Firstly I didn't write this and don't agree with all the points, but randomly came across this and thought it may provide an interesting debate...
10 Reasons Why Lupe Fiasco IS Overrated
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So, I’ve been in my kitchen cooking up some mad BUTTHURT for all the Lupe Fiasco stans.
It might just be me, but when it comes to addressing overrated rappers I think we all know that one guy that always pops up in our head and NO ONE wants to address it… you know… the big CRYING elephant in the room???
10 Reasons Why Lupe Fiasco IS Overrated
Before I begin my list, I thought I would first like to mention that I was/am…ish a fan of Lupe. I’ve been to his concert when he came here to Jacksonville and was blown away by his amazing stage presence (mostly because I’ve never really been to many rap concerts befoooooore… ‘cuz — Jacksonville) BUT that is where my praise for him will end.
1.) Lupe Fiasco is too cryptic in his lyrics.
One of your jobs, as a rapper/singer/performer is convey one message per song (I say one because you don’t want to confuse your listener with multiple points and directions because not only will this overload his/her mind but this will subtract from the impact of each point you make within your message).
This message can range anywhere from being a political revolutionary to being a self-pitied relationship attention whore like Taylor Swift’s retarded love life… but the point is to transfer a feeling so that people can know what the fukk you’re talking about.
One of the things that they teach is public speaking is to KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. In other words, one want to use terms and words that is generally understood by the people you are addressing (if your plan is to talk to a bunch of 1st graders about choices they should make for college then you’re going to have a bad time).
Let’s look at Lupe’s lyrics from one of his more popular songs, “Bad bytch”
Now imagine there’s a shorty, maybe five maybe four
Ridin' ‘round with his mama listening to the radio
And a song comes on and a not far off from being born
Doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong
Ok, that’s not so bad…
First he’s relatin' the word “bytch” with his mama — comma
And because she’s relatin' to herself, his most important source of help
And mental health, he may skew respect for dishonor
Ok, I know what most of you all probably thinking… “it’s simple to understand, unless you’re a fukking moron…” well, while that is not true, I won’t argue with that. But I will make this point… WHO THE fukk IS HIS AUDIENCE???
Is it the people who already know about that shyt (preachers, choir members, and deacons) or is it the fukking gangbangers, drug dealers, prostitutes, or even the “bytches” he’s referring to in his song???
Do you think they want to listen to this shyt if they can’t even understand what the hell he’s even saying???
2.) Lupe is not Relatable
No, I’m not talking about the streets this time… I’m talking about you and me. YOU can’t relate to Lupe… hell, LUPE CAN’T EVEN RELATE TO LUPE!
Before I explain how, I would like to explain exactly what I mean by “relating to an artist” and why it is important.
Man I promise, she’s so self-conscious
She has no idea what she’s doing in college
That major that she majored in don’t make no money
But she won’t drop out, her parents will look at her funny
Now, tell me that ain’t insecurr
The concept of school seems so secure
Sophomore, three yurrs, ain’t picked a carurr
She like, fukk it, I’ll just stay down here and do hair
Simple as that, you won’t find any Lupe lyric as relatable, as clear-cut, and as strong as this point right here.
College, in most places, is looked upon as the catalyst for success. So if you’re coming from a family of educators, like myself and Kanye, then you might have it hardwired into your mind that college is the ONLY path to success and that any other way is doomed to fail! People in my family would look at ME funny if I dropped out and so even though I’m not feeling my classes, I still take them because I’m too insecure to try a different route… hence, Kanye’s College Dropout is not only relatable but it sends the message that “You’re not the only one who felt this way about college because even someone as famous and successful as myself also been through this shyt!”
Lupe Fiasco’s lyrics?
And I’m brainless, which means I’m headless
Like Ichabod Crane is
Or foreplay-less sex is, which makes me saneless
With no neck left to hang the chain with
Yea, I don’t know anyone who is brainless bros… sorry, Lupe… maybe it’s just you.
