ONE Musicfest

**ONE Musicfest** (**OMF**) is an annual two-date music festival held at Central Park, Renaissance Park and Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded by J Carter in 2010. In 2022, the lineup featured Lupe Fiasco, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Lil Baby, Jazmine Sullivan, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, among more. Fiasco performed on Day 2 at Central Park. During his set, Fiasco paused to give homage to fellow peer, Trouble (November 4, 1987 – June 5, 2022), and dedicated his performance of "The Show Goes On" to the late rapper.

## Biography

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. Rising to fame in 2006, following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released more than four acclaimed studio albums; his latest being Drogas Wave released fall 2018. 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.

Their continued efforts to elevate community engagement can be seen through the myriad of movements they have co-founded and supported. 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.

We Are M.U.R.A.L

We Are M.U.R.A.L (Magnifying Urban Realities & Affecting Lives) provides nurturing meals and winter clothing to inner-city youth, while fostering artistic and academic excellence in their respective neighborhoods. The foundation soon became the catalyst for The Neighborhood Start-up Fund, which encourages disenfranchised youth in developing entrepreneurial skills to establish businesses in underserved communities. Furthering his efforts in community engagement and mentorship, Lupe co-founded the Society of Spoken Art, which unites aspiring lyricists with established artists, who act as mentors to inspire the mastery of linguistics and semiotics. His latest effort – Studio SV – marks Lupe's global expansion through the venture company in Hong Kong that will develop, produce and finance innovative content. In addition to their various community efforts, the artist and humanitarian, also sits on the advisory board for Zero Mass Water; a renewable, solar-powered initiative that seeks to democratize water.

His conscious efforts to propagate social and artistic change has Lupe Fiasco's desire to promote generational wealth and awareness continues to inspire his musical and community efforts; serving as a distinguished example in giving back and paying it forward!

## Set list

* "Superstar"
* "Daydreamin'"
* "The Show Goes On"

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ Luck, Quierra (October 12, 2022). "The 2022 ONE Musicfest Featured Vulnerable Moments from Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jazmine Sullivan & More". *Okayplayer*.