| First Name |
Wasalu
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| Middle Name |
Muhammad
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| Last Name |
Fiasco
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| Full Name at Birth |
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
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| Alternative Name |
Lupe Fiasco, Double J
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| Birthday |
17th February, 1981
|
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Muslim
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop, Midwestern hip-hop
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| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Rap
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| Year(s) Active |
1999–present, 2000–present, 2000–present
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| Music Style |
Alternative Rap, Midwest Rap
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| Music Mood |
Literate, Confident, Playful, Boisterous, Swaggering, Wry, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Summery, Sophisticated, Cerebral, Laid-Back/Mellow, Witty, Fun, Humorous, Dramatic, Warm, Relaxed, Energetic
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Keyboards, Sampler, Piano
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| Record Label |
Atlantic, 1st & 15th Entertainment, Thirty Tigers (current), Atlantic (former), 1st & 15th, The Orchard, Atlantic Records (former), Thirty Tigers
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| Associated Acts |
All City Chess Club, Child Rebel Soldier, B.o.B, Japanese Cartoon, Matthew Santos, Pooh Bear, Dee-1, Nikki Jean, Kanye West, Guy Sebastian, Tef Poe, Demarco Castle, Pj, Poo Bear, Sway Defaso, Ty Dolla Sign, Ab-Soul, Sway
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| Official Websites |
http://www.lupefiasco.com, http://lupefiasco.com
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Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco (LOO-pay), is an American rapper, singer, record producer and music educator. Born and raised in Chicago, he gained mainstream recognition for his guest appearance on Kanye West's 2006 single "Touch the Sky," which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. He also formed the rock band Japanese Cartoon in 2008, for which he serves as lead vocalist.
