Rapper Lupe Fiasco is urging fans to wear orange on Monday to back a new youth campaign aimed at raising awareness about the need to end gun violence in his native Chicago, Illinois.

The Superstar hit-maker has joined forces with local teens via his Lupe Fiasco Foundation to launch Project Orange Tree in a bid to educate kids about violence and how to prevent the rising levels of weapons crimes in the city.

The group's mission statement reads: "The color orange is used because hunters wear the color to warn other hunters not to shoot. We took that same concept and applied it to the viol...

Lupe Fiasco was escorted off the stage at a concert held in honor of Barack Obama's inauguration on Sunday after launching into an angry rant about the President.

The hip-hop star was booked to headline the Start Up Rock On concert in Washington, D.C. to mark Obama's re-election, but he used his set to voice his frustration with the current administration.

Fans at The Hamilton venue were stunned as Fiasco performed an anti-Obama song for 30 minutes, and reportedly refused to move on to another track.

Josh Rogin, a reporter for news website The Cable, took to Twitter.com to describe th...

Rapper Lupe Fiasco has quit Twitter after abandoning plans to release a sequel to last year's "Food & Liquor Ii: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1."
 
The hitmaker, real name Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, had been working on the second part of the project in recent months, but it appears the album is no longer on his 'to do' list.
 
A message posted on his Twitter page on Thursday read: "Hello. A decision has been made that the project titled 'F&L2 Part 2' will be summarily cancelled for public release in 2013..."
 
A subsequent tweet claimed Fiasco would be releasing some new music later this yea...

Lupe Fiasco is convinced he had an out-of-this-world experience when he was a kid. The rapper claims he was visited by aliens who landed their spaceship outside his Chicago, Illinois, home and he has a scar to prove it.

During an recent interview on radio station Power 106 FM, he said, "When I was 11, I definitely had an extra-worldly experience. (But) I remember waking up and just being shocked, like I was surrounded by all this electricity. I was trying to call and wake my cousin up and roll out the bed and I couldn't move.

"And then I was surrounded by this blue electricity... I'm tryi...

Rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are putting their differences aside to reunite and belatedly mark their 20th anniversary at the Rock the Bells festival series this summer.

The Tha Crossroads hit-makers formed in 1991 as a five-piece, but the veteran rappers were reduced to a trio early last year when both Wish Bone and Krayzie Bone walked out of the group to pursue solo endeavors.

Now Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone and Flesh-n-Bone are planning to celebrate their career longevity by coming together to headline the 2012 Rock the Bells hip-hop concerts. They will perform t...

Lupe Fiasco proves to be one of the sickest rappers in the game right now by accumilating over twentynine award nominations throughout his career. But what's even more impressive is that the 29-year-old stays away from stereotypical lyrics involving parties, money and ho's and gained all his success by focusing on the real problems of the world.

In 2011, Fiasco released one of the most listened to singles of the year featuring Skyler Grey titled, "Words I Never Said," which opened audience's eyes to conspiracies, poverty, corrupt governments and crooked banking systems.

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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's teenage son Connor has landed a big New Year's Eve gig - he'll help ring in 2012 as the official DJ at Hollywood's The Big Bang party.

The 16 year old, who performs as DJ C-Squared, will hit the turntables at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf-sponsored bash at the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall.

He'll warm the VIP crowd up for sets by Lupe Fiasco and Cobra Starship.

Kanye West, Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars will be the ones to watch at the 54th annual Grammy Awards after each landing a slew of top nominations.

The Stronger rapper leads the way with seven nods - his star-studded collaboration All of the Lights is up for Song of the Year and Best Rap Song, while he also earns a nod in the latter category for his Jay-Z duet Otis. The hip-hop stars' Watch The Throne album will also go head-to-head with West's solo disc, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for Best Rap Album.

Adele is in the running for six honors and her critically-acclaimed project...

Newly-freed rapper T.I. made his post-prison return to the stage at the BET Hip-Hop awards on Saturday night.

The hip-hop star was recently released from jail to a halfway house after serving a 10-month sentence for a probation violation, and was made a free man on Thursday.

T.I. made his return to the spotlight official by making a surprise appearance at the glitzy prizegiving in Atlanta, Georgia, taking to the stage with Young Jeezy, who opened the show.

The star then performed solo, while later in the ceremony, DMX, who was freed from prison in July, also made his return by performing...

Veteran rapper Ice-T is disappointed by the quality of modern hip-hop music and fears younger charts stars are just writing songs about "jewelry and cars."

The rapper/actor, who began his music career in the 1980s, is adamant the next generation of hip-hop wannabes should go back to their roots and rap about issues that matter, rather than focusing on trivia in their lyrics.

He tells Vibe magazine, "I want to see some little motherf**kers get together like a Public Enemy and give these fools a wake up call like, "F**k this jewelry and cars bulls**t,' and bring it back to Armageddon! Do...

Rapper Lupe Fiasco has quit Twitter.com and handed over control of his blog to a little-known singer/songwriter pal.

