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20 Years Ago Today, Lupe Fiasco Released One of the Greatest Debut Hip-Hop Albums of All Time

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Lupe Fiasco could do it all in 2006. He was one of hip-hop’s most radical voices. No rapper touched on systemic injustices happening in America and on a global scale quite like the Chicago MC. He effortlessly blended lyrical density with style that made him fit for sexy Neptunes-produced songs and windy skateboarding anthems alike.

After the breakout success of Kanye West, everyone was looking for an artist that could replicate his everyman quality without sacrificing coolness. Lupe did that with his breakout debut album Food & Liquor, which was released on this day 20 years ago.

The crux of Food & Liquor revolves around the simple binary of good and evil. There’s a constant tug-of-war between the two, fighting for the soul of a person.

“The title reflects on me being........

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