Watch Lupe Fiasco Debate Bill O'Reilly
Lupe Fiasco went on The O’Reilly Factor yesterday to discuss some of his criticisms of President Obama that even the conservative pundit couldn’t get behind. The rapper defended his statement that “the biggest terrorist is Obama in the United States of America,” saying that his real beef was with U.S. foreign policy. O’Reilly shot back, defending Obama for his decisions in the war and insisting that Fiasco was misleading his impressionable fans. The two go on to debate the purpose of the war in Afghanistan, Fiasco quotes Richard Nixon for some reason, and O’Reilly gets permission to change his show... read more
Found in: Music, NewsArtists Remember Gil Scott-Heron
The world lost one of the pioneers of hip hop, rap and neo-soul when Gil Scott-Heron passed away on Friday, May 27, at the age of 62.... read more
Found in: NewsSeven Great Graduation Songs for the Class of 2011
For years, a few songs have become graduation standards: Boyz II Men's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye," Eve 6's "Here's to the Night" and Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)." These songs are getting old. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Lupe Fiasco's "Words I Never Said" Video
Lupe Fiasco recently revealed the video to his latest song off of Lasers.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLupe Fiasco Reveals Spring Tour Dates
Via Consequence of Sound: After disappointing a bevy of fans last week at SXSW when he cancelled his Thursday showcase, Lupe Fiasco is making amends with a tour.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsLupe Fiasco: Lasers
A confounding mix of confrontation and polish... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCee-Lo, Lupe Fiasco Cancel SXSW Performances
Cee-Lo Green and Lupe Fiasco have both canceled their performances for the Killers, Lasers, Papers showcase.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Strokes to Headline Sweetlife Festival
The Sweetlife Festival announced their 2011 lineup. The Strokes are set to headline.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsThis Week's New Album Releases (3/8/11)
Each week we highlight notable album releases we care about. Today’s list includes solo records from X’s Exene Cervenka, Orange Juice’s Edwyn Collins and the long-awaited follow-up from Lupe Fiasco.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe 18 Best Concept Albums of the 21st Century (So Far)
Ziggy Stardust. The Wall. Sgt. Pepper's. The Red-Headed Stranger. The 20th Century set the bar pretty high for concept albums. But 21st is off to a decent start. read more
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