Lupe Fiasco - Hip-Hop Saved My Life (feat. Nikki Jean) [Official Video]

[@justindza]

Not a million views for what is easily one of Lupe's greatest tracks?

[@yahstino]

Crazy honestly

[@dadon7248]

Easily? Lil weapon is right up there.

[@b2466-d8x]

Just thought exactly the same. Some of his less good songs have huge numbers irrc

[@sarahmarie5505]

Agreed

[@PoweredByAudio]

Because the truth hurts and isn’t “fun”.

[@WillWigg]

Man Lupe was truly speaking to us and you could feel it back then. His music was so different but still so good.

[@armenboodaghiam9683]

2024 anyone??! It’s absolutely criminal that this video doesn’t even have a million views 🤦‍♂️ Edit: Bangggg, over a milly!

[@georgesylva468]

Still plays in my head after 14years

[@907notarypro3]

federal crime

[@jacobq.4749]

I was literally about to write the same comment

[@Gabriel-ll2iv]

It has 7.5 million on Lupe’s channel.

[@LWClefty]

I’m here bro it’s so motivational

[@prisonmike3605]

Lupe is by far the most under appreciated hip hop artist ever.

[@royaltypoetry1533]

Ace hood too

[@asapcricket92]

Prison mike lol

[@burtmacklin380]

Me and Janet agree mike

[@h.m.5724]

No K-Rino is

[@74redMMA]

K-Rino is the most under appreciated.

[@marcbronze1]

Why this doesn’t have 100 million views is beyond me but I’ll say this . This is the must compelling hip hop song /story thus far in this genre. It’s a perfect rap song , period.

[@SunlightMedi]

It's the anthem for Hip Hop no other song came close.

[@MNHS16]

Its from a different time. If it was released now it would be much popular.😊

[@VersaceLint]

Crazy how this song is about Slim Thug’s come up.

[@jasonc8856]

I love this song!! You don't need to be an aspiring artist to feel this. If you've ever worked hard and pushed for something, then this should speak to you

[@estupedude21]

Word 💯🔥

[@mykalf9295]

Word 2 mutha ❤

[@PHLEWSHoT]

you just need to enjoy music, to feel this. you're comment was stupid

[@brianmcdonald2832]

Lupe doesn't get the flowers he deserves. I wish he would have stayed consistent with putting out music. He really is one of the greatest MC's to ever do it, but his music career was so short-lived, people just forgot about him.

[@johnson_russell1977]

He just dropped a new album

[@olgierdolo5510]

He's still working and releasing new stuff, so how?

[@sammoe1292]

Tetsuo & Youth and beyond is when he entered his prime, which he is still in.

[@hiphoptvwhy]

Still Here 2024 November ! When i was listening this track in back in the days i had no clue that hip hop would change my life forever! Thanks HIP HOP 🙏🏻 and Lupe for big motivation

[@dakotaswite5948]

Growing up in the struggle this song brings tears to my eyes...

[@analogueoverdigital929]

Why is Lupe so underrated. I've been listening to his music since he came on the scene. He speaks truth. That's probably why..

[@dprime01]

He called out obama and got shelved by the label

[@burtmacklin380]

Listening in 2022 and this shit still gives me the chills. Proud to say I grew up on lupe he’s the greatest underrated (thanks for almost 500 likes this is my most liked comment)

[@charlesepps86]

Very Underrated

[@Gerber6209]

Criminally underrated.

[@connor12912]

fr bro this song is a classic

[@asamonte]

Imho lupe wouldve been a living legend if he stuck to his three and out plan. LupEND

[@Dopeboyz909]

🔥

[@krazy13tdot]

This shit brings me tears, krazy struggles in life. Lupe's a beast the real goat

[@sgclips9120]

My top 3 in no order Lupe , 2pac, daylyt

[@themegaislandman]

One uh da best to ever heat up the mic. When you speakin bout goats doe yoo gotta add Kane to the convo.

[@MichaelEvien]

man stay strong

[@krazy13tdot]

@@themegaislandman who da fuck is kane

[@davidgarcia-rv3fs]

Don’t call him a goat. Goat is a representation of baphomet.

[@samuelwilliams9831]

Man this took me back to senior year in college. One of the most challenging years of my life. I pushed through many nights playing this song. I earned that bachelors degree and went on to earn that PhD. Thanks Lupe. You are appreciated.

