Lupe Fiasco

question what you are doing. The only thing on your mind when you are afraid is to remain safe, no matter what or how that means to get there. In the song “ Words I Never Said” sung and written by Lupe Fiasco, he demonstrates how fear is one of our biggest and weakest emotions.“ Words I Never Said” by Lupe Fiasco, illustrates that in American society today, people deliberately are self-censoring their opinions due to an audience that does not demand the truth and a fear of punishment for…

words. Or do you prefer new school? Future legends such as T.I, Kendrick Lamar and Lupe Fiasco. All of these artist have had pretty successful careers selling albums gold and platinum. Rap is everywhere do you prefer the East coast or the West coast, the dirty south or the Midwest. You have legends in the west coast such as Tupac and Biggie. Don 't forget about younger talent such as Kendrick Lamar. Or how about Lupe Fiasco and the Midwest? You have the king of the South T.I.. You have legends…

face of distinguishing between appearances and reality is vividly presented by the songs “Bitch Bad” by Lupe Fiasco and “Thieves In The Night” by Black Star. Although these songs both emphasize how this theme causes a corrupt cycle that is inimical to black culture, Fiasco highlights this in a personal manner, while Black Star underlines its systemic significance. In “Bitch Bad” Lupe Fiasco accentuates the core problems of rap music and its effects on African-American society. A…

the way the system does you in the 'hood sometimes, if you don't literally get out, your chances are slim. You'll definitely die mentally. You'll pretty much die physically.” according to American rapper Lupe Fiasco. Lupe Fiasco was born and raised in the housing projects of west Chicago. Fiasco had an unstable upbringing but he was a well educated child. Many people would assume that because of his upbringing and the neighborhood he grew up in, that he wouldn’t have become as successful as he…

For instance, transcendentalism is widely evident in popular culture, which includes songs and films. A great example of this is the song “The Show Goes On” by Lupe Fiasco. Fiasco’s song emphasizes the principle of confidence and nonconformity. For example, Fiasco sings “never put them down, you just put your arms higher.” His message is to always believe in oneself and his or her abilities and push oneself to achieve greater and better things in life. He also…

musician, and composer. Furthermore, Scott-Heron was very active in the soul, jazz, and hip-hop genre. Scott-Heron released this the poem “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” at the age of twenty-one and has been sampled by multiple singers such as Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Common, Queen Latifah and more. Revolution defines a fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place when the population rises up in revolt against the current authorities. The poem did…

Until I the beginning of my sixth grade year, I never really gave much thought to what I listened to. Never gave any thought about whether or not what people told me was correct. I’d see the news and think that 's all there was to it, whatever my elders told me was what I believed. And this applied to everything. From Music to Politics to History to Science and to Religion. I was taught like most of us, that Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and made friends with the natives,…

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Fashion and art have been essential in my life, serving as a method to exhibit my emotions, thoughts, and desires. Ever since I entered the University of California, Los Angeles, I felt as if I could never find an environment that allowed me express my artistic abilities while still being an activist and agent of change for marginalized groups. I feel as if joining the Cultural Affairs Commission, and holding a position in the Hip-Hop Congress, will provide me a platform in which to I can fully…

John Legend, singer, songwriter, pianist, is a 36 year old extremely talented man who has succeeded in far more than just reaching fame in music. He comes from an interesting historical background; his 4th and 5th grandfathers were born slaves and died freed men. Being that John Legend was always into Classical soul, hip-hop and gospel music since early childhood, he carried that interest into the music he composes today, which makes him one of the few artists in the r&b/hip-hop music industry…