 	October 2, 2012 	Fiasco talks about Food & Liquor II, Damien Marley, fashion, and election day.
Rubyhornet 	"Lupe Fiasco: At War with Lasers" 	December 1, 2010 	
SoundSlam.com 	Lupe Fiasco" 	May 11, 2006 	Interview by Alexander Fruchter.
The305.com 	"Lupe Fiasco Interview in Miami with The305.com" 	February 28, 2011 	rowspan="2"
The A.V. Club 	"Lupe Fiasco" 	October 31, 2006 	
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco on Being Offered Record Deals While in High School (Ch 1)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco discusses the origins of his rap career.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco on How He Connected w/ Chilly, Dipset & Aftermath (Ch 2)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco talks about Chilly, his first record deal, and Dipset.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco Talks Fahrenheit 1/15 Series & Mixtape Run (Ch 3)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco breaks down various songs on the mixtapes, and describes how he chose beats to rap over.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco Says His Mixtapes Were Better Than Food & Liquor (Ch 4)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco talks about being a mixtape artist and a major-label artist.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco on Jay-Z Offering Him a Deal at Roc-A-Fella Records (Ch 5)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco talks about 1st & 15th, turning down Roc-A-Fella, and Chilly.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco on Plans for Mixtape Catalog with Virgil Abloh (Ch 6)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco describes how his mixtapes influenced future generations of rappers.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco: I Took Kanye West to Audition for LA Reid (Ch 7)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco delves into his relationship with Kanye West.
The Coda Collection 	"Lupe Fiasco Explains How Jay-Z Became Executive Producer of Food & Liquor (Ch 8)" 	May 18, 2021 	Fiasco talks about Jay-Z.
TheHipHopChronicle UK 	"*Exclusive* Lupe Fiasco on Lasers, to Release New Album & Reveals First Rapping Name" 	February 17, 2011 	rowspan="2"
The Ringer 	""Rappers Don't Fall Off": Lupe Fiasco on Aging in Hip-Hop, Drill Music, and the Audience" 	August 2, 2022 	
UndergroundHipHop.com (UGHH)	"Lupe Fiasco - 'Interview (Live at Wakestock 2007)'" 	July 29, 2007 	Backstage interview at Wakestock in Toronto, Fiasco talks about his feelings towards The Pack and accusations of him not knowing how to skate, his upcoming LP The Cool, and Child Rebel Soldier.
Velvet Addiction 	"Lupe Fiasco Velvet Addiction Interview" 	December 14, 2007 	rowspan="4"
Vulture 	"Lupe Fiasco on Lasers, Lamp Rap, and His Battles with the Music Industry" 	March 7, 2011 	
Vulture 	"Lupe Fiasco vs. Everybody (Even Himself)" 	August 4, 2020 	
We Are Change 	"Lupe Fiasco Exclusive" 	September 19, 2011	
== Miscellaneous ==
<tabber>
|-|Auckland=
Title 	Date 	Note(s)
"Lupe Fiasco Interview 2007"	January 1, 2008	
|-|United Kingdom=
Title 	Date
"Lupe Fiasco - UK Fiasco Interview" 	August 31, 2006
"Lupe Fiasco Meets Sway | The Hook Up"	April 15, 2008
|-|United States=
Title 	Date 	Note(s)
"Exclusive Interview with Lupe Fiasco in the Bay" 	January 25, 2007 	
"Lupe Fiasco Interview Part 1" 	October 12, 2007 	Fiasco speaks on A Tribe Called Quest and decision to sue Vibe magazine.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview Part 2" 	October 12, 2007 	Fiasco speaks on A Tribe Called Quest and decision to sue Vibe magazine.
"Lupe Fiasco on the Importance of Lyrics" 	August 19, 2009 	
"Part 1: Lupe Fiasco and Jessie Maguire Interview" 	December 10, 2009	Fiasco talks about Enemy of the State: A Love Story, "Solar Midnite", and Summit on the Summit.
"Part 2: Lupe Fiasco and Jessie Maguire Interview" 	December 22, 2009	Fiasco talks about The People Speak, his album, and touring plans for 2010.
"Lupe Fiasco on His Mixtapes, Jay-Z, Meaning of "Food & Liquor"" 	August 7, 2010 	From the mixtape "DJ Envy Presents: Chi-Town Guevara" comes this bonus footage of Lupe Fiasco speaking on the success of his Fahrenheit 1/15 mixtape series, his relationship with Jay-Z, and the meaning of the title of his debut album, Food & Liquor.
"Lupe Fiasco Talks About Venturing Outside of Comfort Zone" 	January 22, 2011 	Interview by Prolifik; filmed and produced by Matthew Stucko.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview 2009" 	January 22, 2023 	
"Lupe Fiasco Talks Kanye West, J. Cole and Japanese Cartoon" 	January 26, 2011 	
"Lupe Fiasco Talks UGK with Sama'an Ashrawi" 	March 20, 2013 	The full interview with Lupe Fiasco from Sama'an Ashrawi's All-Star Tribute to UGK.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	December 10, 2012	
"Lupe Fiasco & Spazecraft Interview" 	April 9, 2011 	Interview filmed in October 2010 when Fiasco and Spazecraft were workshopping teenagers in L.E.S. in Manhattan for an organization called World Up.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview in Sacramento" 	May 11, 2020 	
"Lupe Fiasco Talks Kanye West, J. Cole and Japanese Cartoon" 	January 26, 2011 	
"Lupe Fiasco & Spazecraft Interview" 	April 9, 2011 	Interview filmed in October 2010 when Fiasco and Spazecraft were workshopping teenagers in L.E.S. in Manhattan for an organization called World Up.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview" 	December 10, 2012	
"Lupe Fiasco talks UGK with Sama'an Ashrawi" 	March 20, 2013 	The full interview with Lupe Fiasco from Sama'an Ashrawi's All-Star Tribute to UGK.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview in Sacramento" 	May 11, 2020 	
"Lupe Fiasco Interview, Live at The Warfield Theatre in Downtown San Francisco"	October 26, 2022 	Interview by Professa Gabel live at the Warfield Theatre in Downtown San Francisco.
"Lupe Fiasco Interview 2009" 	January 22, 2023 	
</tabber>
<tabber>
|-|The Cool=
Title 	Date
"Carlos King Interviews Lupe Fiasco" 	January 23, 2008
"Lupe Fiasco Documentary" 	November 2, 2008
"Making of Lupe Fiasco's The Cool Part 1 of 2"	May 12, 2015
"Making of Lupe Fiasco's The Cool Part 2 of 2"	May 12, 2015
"Track by Track for Lupe Fiasco's The Cool" 	May 12, 2015
|-|Lasers=
Title 	Date 	Note(s)
"Lupe Fiasco - Lasers Album Interview by Ms Rivercity"	February 23, 2011	Fiasco talks about album collabs, Fiasco Friday protest, being a voice, and possibly working with Jay-Z again in the future. Interview by Ms Rivercity at Atlanta Records in Atlanta.
"Lupe Fiasco Unreleased "Lasers" Album Interview" 	July 11, 2011 	Fiasco talks with Gyant unplugged and Atlnightspots.com during his "Lasers" album promo stop in Atlanta to talk about his upcoming album and his political views.
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