When and where was Lupe Fiasco born?
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco arrived in Chicago on the 16th of February 1982. He grew up as one of nine children within the Madison Terrace housing project on the West Side of Chicago.
Questions about Lupe Fiasco
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What albums did Lupe Fiasco release after Food & Liquor?
Lupe Fiascos The Cool released December 2007 followed by Lasers which finally released the 8th of March 2011. Subsequent releases include Food & Liquor II Great American Rap Album Pt One the 25th of September 2012 and Tetsuo & Youth announced the 10th of February 2013.
How did Lupe Fiasco start his music career before signing to Atlantic Records?
At age 18 Wasalu began creating solo music inside his father's basement while scouring flea markets for old mixing boards and record players. He joined a group called Da Pak at nineteen but later signed a solo deal with Arista Records before Jay-Z helped secure a record deal at Atlantic Records instead.
Why did Lupe Fiasco delay the release of his album Lasers?
Atlantic Records feared lack of commercial singles presenting songs they wanted recorded instead causing label conflicts delaying release over two years. Fans created online petition garnering over sixteen thousand signatures demanding release leading to B.M.F-Building Minds Faster thanking supporters.
What martial arts achievements does Lupe Fiasco hold today?
Lupe Fiasco holds black belt karate two black belts samurai sword fighting kendo aido equivalent Chinese wushu black belt family three generations deep martial arts five Chicago schools. He runs fashion line Trilly & Truly out of Righteous Kung-Fu sponsoring skate team DGK Skateboards endorsements.