Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "Superstar" Live @ B.O.M.B. Fest 2010

I really missed posting live footage...lol...here's Lupe performing "Superstar" at the B.O.M.B Fest in Durham, CT yesterday. Did anyone go to the show? If so, how was it?

FALSE launches Disarm or Die x B.O.D's Karl The Butcher line

FALSE just launched 2 nice new lines at the beginning of this week. Disarm or Die and the Better Off Dead line: Karl The Butcher!

Click on the RED links above and make sure to check their new Anti-Anti Online Store!

(I personally got myself a leftover-veal and a Death By Disco tee.)

A Genius Lu' Volume 40

"It's like infinity, we already at where we finna be

meaning, let's make our hopes our memories

happily-ever-after, endlessly

You the President of Me & You industries

so let's drop Love Inc. on our enemies

recycle all their negative energies

then build, shake them haters off ministries

trust, God willing, they could be like us."

-Lupe on Chris Brown's "Forever" Remix-

Matthew Santos - "This Burning Ship Of Fools" - Now Available!

Matthew's brand new album "This Burning Ship Of Fools" is now available online!

Click HERE to buy it!

New Music: T.I. - "Fuck A Mixtape" [Mixtape]

King's Back! Download link and tracklist after the jump!

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Video: B.o.B - The Adventures of Bobby Ray [Episode 5]

Lupe appears briefly in this clip...click HERE to watch the other 4 parts!

B.o.B's album The Adventures of Bobby Ray is in stores now!

Lupe Fiasco and Caleb completed the 1st Run To The Sun

Lupe Fiasco and Caleb completed the first annual Run To The Sun and arrived in L.A. a few hours ago! Check Lupe's final tweets after the jump!

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New Music: Matthew Santos - "You Will Be Saved"

[Album art by Nicholas Dal Pra]

Matthew just added another new track off his upcoming album "This Burning Ship Of Fools" to his MySpace page...click HERE to listen! Album drops this Friday!

PREVIOUSLY: Matthew Santos - 3 New Tracks [+ More]

Pic: Lupe Fiasco in the studio with David Guetta

Caleb (who's still on the road with Lu right now) tweeted this pic a couple of days ago...

Click HERE for more pics!

First Annual Run to the Sun

The 1st annual run to the sun starts tonight @ midnight! Starting Line: Chicago. Finish Line: Los Angeles. Drivers: Lupe "Laser 1" Fiasco & Caleb "Stuntman" Garrett. Weapon of Choice: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS a.k.a Skull Leader Zero. Why? For the Love and For The Kids!!! Support your local homeless shelters and food pantries! Stop the Violence!! - via Lupe

**UPDATE**

"Laser 1" and "Stuntman" made it to Denver, Colorado where they will rest up and start the race back up at Midnight around Denver time!

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "Paris, Tokyo" [Cover]

LMAO at him forgetting the lyrics [at 1:36] but it's still very dope!

A Genius Lu' Volume 39

"I can hear 'em through the wall like walk
this way they try to dissuade my thoughts
I'm a slave to myself, don't disobey my boss..."

-B.o.B - "Past My Shades" [ft. Lupe Fiasco]-

Fan Art: Lupe Fiasco - Paris, Tokyo

Created by: Pedro Julien and Andy Burdin -via Behance

Lupe Fiasco - Something's coming...

Busy x Twitter

Just a wild guess here...the "I'm Beamin'" remix is finished and drops on monday?...

UPDATE: Busy clarified that it's not the "I'm Beamin" remix but another track..

Japanese Cartoon to release something on July 4th?

Sway

Video: B.o.B talks All City Chess Club

"The All City Chess Club is something that Lupe had the idea about, and me and Charles Hamilton were at a show, and he came up with the idea and talked to us about it, and we were down," B.o.B said of the group's genesis.

"I feel like the respect level is mutual with all of us. And I've already done songs with Charles Hamilton, Lupe and Asher Roth. Basically, the whole concept of it is to have a project, a freelance project, that's something fun and creative." - Read more on MTV

Matthew Santos - 3 New Tracks [+ More]

Matthew just uploaded 3 new tracks to his MySpace page. The album versions of "Break Free" and "Born to Do" and a brand new track called "Day of our Daydreaming." All 3 tracks are off of his upcoming album "This Burning Ship of Fools." Click HERE to listen!

RELATED: Don't miss MATTHEW SANTOS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY in Chicago at the Double Door! Be one of the first to get a copy of Matthew Santos' new album, "This Burning Ship of Fools" debuting at the Double Door on May 28! More info's HERE

Video: Lupe Fiasco interview w/ SLAMXHYPE

Lupe talks about climbing Kili with Kenna and Co., how he has changed musically over the last few years, "I'm Beamin'" and working with The Neptunes, the Steppin' Laser tour, the fan reaction to the new music and more. - Shouts to SLAMXHYPE

Chicago Hip Hop Connects Networking Event and Show

If you're in Chicago or around that area on May 23rd you might want to check this event out! Mikkey Halsted, Skooda Chose, Mic Terror, our homie S-Preme and others will be performing!

Click HERE for more info's and to get tickets!

Video: Nikki Jean is done writing her record...

Nikki: "I'm done writing. . i feel like having my own personal parade. Instead I went to the Arts Bizarre. THANK YOU for all your incredible words of encouragement on this LONG journey :-)"

Le Messie's Japanese Cartoon Update [Album to drop soon!]

JC x FaceBook

UPDATE via FB: Japanese Cartoon: we have an OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE for our debut album IN THE JAWS OF THE LORDS OF DEATH!! .........YES IT IS VERY SOON!

Black Sabbath - "Iron Man" (Death By Disco ‘Dubstep’ Remix) [PREVIEW]

This is just a preview of the track, it's still being mastered...but check it out...it's dope! Death by Disco are Le Messie and Kid Loveless. - Like them on FaceBook

Video: Lupe Fiasco Live @ USD [40 Minutes]

Here's a nice highlight video of Lupe's performance @ USD San Diego, CA [05/09/10]. Including performances of "State Run Radio" (4:50) "Scream" (17:40) "I'm Beamin'" (25:50) "Stereo Sun" (29:29) and more... - Footage courtesy of Montez

Jay Electronica is Ready

Twitter x Jay Electronica

Are you guys ready?

Video: Lupe Fiasco interview w/ OkayPlayerTV [Part 2]

In part 2 of Okayplayer's sit down with Lupe Fiasco, Lupe talks about his love for Houston, his current feelings about the controversial MTV hottest emcees list, and his new crew All City Chess Club. - Shouts to Shamz

PREVIOUSLY: PART 1

Video: Lupe Fiasco interview w/ SoundDiego

While in San Diego, Lupe talked to NBC's SoundDiego...he told them that the Steppin' Laser tour will go overseas again soon...and that's pretty much it....

Click HERE to read a review of the San Diego show...and...oh!... "Scream" won't be on Lasers??? *SAD FACE*

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ USD in San Diego, CA

NBC San Diego comes through with some pics of Lupe's concert @ USD in San Diego, CA [05/09/10] ...you can find more after the jump!

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Video: Lupe Fiasco - "Daydreamin'" - Live @ USD

May 9th, 2010 - ¡Olé! 2010 @ the Jenny Craig Pavilion at USD in San Diego, CA

The Steppin' Laser tour has come to an end....for now...but don't worry...there'll be more dates soon...I know some of you are getting tired of Live footage so this is the last video of the tour I'm postin', unless someone uploads some mega dope footage within' the next few days...

This is "Daydreamin'" Live at USD San Diego, CA...watch it above!

XXL's 25 Most Wanted Outlaws in Hip Hop

Lupe Fiasco as Deacon: Jim “Deacon Jim” Miller was a deadly outlaw and assassin, yet, he lived a life opposite from what most would expect from him. Miller didn’t smoke or drink and he regularly attended church. Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco can relate to Deacon Jim. He’s a Muslim who’s sworn off alcohol and drugs and is known for murderous 16s.

View the rest of the XXL list HERE

Video: Lupe Fiasco x Bishop G - "Little Weapon" - Live @ USD

May 9th, 2010 - ¡Olé! 2010 @ the Jenny Craig Pavilion at USD in San Diego, CA

Oh look, it's BISHOP G!!!! - More videos can be found HERE

Video: Lupe Fiasco interview w/ OkayPlayerTV [Part 1]

While on his Steppin' Laser Tour, Lupe Fiasco, chops it up with OkayplayerTV. Lupe explains the meaning behind his upcoming album, Lasers, his feelings on his songs leaking, his sneaker game, and more. Look for Part 2 to drop on Wednesday. - Shouts to Shamz

Pic: The Hundreds x Lupe Fiasco - Funny Money

Over at The Hundreds Blog, Bobby Hundreds posted a couple of B-roll shots from various shoots he did for the 2nd issue of The Hundreds Mag, including this one from the shoot w/ Lupe. - Click HERE to see more pics and HERE to order the 2nd issue of The Hundreds Mag!

