The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report is an American late-night talk and news satire television program hosted by Stephen Colbert that aired four days a week on Comedy Central from October 17, 2005, to December 18, 2014, for 1,447 episodes.
American rapper Lupe Fiasco appeared in its seventh season, episode 61, which aired on May 9, 2011."Lupe Fiasco". Comedy Central. He talked about his anti-establishment views, where he believed it was important to criticize those in power. He added, "I bring that mentality to all parts of my life. I practice what I preach, and I preach what I practice. My music is no less an extension of my life, with the things was taught and the way I was raised." After the interview, he performed his song "Words I Never Said" with Skylar Grey.Burgess, Omar (May 10, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco Clarifies His Political Views on The Colbert Report". HipHopDX.
== Synopsis ==
Lupe Fiasco criticizes Obama, opposes the war on terror, and calls Chicago a racist place.
== Dialogue ==
Stephen Colbert	Please welcome Lupe Fiasco. Hey, good to see you. Thanks so much for coming in.
Lupe Fiasco 	Thank you.
Stephen 	All right, Sir, you are Grammy-winning hip hop artist.
Lupe 	Yes.
Stephen 	That's it, right, Grammy, you know you have made it now. I'm a Grammy winner. You're a Grammy winner, we're kind of equally artists.
Lupe 	Maybe. Definitely some similarities, in the same family. It's like looking in a mirror.
Stephen 	Got my smart glasses, that's better. Okay, let me—let me put on my cool glasses. Hold on, let me put on my cool classes. Oh, yeah. Goodness, I cannot see a thing.
Lupe 	People know those are prescription.
Stephen 	You are a four-eyed nerd. Yeah. Now you have written some stuff and the song you are doing tonight is critical of President Obama [...] but are you from Chicago. How can you criticize President Obama?
Lupe 	Well, I think—always criticize power.
Stephen 	Always criticize power?
Lupe 	Always, even if you agree with it you should criticize it.
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== References ==
Category:2011 live performances
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