3.) Lupe Tries TOO Hard
I mean, what the fukk was this???
This nikka is trying waaaay to hard to be a symbol, a fukking hip hop Jesus, that he just ends up looking stupid. Talk about not being invited to the whitehouse anymore to perform because of this and — probably was the highlight of his WHOLE career.
I mean, if you’re going to try to fight the system, bro… then don’t be so fukking obvious with it. You need friends in high places first, and then a great following… because if you protest by yourself, I know in your head you’re doing something right, but if no one knows what you’re campaigning for and look confused while you’re performing then you’re just looking like a whiny bytch running around, aimlessly, with no destination.
4.) Lupe is a One Trick Pony
This nikka talks about the same shyt EVERY album without switching up his approach. “Well, so does every other fukking rapper!!!” Well, maybe, but at least everybody else is being honest and sounding sonically decent while doing so.
How about this, Lupe, let’s start small… and ACTUALLY talk about some solutions instead complaining about the problems every song.
5.) Lupe is too Sensitive
Lupe
Lupe, wut r u doin?
Lupe STAHP
In Hip Hop, when we think of sensitive rappers, Druke tends to be the first rapper that pops into our head…
…but in reality, it is Lupe. LUPE IS THE MOST SENSITIVE RAPPER.
Proof? He’s the ONLY nikka who whines about his haters on twitter… and even locked his twitter account for a time period because of it.
This nikka cries on just about every interview he’s on:
Bruhhh…
A lover not a fighter on the frontline with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
10 Reasons Why Lupe Fiasco IS Overrated
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OViea91
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So, I’ve been in my kitchen cooking up some mad BUTTHURT for all the Lupe Fiasco stans.
It might just be me, but when it comes to addressing overrated rappers I think we all know that one guy that always pops up in our head and NO ONE wants to address it… you know… the big CRYING elephant in the room???
10 Reasons Why Lupe Fiasco IS Overrated
Before I begin my list, I thought I would first like to mention that I was/am…ish a fan of Lupe. I’ve been to his concert when he came here to Jacksonville and was blown away by his amazing stage presence (mostly because I’ve never really been to many rap concerts befoooooore… ‘cuz — Jacksonville) BUT that is where my praise for him will end.
1.) Lupe Fiasco is too cryptic in his lyrics.
One of your jobs, as a rapper/singer/performer is convey one message per song (I say one because you don’t want to confuse your listener with multiple points and directions because not only will this overload his/her mind but this will subtract from the impact of each point you make within your message).
This message can range anywhere from being a political revolutionary to being a self-pitied relationship attention whore like Taylor Swift’s retarded love life… but the point is to transfer a feeling so that people can know what the fukk you’re talking about.
One of the things that they teach is public speaking is to KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. In other words, one want to use terms and words that is generally understood by the people you are addressing (if your plan is to talk to a bunch of 1st graders about choices they should make for college then you’re going to have a bad time).
Let’s look at Lupe’s lyrics from one of his more popular songs, “Bad bytch”
Now imagine there’s a shorty, maybe five maybe four
Ridin' ‘round with his mama listening to the radio
And a song comes on and a not far off from being born
Doesn’t know the difference between right and wrong
Ok, that’s not so bad…
First he’s relatin' the word “bytch” with his mama — comma
And because she’s relatin' to herself, his most important source of help
And mental health, he may skew respect for dishonor
Ok, I know what most of you all probably thinking… “it’s simple to understand, unless you’re a fukking moron…” well, while that is not true, I won’t argue with that. But I will make this point… WHO THE fukk IS HIS AUDIENCE???
Is it the people who already know about that shyt (preachers, choir members, and deacons) or is it the fukking gangbangers, drug dealers, prostitutes, or even the “bytches” he’s referring to in his song???
Do you think they want to listen to this shyt if they can’t even understand what the hell he’s even saying???
