Chicago Reader

The Chicago Reader, or Reader (stylized as ЯEADER), is an American non-profit alternative newspaper in Chicago, Illinois, noted for its literary style of journalism and coverage of the arts, particularly film and theater. It was founded by a group of friends from Carleton College. They have done coverage on American rapper Lupe Fiasco's career since 2006. The publication named Fiasco as "Best Local Hip-Hop Artist" in 2011."Best Local Hip-Hop Artist". Chicago Reader. June 23, 2011.
== Background ==
When Fiasco dropped the record "Harold's," Chicago Reader contributor Leor Galil reached out to various local Harold's managers. Norm Lewis from the West Side joint confirmed he did listen to the track, adding that their restaurant was shown in the video Fiasco got from YouTube.Galil, Leor (February 13, 2018). "Lupe Fiasco’s ‘Harold’s’ Builds on Chicago Hip-Hop’s Historical Connection to the Fried-Chicken Chain [Updated"]. Chicago Reader.
== Listicles ==
Listicle 	Year	Nominee / work 	Result	
"Critics' Picks 2006" 	2006	Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor	 	Raymer, Miles (December 21, 2006). "Critics' Picks 2006". Chicago Reader.
"Top 40 of 2006" 	2006	Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor	#26 	Margasak, Peter (December 29, 2006). "Top 40 of 2006, Part 2". Chicago Reader.
"Best MC" 	2008	Himself 	 	"Best of Chicago 2008: Music". Chicago Reader. June 26, 2008.
"The Best Chicago Albums of the 2010s"	2020	Tetsuo & Youth 	#31 	"The Best Chicago Albums of the 2010s". Chicago Reader. January 30, 2020.
== References ==
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