Why Lupe Fiasco Believes He's the Best MC Alive! | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

[@Geezy33323]

Lupe’s dad was my brother and all 60 of my cousins teacher lol he was a super tough guy but a beautiful soul great guy may he rest in peace inshallah

[@Kobe-jz2zz]

Damn

[@undrgrndrecords]

Love to you all

[@peaceiladel83]

Peace and light to you and your family brotha.

[@amrey3628]

🙏🏽🙏🏽 may him & the family stay blessed, eternally.

[@LeonaHeart]

Wow, well, That’s…SUPER COOL! Lol!

[@thelinguist5050]

Mural is to this day my favorite display of lyricism

[@hoc1992]

💯💯

[@seensay2132]

Seen him spit this live in concert without missing a bar. Do you know how HARD that is to spit live!?!?! Without lip synch 🧐

[@uncommonsenses8248]

If anyone was to ask me what is the best example of rapping, I go to Mural or It Aint Hard to Tell

[@thelinguist5050]

@@uncommonsenses8248 Solid pairing!💯🔥

[@ghosttemplar6989]

Oooh you need to here Cake

[@thatdudeKarim]

Random Side Note.... I respect Logic because on Ultra 85, while rapping about his flow, he said "This that Lupe from 06, This that Lupe from Last week," meaning he knows Lupe is still killing it...

[@QPrince2024]

Lupe All time favorite song is Cup of Jayzus! Lyricism at it's peak perfection 💯 !!!

[@insayno]

Yeah, but Logic is trash.

[@jeffdup8044]

​@insayno commercially maybe. but nahhhhhh

[@professorXcross]

Whoever put the Lupe "Ha ha ha ha ha" superstar sound bite on the 1s and 2s is a GOT DERN FOOL lolll

[@Kyrillos1]

27:31 28:54

[@jpricethereason]

That might’ve been DB.

[@Supremeky333]

Man, got me rolling on the floor

[@nitty100]

I have two daughters, 19 and 17, and I'm proud of them every time I hear Lupe in their Playlists. From "he gets the girl" to "on Faux nem", best hip hop artist alive, full stop.

[@KTKZon58]

Raising em right. Each one, teach one💯

[@denogray3483]

Whooooaaa He gets the girl is a fucking Bop

[@amrey3628]

Nobody is making art like Lupe Fiasco is. I can't even begin to describe just how mind blowing his works always are.

[@09authentic09]

I second that.

[@Johnthoo1]

LUPE FIASCO DEFINITELY NEEDS HIS PROPS, FLOWERS AND RECOGNITION WHILE HE'S HERE HE'S SO UNDERRATED AND I FEEL LIKE MOST PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE HOW MUCH OF A LYRICIST HE AND HE STILL IS TO THIS DAY ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@xxJILLZxx]

He gets them flowers bruh ,, as long as people like me n u are here 🫱🏿‍🫲🏾🫡

[@TheStscrew]

Most realize it just he don't have that it charisma.

[@QuillyMundo7]

Royce bodied him tho

[@unclebee1272]

Lupe a hater, fake smart woke ahh clown. He want KDOT clout so bad. He really goofy fr.

[@mogamatyusufmartin9171]

True don't worry us as his fans will push for him to keep getting his flowers bro

[@ivanfranklin9167]

Im here cuz Lupe Is one of the Best MC's Alive

[@Vreze]

Lupe himself claims that King Los is better than him.

[@ivanfranklin9167]

@@Vreze its called passing the torch

[@Iamofflinee]

Go listen to KA, then let me know, peace

[@questionnyc]

Lupe is always a great interview, but whenever ppl go on here, Sway's experience really shows. He just knows how to pull out these moments from his guests that others couldnt

[@KasukeSadiki]

For real, Lupe's best interviews are always with Sway

[@CSC4040]

I lost my grandmother this past summer, and that Samurai album got me through some of my darkest hours! Something in his wrds stuck with me heavily. Driving through the streets of Cincinnati in the late night hours in disbelief that my girl is gone! That album was there.

[@courteousanalyzer]

Lost my grandma 2 years ago. Still hurts like it happened yesterday. Take care homie, keep your head up. 🙏

[@CSC4040]

@courteousanalyzer... Thanks for your words, and sorry for your loss. A piece of my soul died that day, and I'll never get it back. I'm trying to stay prayed up. Be well, fam!

[@ghosttemplar6989]

"Ive won many things Ive done but this one here....this one takes the cake" Lupe is forever immortal people really underestimated him.

[@AcroNM]

The greatest lyricist of all time, no debate

[@d.michael372]

I’ve said it many times; Lupe is the most gifted emcee of all time. His subject matter is unmatched! Killing ops, being a playa, bragging about money and being a tough guy is all off of Lupe’s creative table. Look how he manages to be a rapper w out that!

