Lupe Fiasco has never been one to shy away from stating his opinions, especially when it comes to his views on politics and society. In this latest music video, directed by Alex Nazari, Lupe combines three Food & Liquor 2 tracks – “Lamborghini Angels,” “ITAL (Roses)” and “Audubon Ballroom” – into one long, extended visual piece. As usual, Lupe runs wild with the provocative imagery, bludgeoning the viewer with as little nuance as possible.  Watch below, if you dare.

Check out our review of Food and Liquor 2 here.

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FNLII is steady approaching one step at a time. Lupe Fiasco‘s Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album is slated to drop on September 25. Below you can find the complete tracklist which includes features from Casey Benjamin, Poo Bear, Bilal, Guy Sebastian, Jane $$$ and Jason Evigian. Production includes cuts by 1500 Or Nothin’, Soundtrakk and The Audibles to name a few.

1. Ayesha Says (Intro)
2. Strange Fruition feat. Casey Benjamin
3. ITAL (Roses)
4. Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
5. Audubon Ballroom
6. Bitch Bad
7. Lamborghini Angels
8. Put Em Up
9. Heart Donor feat. Poo Bear
10. How Dare You feat. Bilal
11. Battle Scars (with Guy Sebastian)
12. Brave Heart feat. Poo Bear
13. Form Follows Function
14. Cold War feat. Jane $$$
15. Unforgivable Youth feat. Jason Evigian
16. Hood Now (Outro)
17. Things We Must Do For Others

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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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Hip-hop’s own revolutionist, Lupe Fiasco, has created his own lane in the culture with strong critism of the American government and a distaste for the image of the typical rapper. He recently participated in a lecture series presented by 2-Cents.com at Xavier University. Producer, Mannie Fresh sat down and asked Lupe questions about his name, industry politics, and the current state of hip-hop.

Lupe is preparing his  latest album Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 already releasing the first two singles: “Bad Bitch” and “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free).” He’s gearing up for the release of the third single “Lamborghini Angels,” but before its August 14th release he tweeted a warning to his listeners.

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