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About Lupe Fiasco:
Lupe Fiasco came to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, which received three Grammy nominations. Prominent Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z describes him as a "breath of fresh air" in a new hip-hop world characterized by mainstream pop and glamor, a sharp contrast with the widespread lyricism-focused rap of the 1990's.
Lupe gained a large underground following with the release of his three critically acclaimed mixtapes, Fahrenheit 1/15 Part I: The Truth Is Among Us, Fahrenheit 1/15 Part II: Revenge of the Nerds, and Fahrenheit 1/15 Part III: A Rhyming Ape, all leading up to his debut.
In 2006, he released his hit single "Kick, Push", a song heavily referencing skateboarding, which established himself as the antithesis of many mainstream rappers. As his popularity slowly increased, so did anticipation for his upcoming album Food & Liquor. The album was officially released on September 19, 2006 and became one of the most critically acclaimed rap albums of the year. In the same year, he was voted by GQ as the "Breakout Man of the Year". Food & Liquor was later nominated for three Grammys including "Best Rap Album".
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