Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "State Run Radio" in Denver, CO

April 29th, 2010 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO

Q&A: Robert Simmons of Illusive Media

AltDaily did a Q&A session with Robert Simmons of Illusive Media and besides some other things he talked about working on the "I'm Beamin" video with Lupe, check it after the jump!

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Pics x Reviews: Lupe Fiasco @ the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO

Here we have some pics from Lupe's concert @ the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO yesterday. The photos come courtesy of Aaron Thackeray and a review of the show can be found HERE

Update: Click HERE for another review!

Audio: Lupe Fiasco talks about the All City Chess Club

Photo courtesy of Ernest Estimé

Lupe stopped by SIRIUS XM's Hip-Hop Nation this afternoon and chopped it up with Nina 9. He talked about the All City Chess Club and how the whole thing started.

The first joint they'll drop is the "I'm Beamin" Remix (it's halfway done.) ...He also said it's not necessarily a group...it's more like a movement.

Lupe: "Blu is probably the only MC in the game that scares me."

Download/Listen HERE - Spotted @ UMD

Drake wants to do a track w/ Lupe Fiasco x J. Cole

During a conference call earlier today Drake talked a bit about J. Cole (again) and later on said he'd like to do a track with him and Lupe as a bonus for his upcoming album "Thank Me Later." - Listen/Download HERE - Shouts to RapRadar

Video: Joseph joins Lupe Fiasco on stage for "The Cool" x Lupe performs "I'm Beamin'" @ HOB Houston

April 26th, 2010 - House of Blues - Houston, TX

Joseph H. just came through with this footage of himself on stage with Lupe at the show @ the House of Blues in Houston, TX. He joined him for "The Cool." After that you can see Lupe performing "I'm Beamin'."

PREVIOUSLY: Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin' [Video]

Review: Lupe Fiasco @ HOB Dallas [04/27/10]

April 27th, 2010 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX - Photo courtesy of Kevin Todora

Review via DallasNews: Maybe it was technically B.o.B.'s day, but Lupe Fiasco owned the night on Tuesday at House of Blues.

Nothing against mixing things up, but too many highs and lows hurt the consistency of B.o.B.'s set. He could certainly learn a thing or two from Fiasco, whose headlining performance was a thriller that never lost momentum.

The headliner's backing band refreshingly stuck with hip-hop beats, although Fiasco's unre-lenting delivery on the mic recalled the urgency of punk. He's become a great showman over the years. Regardless of whether he gets as much love on pop radio as his opening act, he shined the brightest. Click HERE to read the full review!

Video: Lupe Fiasco surprises B.o.B on stage in Dallas, TX [Update]

UPDATE: Brought this back up cause B.o.Bs camp dropped their video of it!

2 days ago at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX Lupe surprised B.o.B. on stage to wish him a "happy birthday" / to congratulate him on the release of his debut album, "The Adventures of Bobby Ray," which is in stores now!

Above you can see the video and below there's the cake that Lupe gave B.o.B.

B.o.B x Twitter

Video: Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin'

As announced yesterday here's the video for Lupe's "I'm Beamin'" directed by IllusiveMedia. New album LASERS coming soon!

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ HOB Dallas [04/27/10]

Here we have some pics of Lupe's performance at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX yesterday. They come courtesy of Kevin Todora and you can find more after the jump!

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Lupe Fiasco performs "Scream" x "Beautiful Lasers" @ HOB Dallas

Lupe performed at the House of Blues in Dallas, TX yesterday and here we have 2 great videos of the show. In the one above you can see him performing "Scream" and in the one below he does "Beautiful Lasers." - UPDATE: added "State Run Radio" x "Stereo Surge"

April 27th, 2010 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX

Let's Try This Again: Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beamin'" Video drops tomorrow!

Lupe x Twitter

Video: Lupe Fiasco x Bun B - "Swang On Em" - Live @ HOB Houston

April 26th, 2010 - House of Blues - Houston, TX

Lupe brought out UGK's Bun B at the Steppin Laser tour stop @ the House of Blues in Houston, TX yesterday. They performed "Swang on Em" together during the encore. More videos of the show can be found HERE - Props to WeWoreMasks

UPDATE: Here's an alternative video (different angle etc.):

Lupe Fiasco is set to perform @ the University of San Diego

USD:AS is proud to present LUPE FIASCO at ¡Olé! 2010, with special guest, SHINY TOY GUNS. Lupe is set to perform @ the Jenny Craig Pavilion at USD in San Diego, CA on Sunday, May 9th 2010!

