Lupe says:

Note To All Music Blogs…

The “What You Want” track that has leaked out is an unfinished version. Patience is a virtue. At least let us finish the songs.

Don’t worry Lupe, we’ll also check out the final version when it comes out.

Download: Lupe Fiasco – What U Want

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Last week, Lupe Fiasco paid a visit to Toca Tuesdays. Of course Tony Touch wouldn’t let him go without putting him on the spot.

This is obviously for a great cause. Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda explains:

On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. Hundreds of thousands are feared dead, many of whom are children. Millions more are in need of medical attention, shelter, clothes and food just to make it through the days ahead. It will take years to rebuild homes and communities. My Linkin Park bandmates and I are deeply saddened by the situation and–with the help of an amazing list of talented artists all working in partnership with Music for Relief–want to aid the Haitian people.

Music for Relief has brought together an incredible album of artists who have all generously donated original songs to support the Haiti relief effort. Artists include: ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, HOOBASTANK, KENNA, LINKIN PARK, LUPE FIASCO, PETER GABRIEL AND SLASH.

I was a part of three of the songs. One is a BRAND NEW LINKIN PARK SONG called “Not Alone.” The second is by LUPE FIASCO and KENNA called “Resurrection.” The third is a track that I did with KENNA and CHAD from THE NEPTUNES called “Never Let Me Down.”

Now, we need your help: you can join in support of the immediate relief and long-term recovery process in Haiti by downloading songs at MUSICFORRELIEF.ORG and making a donation in any amount.

Check out a preview of the compilation below…

Street Talk TV talks to music video producer Va$htie about her craft and her breakthrough video for Kanye, Lupe and Pharrell’s Us Placers.

Still one of my favorite tracks…

Finally, we get to treat this song like any other song that leaks and actually post a download link. Thank you Lu for not being such a tight ass this time.

Download: Lupe Fiasco – I’m Beaming

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Congratulations YOU MADE IT TO THE SUMMIT!!!.

As they’re trying to raise awareness about the global clean water crisis, Kenna, Lupe, Jessica Biel and company have almost reached the top of the summit of Kilimanjaro.

See the footage after the jump.

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Emile Hirsch, Jessica Biel, Isabel Lucas, Alexandra Cousteau, Kenna and Lupe begin their climb up Mt Kilimanjaro to bring attention to the clean water crisis.

Footage of day 2 below…

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This Lupe track leaked a couple of days ago and Lupe blew a gasket:

The track “I’m Beaming” that was leaked last night was NOT authorized or intentionally leaked by myself or my company.

Plain and simple its STOLEN property. And this goes for ANY record or track that leaks or is made available for illegal download from this day forward.

Actions are being taken and the authorities have been notified.

As a personal plea to all my fans PLEASE DO NOT share, stream, or download any unauthorized or stolen Lupe Fiasco music.

A lot of time and energy goes into the creation of this music, not to mention large sums of money, money provided by my record company as well as from my own personal finances. My music is the product of my life. It means so much to me. I take pride in it and i also take pride in how it changes peoples lives and gives them hope. So to see it treated in this manner really numbs the soul. So many of my family and friends rely on me for their well-being and I rely on my music to give me the opportunities that allow me to provide for them.

So this one i’m taking personal. And I will do ALL that is in my power and my circle of influence to make sure that the persons directly or even remotely responsible for this and any future events involving the piracy and illegal distribution and solicitation of my music will be brought to justice and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Both criminally as well as civilly.

With the history that surrounds the devastating and massive piracy of my first album i’m sure some of you can understand why this very harsh stance that is being taken up. And for those of you unsympathetic enough not to understand i can only compare it to someone breaking into your house and stealing everything not tied down or someone kidnapping you sister or brother and ransoming them back to you. A deep sense of helplessness. I hope you never have to feel this and i wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.

Happy Holidays…

EVEN AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT LOSERS…

Lupe Fiasco…Friend Of The People…

Lupe is bit too touchy about these things if you ask me. EVERYBODY’S music leaks. What makes him so special?

Anyway, here’s a stream…

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Lupe talks to Jessie about his mixtape…