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Trae Day

**Trae Day** is an annual community event hosted by Trae tha Truth in his hometown of Houston, Texas. It has been officiated by the then-mayor Bill White, where Trae became the first rapper to be awarded his own day in Houston in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors.

## Background

The event is to raise support of anti-violence, though in its second annual year, it ended with eight people being shot. The Madd Hatta Morning Show's Nnete Inyangumia placed blame on Trae's lyrical content, to which Trae fired back with a diss on "Uptown": 'The world hating on me like Nnete's fat ass.' This resulted in Radio One blackballing the rapper's music, which extended to 53 stations in 16 markets. He filed a lawsuit due to other people being impacted by this ban. He elaborated, "They fired DJs, they keepin' people from gettin' advertising for shows if they book me. It's affecting a lot of people, so that's why I have to fight. I couldn't let this ridiculous vendetta affect any more people. I got a certain type of respect in the streets, that's why they call me Tha Truth. And I gotta speak the truth. I gotta stand up for what's right."

In 2010, it focused on Stop Teen Violence, where the lineup included Lupe Fiasco, Young Buck, Yo Gotti, Wacka Flocka, Sean Garrett, and more. Trae noted to MTV News, "It was really a blessing, man, to do the event again for the kids. It was crazy how much it rained, but we still did it."

In 2011, Fiasco participated in the event again, which was held in the parking lot of the Houston Independent School District's Delmar Stadium. Bun B told MTV News, "Trae Day is and has always been about Trae wanting to give back to the community. I think we should acknowledge the fact that someone wants to give back to their community. Trae is not the only person from Houston who has gained from the benefit of the community so we have to definitely honor someone who takes the initiative to give back to his people. And we also have to honor the city of Houston for recognizing and acknowledging him for what he's done for the community." Fiasco said, "It's a beautiful thing for the community. Trae has always been a dude with a good heart that represents the streets of Houston—both sides of it, not just the gangsta side, but also the normal, regular side of it. And he's doing something for the kids. I'm down with that in any way, shape, or form no matter who is doing it."

## Set list

### 2011

1. "Hip-Hop Saved My Life"
2. "Out of My Head"
3. "The Show Goes On"

## References

1. ↑ "Interview: Trae Tha Truth On Being Banned From Radio One & His Friendship With Lupe Fiasco". *Complex*. September 7, 2010.
2. ↑ Watkins, Greg (June 22, 2010). "Trae Taps Lupe, Wacka Flocka, DJ Khaled For 2010 "Trae Day"". *AllHipHop*.
3. ↑ "Young Money, Lupe Fiasco Join Trae Tha Truth For Trae Day In Houston". *MTV*.
4. ↑ Bobb, Maurice (July 23, 2011). "Trae Day Draws Lupe Fiasco, Tity Boi, Bun B And More". *MTV*.
Jaws

## Song by Japanese Cartoon

"**Jaws**" is a song by American rock band Japanese Cartoon, released as the lead track from their debut studio album *In the Jaws of the Lords of Death* (2010).

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

The dark - the night - the flee - the flight - the see - the sights - the fear that lives inside you

You're in the jaws

The love - the hate - the blood - the taste – that makes the hounds of hell come to find you

You're in the jaws

Tonight's the night – the light is right – to rise just like the runnin' sun that blinds you

[Hook]

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

You're in the jaws

[Verse 2]

The smoke - the haze - the fire - the phase - the peace - the praise - the deeds - the daze – the right to

You're in the jaws

The shimmer - the blur – the him or the her – the winner – the worst – the temper – the thirst that guides you

You're in the jaws

The sire – the slave – the cradle – the grave – disable the cage – rewire the ways that bind you

[Hook]

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

You're in the jaws

[Verse 3]

The youth – the young - the noose - the gun - the rules are dumb they're using them to sike you

You're in the jaws

The panic - the pure – the xanax – the cure – the phantom – the war – the man at the door will hide you

You're in the jaws

The color – the code – the mother – the load – the flowers – they're losing the power – the downward spiral

[Hook]

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

You're in the jaws

[Verse 4]

The fury – the filth - the buried - the built - the jury - the guilt – the spilling the milk you cry to

You're in the jaws

The clash - the sound – the class – the clown – the crashing down then passed round the cylcle

You're in the jaws

The end – the sin – the wen – the jinn – the cleanse – the spin again – the friend – the rival

[Hook]

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

You're in the jaws

[Verse 5]

The skulls – the bones – don't use the phones – they use the television set to spy too

You're in the jaws

Untap - attack – react – feedback – adapt – unstrap you're from the tracks you're tied to

You're in the jaws

Arrive – collide – get pissed – resist the script – admit that this is it– the final

[Hook]

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

Live to defy your citizens side, survive the lightning gave them life it's beautiful

You're in the jaws

[Outro]

Yeah motherfuckers – you in the jaws of the lords of death

Japanese Cartoon
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 ("Best New Artist"). 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. 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."

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. In addition, Fiasco and Stump were interviewed about their collaboration song, "Little Weapon," off Fiasco's upcoming album *The Cool*.

In 2011, Fiasco was set to be a presenter held on March 16 in Austin, Texas, for the SXSW Festival.

