This Chicago emcee is closely associated with Kanye West.
Before going solo, Lupe was in a group called Da Pack, which released the 2003 single "Pop Pop."
An early version of "Food and Liquor" was leaked in spring of 2006, forcing Lupe to rerecord parts of his debut.
Lupe is a renowned sneaker freak and Japanofile. He has an endorsement deal with Reebok.
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