[@LinuxHurts]

Sway is such a great interviewer. True talent. So natural. He focuses on the guest. Heather adds just the right flavor!

[@smm5870]

"so royce didn't know what he was in for" lmfao sway had to let that go

[@mlp573]

Facts

[@QuillyMundo7]

Royce bodied him tho

[@mlp573]

@@QuillyMundo7 he did not

[@QuillyMundo7]

@@mlp573 he definitely did. Royce bodied him bar for bar. Lupe's diss wasn't anything special. It was basic. Royce has word play, entendres and his punchlines landed.

[@smm5870]

@@QuillyMundo7 Lupe torched royce. what are you on about?

[@Street__Soul4]

“That doesn’t sound like a villain.” Damn Sway! That hit me.

[@akete_aka_te]

Lupe’s latest run solidified him in my book. He a goat and a true steward of the game 💯💯

[@ChillMoore96]

Lupe made me think different at 10 and life ain’t been the same since

[@mwenyachikwa4685]

Why do I feel every Lupe fan has a similar story.😂😂

[@AiphiLomu]

that damn intruder alert song

[@undrgrndrecords]

Word

[@themillennialjournal]

Dawg same here. When FNL dropped in the 6th grade, it shaped my ear. Good stuff

[@coolhandcal8572]

"he just sits and watched the people in the boxes"...stop watching T.V because of that song

[@NickMintz]

Lupe Fiasco most definitely one of the greats. In my top 3 lyricists of all time.

[@sphiwemashaba2661]

Same here 🇿🇦

[@tyreechawkins9904]

Same here

[@hoc1992]

Facts

[@seensay2132]

Cosign

[@robdawson5835]

Thats a short list geez

[@4got1en6ol]

Yall couldnt understand how important this man is to whats coming in the game.

[@thatdudeKarim]

He made 🥷🏿 listen. Food & Liquor had no wasted bars.

[@eskimo3916]

Camera clarity is 💥

[@BlahBluBlu69]

60fps changes everything

[@bsmi1361]

Finally Lupe has returned to Sway in the morning

[@darionrae]

He's my GOAT without a doubt. Stoked to see him back on here. Getting ready for this one.

[@davidekow]

I was in Ghana blasting "The Cool" on my Ipod Nano back in 2007 :D

[@darthslevin3842]

Real. 2013 on my Galaxy S1

[@NexusTheFocus]

That was me in Zimbabwe

[@RyanBirk]

Lupe for real freesryling 💯 🐐

[@hoc1992]

Off the dome !!!!

[@g_enigma]

If you don't believe him, listen to Drogas Wave. Really listen. Amazing work.

[@stilllyte]

@40:54 is PRICELESS!! I know that person feels special!!! Props to the team for playing the song. Props to Lu for what he did @40:54 10.6.2024 est@1702hrs NYC

[@cwizzy13]

I really need to see Lupe in concert already

[@seensay2132]

He’s phenomenal live!

[@Tukarro1]

Going to see him in Boston tonight!

[@Brie569]

I’m seeing him in Columbus, OH in December ❤

[@RoyDevon305]

It’s worth it. Ima see him live every chance I get

[@scottforster8361]

He is incredible live. Been a fan of his writing and creativity since day 1 but the live MC portion of his game doesn’t get enough props

[@sinshenlong]

Lupe is def in my top 5. Lyricism and prowess on a track matters more to me than sales figures. Its the x factor that cant be manipulated and controlled by execs outside the culture.

[@stevenwizzle533]

If Lupe was considered top 5 by everyone that publicly talk about rap, he would be dramatically underrated.

[@GtheGreat1]

Lupe is the lyrical goat 💪🏾

[@jamaaldavis7907]

1 of ..def

[@artheals8869]

Still bumpin SLR3 1/2 😂 those Covid talks and all the loosies and that whole back and forth is what solidified me as a Lupe “Stan” (Stan in quotes because I still got criticisms for all my favorites artists but I did a deep dive into his catalogue after that and really became a huge fan).

[@czar82ro]

I fight Evil

[@maximedore3761]

You must have gone to harvard!

[@artheals8869]

@@maximedore3761 That line is so true though, because I’m an English major and have so much trouble deciphering the shit he says, but that’s part of the fun!

[@kevintaylor9590]

Lupe is the greatest ever

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Crazy American History there in Lupe's dad, those that came before and after, black and asian people that inspired Lupe. 🙏

[@jay_dub]

It is wild. At the moment when Lupe mentioned that he learned martial arts from his dad, I noticed his hands and knuckles. The conditioning is real! Salute to Lupe! 🫡

[@calebcampbell1409]

the interview to watch from start to finish to understand to gem at the end . absolute excellence !