## Gallery

* "Superstar" (2007)

Photo by Jason KempinPhoto by Jamie McCarthyPhoto by Jamie McCarthyPhoto by Bryan BedderPhoto by Bryan BedderPhoto by Steve AzzaraPhoto by Jamie McCarthyPhoto by Jason KempinPhoto by Jason KempinPhoto by Bryan BedderPhoto by Jamie McCarthyPhoto by Bryan BedderPhoto by Bryan BedderPhoto by Bryan BedderPhoto by Jamie McCarthyPhoto by Jason KempinPhoto by Jason KempinPhoto by Scott Gries
## References

1. ↑ Futterman, Erica (November 9, 2007). "Rilo Kiley, Lupe Fiasco, The Academy Is … Help MTV's Woodies Avoid Pitfalls of VMAs". *Rolling Stone*.
2. ↑ Nolan, Caitlyn (November 14, 2007). "2007 mtvU Woodie Awards". *The Torch*.
3. ↑ Anitai, Tamar (November 12, 2007). "Exclusive: Who's Lupe Fiasco's 'Superstar' Muse? Amy Winehouse". *MTV News*.
4. ↑ Montgomery, James (November 16, 2007). "Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump Gets Behind the Boards for 'Cool' Collabo with Lupe Fiasco". *MTV News*.
5. ↑ Newman, Jason (March 7, 2011). "Foo Fighters to Perform Live at the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards". *MTV News*.
6. ↑ "mtvU Announces 2006 "mtvU Woodie Awards" Nominees". *HITS Daily Double*. September 12, 2006.
Hip Hop 50 Live

**Hip Hop 50 Live** was a one-night-only concert in celebration of fifty years of hip hop, held at the Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2023; the birthplace credited to DJ Kool Herc in The Bronx, New York, 1973. The sold-out event was produced by Mass Appeal and Live Nation. American rapper Lupe Fiasco was one of the many headliners, where he performed his early hits. He was accompanied by DJ Sky Gellatly and wore a TextFX t-shirt.

## Background

Presale tickets began on June 8, 2023, before general public onsale the following day on June 9. A fundraiser livestream was hosted on Mass Appeal's YouTube channel for those that could not attend in person. All donations went towards Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM), a Bronx museum that preserves and commemorates the hip hop music and culture.

During his performance, Fiasco gave a shout-out to the late rappers Fred the Godson, Vice Verses, Nipsey Hussle, and DMX, before he launched into "Hip-Hop Saved My Life". He stated before the final song of his set, "I was backstage jumping around like a little kid, standing around all those legends. Seeing all those people I grew up on, all those raps that I studied and learned since a little-ass kid, to be up here now, to rock at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is so amazing, it feels so good [...] I feel like an absolute Superstar".

## Set list

1. "Kick, Push"
2. "Hip-Hop Saved My Life"
3. "Superstar"

## Gallery

* Performance
* "Superstar"

Photo by Daniel ShireyPhoto by Daniel ShireyPhoto by Peter OlohanPhoto by Peter OlohanPhoto by Peter Olohan
## References

1. ↑ "Hip Hop 50 (@hiphop50)". *Instagram*. August 11, 2023.
2. ↑ Lamarre, Carl (June 5, 2023). "Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg & More to Headline Hip-Hop 50 Live Concert at Yankee Stadium". *Billboard*.
3. ↑ "Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium". *YouTube*. August 11, 2023.
JazzReggae Festival

**JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA** is a two-day festival held every Memorial Day Weekend on the UCLA Intramural Field in Los Angeles, California. Lupe Fiasco performed as an upcoming artist on May 27, 2007. In celebration of its 25th annual year in 2011, Fiasco was announced as the headline act for May 29th.

## Set list

### 2011

*This set list is not in chronological order*.
1. "The Instrumental"
2. "State Run Radio"
3. "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now"
4. "The Show Goes On"
5. "Beautiful Lasers (2 Ways)"
6. "Scream"
7. Freestyle
8. "Hip-Hop Saved My Life"
9. "Kick, Push"
10. "Words I Never Said"
11. "Out of My Head"
12. "Go Go Gadget Flow"
13. "Shining Down"
14. "Superstar"

Encore
15. "The Show Goes On"
## Background

For his show in 2011, he did a freestyle which included the lyrics, "So if there's anybody out there from the *The L.A. Times* / When you write up this show / You better tell 'em that my rhymes was cold, and they was dope / And it was off the hook, that the whole crowd shook".

## References

1. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco And Sean Paul To Headline 25th Annual JazzReggae Festival At UCLA". *HipHopWired*. March 31, 2011.
Michigan Avenue

***Michigan Avenue*** is an American luxury lifestyle publication founded in 2008. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, and covers the city's notable people, fashion, and culture. As part of their fourth issue published in 2015, it featured artist Hebru Brantley, where Lupe Fiasco (credited as 'Wasalu Muhammad Jaco') conducted the interview.

## References

1. ↑ "Michigan Avenue - 2015 - Issue 4 - Summer - Art of the City - Hebru Brantley; pp. 108-111". *Issuu*. June 29, 2015.
International Cherry Blossom Festival

The **International Cherry Blossom Festival** was founded by Carolyn Crayton in 1982 and is held in Macon, Georgia every spring. Macon, known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World," has around 300,000–350,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees that bloom around the city in late March every year. The festival, held to coincide with the typical blooming period, lasts for ten days and features events for people of all ages.

On March 22, 2024, American rapper Lupe Fiasco will perform as part of their Nightly Concert Series lineup at the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage.

