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Lupe Fiasco has never been shy about speaking about how he feels. The Chicago rapper took to Twitter today and went on another infamous rant about violence in music. To see what he had to say hit the jump…

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Twitter exploded as Lupe Fiasco took the red carpet at the Grammys. Dressed in what appeared to be a long jersey under a blazer and ninja shoes, the rapper had everybody was wondering, “What was Lupe thinking?” with his selection. In an interview with Fuse before the show he explained the idea behind the attire as well scrapping the second edition of Food & Liquor 2 and continuing forth with his new album, which will be titled Tetsuo & Youth. To check out the video hit the jump… (more…)

Remember when beef was only on songs? With the continued development of social media, especially the dominant network Twitter, beef occurs very often online for everyone to view as it happens right from their home. Twitter beef isn’t only around music but has also taken it’s way to reality TV. From 50 Cent to Chief Keef, let’s take a look at who is involved in our Top 10 Twitter beefs of 2012. (more…)

Rapper Lupe Fiasco has been granted a creative control and design partnership with Vans OTW (Off The Wall) shortly after releaseing one of the noted releaset hip hop albums this past fall. “Food & Liquor II: An All American Rap Album” thrusted Lupe Fiasco into the spotlight again as one of the dopest MC’s with a creative and distinct fashion style seemingly inspired by New York street wear and hard to be duplicated. All about embracing culture and the true meaning of the African American Root, Lupe Fiasco brings the same qualties to Vans as he adds a tribal knit pattern to his new “Stovepipe” shoe on the Vans line. Check out the fresh kicks after the jump… (more…)

So we already know where Miguel ended up, let’s see who else made moves on the charts.

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5. Lupe Fiasco – Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 – 89,000 – If there’s a “part one,” then there has to be a “part two.” At least, I would think so.  (more…)

Lupe Fiasco, who has just released his 4th album “Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album” this past Tuesday, took live to the David Letterman Show to perform “Battle Scars” which features Guy Sebastian. View the video after the jump…

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As Jay-Z prepares for his opening weekend at Brooklyn’s new Barclay’s Center, MTV‘s Sway takes a walk through the arena to find out what the King of New York has in store for the upcoming concert series.

He also chats with Lupe Fiasco and the Taylor Gang‘s Juicy J about their feelings on Jay’s huge power move and its effect on hip-hop, and their new albums as well. Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1 is in stores and on Itunes now. Peep the livestream after the jump. (more…)