Doors Open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. USD students will be able to buy tickets starting today at the UC Box Office. Tickets for the General Public can be purchased on Tickets.com

A percentage of the proceeds from the event will benefit Invisible Children, a San Diego based non-profit organization, who's aim is to bring attention, aid, and education to the people of northern Uganda. - More info's can be found HERE - Props to @DJFergieFerg

More Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ HOB Houston

April 26th, 2010 - House of Blues - Houston, TX

Marco Torres comes through with some more pics from Lupe's show @ the House of Blues in Houston, TX. - More pics plus a detailed rundown of the show can be found after the jump!

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In Stores Today - B.o.B presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

B.o.Bs debut album is now available through iTunes, Amazon and all other digital outlets and your favorite store will have it, too! So, go cop that!...Lupe is featured on track #3 (as if you wouldn't know that already...)

Pics: Lupe Fiasco x B.o.B x Trae Tha Truth x Bun B @ HOB Houston

Here we have some pics of the Steppin Laser tour stop @ the House of Blues in Houston, TX [04/26/10]. As I said in the previous entry (and as you can see now,) Lupe brought out Bun B and Trae Tha Truth! The pics come courtesy of D-Carter and you can find them after the jump!

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Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "Beautiful Lasers" Live in Houston, TX

Lupe performed @ the House of Blues in Houston, TX yesterday and was once again joined by Pooh Bear for "Beautiful Lasers."

Side note: Lupe also brought out Bun B and Trae tha Truth for a little H-Town tribute and I'm hearing that Lupe and Bun performed "Swang on Em" together, so we might get some footage of that later today or tomorrow...stay tuned!

Video courtesy of HD

Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beamin' [Preview]

#ImBeamin video screencap via Lupe's Twitter

Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beamin'" Video drops tonight!

Lupe x Twitter

Click: UPDATE 1 - Click: UPDATE 2

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ UNC Charlotte

Meant II Shine Photography comes through with some pics from Lupe's concert @ UNC Charlotte in Charlotte, NC [04/23/10] - Check them after the jump!

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Review: B.o.B x Lupe Fiasco x Jordin Sparks @ ETSU

B.o.B, Lupe and Jordin Sparks performed at the East Tennessee State University Center
in Johnson City, TN on Thursday, April 22nd. Haylee Bragg wrote a review of the concert for the EastTennessean...check a little excerpt of it below:

"While I accept Sparks performance as solid, the applause for the evening must be given to her opening acts. Going in, I knew relatively little about Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B.

I had heard a few of their mainstream hits and thought "Oh well, I'm sure it'll be a fun waste of a couple of hours." - I was wrong.

From my horrific assigned seat where I could barely even see the stage, I saw two men with genuine potential to reform and empower today's declining hip hop culture.

B.o.B and Fiasco delivered politically charged and realistic rhymes that instantly clicked with the listener..." - Click HERE to read the full review!

Video: Lupe Fiasco x B.o.B Live in Charlotte, NC [30 minutes]

Here we have 30 minutes of footage of B.o.B and Lupe's performance @ UNC Charlotte in Charlotte, NC [04/23/10] Some new cuts, some classics...all you could ask for, check it out!

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ WPI in Worcester, MA

Here we have a couple of pics from Lupe's concert @ WPI in Worcester, MA [04/24/10]. They come courtesy of Matt and you can find more after the jump!

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Review: Lupe Fiasco @ UNC Charlotte [04/23/10]

Photo courtesy of Hannah

Carter attended Lupe's concert in Charlotte, NC on Friday and put up a little review of it on his blog...check a little excerpt below:

"If I wrote about the whole show we'd be here all night, so here's my quick "summary"...Lupe is an AMAZING performer. The booming drums and roaring guitars mixed with Lupe's rock-esque energy made one feel like they were at a rock concert."