## Biography

Chicago-born, Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco gained national attention with his 2006 album Food & Liquor, which helped cement a new wave of Chicago rappers in the national conversation. Revisit the album that put Lupe Fiasco on the map, and changed the course of Chicago hip-hop forever. The independent rapper who parted ways with his former label, Atlantic Records, following the release of 2015's Tetsuo & Youth, is pegged as one of the most gifted lyricists and visionaries to grace the mic. Rising to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released six acclaimed studio albums; Drogas Light, released in 2017 on his own label, 1st & 15th. These albums have netted 3 platinum singles, 3 RIAA Gold Certifications, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award in 2008 for his infectious single, "Daydreamin," feat Jill Scott. With a trilogy of albums set for 2018 and beyond, Lupe is at his creative peak as an artist. Most recently, Drogas Wave released on September 21st, 2018 via 1st & 15th. His efforts to propagate conscious material helped solidify him as GQ's Man of the Year in 2006, and garnered recognition as a Henry Crown Fellow.

While musical genius and ingenuity are at the forefront of Lupe's achievements, the artist extends his innovation to projects that aim to foster creative discourse and opportunities in underprivileged and impoverished communities. As the co-founder and co-owner of community initiatives such as, We Are M.U.R.A.L, The Neighborhood Start-Up Fund, Society of Spoken Art, and Studio SV, Lupe Fiasco proves that he is more than just a mouthpiece for change, but a committed facilitator of intellectual community discourse and outreach.

## Background

On December 14, 2023, the festival's organizers announced their third headlining act, Lupe Fiasco, to celebrate fifty years of hip hop.

## References

1. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco". *Cherry Blossom*.
2. ↑ "Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Lupe Fiasco as Nightly Concert Series Headliner". *Cherry Blossom*. December 14, 2023.
3. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco at the Cherry Blossom Festival". *Facebook*. December 14, 2023.
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary

The **Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary** was a four-day event from August 29–September 1, 2013, held in the company's hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to *Forbes*, ten exclusive Harley-Davidson models were released in commemoration, each "with unique serial number plates, Anniversary Vintage Bronze/Anniversary Vintage Black paint (CVO models get Diamond Dust/Obsidian paint), solid bronze commemorative fuel tank badges and anniversary badging and trim." In addition, three headlining concerts were hosted at Henry Maier Festival Park on the Summerfest grounds. Lupe Fiasco performed on August 29th at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage.

## Gallery

Photo By Raymond BoydPhoto By Raymond BoydPhoto By Raymond BoydPhoto By Raymond Boyd
## References

1. ↑ Fogelson, Jason (August 28, 2012). "Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Models Hit the Road". *Forbes*.
2. ↑ Chung, Dennis (June 21, 2013). "Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Musical Lineup". *Motorcycle*.
Late Show with David Letterman

The ***Late Show with David Letterman*** is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS.

Lupe Fiasco made several appearances on the show as a musical guest, which was held at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City. His debut on *Letterman* was with the single "Superstar," where the episode aired on January 2, 2008. In promotion of his *Lasers* album, he performed "The Show Goes On," which aired on April 26, 2011. On February 28, 2012, he accompanied Robert Glasper (keys) and Bilal (vocals) onstage, where the three performed track four off *Black Radio*. Joined with Guy Sebastian, they performed "Battle Scars" on September 27, 2012.

## Reception

*Rolling Stone* reported for Fiasco's 2011 performance, "The song, which interpolates hooks from Modest Mouse's hit "Float On," was a good choice for the appearance—the rocked-up energy of his live band brought out an aggressive quality in the often laid-back Lupe."

## References

1. ↑ Duong, Paul (March 1, 2012). "Lupe Joins Robert Glasper on Letterman". *Rap Radar*.
2. ↑ Duong, Paul (September 28, 2012). "Lupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian "Battle Scars" on David Letterman". *Rap Radar*.
3. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco Performs 'The Show Goes On' on 'Letterman'". *Rolling Stone*. April 26, 2011.
Homme Made

## Song by Lupe Fiasco and Kaelin Ellis featuring Virgil Abloh

"**Homme Made**" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Lupe Fiasco and Kaelin Ellis featuring Virgil Abloh. It was released as the lead track from their EP, *House* (2020). Abloh does the spoken introduction which lays the framework for the record, including questioning the world we live in, its constructions, and inherent human flaws. Regarding the title, 'homme' is French for 'man,' reiterating the message of man-made, but can also be a homophone for 'home,' which relates to the EP's title of 'house.'

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Spoken Interlude: Virgil Abloh]

Have you ever asked yourself where the world is inside the solar system?

Like, where are we?

Like, where does the planet sit amongst all the stars?

Who knows, it's a super brain freeze

But an easier question than that is to ask yourself

Where we sit in the sea of art history

Like, that's tangible, that's man-made

Man-made art, so the history of it, we fit in

Another like, sort of framework to dwell on is, like, where do we live?

You know, you live in a house

I guarantee the house that you grew up in is what you define as a house

But, for someone that grew up on the opposite side of the world

What they grew up in, they think of as a house

A kitchen, a living room, a roof, a door, et cetera

Just shit to think about, you know

Whole bullet point is, the world inside it is man-made

It's all metaphoric, man has flaws

Man loves power, everything is man-made

And, what's more dangerous than that?

But, as I digress

## References

1. ↑ Green, Dylan (July 24, 2020). "Lupe Fiasco's 'HOUSE' EP Is a Sharply Produced Thought Experiment". *DJBooth*.
MTV Movie & TV Awards

The **MTV Movie & TV Awards** (formerly the **MTV Movie Awards**) is a film and television awards show presented annually on MTV. Lupe Fiasco performed in its 20th annual year on June 5, 2011, at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. His set list consisted of his two songs from *Lasers*—"Out of My Head" and "The Show Goes On," with Trey Songz being featured on the former.

Fiasco said in the press release, "I'm excited to be performing on this year's MTV Movie Awards. I'm looking forward to putting together another special performance for my fans." Songz stated, "'Out Of My Head' is such a dope song and easily one of my favorite collaborations to date. When Lupe first played the track for me I knew it was going to be a smash and I'm happy it's been received so well. The MTV Movie Awards are such a special event and Lupe is a great performer, so I am excited to be able to do the show with him."

## Background

MTV wrote of the performance, "...Lupe appeared from the side of the stage adorned in a black leather jack, jeans and shirt. Trey's appearance with Lupe was a bit brief as Lupe launched directly into the first single from the Lasers album "The Show Goes On." Rocking out with a full band and backup singer, Lupe thrilled the crowd and gave an energetic performance while fans reached up towards the rapper as he bounced about the stage with enthusiasm—with approving applause coming from the attendees at the end of his short set."

They also reported that the televised performance resulted in a spike in sales for Fiasco on iTunes, where the album rose from #60 to #25 and TSGO from #18 to #11 on the charts. David Saslow from Atlantic Records declared, "This performance came at the perfect time for Lupe. Just as 'The Show Goes On' hits #1 at radio and we begin the campaign on 'Out of My Head' with Trey, the Movie Awards comes in with a sledgehammer! Lupe Fiasco is having an incredible summer with his third album, *Lasers*. Many thanks to MTV."

## Set list

1. "Out of My Head" (with Trey Songz)
2. "The Show Goes On"

## Gallery

Photo by Steve GranitzPhoto by Steve GranitzPhoto by Steve GranitzPhoto by Steve GranitzPhoto by Steve GranitzPhoto by Kevin MazurPhoto by Jason MerrittPhoto by Jeff KravitzPhoto by Kevin Mazur

## References

1. ↑ Gallo, Phil (June 6, 2011). "'Twilight' Rules MTV Movie Awards, Foo Fighters and Lupe Fiasco Perform". *Billboard*.
2. ↑ Harris, Scott (May 12, 2011). "This Year's MTV Movie Awards Are Going to Be a Real (Lupe) Fiasco". *MTV*.
3. ↑ Chandler, D. L. (June 5, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco, Trey Songz Perform At 2011 MTV Movie Awards". *MTV*.
4. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco Sees Sales Spike After MTV Movie Awards". *MTV*. June 7, 2011.
Put You on Game

## Song by Lupe Fiasco

"**Put You on Game**" is a song by Lupe Fiasco, released as the 17th track from his sophomore album, *Lupe Fiasco's The Cool*. Part of The Cool storyline, it centers around The Game, who represents hustling and negatively influences The Cool.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Intro]

Let me put you on game

Let me put you on game

[Verse: Lupe Fiasco]

Don't you know that I run this place?

And I've begun this race, must I rerun this pace?

I'm the reason it's become this way

And their love for it is the reason I have become this praised

(Let me put you on game)

As they love my darkness, I make them heartless

And in return they have become my martyrs

I've been in the poem of many a poet

And I reside in the art of many a artist

(Let me put you on game)

Some of your smartest have tried to articulate

My whole part in this, but they're fruitless in their harvest

The dro grows from my footsteps

I'm the one that they follow, I am the one that they march with

(Let me put you on game)

Through the back alleys and the black markets

The Oval offices, crack houses, and apartments

Through the mazes of the queens

The pages of the sages and the chambers of the kings

(Let me put you on game)

Through the veinses of the fiends

A paper chaser's pager, yo, I'm famous on the scene

One of the oldest, most ancientest things

Speak every single language on the planet, ya'n mean?

(Let me put you on game)

I am the American dream

The rape of Africa, the undying machine

The overpriced medicine, the murderous regime

The tough guy's front and the one behind the scenes

(Let me put you on game)

I am the blood of this city, its gas, water, and electricity

I'm its gym, and its math, and its history

The gunshots in the class

And you can't pass if you missin', G

I taught them better than that

I taught them aim for the head and hope they never come back

I'm glad your daddy's gone, baby, hope he never comes back

I hope he's with your mother with my hustlers high in my traps

(Let me put you on game)

I hope you die in his trash

I can't help it, all I hear when you crying is laughs

I'm sure somebody find you tied up in this bag

Behind the hospital, little baby crack addicts had

(Let me put you on game)

Then maybe you can grow up and be a stripper

A welfare-receiving prostitute and gold digger

You can watch on TV how they should properly depict you

The rivers shall flow with liquor, quench your thirst on my elixirs

(Let me put you on game)

I am the safe haven for the rebel runaway and the resistor

The trusted misleader, the number one defender

And from a throne of their bones I rule

These fools are my fuel, so I make them cool

(Let me put you on game)

Baptize them in the water out of Scarface pool

And feed them from the table that held Corleone's food

If you die, tell them that you played my game

I hope your bullet holes become mouths that say my name

'Cause I'm the—
Happy Industries

## Song by Lupe Fiasco

"**Happy Industries**" is the third track from American rapper Lupe Fiasco's mixtape *Fahrenheit 1/15 Part III: A Rhyming Ape* (2005). It samples the 2005 song "Fire Coming Out of the Monkey's Head" by the Gorillaz.

## Cultural references

* *Demon Days* is the second studio album by the British virtual band Gorillaz, a record Fiasco sampled from for his mixtape *Rhyming Ape*.
* Pro Tools is a digital audio program to assist music creators and producers.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]

Once upon a time not long ago

An idea, yeah, that's what I had

To take *Demon Days* and a little Pro Tools

With my MCing ways and make them mash

Just having fun not chasing cash

Apologize now if it make you mad

Had to call G-Ball, tell him warm up the mic

Put the padding on the wall, time to make some magic

Studio is nothing lavish

Matter of fact, it's just an attic

Background noise from the fan

That hitting the mic stand and the outside traffic

Still turns out fantastic

Turn my vocals up just a tad bit

Fresh from the 1st & 15th

Quarantine touching you, super cool, now that's sick

[Chorus: 2-D]

Windmill, windmill for the land

Learn forever hand in hand

Take it all, let on your stride

It is sticking, falling down

Love forever, love is free

Let's turn forever, you and me

Windmill, windmill for the land

Is everybody in?

[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]

So sit on back and enjoy the show

Then lean on forward and enjoy some more

And then, sit back again

And keep on enjoying like you was enjoying before

Whether you enjoy the beats or enjoy the flow

As long as you enjoying it, it bring joy to Joe

And Joe is me but woe is me

If you and yours ain't enjoying the show

So, don't worry about the time it take

If you ain't got one better find a date

A beautiful inside or a dime that take

I proudly present to you *A Rhyming Ape*

My rhymes are straight

If you ain't got one better find a date

A beautiful inside or a dime that take

I proudly present to you *A Rhyming Ape*

[Chorus: 2-D]

Windmill, windmill for the land

Learn forever hand in hand

Take it all, let on your stride

It is sticking, falling down

Love forever, love is free

Let's turn forever, you and me

Windmill, windmill for the land

Is everybody in?
Song for the Mute

**Song for the Mute** was a fashion show held during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia on April 10, 2014, in Sydney. Lupe Fiasco attended as one of the models, walking down the runway, which also marks as his modelling debut. According to the source *Daily Mail*, Fiasco is friends with designers Melvin Tanaya and Lyna Ty, and liked their clothing in Harrold's. They invited him to participate on the catwalk. He named it as a highlight in 2014, along with becoming a Henry Crown Fellow.

## Gallery

Photo by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Mark NolanPhoto by Stefan GosattiPhoto by Mark NolanPhoto by Dan Hilburn
## References

1. ↑ "He Got a Good Rap! Hip-Hop Artist Lupe Fiasco Takes to the Catwalk at Sydney Fashion Week for His Debut Runway Show". *Daily Mail*. April 10, 2014.
2. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco)". *Twitter*. December 31, 2014.
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience

The **Voodoo Music + Arts Experience** (formerly **The Voodoo Music Experience**), commonly referred to as **Voodoo** or **Voodoo Fest**, is a multi-day music and arts festival held in City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lupe Fiasco performed on October 26, 2008.

## References

1. ↑ Whitman, Marc (June 23, 2008). "Voodoo Experience | 2008 Lineup Announced". *Live*.
I Don't Feel So Good

## Song by Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos

"**I Don't Feel So Good**" is the fourth track from American rapper Lupe Fiasco's mixtape *Fahrenheit 1/15 Part III: A Rhyming Ape* (2005). It features Matthew Santos and samples the 2005 song "Every Planet We Reach Is Dead" by the Gorillaz. The hook mentions The Game and The Streets, which would become part of the Michael Young History storyline.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Intro: 2-D]

Picture I'm a dreamer

I'll take you deeper

Down to the sleepy glow

Time is a low

Don't you know?

What are we going to do?

What are we going to do?

[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]

Is there something in the air? Do you feel it?

Is it close? Is it far? Is it here? Do you feel it?

Are you happy? You sad? You scared? Do you feel it?

Is it right? Is it wrong? Is it fair? Do you feel it?

Is it real? Is it fake? Do you care? Do you feel it?

When he stopped and he paid for head, did he feel it?

With his wife when he laid in the bed, did she feel it?

When the police kicked in the door, did he feel it?

When he had to go to war, did he feel it?

When they hung and they swung from a tree, did they feel it?

Well I know when they come for me, will I feel it

When he blew all his money to ball, did he feel it?

When that bullet came through a wall, did she feel it?

When he stopped and he dropped when he died, did he feel it?

When his momma closed his eyes, did he feel it?

When she couldn't take the pain, did she feel it?

When the dope flows through her veins, does she feel it?

When she took off all her clothes, did she feel it?

When she slid down that pole, did she feel it?

Will it all be clear to see, will I feel it?

If God forgives me, will I feel it?

[Hook: Matthew Santos]

I ask my baby if she love me, she said she don't know

She said The Game's got her heart, The Streets have got her soul

I ask my baby if she love me, she said she don't know

She said The Game's got her heart, The Streets have got her soul

I said, "Wow"

[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]

When his food come out the trash, does he feel it?

