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Lupe Fiasco | |
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 Fiasco performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wasalu Muhammad Jaco |
| Also known as | Double J[1] |
| Born | February 16, 1982 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Website | www.lupefiasco.com |
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois),[2] better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He became famous in 2006 with the success of his first album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. His song “Show Goes On” charted at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He also performs as the lead singer of rock band Japanese Cartoon under his real name. As an entrepreneur, Fiasco was the chief executive officer of 1st and 15th Entertainment.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Wasalu Muhammad Jaco | Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
- ↑ "Lupe Fiasco: Biography". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
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