2.) Lupe is not Relatable
No, I’m not talking about the streets this time… I’m talking about you and me. YOU can’t relate to Lupe… hell, LUPE CAN’T EVEN RELATE TO LUPE!
Before I explain how, I would like to explain exactly what I mean by “relating to an artist” and why it is important.
- Relating to your audience builds a connection/bond and makes a strong fanbase who not only agree with you but are influenced by you. So if you’re trying to elevate someone’s circumstances with mere words, it might be a good idea to not only have their full attention but have them wanting to change their current circumstance just because you told them so.
- Relating to your audience breaks the barrier that separates you from them (which eliminates any alienation they may feel whenever you’re speaking WITH them and not AT them)and this also psychologically implies that you’re going through/been through what they’re going through and since you made it to success then they may also believe that they may have a good chance of making it as well.
- Relating also gives the message to the audience that, “YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE SEEING THIS shyt” and just because your lyrics are “complex” does NOT mean it is powerful and quotable. You ever heard of “less is more”? How ‘bout “Keep it SIMPLE, stupid.)
Man I promise, she’s so self-conscious
She has no idea what she’s doing in college
That major that she majored in don’t make no money
But she won’t drop out, her parents will look at her funny
Now, tell me that ain’t insecurr
The concept of school seems so secure
Sophomore, three yurrs, ain’t picked a carurr
She like, fukk it, I’ll just stay down here and do hair
Simple as that, you won’t find any Lupe lyric as relatable, as clear-cut, and as strong as this point right here.
College, in most places, is looked upon as the catalyst for success. So if you’re coming from a family of educators, like myself and Kanye, then you might have it hardwired into your mind that college is the ONLY path to success and that any other way is doomed to fail! People in my family would look at ME funny if I dropped out and so even though I’m not feeling my classes, I still take them because I’m too insecure to try a different route… hence, Kanye’s College Dropout is not only relatable but it sends the message that “You’re not the only one who felt this way about college because even someone as famous and successful as myself also been through this shyt!”
Lupe Fiasco’s lyrics?
And I’m brainless, which means I’m headless
Like Ichabod Crane is
Or foreplay-less sex is, which makes me saneless
With no neck left to hang the chain with
Yea, I don’t know anyone who is brainless bros… sorry, Lupe… maybe it’s just you.
3.) Lupe Tries TOO Hard
I mean, what the fukk was this???
This nikka is trying waaaay to hard to be a symbol, a fukking hip hop Jesus, that he just ends up looking stupid. Talk about not being invited to the whitehouse anymore to perform because of this and — probably was the highlight of his WHOLE career.
I mean, if you’re going to try to fight the system, bro… then don’t be so fukking obvious with it. You need friends in high places first, and then a great following… because if you protest by yourself, I know in your head you’re doing something right, but if no one knows what you’re campaigning for and look confused while you’re performing then you’re just looking like a whiny bytch running around, aimlessly, with no destination.
4.) Lupe is a One Trick Pony
This nikka talks about the same shyt EVERY album without switching up his approach. “Well, so does every other fukking rapper!!!” Well, maybe, but at least everybody else is being honest and sounding sonically decent while doing so.
- Jay Z went from gangster rap to talking about his empire to talking about his art.
- Kanye went from talking about college and his crappy job to talking about his momma and celebrity life to talking about his crappy corperate… shyt.
- Drake… yeaaaa… he’s for the ladies
How about this, Lupe, let’s start small… and ACTUALLY talk about some solutions instead complaining about the problems every song.
5.) Lupe is too Sensitive
Lupe
Lupe, wut r u doin?
Lupe STAHP
In Hip Hop, when we think of sensitive rappers, Druke tends to be the first rapper that pops into our head…
…but in reality, it is Lupe. LUPE IS THE MOST SENSITIVE RAPPER.
Proof? He’s the ONLY nikka who whines about his haters on twitter… and even locked his twitter account for a time period because of it.
This nikka cries on just about every interview he’s on:
Bruhhh…
A lover not a fighter on the frontline with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
The album is dope 
