The craft of Lupe Fiasco has always been questioned by his peers and analysts. The questions that have always been raised are that he fails to deliver products with commercial waves. Lupe was not built like that, from the first record release ‘Kick Push’; hip hop audiences knew that Lupe was different. His composition and flow did not sound the same as other artists that were not the sound wave at that time. Difference became a pathway and Lupe embraced it. 

The commercialisation success is far less concerning for Lupe and his focus is to deliver the lyrics in his own unique way without putting a price on his art. The work of art was influenced by his hobbies of Japanese arts which were all connected to his music. The structuring bars and composition show how Lupe has articulated a style which has a profound connection with his audience.

The hip hop industry has neither praised an artist without the commercial accolades attached to their names nor praised an artist with lyrical cleverness that makes listeners want to analyse the wordplay. This is exactly what is happening to Lupe Fiasco as Lupe will never get the credit he deserved even though he has brought different audiences to the genre. Nearly two decades in the game, Lupe is still dropping classics for his listeners and bridging the gaps to reach new audiences in other countries - respect and praise should be given when it is due and it is time for Lupe to receive his. 

The cadence of Lupe is undoubtedly the best in his generation and the way that Lupe masters his songs is also known through his collection of masterpieces. The collection of albums that Lupe does not get the credit for is ridiculous when Lupe is compared to some of his peers that are in the business. 

Not to say that Lupe is the greatest rapper of all time and he might not be on a lot of people’s top five list but the catalogue of songs from his Jedi masterclass shows how Lupe has branched into the light of hip hop walk of fame. From the Food and Liquor to Drill in Zion has never stopped or put the pressure on Lupe to perform to the highest level. Each album produced by the Chicago native shows a genius at work and it shows an artist who has embodied the art of Japanese arts and lyrical craftsmanship. Being the first rapper to develop a programme at a high level university and deliver the hip hop lyricism to undergraduates. The form of expression has also become Lupe’s guidelines to write lyrics through his knowledge of political and historical facts.