When he sleeps under the underpass, does he feel it?

When she's pregnant and smoking weed, does she feel it?

When the jury just won't believe, do they feel it?

When this song come on in the club, do you feel it?

When a racist shows you love, do you feel it?

When he know he won't win the game, do he feel it?

When a preacher is driven insane, do he feel it?

Every time I write a rhyme, do I feel it?

When I'm running out of time, will I feel it?

When the liquor is poured on the ground, do they feel it?

If my music didn't make a sound, would you feel it?

[Hook: Matthew Santos, *Lupe Fiasco*]

I ask my baby if she love me, she said she don't know

She said The Game's got her heart, The Streets have got her soul

I ask my baby if she love me, she said she don't know

She said The Game's got her heart, The Streets have got her soul

I said, "Wow"

*I ask my baby if she love me, she said she don't know*

*She said The Game's got her heart, The Streets have got her soul*

*Fin*
Killers, Lasers, Papers

**Killers, Lasers, Papers** was a showcase by Atlantic Records during the 2011 South by Southwest Festival that featured performances from Donnis, B.o.B, Whiz Khalifa, and Janelle Monáe. Originally it was supposed to be headlined by Cee-Lo Green, Lupe Fiasco, and Khalifa, with their respective albums *The Lady Killer*, *Lasers*, and *Rolling Papers*; the former two did not perform, where Lupe fell ill and tweeted: "Doctor still has me on voice rest, so I won't be at South By Southwest."

## Synopsis

Cee Lo Green, Lupe Fiasco, and Wiz Khalifa will perform at La Zona Rosa on Thursday, March 17 at 8 PM. The full event will stream live to a global audience from the Cisco-powered site www.killerslaserspapers.com, which will also be accessible through mobile devices. Following his unforgettable performance at the 2011 Grammys of his nearly 3x platinum hit known as "Forget You" from his album The Lady Killer, Grammy winner Cee Lo recently launched his new single, "Bright Lights, Bigger City" on Jimmy Kimmel's post-Oscar special. Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco will celebrate the March 8 release of his third and highly anticipated album, Lasers, which features the certified-gold single, "The Show Goes On." Wiz Khalifa, whose recent 2x platinum single "Black and Yellow" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, will release Rolling Papers on March 29. Donnis and XV will open the show which is also in partnership with Rolling Stone.

## References

1. ↑ Osei, Anthony (March 4, 2011). "Cee-Lo, Lupe Fiasco, and Wiz Khalifa Plan "Killers, Lasers, Papers" Show for SXSW". *Complex*.
2. ↑ Goodwyn, Tom (March 17, 2011). "Cee Lo Green and Lupe Fiasco Pull Out of SXSW". *NME*.
Jedi Mind Tricks

## Song by Lupe Fiasco

"**Jedi Mind Tricks**" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released as the ninth track from his mixtape, *Fahrenheit 1/15 Part II: Revenge of the Nerds* (2005). It samples the 1963 song "Make It Easy on Yourself" by Jerry Butler.

## Cultural references

* The Jedi are fictional characters from the *Star Wars* franchise. The phrase, "May the force be with you," is used to wish good luck.
* The Game Boy Advance (GBA) is a 32-bit handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo.
* The Genesis is a 16-bit fourth generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega.
* Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats and cholesterol, causing plaque on artery walls.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse: Lupe Fiasco]

They tryin' to censor the influencer

Just makes me sicker, influenza, yeah

I'll abide by the censorship

Soon as they ride I'll get back on my n\*\*\*a shit

Can't reverse

The boy-game Advanced, complete the genesis

I've broke bread with societies menaces

I've dedicated sentences to the dead, and said hold your heads to my n\*\*\*as doin' sentences

I send condolences to the victims but, threats to the witnesses

On my path I was facing a paragraph, myself

So they sentiments is felt

When you hate your own and discriminate of self

In a cell gotta make your home, coz you might never make it home

Suicide on your side might commit it with your belt

Keep your pants on homie

Streets are damn so lonely, like only

A bunch of n\*\*\*as won't help, nah

That's the enemy of stealth

Plus if they get caught how you gonna keep your heart fatigue

The hustler's diet is the enemy of health, give you heart disease

Arteries hard but its hard to leave the bread alone

Aren't we hard headed, headed for harm, but don't fret it homes

From the twist tied to the butt

We be rippin' it up

From the horror to the cure, don't force the issue

To you my n\*\*\*as in the war, may the force be with you
Jean Grey

"**Jean Grey**" is a song by Lupe Fiasco, released on July 21, 2021. He freestyles over the instrumental of the 2020 song "Telepatía" by Kali Uchis. The title alludes to the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Jean Grey, who has telekinetic and telepathic abilities, which appropriately fits with the instrumental he chose.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Intro]

Yeah

Yeah Eid Mubarak (Y'know what I'm sayin')

Just Lu

Bars for the Eid Mubars

Eid Mubarses (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Yeah, yeah

Let's Go (Yeah)

[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]

Uh

Tell 'em welcome to the rarefied

Heir of "I can't be up and terrified"

Pterodactyl-sharing, Red Baron meets the Tuskegee Airmen vibes

Barrel rolling, daring dives

Come back to base like he Derrick Hodge

Sing my prayers like I'm scared of God

In my backyard doing samurai moves, wearing pods

He's kinda square and odd

From an era where we called sharing cops

Been on Ohio we once sharing cars

Mind of Aristotle, larynx of a professor of Meritas

You might be your city's, but I'm America's

Fill in the blanks, kill 'em with thanks

[Chorus: Kali Uchis]