[@gregsong387]

I'm happy that Lupe is not controlled by a record company anymore

[@buddy5332]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@connor12912]

FACTS .hes finally free

[@robertsnell9042]

Well when he was his music was better for ex this album

[@RamaMoyo]

Sad that his video is on the record company's channel 😪

[@deleqtronica8733]

He's anobody now so shit doesn't even matter. Ain't too many people buying Lupes music anymore.

[@slykenji08]

Lupe deserves more fame

[@deehansson1523]

Definately,I can not belive how underestimated he has been. I have always loved him. This feels like old school hiphop

[@jayapollo1]

The system is fucked up

[@mobmeegoh]

Nobody wants to hear positive things anymore :( it's always gangsta rap, but never want a rapper who actually wants good for the youth

[@jaybarr3623]

no doubt

[@Selsius1000]

He was blackballed when he went against the labels and major influential ppl like Obama.. the power of the tongue is serious.. I support Lupe but that’s what happened to his mainstream appearance. Now it’s down the hardcore fans like you and I.

[@chewable7964]

15 years later that hook is making me tear up....

[@tay_yo561]

Song takes me back to my teenage years 👌

[@DaRendogxtreme]

That makes Two of Us

[@dylsanch605]

Facts

[@krazzyvibestv8657]

I had this song in the back of my mind

[@tl6752]

A great era

[@Therealmoseslupai]

Same! I was 14.

[@jordanyear2330]

This is one of the first hip hop songs I ever got chills from.

[@DjGeniusWizHD]

Dear Hip Hop, You just Saved My Life

[@oaktownfunky]

For those that don’t know this song was about slim thugs life lupe wanted to dedicate it to him and show a example of hip hop saving someone’s life

[@Talan274]

Nobody's gonna mention just how beautiful Nikki is and how them drums sound ahead of the vocals at 3:24?

[@OldSkoolWheniRide]

Cuzzo it was a breakdown lol it has a shuffle effect almost

[@MichaelEvien]

good find

[@moorfyaapreston2845]

You have a good ear. I’ve always loved that moment. Big ups for being a real music listener.

[@DaRendogxtreme]

Nikki is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice

[@TheRealEffluence]

It's because music isn't robotic

[@andrewheneks9220]

Lupe will always be one of my top 5 of all time and this song still holds the number 1 favorite song of all time to me

[@steelproven]

Gave him his flowers while he was here . This will forever be EXCELLENCE

[@graiglungu3917]

Will say it again, Possibly the truest lyricist of his era who didnt degrade the culture or its women in his art - Slept on.

[@lostcase55]

" man it feels good when it happens like that, two days from going back to selling crack" this line reminds me that sometimes, we need to push our patience just a little further when we're working towards a goal.

[@frankievenzor9245]

Hes the goat. Ive been sleeping

[@papidiesel6627]

Watching Lupe perform on the yankee stadium on the 50 anniversary of hip hop with the sun setting down is something I needed Fr

[@03ekahas]

Crazy so low views. One of the best songs of all time

[@laylah-vu2jc]

the power this song holds is insane. i remember years ago when me n my dad would listen to this song on repeat rappin word for word. then have a talk bout what we wanna accomplish in life n what we had gone through together. point is this song is so underrated!! but manages to bring people together n relate to one each other. plus it literally flows through ur entire soul every time you listen to it

[@patshen2000]

He wrote this about slim thug 🔥

[@Mommysfortommy702]

Old lupe fiasco is the goat!!!

[@Miligangent]

This song should have way more views

[@polobubblevest]

one of the last hip hop songs with substance from an era that was just paving the way for the bullshit

[@joerivera937]

This should have millions of views. Great song.

[@jdub8631]

I was so shocked it didn't even have 1 million after all this time

[@markaholicsanonymous677]

Because it’s on Atlantic Records KZbin page and Lupe smartly and rightfully doesn’t bother promoting or performing the song.

[@SunlightMedi]

It's a shame for Hip Hop and not Lupe every Hip Hoper should come back to the song. It should be what defines the genre and introduction to every other first timer to listen to rap music.

[@4everbigfoot]

Your favorite rappers favorite rapper, what a fucking time this was.

[@steveprendiz]

H-town stand up 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@JayMelo11]

Unbelievable this masterpiece doesn’t have millions of views !! Definitely a classic from Lupe 🏆

[@Tdiamonds1000]

So this doesn’t have a million views and I have personally listened to this a millions times on KZbin. Make it make sense.