"My favorite song of the night was probably "Hip-Hop Saved My Life", a song that made the stadium go nuts with excitement, and set the tone for the rest of the night. All in all, the show was AMAZING, and only made me more anxious for the release of Lasers... So, if you have the opportunity to catch Lupe and B.o.B on the Steppin Laser Tour, I BEG you to go see it."

Click HERE to read the full review!

Lasers Update!

This comes straight from the Charlotte, NC show, Lupe announced that we will get a release date for Lasers next week! ...Happy?

UPDATE - Hannah: "Ok, just to clarify... Lupe said after days, weeks of arguing with Atlantic "I have good news, as of yesterday, I'll have a release date for Lasers next week". When the crowd went crazy, he followed it up by saying "maybe not an exact date, but at least a week or a month".

Despite what he said after his announcement, it's still good news. At least we'll have some kind of idea when Lasers will drop next week."

Lupe Fiasco - Steppin' Laser Tour - 2nd L.A. show added

A 2nd L.A. show has been added to the Steppin' Laser Tour. Lupe is now playing 2 shows back to back at the House of Blues (Sunset Strip) in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. The first one is on May 2nd (as originally scheduled) and the newly added one is one day later, on May 3rd. - Tickets can be bought right HERE

Lupe Fiasco is a [motherfuckin'] Rock Star...but he raps

B.o.B in an interview w/ AllHipHop: "Lupe is a rock star. I’ve done several shows with him. Usually I gotta do interviews and such after the show – and I never really get a chance to soak it up. But I watched the whole show last night. And it was like rock – it was like he’s a rock star but he raps." - RockStarLu... like I said...

Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "Beautiful Lasers" & "Scream" in St. Peter

April 17th, 2010 - Lund Arena (Gustavus Adolphus College) - St. Peter, MN

We actually already posted videos of those 2 songs being performed at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN (HERE and HERE) but here we have 2 videos that are better quality especially audio-wise so check them out now! - "Beautiful Lasers" (followed by "Fighters") above and "Scream" (followed by "Little Weapon") below!

Summit on the Summit: Michael Muller's Photo Gallery

You didn't already forget about the Kilimanjaro climb/the water crisis, or did you? The May issue of Outside Mag featues a story on the climb and along with that they put a gallery up on their website which features photos that Michael Muller took during the climb.

Click HERE to see the full gallery!

Video: J. Cole talks briefly about the All City Chess Club

In this interview with WHBC Radio at Howard University J. Cole talks briefly about the All City Chess Club [at 5:42] - He basically says that he doesn't really know much about it except for the fact that it's Lupe's brainchild and that he was asked to be on the "I'm Beamin'" remix.

PREVIOUSLY: Lupe Fiasco introduces the ACCC

Video: Lupe Fiasco performs a new song @ HOB Boston

April 7th, 2010 - House of Blues - Boston, MA

Someone just uploaded this video of Lupe's concert at the House of Blues in Boston, MA [07/04/10] - Lupe performs the one song we don't really know the title of yet, some call it "Stereo Surge" but that's not official. I think it sounds great so far...who's that on the hook?

More Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ The Peoria Civic Center [Peoria, IL]

Here we have a couple more pics from Lupe's concert in Peoria, IL [04/20/10]. The one above comes courtesy of Alexis and the other 3, which you can find after the jump, come courtesy of Bryan F.

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Lupe Fiasco is writing "The Great American Rap Album" while on Tour

Lupe x Twitter

The last thing we heard about "The Great American Rap Album" was that Lupe postponed it 'cause the music wasn't fitting the story that he wanted to tell. Now, after he finished "Lasers," it's back on and he's writing the album while he's touring America!

Video: Lupe Fiasco x B.o.B @ the 9:30 Club in DC [Highlights]

April 13th 2010 - 9:30 Club - Washington D.C.

Cesar just shot over this footage of B.o.B and Lupe's show at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. [04/13/10]... You can see B.o.B performing "Nothin' on You" and Lupe does "Shining Down," "State Run Radio" and "The National Anthem."