You know I'm just a flight away

If you want it you could take a private plane

A kilómetros estamos conectando

Y me prendes aunque no me estés tocando

You know I got a lot to say

All these voices in the background of my brain

Y me dicen todo lo que estás pensando

Me imagino lo que ya estás maquinando

[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]

Yeah

Kill 'em with thanks, that's that Jean Grey

I walk a lonely road, that's that Green Day

Far from weak, a young black history month heralding good news

Mild sauce jumping out my wing tray

House on vinyl, money kinda vital, and when it turn rival

You go against the Bucks like Phoenix in the finals

Don't lose your congregation by preaching to the Bible

I'm in the zone

My friends are still alive and I'm rhyming like a diamond in my dome, wordplay

Tell Huggy I want a Uzi for my birthday

All these push-ups and curls got me filling out like surveys

I'm just studying religion

Chill interrupt my sessions with phone calls from prison

Been out the game, Hall of Fame reported me missing

When I gold this album, oh I'll be back to get my position

Eyahhh

[Chorus: Kali Uchis, *Lupe Fiasco*]

You know I'm just a flight away

If you want it you could take a private plane (*Woo*)

A kilómetros estamos conectando (*Yeah*)

Y me prendes aunque no me estés tocando (*Yeah, yeah*)

You know I got a lot to say

All these voices in the background of my brain (*Yeah*)

Y me dicen todo lo que estás pensando (*Ahh*)

Me imagino lo que ya estás maquinando

## References

1. ↑ Findlay, Mitch (July 21, 2021). "Lupe Fiasco Puts on a Rap Clinic with "Jean Grey"". *HotNewHipHop*.
Music of the Spheres World Tour

The **Music of the Spheres World Tour** is the eighth concert tour by Coldplay. It began on March 18, 2022, in San José, Costa Rica. For the first Chicago show held at Solider Field on May 28, 2022, Lupe Fiasco was brought onstage as a surprise guest. They performed his song "Superstar" and the band's "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" together.

## References

1. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (May 30, 2022). "Coldplay Blast Chicago Fans With Waves of Intergalactic Love at Show Featuring Hometown ‘Superstar’ Lupe Fiasco". *Billboard*.
2. ↑ Fragassi, Selena (May 29, 2022). "At Coldplay’s space-themed show, the pressing matters of Earth prevail". *Chicago Sun Times*.
No Scratches

## Song by Lupe Fiasco featuring Nikki Jean

"**No Scratches**" is a song by Lupe Fiasco featuring Nikki Jean, released as the ninth track from his fifth studio album, *Tetsuo & Youth* (2015).

## Personnel

* Billy Bush – guitar
* Charles "Chilly" Patton – executive producer
* Chris Gehringer – masterer
* Nikki Jean – vocals
* Simon "Simon Sayz" Morel – writer, producer, mixer
* Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco – vocals, writer, executive producer

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Intro: Lupe Fiasco]

It's for the love

'Cause we love you so much

Keep it real

I don't feel what you feel though

You don't feel what I feel so

It all started out

[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]

See first I had patience, and a n\*\*\*a had energy

But now I'm weak, definitely

Pedi to the pedal, you finna speed

You remind me of, of my Jeep

But off in the future, and what it's finna be

All your memories can become enemies

So let's intercede I know you in the seat

But let's get outta that, before it's injuries

[Chorus: Nikki Jean, Lupe Fiasco]

At first I had patience

But then that patience turned to waiting

And then that waitin' turned to wasting my time, my time, my time

And then that wasting turned to hating

And then that hating got to racing

All around my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind

So before we hit a wall, heartbreak, and it crashes

Just walk away, no scratches (No scratches)

See first they had patience

[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]

But n\*\*\*as start getting sick, n\*\*\*as start getting ill

N\*\*\*as got cold feet, n\*\*\*as start getting chills

N\*\*\*as start staying home cause n\*\*\*as start getting bills

Building up an immunity, n\*\*\*as stopped getting hurt

N\*\*\*as relied on faith

Hopin' n\*\*\*as get healed, it's hopeless n\*\*\*a, get real

But ah, get back on the pill

We in it for the feel, but even winners turn sinners

[Chorus: Nikki Jean, Lupe Fiasco]

Patience

But then that patience turned to waiting

And then that waitin' turned to wasting your time, your time, your time

And then that wasting turned to hating

And then that hating got to racing

All inside your mind, your mind, your mind, your mind

So before we hit a wall, heartbreak, and it crashes

Just walk away, no scratches (No stratches)

So before we hit a wall, heartbreak, and it crashes

Just walk away, no scratches (No scratches)

First we had patience

[Verse 3: Lupe Fiasco]

Mini bar raided, in the Indy car faded

500 miles, it's pretty far, ain't it?

But it's a pretty car, ain't it?

Pretty hard painted (But pretty darn dangerous)

But we ain't get the memo

Hangin' out the window, they don't care no more

Tryna take this mini to a limo...