[@mohlomphehi]

Lupe is built different. His dad was a beast!

[@d3arb0rns]

You knew him ?

[@mohlomphehi]

@d3arb0rns No, I didn't know him. I am just basing my assumptions on what Lupe is saying.

[@anthonyb1247]

Dont understand how people got lists without Lu at top 5. Its impossible son

[@JamesJordanbestnetworkeralive]

If he’s not #1 or #2 I never get it him & NAS is neck & neck. God tier.

[@osirisra1476]

He's kinda boring/preachy and very hit-or-miss tbh.

[@seensay2132]

@@JamesJordanbestnetworkeralive exactly 💯💯

[@anthonyb1247]

@@osirisra1476 Not sure what you consider a ‘miss.’ But dude has made more than enough records that transcend music. I can’t think of an artist that has more substance.

[@wh0_odat644]

​@@osirisra1476for you. Dude has layers, you must like surface level raps.

[@Ohh_Is_That_Sooo...]

😂 The timing on that lupe drop, "Ha ha haha haaa," had me in tears real quick!

[@spittalewis7062]

Superstar" That Have No Fear 😂😂💯

[@grownmantravels]

Lazers is an under appreciated gem

[@CamPerry]

It’s aged well

[@SoundTasteLifestyle]

It has

[@sphiwemashaba2661]

So much for no more interviews, I'm glad you're back LUPE! 🎉

[@Pharoah510]

I will forever wish that we got CRS with Lu,Ye & P. I wanted to hear him spit on 2000s era Kanye West & Neptunes production for a full project since high school 😭 never gone get that,i know….

[@hoc1992]

Maybe ONE DAY DAWG! It won’t be ‘06 them but imagine a Vultures Ye’, Samurai Lu’ and a present day Pharrell EP! We gotta keep asking for it!

[@shangbluur3613]

@@myles4193 bro CRS is child rebel soldier its what they talked about in the interview

[@mistaree5731]

Give Lupe his flowers. Such an amazing artist man. Lupe, Aesop, Nas, Kalki, Stranded.

[@leroybarnwell2774]

Jam baxter also 😉

[@sereysothe.a]

aesop is so boring to me tbh. like his lyricism is great but the songs as a whole package just never hit for me

[@kevintaylor9590]

Lupe Samurai album is a classic

[@KIP22]

Amazing. His lyricism a guide that carries you for the lifetime ride , a mentor on the side, and you become like a high tide! 🙏🏾

[@youngthrill]

I ain’t even started the interview yet, all I’ve seen is titles and WHERE IS THE LIE PLEASE? 🤷🏾‍♂️🔥🔥 he’s one of the most special mc’s we’ll ever witness!

[@shayp3kicks]

Last man standing who can still free style off the dome... Spitfire Brown could throw that fire frfr 🌪

[@T.Heatas]

He not fw me tho in that off the top freestyle

[@BlackCat-v7v]

Even Lupe’s off the top freestyles has multiple themes and entendres embedded. Genius

[@RealestatePape]

Lupe fasho a 🐐 lyricist

[@melhew2271]

He's not checking enough boxes!!!! 😎

[@Luther730]

🎯🎯🎯

[@amonbokako7119]

This guy is something special to the art of Hip Hop. I hope many hear or list to how his thought process works towards music.

[@Marcus-ii3yj]

Can't Lie I Came 4 The Bars .. Let's Go 🎉

[@tryrainey1]

Lupe is so nice.

[@williammaisonet8228]

Drogas wave Drill Music In Zion Samurai All true artistic masterpieces and he proved he could survive in the independent space. Lupe is a legend

[@Insubordinatenyc2]

Pharaoh Heights was excellent as well

[@DorianMenard]

Word

[@williammaisonet8228]

@@Insubordinatenyc2 his mixtapes are a whole other level.

[@1999_reborn]

Lupe is one of the coolest people alive

[@mr.j410]

Love you lupe, been a fan since 05. Never knew hip hop could be written like that until i heard this man right here

[@SuperNovaJuno]

Lupe definitely top tier.

[@jcleve33]

such an amazing talent, forged thru sheer hard work and determination. love you Lupe!!!

[@Pure_Presha]

Lupe and Will-I-Am need to work together on a few projects ASAP! Loved the show

[@edbtz123456789]

The greatest MC to bless the mic

[@peaceiladel83]

Since 2006 I've been a fan of Lupe, seen him live four times and this man never fails! He is truly a goat! Give him his flowers! 🐐💯

[@DhlMasakRah]

Give the man his flowers, Droga Waves is one of the greatest albums ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@koopapro]

Bro deserves way more than one hour interviews

[@spittalewis7062]

I Was Just Listening 2 Sunshine 2night 💯🔥 Lupe More Than A Lyrical Genius 🔥🔥

[@CaramelReign1990]

Lupe officially became my fav rapper when I heard cake. He snapped.