PREVIOUSLY: The Hundreds Mag - Issue #02 [ft. Lupe Fiasco]

Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "I'm Beamin'" Live in Seattle

May 7th, 2010 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA

Video comes courtesy of Jonny Tran

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ The Showbox SoDo in Seattle [05/07/10]

Here we go again...some pics from Lupe's show @ The Showbox SoDo in Seattle, WA [05/07/10] - The one above comes courtesy of Jordan Nicholson and the ones after the jump come courtesy of Nick Feldman.

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Video: Lupe Fiasco says that none of the new songs he performed on the Steppin' Laser tour so far were singles off Lasers

Yesterday, at the end of the show in Seattle, Lupe took some time out to introduce his whole tour-crew to the crowd and at the 6:43 mark he says that he put on the tour 'cause his label kept playing with the release date of the album. He also says that none of the new tracks he performed during the Steppin' Laser tour were singles off Lasers. - Part 2

The Gorillaz got a couple of verses from Lupe Fiasco...

Earlier this week BBC Radio 1 broadcasted an interview that Zane Lowe did with the Gorillaz (Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett) before their Roundhouse gig in London.

Damon revealed that he got so much stuff and guest verses for the "Plastic Beach" album that it was really hard to narrow it all down...but it had to be done and unfortunately the verses they got from Lupe didn't make the album...

Damon said that they might put out some of the stuff that didn't make the album in the future though. So...yeah, I really hope that there'll be another B-Side album or something along those lines....we'll see...

Listen/Download HERE

Video: Lupe Fiasco performs "Shining Down" in Seattle

May 7th, 2010 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA

Lupe performed @ The Showbox SoDo in Seattle, WA yesterday.

Watch his performance of "Shining Down" above!

Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beamin'" video receives well-deserved push

Video: Lupe Fiasco sets "Streets on Fire" in San Francisco

May 4th, 2010 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA

Erik Hammer totally kills it at the end!

T-412 weighs in on Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beamin'"

T-412, a reader of DallasPenn.com, got the chance to voice his opinion about Lupe's new song, the video and more on the blog. It's a good read, click HERE to check it out!

Lupe Fiasco is set to open up for Erykah Badu [L.A. Show]

Several acts are joining Erykah Badu on her upcoming "Out My Mind, Just In Time" tour to open up for her...one of them is Lupe who'll join her and Janelle Monae for the show @ the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA on June 20th! - More info's can be found HERE

Click HERE to buy tickets!

Also check the Official Tour Website!

B.o.B's "Nothin' On You" x "Airplanes" were slated for Lupe Fiasco

In the above clip you can hear how Jim Jonsin talks about getting "Nothin' on You" for B.o.B, a record that was originally slated for Lupe.

Also click HERE to read an interview w/ Kinetics & One Love - - the team that wrote the "Airplanes" hook - - in which they reveal that the song was originally meant to be a Lupe Fiasco song.

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ The Warfield in San Francisco

May 4th, 2010 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA

Here we have some pics from Lupe's show @ The Warfield in San Francisco, CA. The one above comes courtesy of ContraCostaTimes. The 2 you can find after the jump come courtesy of Estevan Gonzalez and Nathan Thadani.

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Video: Lupe Fiasco - "I'm Beamin'" x "Stereo Sun" Live @ The Warfield

May 4th, 2010 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA

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

Some more pics of Lupe's performance @ the House of Blues in Dallas, TX [04/27/10] courtesy of Sean Berry....more after the jump!

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Lupe Fiasco x Mistah F.A.B. - "Say Something" [Live @ The Warfield]

May 4th, 2010 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA

Mistah F.A.B. came out on stage @ Lupe's show at The Warfield in San Francisco, CA yesterday to spit some over "Say Something" ....dopeness! - More videos can be found HERE

PREVIOUSLY: Mistah F.A.B. talks about Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco - "Shining Down" x "Solar Midnite" Live @ The Warfield

May 4th, 2010 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA

The opening of Lupe's Steppin Laser concert @ The Warfield in San Francisco, CA.

Review: Lupe Fiasco @ The Warfield in San Francisco

May 4th, 2010 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA - Photo courtesy of NineOhToo

via MercuryNews: The rapper born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco deserves a more fitting stage name than Lupe Fiasco. - Lupe Fantastic is more like it.

