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Lupe Fiasco

Rapper, Record Producer, & Entrepreneur; CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment

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Lupe Fiasco Biography

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and activist. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. He also performs as the frontman of rock band Japanese Cartoon under his real name. As an entrepreneur, Fiasco is the chief executive officer (CEO) of 1st and 15th Entertainment.

Raised in Chicago, Jaco developed an interest in hip hop after initially disliking the genre for its use of vulgarity and misogyny. After adopting the name Lupe Fiasco and recording songs in his father's basement, 19-year-old Fiasco joined a group called Da Pak. The group disbanded shortly after its inception, and Fiasco soon met rapper Jay-Z who helped him sign a record deal with Atlantic Records. In September 2006, Fiasco released his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, which received three Grammy nominations. He released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, in December 2007. The lead single "Superstar" became his first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

After a two-year delay, Lasers was released in March 2011 to mixed reviews; however, it became his first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Fiasco released his seventh studio album, Drogas Wave, in Septemnber 2018. Drogas Wave was the follow-up to Fiasco's 2017 album Drogas Light.

In addition to music, Fiasco has pursued other business ventures, including fashion. He runs two clothing lines, Righteous Kung-Fu and Trilly & Truly; he has designed sneakers for Reebok. He has been involved with charitable activities, including the Summit on the Summit expedition, and in 2010 he recorded a benefit single for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Fiasco is also noted for his anti-establishment views, which he has expressed in both interviews and his music.

Fiasco, along with rappers Common, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, has been credited as a pioneer of the conscious hip hop movement, which focuses on social issues. Fiasco attributes his interest in social issues to his highly cultured upbringing, as he describes his mother as "very intellectual" and his father as a "Renaissance man." He rejects the misogyny common in hip hop, which he discusses in the song "Hurt Me Soul."

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  • HOW TO BOOK Lupe Fiasco?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Lupe Fiasco for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Lupe Fiasco, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Lupe Fiasco or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Lupe Fiasco?

    Speaking fees for Lupe Fiasco, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Lupe Fiasco charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Lupe Fiasco, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Lupe Fiasco?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Lupe Fiasco for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lupe Fiasco for your next private or corporate function.

  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Lupe Fiasco or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Lupe Fiasco or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Lupe Fiasco

Rapper, Record Producer, & Entrepreneur; CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment

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Activism, Entertainers, Entertainment, Music, Social Justice, Speakers by Industry

Lupe Fiasco Biography

Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and activist. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. He also performs as the frontman of rock band Japanese Cartoon under his real name. As an entrepreneur, Fiasco is the chief executive officer (CEO) of 1st and 15th Entertainment.

Raised in Chicago, Jaco developed an interest in hip hop after initially disliking the genre for its use of vulgarity and misogyny. After adopting the name Lupe Fiasco and recording songs in his father's basement, 19-year-old Fiasco joined a group called Da Pak. The group disbanded shortly after its inception, and Fiasco soon met rapper Jay-Z who helped him sign a record deal with Atlantic Records. In September 2006, Fiasco released his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, which received three Grammy nominations. He released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, in December 2007. The lead single "Superstar" became his first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

After a two-year delay, Lasers was released in March 2011 to mixed reviews; however, it became his first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Fiasco released his seventh studio album, Drogas Wave, in Septemnber 2018. Drogas Wave was the follow-up to Fiasco's 2017 album Drogas Light.

In addition to music, Fiasco has pursued other business ventures, including fashion. He runs two clothing lines, Righteous Kung-Fu and Trilly & Truly; he has designed sneakers for Reebok. He has been involved with charitable activities, including the Summit on the Summit expedition, and in 2010 he recorded a benefit single for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Fiasco is also noted for his anti-establishment views, which he has expressed in both interviews and his music.

Fiasco, along with rappers Common, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, has been credited as a pioneer of the conscious hip hop movement, which focuses on social issues. Fiasco attributes his interest in social issues to his highly cultured upbringing, as he describes his mother as "very intellectual" and his father as a "Renaissance man." He rejects the misogyny common in hip hop, which he discusses in the song "Hurt Me Soul."

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  • Lupe Fiasco presents “Rap Theory & Practice: an Introduction”
    Lupe Fiasco presents “Rap Theory & Practice: an Introduction”
    An exploration into the underlying fundamental functions, structures, and principles of rap. Wasalu Jaco, professionally known as Lupe Fiasco, is...
  • Lupe Fiasco Talks Genius, The Media & Ahmaud Arbery | For The Record
    Lupe Fiasco Talks Genius, The Media & Ahmaud Arbery | For The Record
    Lupe Fiasco teamed up with producer Kaelin Ellis for their collaborative EP, 'HOUSE,' which dropped at the end of July. On the latest episode of 'For...
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FAQs on booking Lupe Fiasco

  • How to book Lupe Fiasco?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Lupe Fiasco for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Lupe Fiasco, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Lupe Fiasco or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Lupe Fiasco?

    Speaking fees for Lupe Fiasco, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Lupe Fiasco charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Lupe Fiasco, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Lupe Fiasco?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Lupe Fiasco for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lupe Fiasco for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Lupe Fiasco or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Lupe Fiasco or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Lupe Fiasco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Lupe Fiasco for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Lupe Fiasco generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Killer Mike, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, Common and J. Cole. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lupe Fiasco for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Lupe Fiasco Speaker Videos

  • Lupe Fiasco presents “Rap Theory & Practice: an Introduction”
    Lupe Fiasco presents “Rap Theory & Practice: an Introduction”
    An exploration into the underlying fundamental functions, structures, and principles of rap. Wasalu Jaco, professionally known as Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American...
    Lupe Fiasco Talks Genius, The Media & Ahmaud Arbery | For The Record
    Lupe Fiasco Talks Genius, The Media & Ahmaud Arbery | For The Record
    Lupe Fiasco teamed up with producer Kaelin Ellis for their collaborative EP, 'HOUSE,' which dropped at the end of July. On the latest episode of 'For The Record,' Lupe Fiasco sat down with Genius' VP...
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