PREVIOUSLY: Lupe Fiasco - "Scream" - Live in Washington DC

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ the Midland Theatre in Kansas City

April 18th, 2010 - Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO

Some pics from the show in Kansas City...we haven't had any pics of this performance so far so check them out now! - More after the jump!

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Rocawear presents: “Everybody's Haitian” [PSA]

Rocawear along with The Program LLC came together to produce the Everybody’s Haitian PSA which tells the story of Haitian earthquake victim Martine Cathune.

Participants included Roc Nation artists J. Cole and Wale, radio personality and journalist Miss Info, hip-hop artist Esso, BET’s Terrance J, R&B crooner Lloyd, Jo Jo Simmons and a host of others taking a stand for this tragedy.

Music included in the PSA is Lupe Fiasco & Kenna's "Resurrection".

More info's can be found on ROC4LIFE and don't forget - Download To Donate!

Video: Lupe Fiasco addresses crowd & starts show over

April 20th, 2010 - Peoria Civic Center Theatre - Peoria, IL

After performing 3 songs in Peoria, IL yesterday, Lupe decides to address the crowd to tell them that it doesn't seem like they have fun...so he starts the whole show over...More videos from the show can be found HERE

Review: Lupe Fiasco @ The Peoria Civic Center [Peoria, IL]

It wouldn’t hurt Peoria to host more hip-hop shows - especially those that include the caliber of artists that played the Civic Center Theater on Tuesday night.

Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B. performed a nearly sold-out show, hosted by the Bradley University Student Activities Office. The animated crowd of mostly students was at its feet the entire concert, which started 35 minutes late...Click HERE to read more!

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ The Peoria Civic Center [Peoria, IL]

April 20th, 2010 - Peoria Civic Center Theatre - Peoria, IL

Photos courtesy of Leslie Renken via PJStar

Trae Tha Truth has a track w/ Lupe Fiasco on his upcoming album

In an interview with HipHopDX Trae revealed that he has a track on his upcoming album "The Incredible Truth" that features Lupe.

Trae on working with other artists: "You gotta understand, anybody I deal with, on my music...these are like family members. I don't go find people 'cause they're hot."

"When I'm around Lupe, we be laughin', jokin', be on some other shit. Most definitely, it's kind of easy when it comes time to do records with each other. We're already family."

Click HERE to read the full HipHopDX feature on Trae.

PREVIOUSLY: Lupe Fiasco brings out Trae Tha Truth in Houston

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "State Run Radio" Live in St. Peter, MN

April 17th, 2010 - Lund Arena (Gustavus Adolphus College) - St. Peter, MN

Lupe performs "State Run Radio" Live @ the Lund Arena in St. Peter, MN. More footage of Lupe performing songs like "Shining Down," "Scream," "Hip Hop Saved My Life" and "Go Go Gadget Flow" can be found HERE

PREVIOUSLY: "Beautiful Lasers" Live in St. Peter, MN

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter

April 17th, 2010 - Lund Arena (Gustavus Adolphus College) - St. Peter, MN

Photos courtesy of Greg Schaal

Video: Common talks about unreleased CRS Collabo

Miss P of YK2Daily interviewed Common backstage after his performance at UCI’s Bren Events Center [04/01/10].

Besides talking about the “Just Wright” mixtape, his upcoming album “The Believer”, possible collabos on the LP and other things, he also revealed that there's an unreleased track that was supposed to be on "Universal Mind Control" which features Lupe & Kanye and was produced by Pharrell... - Doesn't seem like we'll get to hear it anytime soon though...

Review: Lupe Fiasco @ the Midland Theatre in Kansas City

Lupe performed at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, MO yesterday and Back To Rockville put up a review of the show. Check it below.

Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco’s Kansas City debut promised to touch the sky, but left many fans hanging in midair. While Fiasco’s 65-minute set was strong, the lack of an encore left the brief evening seeking resolution.

As his guitar player noodled a riff reminiscent of “Sweet Child O' Mine,” Fiasco launched into “Shining Down,” a song he released as a online single last year.

A handful of similarly low-profile or unreleased cuts were sprinkled throughout the set. It has been three years since Fiasco’s last release, and the crowd happily embraced the new material... Click HERE to read more.