[@antoniorosa2526]

My favorite MC of all time. Before him I knew some rappers but he changed it all for me.. food and liquor 😮

[@dealowmorgan885]

Top 5 all time

[@sammoe1292]

This always baffles me. There aren’t even close to 4 being better than him. He is easily the best.

[@hassanbey1]

These last two albums been real dope Lu.. Palaces.. Kiosk.. Mumble Rap.. Chgo

[@Righteousone18]

Seattle. I kept my promise to the…streets!

[@VernonFranklin35]

Lupe is prolly the best rapper ever

[@OldDeanKenobi]

Lupe's freestyles on Sway are favourites 🔥🤯

[@SkyBlew]

Dope interview 😎🤙🏾 Awesome to see Lupe still going strong and getting even better with time! 😊🙏🏾✍🏾💎✨🩵✌🏾🎨⛅

[@Geni_East]

Sway please get Lupe and King Los on the same show 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hegeliandianetik2009]

King Los earlier this year tweeted about being salty that Lupe turned down a feature request

[@Geni_East]

I have heard him speak good of Los in recent times I hope they got past the feature issue and give us some magic

[@freemoves9610]

Lupe for some reason not doing features like that. But lupe did say that king los is better than him. So I'm sure they are cool

[@ImInYourBrains]

@freemoves9610 nah Lupe didn't say Los is better than him. He was talking about the only nga he is wary of because King Los has a mind and thought process that's hard to figure out. So you don't know which angle he going to come at you from.

[@freemoves9610]

@@ImInYourBrains I've heard him recently say daylyt king los and others are better. I think I heard him say what you said as well.

[@ewolz]

“out of the trillion of numbers thats in the world just leave me a few, that lead to you”

[@Koribaby1]

Lupe has been my favorite rapper for years now. Now more than ever. Samurai is fire.

[@tonymetro4707]

Lupe the only rapper that makes me read the bars. Super Cold. Own Lane

[@vizdmc]

The greatest writer ever

[@nathanyabo9445]

Lyrical Master Jedi wordsmith , Lu . One of the greats 🔥 🔥🔥

[@Mark-ni9ng]

Man, Lupe will always seem to me like this cool kid. Seeing him as a more mature person makes me feel old.

[@MTMCWorthi]

Lupe you are the GOAT

[@jimjones3984]

If the samurai tour goes to your city please go.

[@Progressive.G]

LUPE FIASCO FOREVER‼️👏🔥🫳🎤✊💯🤜🤛💥👍

[@drillmack]

Lupe is a TRUE emcee 🔥🔥🔥

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

I like how Sway asks about, CRS helll yes.

[@TshiamoKadiege]

That off the top was everything beautiful!

[@DjEgyptE]

Rakim, K rino. Lupe, Scarface ,Pac. LL. All Greatz and Much More. HIPHOP4EVER.

[@mikeTDE]

Love when Sway and Lupe link up

[@DreamCEE-nm8wv]

And they question when I say hes been the G.O.A.T!!! Fresdtyle at the end was masterful!!!! Shout out to my boy Osyris Antham as well being the toighest frreestylwr in the world. I agree💯💯💯💯💫

[@johnwilliams4325]

Lupe Fiasco is a very interesting MC!! Salute to Him🎉🎉🎉

[@steelydanrules]

Lupe seem like a cool dude to hang out with

[@DrewTubeSkyWalker]

That Drogas Wave concert in NYC was fire, one of Lupe's best albums besides F&L an The Cool

[@DrFilGood03]

Thats dope, I incorporated that Sunshine song into my wedding vows and me and my groomsman sang the hook…

[@khairt1731]

Lupe is top 10 forever. F everyone else who thinks otherwise

[@Kobe-jz2zz]

Word

[@doomah5768]

Wish I could freestyle like Lupe, always will be in my top 3

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude

[@ELYYY99]

Lupe Fiasco might put out an album rapping in Japanese one day.

[@MasterShredda]

Minus well 😂 nobody really listening to him in English so….

[@eprimetimeshow322]

@@MasterShreddaStill has a fan base . so someone listening

[@gameliashiagbor5965]

Good to see Lupe back here. I was sad when he said he wasn't going to do any more interviews

[@IshamaelMorris]

Definitely one of the greatest love Lupe

[@prof3ssor178]

Lupe is that guy 💯 all his projects are dope! Definitely one of the best of all time in Hip-Hop

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

My GOAT back to some interviews

[@Nice2Know_Type24]

Im giving my flowers now. Too Lupe Fiasco. Much Thank for throw back tracks...