In a recently published Interview von The Codda Collection Lupe Fiasco spoke about his past together with rapper Kanye West.
The GOAT (Greatest Rapper Of All Time) who is never named
Lupe Fiasco is widely regarded by rap connoisseurs as one of the greatest lyricists in hip-hop history, although his sophisticated and sometimes inaccessible catalog has kept him from making a recurring presence in the G.O.A.T.-Gespräch als „Greatest Rapper Of All Time“ to become. Nonetheless, he has remained one of the most compelling MCs, and one who happens to be rich in stories and fascinating anecdotes.
Long friendship with Ye
In the interview, Fiasco recalled a West before great fame and said he will always be by his side when his Chicago rap colleague is in the headlines again. Lupe Fiasco and West’s paths first crossed in 2000, shortly after Kanye produced Beanie Sigel’s debut album THE TRUTH, which would also mark West’s first credit for the Roc-A-Fella label. During the same period, Ye visited him for his opinion on verses. At that time he was still mainly working as a producer behind the mixer.
In the further course of the conversation, Lupe also explained why he will always cherish the rapper, no matter “how crazy he gets”.
LA Reid’s misjudgment
“I remember we took Ye to Arista to rap for LA Reid. That was before Roc-a-Fella. Stack Bundles sat there. It was just me, Stack, Kanye, and LA Reid in the office. When Kanye stopped rapping, LA said, ‘You should stick with making beats.’ For real! That’s why I always honor Ye, no matter how crazy he gets. I’ve seen the man fight. He just works his way through. “
Needless to say, Kanye West didn’t take LA Reid’s advice. In 2004 he became one of the most acclaimed rappers in the world with the release of his debut album THE COLLEGE DROPOUT and has since taken on the qualities of a larger-than-life, albeit questionable, figure who has become an integral part of the music industry.
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