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "Beautiful Lasers" Live in St. Peter, MN

April 17th, 2010 - Lund Arena (Gustavus Adolphus College) - St. Peter, MN

In the video above you can see Lupe's performance of "Beautiful Lasers" @ the Lund Arena in St. Peter, MN [04/17/10.] ...Mallory taped almost the whole show, check her videos HERE

Review: Lupe Fiasco @ The Rave in Milwaukee

Photo via The Rave

The evening of April 16, 2010, saw the die hard Hip-Hop fans of Milwaukee, WI all lined up at The Rave concert venue.

The thing that had the fans out and about was, The Steppin Laser Tour featuring: B.O.B., Lupe Fiasco, and a few local artists as well.

Once fans made it past security, they were sent to the lobby where almost two hours would pass before they were allowed to enter the concert area, The Eagles Ballroom....

Click HERE to read more!

UPDATE: An alternative review can be found HERE

Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "State Run Radio" in Milwaukee

April 16th, 2010 - TheRave - Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI

Lupe once again performed "State Run Radio" during his show in Milwaukee on Friday...I love that song, it's probably my favorite of the new ones that I heard so far...together with "Scream."

Props to RubyHornet for the footage, they have some more on their site!

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "Scream" - Live in St. Peter, MN

April 17th, 2010 - Lund Arena (Gustavus Adolphus College) - St. Peter, MN

More videos can be found HERE

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ The Rave in Milwaukee

April 16th, 2010 - TheRave - Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI

Photos courtesy of Dylan Gilje via TheRave

Catch Lupe Fiasco x S-Preme x Les Izmore in Kansas City, MO [04/18]

If you're in the Kansas City, Missouri area on 4/18, then make sure you come and see Lupe Fiasco, S-Preme, and Les Izmore rock the stage!

Grab Tickets Here

Update: Travis Barker x Lupe Fiasco x Pharrell Williams

Travis x Twitter

The first time we reported about this collabo was back in December when Travis said he'd record drums for the track...well, now it's being mixed...

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "Scream" - Live in Washington DC

April 13th 2010 - 9:30 Club - Washington D.C.

Damn!...This is so sick! - Lupe performs "Scream" at the 9:30 Club in DC. - Click HERE for some more videos from that concert! - Props to TreeHouse for the footage!

Video: Lupe Fiasco on The Daily Noise

In today's installment of the Daily Noise which is brought to you by Fuse and Billboard, Lupe talks about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Jessica Biel and others, and touring with B.o.B. Watch it after the jump!

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Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ the Royal Oak Theatre in Detroit, MI

April 14th, 2010 - Royal Oak Theatre - Detroit, MI

Michelle took those awesome photos at Lupe's show in Detroit yesterday and just shot them over to us. - More can be found after the jump!

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Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "State Run Radio" and more @ the Royal Oak Theatre in Detroit, MI

April 14th, 2010 - Royal Oak Theatre - Detroit, MI

Above you can see Lupe performing "State Run Radio" @ the show in Detroit yesterday and below we have "I'm Beamin'", "Scream" and "Beautiful Lasers."

Check THIS YouTube Channel for more videos from this show!

Review: Lupe Fiasco @ the Royal Oak Theatre in Detroit, MI

@k_lindsey attended Lupe's concert at The Royal Oak Theatre in Detroit, MA yesterday and just sent in his review of the show. Check it out after the jump!

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Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "All Sabotage" @ 9:30 Club

April 13th 2010 - 9:30 Club - Washington D.C.

Lupe performs Japanese Cartoon's "All Sabotage" at the 9:30 Club in DC. - Click HERE to see more videos including a short clip of "State Run Radio"

Catch Lupe Fiasco x B.o.B x S-Preme in Milwaukee 4/16

If you're in the Milwaukee area on 4/16, come see Lupe, B.o.B, and our very own S-Preme rock the stage! - Grab Tickets HERE

**Update**

S-Preme moved his set to the side stage for a longer set,

so make sure you still check him out!

**Update 2**

S-Preme is back on the main stage!

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ 9:30 Club in Washington D.C.

@KSunShinee just sent in those pics of Lupe's performance @ the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. [04/13/10] Lupe gave her his shirt as you can see above...

More pics after the jump!

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