The Superstar hit-maker announced he was turning his back on the social networking website on Wednesday.

He tweeted, "i'm quitting twitter. it was fun while it lasted... thanks for the support on (his album) #lasers and i will see you all on the road soon..."

However, Fiasco has opted not to shut down the blog for good - he's allowing his former collaborator, up-and-coming artist Nikki Jean, to take over the page and post messages to more than 722,000 followers.

In hi...

Hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco has defended his controversial remarks aimed at President Barack Obama in a heated TV interview with top political pundit Bill O'Reilly.

The rapper hit the headlines last week when he labeled Obama the "biggest terrorist" in America during a chat about the lyrics to his song "Words I Never Said."

The hitmaker, who hails from the President's adopted hometown of Chicago, Illinois, openly revealed his dissatisfaction with Obama's foreign policy stance, stating, "To me, the biggest terrorist is Obama in the United States of America... The root cause of terrorists is t...

Hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco has sparked a controversy by blasting U.S. President Barack Obama and labeling him the "biggest terrorist" in America.

The Superstar hit-maker, who hails from Obama's adopted home town of Chicago, Illinois, openly revealed his dissatisfaction with his President's foreign policy stance, which is sure to anger fans.

During an appearance on web show What's Trending with Shira Laza, he says, "To me the biggest terrorist is Obama in the United States of America... The root cause of terrorists is the stuff the U.S. government allows to happen. The foreign policies tha...

It’s that time of year again! Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS FM’s annual summer kick-off bash, Wango Tango, is coming up and we’re bringing you an exclusive look at the lineup! Check it out!

Performances will include: Ke$ha, Pitbull ft. Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Lupe Fiasco, T-Pain, Jason Derulo, Far East Movement, New Boyz, Cody Simpson and Cobra Starship; hosted by Ryan Seacrest with special guest… Britney Spears! She’s back b*tches!

Tickets go on sale April 2nd but you can get yours early by signing up to be a KIIS VIP member for free at www.kiisfm.com! The concert will be held at the STA...

Rapper Lupe Fiasco's planned group collaboration with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams has been put on hold as a result of the Stronger hitmaker's joint album with Jay-Z.

West has been working on a new EP with the Empire State of Mind mogul called Watch The Throne, and the pair's first single, H.A.M., premiered online earlier this week.

But the highly-anticipated project has forced West to scale back his work with the supergroup he formed with Fiasco and Williams, Child Rebel Soldiers (CRS) - and now Fiasco fears they will never find the time to record together.

He says, "I think the ...

Rapper Lupe Fiasco has laughed off rumors he struck up a romance with Jessica Biel after the pair climbed Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this month. Fiasco was linked to the actress, the girlfriend of pop star Justin Timberlake, after the charity trek to the top of the Tanzanian peak.

However, while he counts Biel as a close friend, he is adamant their relationship is strictly platonic.

He tells MTV.com, "She's a very lovely person. I do consider her a friend. She's very dope (cool), (a) very capable young woman. Very smart. But we are not dating or romantically intertwined in any way. B...

The stars climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for the world's water crisis have triumphed - the group has overcome harsh blizzard conditions to reach the 19,340-foot-high African peak.

Philanthropic singer Kenna led a team of celebrities, including actors Emile Hirsch and Jessica Biel, rapper Lupe Fiasco and Santigold star Santi White, among others, up to the Tanzanian peak for the Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro campaign.

On Thursday, the group began their journey to raise awareness of Africa's chronic water shortage. The stars used the latest social net...

The stars, doctors and activists who spent the weekend tackling Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, are all set for their last march to the top after a night of heavy rain.

Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch, Lupe Fiasco and Santigold star Santi White are among the group hoping to raise cash and awareness about the world's chronic water shortage by signing up for the charity climb to the 19,340-foot peak.

The Summit on the Summit posse set off on Thursday and have been using the latest social networking technology to update fans and followers along the way.

In a recent 'tweet', climber...

It's a new year, and it's time to dump the Top Ten lists and look forward to the things we hope to see in the near future. What do we want to see more of? What do we want to see end? Who do we want to see naked? The questions are endless, so here goes:

I hope Megan Fox reconsiders her "no nudity on camera" stance. Halle Berry showed frontal in Swordfish, then did an explicit sex scene in Monster's Ball, and then she got an Oscar. Just saying.

I hope Lost doesn't fall into its disturbingly common habit of making absolutely no sense for episodes at a time. I also hope the finale is rev...

Rapper Lupe Fiasco is taking legal action to find the person responsible for ruining his Christmas and leaking his new song online.

The Superstar hit-maker was furious to learn his track I'm Beaming had been illegally posted on the internet on Wednesday, before he had even put the finishing touches on the tune. Fiasco took to his online blog on Christmas Eve to blast the thief who "stole" his music, begging fans not to download the song.

He writes, "The track 'I'm Beaming' that was leaked last night was NOT authorized or intentionally leaked by myself or my company. Plain and simple...

