MTV Woodies

The MTV Woodies (formerly known as the mtvU Woodie Awards) is an annual music awards show presented by MTVU. In 2006, American rapper Lupe Fiasco was nominated in the category Breaking Woodie (). The following year in 2007, he attended as the opening performer.
== Background ==
For the 2007 mtvU Woodie Awards held on November 8, Fiasco performed as the opener with his song, "Superstar," featuring guest vocals from Matthew Santos and Patrick Stump. The event premiered live on November 15.Futterman, Erica (November 9, 2007). "Rilo Kiley, Lupe Fiasco, The Academy Is … Help MTV's Woodies Avoid Pitfalls of VMAs". Rolling Stone. It was reported of Fiasco saying pre-performance, "I always just do 'me.' I'm a strong supporter in the fact that nobody can do 'you,' nobody has your experiences; everybody's experiences are different. If you just do what you want with who you are, nobody can copy that and you'll always be different from everybody else."Nolan, Caitlyn (November 14, 2007). "2007 mtvU Woodie Awards". The Torch.
While attending the red carpet, MTV News caught up with Fiasco to inquire what his single "Superstar" was about. Fiasco responded it was "about the ups and downs of celebrity" and in part inspired by Amy Winehouse.Anitai, Tamar (November 12, 2007). "Exclusive: Who's Lupe Fiasco's 'Superstar' Muse? Amy Winehouse". MTV News. In addition, Fiasco and Stump were interviewed about their collaboration song, "Little Weapon," off Fiasco's upcoming album The Cool.Montgomery, James (November 16, 2007). "Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Gets Behind the Boards for 'Cool' Collabo with Lupe Fiasco". MTV News.
In 2011, Fiasco was set to be a presenter held on March 16 in Austin, Texas, for the SXSW Festival.Newman, Jason (March 7, 2011). "Foo Fighters to Perform Live at the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards". MTV News.
== Set list ==
# "Superstar" 
== Date ==
Date 	Date 	City 	Venue
Wed 	October 25, 2006	New York City, NY	Roseland Ballroom
Thurs	November 8, 2007	New York City, NY	Roseland Ballroom
== Awards and nominations ==
Year	Nominee / work	Award 	Result	
2006	Himself 	Breaking Woodie	 	"mtvU Announces 2006 "mtvU Woodie Awards" Nominees". HITS Daily Double. September 12, 2006.
== Gallery ==
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File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2006.jpg|Photo by Jason Kempin
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2006 (2).jpg|Photo by Jamie McCarthy
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2006 (3).jpg|Photo by Jamie McCarthy
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2006 (4).jpg|Photo by Bryan Bedder
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2006 (5).jpg|Photo by Bryan Bedder
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2006 (6).jpg|Photo by Steve Azzara
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007.jpg|Photo by Jamie McCarthy
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (2).jpg|Photo by Jason Kempin
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (3).jpg|Photo by Jason Kempin
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (4).jpg|Photo by Bryan Bedder
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (5).jpg|Photo by Jamie McCarthy
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (6).jpg|Photo by Bryan Bedder
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (7).jpg|Photo by Bryan Bedder
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (8).jpg|Photo by Bryan Bedder
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (9).jpg|Photo by Jamie McCarthy
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (10).jpg|Photo by Jason Kempin
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (11).jpg|Photo by Jason Kempin
File:Lupe Fiasco - MTV Woodies 2007 (12).jpg|Photo by Scott Gries
== References ==
Category:2007 live performances
Category:Award shows