♫ MUSIC SHARE ♫ - Actually the real name of Lupe Fiasco is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco. But he is better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco. Lupe Fiasco was born on February 16, 1982. Lupe Fiasco is an American rapper, artist, producer and CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. The fame came following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor in 2006. Under his real name, he also performs as the frontman of post punk band Japanese Cartoon.
Lupe Fiasco who raised in Chicago developed an interest in hip-hop although initially dislike this genre because it was too vulgar. He adopted the name of Lupe Fiasco and began recording songs in the basement of his father, then he joined a group named Da Pak. This group was disbanded shortly after it was founded, and soon Lupe Fiasco met Jay-Z who helped him to sign a recording contract with Atlantic Records. In 2006, Fiasco released his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, to critical and commercial acclaim. And in December 2007, he released a second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool. Single Superstar became a hit, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. His new album, Laser, released on March 8, 2011 after several delays the release date.