[@LOGYBEATS]

i really believe lupe is the most skilled rapper to ever do it

[@jayterrol1416]

The best song ever

[@marcleegrove4130]

I’m so blowed this don’t got millions bru that’s crazy man

[@uno1921]

Shit so sad

[@leventyalcinkaya7994]

People dont know,man . . . Never mind . . . This song saved many lives,i am sure . . .

[@Shaungreener1]

We should post shit like this in comment sections, get this goat to where he should be

[@krazzyvibestv8657]

If you talk the truth nobody cares. But if you could talk about a fake life then you will get millions

[@marcleegrove4130]

@@krazzyvibestv8657 and that’s how it go sadly the every day regular people living out the raps that people in mansions with out a care in the world talk about and never did

[@kingkillmonger74]

I love this track, it reminds me of Texas so much! #3rdCoast

[@krazzyvibestv8657]

I Gone to realize that the best hip hop artist the ones that we say are underrated. The reason for that is that they are not willing to sign deals that will take their lives in the long run.

[@BlackMobBusiness]

Crazy Lupe Wrote this about Slim Thug!

[@jchase5468]

We used to watch this video once a day in jail it made our day worth living

[@PIS187]

K rino sighting 3:49 the goat 🐐

[@paull5408]

Real ones know this song is about Slim Thug Lupe is very underrated

[@mooreoftre]

damn fr?

[@paull5408]

@@mooreoftre yes

[@htownblast713]

no its just about houston rappers in general not about Slim Thug

[@perryjeff77]

Anybody else revisiting good ol lupe?

[@unclemikey2004]

A legend rapping about a legend... Doesn't get better than this...

[@tornup9990]

This song saved my life so many times and continues to push me through anything. Thank you lupe.

[@UberJackingMammoth]

This song saved my life

[@blakeleonard3990]

Lupe a goat for sure

[@laurastutz1620]

Best lyricist! This is what hip hop is!!!!

[@danhernandez8095]

This whole song is about how he was influenced by houston rappers, slim thug in particular. Just like all your other favorite artists. Houston is the greatest thing to happen to hip hop

[@leventyalcinkaya7994]

This song saved many lives,i am sure . . . Respect from Istanbul-Turkey . . .

[@keitranvirgil223]

Grammy Best rap song ever

[@timothykangethe7700]

Chills & Tears in the eyes living through life's ups and downs/winding roads. Stay Motivated as you wait for the 🌌 to align for you all...✊

[@merlin8675309]

The stars will only align when you align your will with your actions. You'll rejoice while waiting when you KNOW that what you are doing TODAY moves you closer to your goal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqGlp5WsnL6Litk

[@loskygaming]

Lupe lyrically 🐐

[@kadafi4lyf]

I remember before expensive cars and clothes, when rap was about struggling and hustling on the streets

[@newlook237]

Remember when rappers told a story.. not about gold diamants and cars.. but stories about the struggle we all where going tru.. that was hip hop..

[@lyrics2challenged]

I remember when both of these things always were and still are in hip hop.

[@GavinBryce]

@@lyrics2challenged literally bro 😂

[@ozkan576]

@@lyrics2challenged on God lmao nostalgia got people saying weird shit Love Lupe and this song tho

[@readmore4363]

y’all do know there’s still rappers who rap about those certain subjects right? If u want some recommend just ask but they’re not like dead

[@Starks2500]

This song & both his first classic albums were WAYYYY ahead of its time!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Timeless!!

[@joshuagregoire9504]

Good message

[@jaysopher854]

1100 friends on his MySpace page. Damn 😢

[@Michael.Sandoval33]

This song holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons. Great storytelling and it just beautiful.

[@exzisd]

It's a shame this doesn't have more views. This is a classic hip hop song at this point and one of Lupe's many bangers.

[@anthonycrenshaw1154]

Grew up on Lupe. He's great. Classic albums

[@plothaki]

2023 and we're still waiting for you to drop stack that cheese!!!!!

[@dictionarypictionary9872]

0:01 I love that bit in the Bible.

