Lupe Fiasco speaks on his ongoing involvement with Occupy Wall Street, his relationship with the upcoming generation of hip-hop, “retiring” from the hip-hop industry and even a potential teaching opportunity. The interview, which takes place in super bright greenery, also touches on Child Rebel Soldier (remember? the hip-hop super-group that included Pharrell and Kanye). Nevertheless, great insight provided courtesy of HardKnock TV.

Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album drops Septebmer 25.

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BET’s 106 & Park  wisely took it upon themselves to not censor Lupe Fiasco’s single “Bitch Bad.” Despite its controversial title, the message of the song persuaded the network to allow the music video to be played on the teen-focused music show. Rocsi chops it up with Lupe to gauge his reaction to the song and its reception. Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album out September 25th.

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