The 28-year-old rapper has long ranked as one of the best concert acts in hip-hop.

Local fans saw ample proof of that back in 2008, when he headlined the Fillmore in San Francisco in January and then, a few months later, stole the show as an opener on Kanye West's "Glow in the Dark Tour" stop at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.

In 2010, however, Fiasco has taken his game to a new, even higher, level....

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Video Review: Lupe Fiasco @ HOB Sunset [2nd Night]

May 3rd, 2010 - House of Blues (Sunset) - Los Angeles, CA

Antoine attended Lupe's concert @ the House of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA on monday and he reports about his experience in the video above. Thanks for the shout out!

PREVIOUSLY: Antoine Bandele's "And He Gets The Girl"

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "I Gotcha" Live @ HOB Sunset [05/03/10]

We pretty much only posted videos of performances of new songs from the Steppin' Laser Tour so far ...but we really shouldn't forget about the classics. So, check out Lupe's performance of "I Gotcha" at the House Of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA.

And oh yeah, that shirt is dope as hell! Click HERE to find out more about it!

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "All Sabotage" Live @ HOB Sunset [05/02/10]

May 2nd, 2010 - House of Blues (Sunset) - Los Angeles, CA

Lupe Fiasco on Complex's "The 10 Best Mixtape Trilogies" List

Once again Complex comes through with a list that includes Lupe...this time it's about the 10 best mixtape trilogies and they list Lupe's Fahrenheit 1/15 series on #8.

Click HERE to check the full list!

Video: 2 dudes w/ "We Are Lasers" tattoos on stage with Lupe Fiasco

Lupe let those 2 guys come up on stage during his show in St. Peter, MN [04/17/10] cause they got a "We Are Lasers" tattoo. Check the pic below.

Pics: Lupe Fiasco @ HOB Sunset Strip [05/02/10]

Here we have some pics from Lupe's concert @ the House of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA [05/02/10]. They come courtesy of Timothy Norris/LA Weekly and you can find more after the jump!

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Fan Review: Lupe Fiasco @ HOB Las Vegas [05/01/10]

Pic courtesy of Yvette

Nathan T. attended Lupe's show @ the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday and just sent his review to us...check it out after the jump!

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Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beamin'" Video Outfit

For all you hypebeasts out there who want to know what Lupe was rockin' in his "I'm Beamin" video... he rocked some Dita Grandmaster Two shades, a G-Star Raw “Blake” jacket and his rosary was custom made by Antonio Murphy & Astro which is a sister brand of Ambush.

Info via RSNYMag and Ambush

Grier "Vixen" Munro - "I'm Beamin'"

Grier does her thing over Lupe's "I'm Beamin'." Check it out! - Shouts to Cloud10

Video: Lupe Fiasco Live @ HOB Las Vegas [05/01/10]

Lupe performed at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV yesterday. Above you can see him talking about the Mayweather/Mosley fight before performing "Daydreamin'." Below you can see him doing "Switch," "Stereo Sun" and "Girls."

Last video courtesy of Savage Photography

Video: Lupe Fiasco interview w/ Bootleg Kev

Bootleg Kev caught up with Lupe yesterday and Lupe talked a bit about Lasers - said that "Shining Down" will be on the album - also talked about EOTS/Mixtapes, Gemstones, Guru/Gang Starr and he said there will be no CRS nor an ACCC album....

Video: Lupe Fiasco interview w/ DJ Franzen on Hot 97.5

Lupe stopped by Hot 97.5 in Vegas earlier today to talk with DJ Franzen. He said there's no set date for Lasers yet but he's having a meeting w/ his label in L.A. tomorrow!

He also talked about the Steppin' Laser tour, climbing Kili, getting props from Jay Z, how he's creating his songs and more.

Oh yeah... and he said he also produced some tracks for "Lasers" himself and (recently some people been doubting it but) Matthew Santos IS on the album.

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

Here we have a couple more pics of Lupe's performance at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO [04/29/10] - They come courtesy of Metromix Denver and you can find more after the jump!

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Video: Lupe Fiasco - Steppin' Laser Tour 2010 [Official Promo]

Lupe x Twitter

There are still tickets left for some of the last few shows, so make sure to get yours now!

Pics: Lupe Fiasco's "I'm Beamin'" Video Shoot [BTS]

Usually you get behind the scenes footage or pics from the set before a video drops... in this case we got them afterwards though...so, check some pics from the shoot after the jump!

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