Without a helmet then you can Thelma it

Louis, Louise, but we on the same thing

So I be James Dean

So your wreck and my wreck look like the same scene

[Chorus: Nikki Jean, Lupe Fiasco]

So before we hit a wall, heartbreak, and it crashes

Just walk away, no scratches (No scratches)

First we had patience
Henry Crown Fellowship

The **Henry Crown Fellowship Program** is a nonprofit organization run by The Aspen Institute and established in 1997, which aims to recognize and develop leadership within communities. It is named after American industrialist and philanthropist Henry Fellow. Individuals are nominated by Fellows, Senior Mentors, and members of the Henry Crown Fellowship Board of Overseers or the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees.

Lupe Fiasco is part of the Class XVIII: 2014 Bones & Elephants Class, recognized for his philanthropic, entrepreneurial, and musical work.

## Biography

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, *Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor*, which received three Grammy nominations & one Grammy award for the single "Daydreamin'". He also performs as the frontman of rock band Japanese Cartoon under his real name. As an entrepreneur, Wasalu is the chief executive officer of 1st & 15th Entertainment, which houses 1st & 15th/Atlantic Records, FNF Films, FNF Studios, FNF Music Publishing, FNF Touring/William Morris Agency, Righteous Kung Fu Design, and Trilly & Truly Clothing. He is also Founder and President of WOLFStudio Gallery & Visual Arts Studio. Raised in Chicago, Wasalu developed an interest in hip-hop after initially disliking the genre for its use of vulgarity. He adopted the stage name Lupe Fiasco and began recording songs in his father's basement. He signed a recording deal with Epic Records soon after graduating high school and another with Arista Records a few years later. Fiasco met rapper Jay-Z who helped him sign a label deal with Atlantic Records. He released his debut album on the label in September 2006, and his second album, *Lupe Fiasco's The Cool*, in December 2007. The lead single "Superstar" peaked at number 10 on the *Billboard* Hot 100. After a two-year delay, *Lasers* was released in March 2011, with lead single "The Show Goes On" peaking at number 9 on the chart. *Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1* was released in September 2012. All of which were nominated for Grammy Awards. Wasalu is also Chairman of the Lupe Fiasco Foundation, which focuses on youth empowerment, capacity building and artistic expression. Wasalu is a 2014 Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

## References

1. ↑ Kapos, Shia (March 11, 2014). "Andrew Hayek, Lupe Fiasco named Crown Fellows". *Chicago Buisness*.
2. ↑ "Henry Crown Fellowship"
Pharaoh Height 2/30

***Pharaoh Height 2/30*** is a mixtape by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, self-released on August 29, 2015. The title is a play on his *Fahrenheit 1/15* mixtape series (being 2.0, considered the "sequel"). It was originally thought to be an extended play, since Fiasco announced that he would no longer be releasing any more mixtapes.

The cover artwork features the pixelated funerary mask of King Tutankhamun, who was the last of his royal family to rule during the end of the 18th Dynasty. On Apple Music, the record is entitled 'Lupe Pharaoh,' with alternative artwork.

## Background

On June 26, 2015, Fiasco released two photos to his Instagram account that revealed the cover art and the track listing. On the bottom-right corner of the first image, it read 'CKDD,' which was of curiosity to a few fans. They found in another post that it was attributed to the following quote, "Upon his exodus from slavery he shall decorate the world with skulls in celebration and in true power," possibly a clue towards the unreleased project, *Skulls*.

Two months later, Fiasco posted a link to the cloud service, Hightail, where the files were available for free download. Along with this, the track 'In,' previously unseen in the first track list version, was added.

## Track listing

All tracks written by Lupe Fiasco.

Sample credits
* "In" contains a sample of "Elegia" by New Order.
* "Valleys" contains a sample of "J Dilla Interlude #2" by Robert Glasper.
* "Of" contains a sample of "The Diff'rence" by J Dilla.
* "Kings" contains a sample of "King of the Fall" by The Weekend.
* "Pyramid" contains a sample of "All In" by Flying Lotus.
* "Schemes" contains a sample of

## Critical reception

Justin Hunte of *HipHopDX* wrote, "[F]ollowing *Lost in the Atlantic Ocean* and *Tetsuo & Youth*, clearly Cornell Westside's patented simple-complexity approach is light years behind him. Now, largely it's just complex-complexity. And that's cool. Lupe Fiasco is still crafting fodder for future conversations."

## Gallery

Alternative artworkOriginal track listingUpdated track listing
## References

1. ↑ Goddard, Kevin (August 29, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco - Pharaoh Height [New Mixtape]". *HotNewHipHop*.
2. ↑ Darville, Jordan (August 29, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco Surprise Released His New Mixtape *Pharaoh Height 2/30*". *Fader*.
3. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco (@lupefiasco)". *Instagram*. June 26, 2015.
4. ↑ Smith, Trevor (June 26, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco Might Be Dropping an EP". *HotNewHipHop*.
5. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco – Pharaoh Height 2/30". *Daily Chiefers*. June 26, 2015.
6. ↑ Hunte, Justin (September 3, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco - Pharaoh Height 2/30". *HipHopDX*.
Music for You

**Music for You** was a 2011 concert series hosted by American multinational telecommunications holding company, AT&T. It began on June 17, 2011 in New York City, New York, and concluded on September 10, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. American rapper Lupe Fiasco would've performed on the Chicago date on August 23rd.

## References

1. ↑ "AT&T Brings Exclusive Content, More Value to Music Fans, Youth Audience with AT&T 'Music for You' Concert Series". *Pressparty*. June 2, 2011.