[@Elnino0906]

This is My Brother from another Mother...🤜🏿🤛🏿✊🏿👊🏿

[@richardatusayengosi8643]

Hip Hop Really Saved My Life ✊🏾✊🏾

[@mphockmoseneke5312]

2023 and best believe I still jam this song🙏🏼💯🔥... It truly uplifts my spirit when I feel like giving up. Thanks Lupe for such a dope jam👏

[@JonNobleNobelOne]

“1100 friends on his MySpace page” 2006 reminiscing

[@winnieAzuka]

Lupe Fiasco.... Very Underated

[@OutrageIsNow]

Lupe was riding around with Bun B in Houston when he got the idea for this song. It's about slim thug's life/career.

[@B-Easy914]

Hip hop saved allot of us❤❤

[@michaelmelro6641]

How the fuck does this only have 37,000 views and change in 2015. This should be in the millions.

[@niahabeeb-ullah3218]

Not everyone likes meaningful music with legit lyrics :(

[@AMBVLNTideal]

+Michael Melro People like us, who have a deep appreciation for substantial music are a dying breed, my friend.

[@WifiParadise]

it has way more views on his channel

[@chadricrobertson8496]

😎

[@thegetupprayway4622]

This song was just in my head randomly for two days and it came back today, 3rd day & as a woman of God I wanna write music for my lost sisters in this wicked world. We have come so far from God chasing money, fornicating etc with the music industry esp. promoting it… I literally got chills watching this & feel like this was meant for me to come back too… always wrote music since I was young but never really pursued it because I had real life problems I had to endure alone but ofc with GOD by my side the entire time even if I never knew then, I KNOW NOW…. this was a dope song, growing up. Lupe is dope, kinda forget about him though until I saw he did something with Dee-1 . MAY, GOD BLESS HIM. 🙏🏾🤍💡✊🏾

[@fourty4134]

One of the songs that saved my life....no rap shit💯

[@Nurunomics]

Top 5 hip hop songs all time Timeless classic. The views don't do this any justice.

[@david-arthur8166]

that's hard i am afraid

[@Reverberate_9]

Hip hop saved my life ,you'll never know how much your music impacts people to this day Music makes everything easier Stay positive 🤟🤙

[@DapperJ]

Favorite Lupe song of all time. Verse 3 is a top 10 verse to me.

[@midbraintrading6010]

This verse gives me life

[@DapperJ]

@@midbraintrading6010 same fam

[@Kimmy_Beee]

One of THE BEST storytelling songs in hip hop! So inspiring and motivational. Still gives me chills each time I hear it!🙌🏾✨

[@tripog1469]

Lupe, I'm definitely going to have to spin off this joint!!! Super dope vibe

[@mykalf9295]

Most underrated song of all time

[@ChynowithaWhy]

the fact that after 10 years in and this song and video only has less than 100K is criminal.

[@thetruth2509]

Whether your making the music or listening to it to motivate you, hiphop/music can save your life.

[@MichaelEvien]

and thats fact, saved mine

[@thetruth108]

Shut up bitch

[@Gabriel-ll2iv]

I see k rino in the background. Respect.

[@briana38389]

Lupe Fiasco you're an inspiration for those of us struggling to live everyday.

[@beet1508]

How TF does this only have 165k views?? This should have at least 100 million views

[@pacman1412]

lupe is slept on man!!

[@mwanawamaggie8748]

Can you say this again in 2020.

[@mulleradrian]

@@mwanawamaggie8748 lupe is slept on man!!

[@aznepicboii]

Thank you Lupe

[@ComplexWork]

Man, this song gets so emotional.

[@mobmeegoh]

Lupe has such inspirational music, yet WAP is the most talked about thing today

[@Shockguey]

People want controversy. Lupe even admits in the track that the songs he made were subpar, meanwhile she can hire million dollar producers to engineer the sound.

[@curiouslymavismade]

They said this was based on Slim Thugs life, love both of those guys.

[@servo5651]

This song really good for me. Chitown.

[@QuarterMillOfficialMusic]

I’ll never forget my 1st time hearing this one. Hip hop really did save my life 🙏

[@notapodcastpodcast5759]

Mashallah bro you were a real one. Saw you at Yorkuni Toronto back in the day.

[@ArgDragon]

First song that the comments are as just as inspirational.

[@CorleoneWhooly]

This song is about Slim Thug and how he got on in the rap Game.. This is respectfully respectful

[@leoperez927]

Mac dre

[@KantusKid]

Great story teller. Lupe will never get the recognition he deserves.