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Chicago's 'Hipster Rap' Scene Attracts the Inevitable Backlashnew

Most criticism of hipster rap only goes clothes deep, and even for relatively philosophical haters like Unkut.com's Robbie Ettelson, the sight of a rapper in anything but baggy jeans and a hoodie seems to trigger homosexual panic.

Chicago Reader | Miles Raymer | 06-10-2008 | Music

Tags: hip-hop, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Kid Sister, and Kidz in the Hall, The Cool Kids, Unkut.com

Kanye, Jay-Z, Mary J., and Rihanna Clamor for Diva Statusnew

As Ye-Day approaches, one question looms large: Can any arena contain Kanye West's massive ego?

SF Weekly | Eric K. Arnold | 04-16-2008 | Concerts

Tags: Jay-Z, hip-hop, R&B, Kanye West, pop, rap, Lupe Fiasco, Mary J. Blige, N.E.R.D., Rihanna, concerts

Stadium-Size Egonew

The Cool succeeds in spite of its pomposity.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Mosi Reeves | 01-23-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool

Lupe Fiasco’s Exit Stategynew

With just two albums under his belt, this acclaimed Chi-town rapper is talking about retiring.

Westword | Michael Roberts | 01-22-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool

He Real Coolnew

Lupe Fiasco, a hiphop ascetic who reportedly eschews groupies and alcohol in his personal life -- which matches their absence in his videos -- is also a begrudged backpacker.

The Portland Mercury | Jalylah Burrell | 01-10-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool