- Once competed in academic decathlons.
- He was raised in the west end of Chicago.
- He has a passion for skateboarding, which he discusses in his song "Kick Push". This was the first single from his debut album, 'Food & Liquor'.
- His album "Food & Liquor" had been in the works for approximately five years. The project had grown and changed over time.
- Lupe had been signed to Epic Records along with his group, "Da Pak", but later signed a solo deal with Arista Records.
- His father was an African drummer, and his mother was a gourmet chef who often traveled the world.
- Has four brothers and five sisters. Lupe is the youngest.
- In 2008 his song "Superstar" (featuring Matthew Santos) became a top ten hit in the United States.
- He released his sophomore album 'Lupe Fiasco's The Cool' on December 18th (US). (December 2007)
- Released the first single, "Superstar", from his upcoming second album, 'The Cool'. (September 2007)
- Released first album, 'Food & Liquor'. (September 2006)
- Working on his sophomore album, tentatively titled 'The Cool', which is scheduled for release in summer of '07. (January 2007)
- He began to rap when he was in the eighth grade, but pursued it fully when he turned 17.
- He is highly influenced by 'Crucial Conflict' and Nas, among others.
- He says hip-hop artist Nas' sophomore album, "It Was Written", was his primary source for inspiration.
- Growing up, he had the nickname "Lu", the last part of his first name.
- He named himself after the song, "Firm Fiasco", by the hip-hop super-group, The Firm.
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