The Grammy-winning rapper, Lupe Fiasco, achieved fame through his intellectual rap approach and his ability to produce conscious music by using strong lyrics and his direct storytelling approach. The hip-hop world received Lupe as a deep-thinking artist when he released his debut album Food & Liquor during the mid-2000s which included his popular songs "Kick, Push," "Daydreamin'" and "The Cool."His musical style which combined powerful lyrics with easy-to-listen tracks brought him both critical acclaim and commercial success which proved his ability to create thought-provoking music that listeners could remember.

Lupe expanded his artistic scope through his work on The Cool and his subsequent releases, including Lasers, Food & Liquor II, Tetsuo & Youth and DROGAS Wave. His musical abilities became apparent through his songs "Superstar," "Words I Never Said," "Battle Scars" and "Show Goes On" which demonstrated his ability to create both popular songs and songs that addressed social issues. The music industry has honored Lupe through his mastery of music production and his dedication to create songs that explore his heritage, educational background,l views and his life journey.