Posts Tagged ‘Lupe Fiasco’

Nov
0

Lupe Fiasco featured in History Channel documentary

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Lupe Fiasco x History Channel.
Lupe has been taking on some interesting projects ranging from his recent street wear associations, the HP Summit the Summit program and now he will be featured in the History Channel doc “The People’s History of the United States.” Pic above is with the director of the film.

According to the official press release, Lupe will be accompanied by a long list of other artists and actors including Don Cheadle, Bruce Sprinsteen, Eddie Vedder and Marisa Tomei. The documentary is set to be shown on The History Channel December 13, 2009. Via: HipHopDX

Nov
0

VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard Episode 3


Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard. Here is the third episode of Lupe’s adventures climbing Kilimanjaro as part of HP’s Summit on Summit campaign. Together with Kenna this series of shorts documents their trials and tribulations as they prepare to climb one of the world’s tallest mountains.

Nov
0

Lupe Fiasco College Tour for The People Speak Documentary

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Lupe Fiasco x The People Speak Lupe Fiasco and film producer Chris Moore team up for a college tour for Moore’s upcoming film The People Speak. The film has entertainers such as Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Don Cheadle and others performing dramatic readings from historical activists. Check the trailer after the jump…

Lupe will be making visits at these upcoming colleges;

November 9th – George Washington University
November 11th – Northwestern University
November 18th – University of Pennsylvania
December 2nd – San Francisco State University

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Nov
0

Lupe Fiasco teams with RSVP Gallery clothing store

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Lupe Fiasco x RSVP Gallery. Always the fashion guru, Lupe Fiasco has teamed with Chicago clothing store RSVP Gallery for a unique collaboration. The center of it will be an art piece red Goyard box designed by Lupe that will feature his fashion and design projects.

Red Box’s first installation features t-shirts co-designed by Fiasco and mysterious punk band, Japanese Cartoon. All items in the box including the t-shirts are available for purchase exclusively at RSVP Gallery. Via: HypeBeast

Oct
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VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard Summit on the Summit bootcamp

Lupe Fiasco x HP. Here is the first webisode of Lupe Fiasco training to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of the Summit on the Summit program which is sponsored by Hewlett Packard. See the current TV ad as well. Via: NahRight

Oct
1

VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard laptop commercial

Lupe Fiasco x Hewlett Packard. Lupe Fiasco, Kenna and Alexandra Cousteau are featured in this new HP commercial which also spreads awareness for Summit on the Summit. Lupe is doing some good for the world with his involvement with the Summit on the Summit program and he is getting paid some of that Silicone Valley money in the meantime.

Sep
3

Lupe Fiasco song “Solar Midnite” used in “Twilight: New Moon”

Lupe Fiasco song “Solar Midnite” used in “Twilight: New Moon”

Lupe, lasers and teen vampires will all come together as Summit Entertainment will be releasing the long-awaited (by teen girls) sequel Twilight: New Moon. But now all the vampire loving fans will get a taste of Lupe Fiasco as well as his single “Solar Midnite” will be distributed as a bonus track to those who buy the full soundtrack on October 20th. This is a nice little way for Lupe to expand his fanbase since we are pretty sure many of those Hot Topic girls have no clue who Lupe Fiasco is. Via: BrokenCool 

Sep
2

Lupe Fiasco x Converse Product (RED) release new version of sneakers

Converse and Lupe Fiasco teamed for a series of Chuck Taylors for their Product (RED) campaign back in April to so much success that they just released a new version of sneakers as well. Check out these brand new Lupe designed Chuck Taylors that are now available at the official Converse site. More pics after the jump….Via: NiceKicks

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Jun
0

VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco’s “LASERS” album ad

Lupe releases this new ad for his upcoming LASERS album. What does LASERS stand for? Make sure to check out his revamped website for more details as well.

Jun
1

VIDEO: Lupe talks about his clothing line Trilly & Truly

Lupe Fiasco x Trilly & Truly. Complex interviews Lupe about his clothing line which has been a success overseas but is not just making a presence in the U.S. with the launch of a brand new U.S. website. Here is a look at some of his past designs as well.

Feb
1

Lupe Fiasco designs another pair of Converse sneakers

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I believe this is the third pair of Converse sneakers that Lupe has designed now. Check out the lo-tops here. This new pair, called 100 Supplementaire, features Lupe’s political opinions with newspaper font plastered throughout the canvas. This shoe is the latest from the Converse PRODUCT (RED) line and will be available at all Converse stores. Via: Sneaker Freaker

Dec
8

Lupe Fiasco releases “Trilly & Truly” jacket & jeans

Lupe Fiasco’s clothing line Trilly & Truly has teamed up with designers Swagger to release this collaboration Snowflake Puffer Jacket and the Class Of ‚Äò84 Lightning Denim Pants. Get all the details here Continue Reading…

Nov
9

Video: Lupe Fiasco finally launches “Fallacy of Rome” clothing line

Lupe Fiasco announced his clothing collaboration with designers FALSE a while back and now the first item from the collection is finally available. The clothing line, called Fallacy of Rome, is inspired by Lupe’s love for Roman literature as the first part of a three part collection. This first release is a tee called “Hounds of Hades.” In December and January Lupe will be releasing one more item each.

Lupe will be promoting Fallacy of Rome with a very grassroots approach and won’t be peddling it too hard like other (ahem T.I. and AKOO). This Hounds of Hades shirt is now available at the official website. We also threw in the online video ad for Fallacy of Rome here as well since I’m pretty sure a lot of you haven’t seen this

Oct
4

Lupe Fiasco teams up w/ Greedy Genius for sneaker design

Sneaker company Greedy Genius has been able to pull in some unique collaborations with hip-hop artists such as Bun B and the Cool Breeze Vadors. Now they have another collab but this time with Lupe Fiasco. Lupe helped design these reptile-leather embossed Paratrooper sneakers with the Greedy Genius design team. Check out stores like Leaders 1354 for purchase details.

Oct
4

Lupe Fiasco’s designs new Converse Chuck Taylors

Lupe Fiasco and urban clothing designer Dr. Romanelli have teamed up for the design of these new Converse Chuck Taylor Lows which will be part of the PRODUCT (RED) humanitarian efforts. As part of the efforts, a donation will be made to the PRODUCT (RED) efforts with each purchase of these exclusive sneakers which will be available next year. The Lupe x Converse HIGHs that were circulating a couple months back are also rumored to release early next year. (Source)