Justin Timberlake and rapper Lupe Fiasco have been recruited by pop singer Kenna to climb Mount Kilimanjaro this autumn in a bid to raise money for charity.

The trio will be joined by a team of adventurers assembled by Ethiopian-born Kenna as they scale the 19,000-foot African peak as part of a fundraising and awareness effort for the worldwide water crisis. The mammoth climb will serve as a personal triumph for Kenna, who almost lost his father to the water shortage.

He tells Elle magazine, "My dad almost died as a child from waterborne diseases in Ethiopia, and he had talked to...

What can I say? I'm a sucker for the Grammys and the Oscars, and after a few years of real yawners, the Grammys in particular are back with a vengeance! The performances lineup is Coachella-esque impressive, with U2 and Coldplay joining the likes of Jonas Brothers, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne(!), Paul McCartney(!!) and Radiohead(!!!). But just as important as the performers are the award winners, and if you're in an office pool somewhere or on your way to Vegas and need a little help predicting the winners, you've come to the right place! (Well actually, if you're on your way to Vegas you ...

When you think rock star, usually you think long hair, tight clothes, and a good mix of sex drugs and noise. And while this is a pretty accurate representation of most rock stars, there are a few that go against the grain and rock on with literature, anime, and most importantly glasses. Here is the list of the Hottest Rock Stars in Eyeglasses!

Lisa Loeb

Since she burst on to the scene in the grungy early 90s she has stud out as the white girl you would love to take home to your mother. Her songs are of sweet longing and he style is so 50s and retro how could you not love her! Most...

Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes have announced details of their upcoming co-headline tour with The Roots.

The North American schedule – which features support from Homeschool/Atlantic Records R&B sensation Estelle – will begin on October 3rd at Baltimore's Rams Head Live! and then traverse the continent through a November 1st finale at Albany, New York's Washington Avenue Armory.

Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public on August 15th and 16th. Furthermore, one dollar from each ticket sold will be donated to The Boys & Girls Club of Geneva...

Rapper Kanye West has been forced to scrap a forthcoming concert in North Dakota, citing a hectic travel schedule for the cancelation. The "Stronger" hitmaker is currently on the road with N.E.R.D., Rihanna and Lupe Fiasco as part of his highly-acclaimed Glow In The Dark Tour.

But the hip-hop star has now pulled Sunday's gig at The Fargo Dome.

West is due to play in his native Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, and Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada on Monday.

Reports also suggest the live date suffered from low ticket sales, which was part of the reason for scrapping the date.

T...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has credited hip-hop star Kanye West with changing his life - insisting the rapper's recent tour left him feeling inspired.

The Bad Boy Records boss has posted a film on video-sharing website YouTube, attributing his new-found hunger for hip-hop to West's impassioned performance on his on going Glow in the Dark tour.

Combs says, "The other night, I go to the Kanye West concert … (I had) nothing by high expectations. (West's) concert changed my life. I ain't gonna lie. I was so impressed and inspired. It was beautiful man - and I fell in love with hip-hop again...

UK sensation Estelle has been dubbed John Legend's protégé. She's been compared to Lauryn Hill and has collaborated with a number of great artists (Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Cee-lo & Jack Splash) to come up with an amazing album called "Shine," which drops in the states tomorrow.

This 28-year-old dynamo is one artist who is comfortable in her own skin. She is willing to take risks to further her career, which characterizes an extreme sense of self-determination that cannot be ignored. Being the first artist to be signed to John Legend's new lab...

Emerging new artist Tyga is preparing for his highly anticipated debut album, "No Introduction," set for release on June 10th. Signed to Pete Wentz's Decaydance Records, through Travis McCoy's imprint, Bat Squad, the 18 year old phenom was named "one of the best undiscovered rappers in America" by Vibe Magazine. He performed at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards and can currently be seen in Lil Wayne's new video "Lollipop," proving that this star is clearly on the rise.

The forthcoming album entitled "No Introduction" features amazing collaborations with Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes), L...

Justin Timberlake, Fergie and Foo Fighters will go head-to-head at the 2008 MTV Australia Awards. The artists will battle it out in the Music Video of the Year Category with 50 Cent, Delta Goodrem and Timbaland.

Timberlake and Foo Fighters will also compete to win the Live Performer Award alongside Lupe Fiasco and Juliette & the Licks. Goodrem was also nominated for the Australian Artist Music Award with Silverchair, Sneaky Sound System and The Veronicas.

The awards will be handed out on April 26th at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney.

-Check out the Foo Fighters' Di...

Kanye West's upcoming U.S. tour will be sponsored by vodka firm Absolut. The rapper has dubbed the trek, which begins in Seattle, Washington, on April 16, "The Glow In The Dark Tour Ignited By Absolut 100."

And West admits he's thrilled to stand alongside art and fashion icons like Andy Warhol and Tom Ford.

He explains, "This is a brand that has worked with the preeminent artists of the 20th century - Tom Ford, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Helmut Newton. These are individuals who have inspired me in my work, and I feel honored to be a part of this legacy."

Absolut will spons...