LupeFiasco Discussion

Hello
You're a huge inspiration in my life. Not only your music, but your activism. I'm writing a paper. It's a big project for a class for my major; Amst429 at the University of Maryland. It's called perspectives on Popular Culture: Social Activism and Popular Culture. I was wondering if you would be interested in interacting with me a little big while I work on this project. It's basically an analysis of the cause. I would love to look at your cause because it is close to my heart. Would you be able to do this? If not I understand and I can find a cause on my campus but please let me know as soon as you can. I have to turn in the introduction on the 14th of February.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Ellen Gillingham
My number is 443 962 3897 you can also reach me by email emrg@ymail.com

Salaams,

I just wanted to thank you for bringing attention to the Genocide taking places in Palestine. I was proud and inspired when I heard your music. It is not popular or sexy enough to sing about issues concerning human rights but thank you for daring to do so.

May you always speak TRUTH to POWER. May Allah bless you with good health today and always.

ya haqq!

atefeh

Hey Lupe! You're one of my favorite artists and my friend and I would absolutely love to see you perform at a concert/possibly even meet you! For our graduation present this year we want to come to one of your concerts before we leave for college this August. Sooo... We're keeping tabs on your travels, buuut I think we'd both faint if you came to Maryland before we left for school. Even if you came to PA, NJ, DE, WV, or VA! Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease. We don't mind the drive; we just wanna see you on the east coast so we can meet ya :) Love you always, my dOOd

Just wanted to pass along a new project called Rhymes and Reasons. It's interviews with hip-hop heads about their lives and songs that influenced them. It tends to take a justice focus.

The first interview is up at: thisisrhymesandreasons.wordpress.com

If you like it, please spread the word.

Thanks

Rhymes and Reasons

I strongly request that this entire message is read. I know you dont vote, but as your biggest fan who also doesnt vote im begging you to make an exception and advocate for Ron Paul. He is the most genuine human of any politician in America and is ignored in the media because if elected he will begin to destroy the status quo. in my opinion he is the last realistic hope to put America on the right track and Lupe is the most powerful advocate to the young people who will potentially realize this and do something about it. LUPE WE NEED YOUR HELP!
I would like to also point out that it is rumored that Ron Paul is a racist to which I have no idea, but I do know that his political stance (which has been the same for thirty years) does NOT let his personal views overpower equality. Not to mention he wants to end the ridiculously disproportionately enforced drug war which would be the one of the most helpful things that could be done for the black community. He is also the ONLY politician running for president who wants to get rid of the department of education which as you know has been progressively desensitizing the kids in america since 1980. He also will end the war on terror. I know you disagree with the system in America and I believe you have the right intensions with not voting but doing so this time around will have a negative effect. the fact is either Ron Paul will be president or it will be another currupt president. Once again your biggest fan is begging. This guy is not the typical ethnocentric white politician, but rather the front man for human beings.

Lupe, I wonder if you’re ever going to read this; eh it’s worth a try

I think you’re the greatest artist/author/everything in between ever. Your metaphors, wordplay, story-telling, and similes are untouchable and light years ahead of society! I wish your work can be valued at the amount it deserves. It’s like no other work I’ve seen before. Shakespeare needs to kneel along with all these other MC’s, respectfully. It’s true, your words and lines ARE better than every rapper in the world combined!

My suggestion: now that ur semi-mainstream, go back to your old school ways. In ur first two albums, the saga of Michael Young History was described. Make an album with a story so new fans see ur lyrical talent! People will go get your first two albums and then, finally, ur skills will be recognized and appreciated. Put a twist in the story please! Introduce another character or something!

Get Soundtrakk back (SLR was such a sweet tune. Murked Soulja’s ass) Thank you for FOTP. I think Enemy of the State is better tho. You should use its concept for a new tape (if made) no weird beats. Lyrical level was high as always (Joaquin Phoenix & Super Cold were phenomenal)
I want to give a shoutout to TimesNuRoman on Youtube. He breaks down your songs using visual effects. I messaged him, he’s a college student! Take a look at his work, you’ll be impressed. OH Please, if you can (may seem borderline ridiculous) tell Wale make a mixtape rappin on Old School Beats. I believe he will come hard. He feels he is an underdog, I agree. ACCC needs a mixtape too! Asher= sickass wordsmith! Los (Check on Datpiff) is very talented and deserves some attention. I wish Gemini was still around “We On” was flawless

I really hope you read this Lupe. I might be utterly insane for saying these things, but it is what it is man. Im not trying to be Stan loll Thank you for all your hard work and effort. No disrespect to you. I apologize if you feel that way. Shout out from Tujunga, CA


Sincerely,
Marv

Is there anyway to contact Lupe Fiasco, to ask for him to come to an event?

I find it interesting that the feedback section says "we've" and "we" instead of I, which only leads me to wonder if you, Lupe will ever read this message. I hear your words and support your ideas and it is though the understanding of the content of what you say that I think it is possible that someday whether today or some other day, you will read this. I do have a request, and as much as I would love to meet you and have a long conversation with you on your views, I would like to ask for something more meaningful, something that will make a difference. please try to look into the my brother's keeper program, it is a great program for African American boys in Detroit who attend the Malcolm X academy. it is basically a mentoring program for middle school boys mentored by Michigan State University students. These boys need to know about your message. If you find that you like what you find out about the program and school, then contact Dr. Austen Jackson a professor at MSU who is strongly associated with the program. The reason I mention him, is because he was my professor and the one who introduced me to the program. I wish I could say that I am strongly involved in the program, but for reasons that don't matter right now, I just want you to know that I'm not, which is why I have directed you to someone who knows about the program. I am a hispanic female not male or African American, but I believe in something that you said before, we should look into every aspect of society to understand what are really the problems, and not just point a finger at one thing. those were not your exact words but it reflects the content of what you said. as much as I would love to ask you to contact me, I ask that you please contact Dr. Jackson instead as he will be able to provided you with a better understanding of the program. contact him at 517-884-6006 or jacks381@msu.edu. please only contact me if you need to know why I think you should look into this program- tulebren@msu.edu

Hi Lupe, Judas from Kenya.......... am no no Kenyan terrorist. your stuff is the real dope! just never lose your mic .

Hey lupe I am a 22yr old palestinian american in akron ohio and i just wana say i appreciate you showin love for us and always stayin true you yourself and keepin it real. I too am a artist i would like nothing more than for you to at least listen to this track for me. I know you are very busy but nothing would mean more to me than to have your opinion. thanks, E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1EkjVomCic

Hi lupe,
just wanna start off with saying congrats on coming this far in doing what you love, and keeping it real. Please don't ever change the way you rap, you are a true artist, and i have an endless amount of respect for you. I've been listening to you since Kick Push, and i will keep listening to you if you keep up being real in your lyrics. I just watched " Words I never said " on youtube, and was completely blown away. You never, and I mean never disappoint. It really spoke to me, everything you said in it was completely realistic, and I just wished other people realized it. Reason why I respect you, is cause you make it seem like you're one of the people, not some overly rich rapper, you know whats going on with us. I'm sure that people would agree with that. You're also logical, your lyrics makes sense, and you're intelligent, and you're someone who hopefully will make a change, and start a movement. You will always have my support in your music, and if you ever decide to become president, you'll sure as hell have my vote.Keep up the good work, Come to the Sherman Theater in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania I would really like to see you. I dont know if your going to read this, but i sure as hell hope you do. I would really like to hear back from you man. Send me an Email at Nick_Cherubini54@yahoo.com . Anyways, take it easy, and keep it real.
- Nick Cherubini

Hi Lupe Fiasco I love that song you did remix to rick ross you are real rapper you for tupac killumnati movement i am down with you i have strong social views like you i am deep studying goverment i like do a interview with you one day 256-503-3611 if somebody know how i can get in touch managment to do interviews

DUDE I AM from Libya i had to leave because Gaddafi soldiers came into my house and kicked us out. protesters started walking in the streets saying that they want Gaddafi to leave and he shoot fire on us first. What do u want us to do site there and watch our brothers and sisters die NO we fight for OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.”

... I am so inspired by you Lupe Fiasco. Your so different from rappers nower days, and it's so beautiful the things you support and talk about. I love your music and I am SURE to comee to your upcoming concert in Houston. I recall in a interview that you said you liked Houston.. WELL COME DOWN! My birthdays coming up and it'll be the first time I'll be able to go to a concert... and I really hope its your concert I end up going to. Please. Please. Please come down to Houston. The place that loves you so much and cherishes your music and will not ever make you miss home (:

Lupe Fiasco, I admire that you mentioned the bombings of the Gaza Strip and that Islam is not a religion of terror in your song "Words I Never Said." Your authentic and politically informative style are refreshing. In society, it is unfortunate, that in society, trivial things overshadow important things and that is a theme of your rap. May Allah bless you.