I run another site besides this Lupe blog. It’s a site about freestyle soccer. Most of you probably don’t know anything about it, but it’s pretty damn cool. Check out this video I made today. If you like it, you can get more at www.beyondfootball.com.

The video speaks for itself. Simple but real nice.

The time has finally come! Lupe Fiasco has released two versions of “Paris, Tokyo” today.

Remix 1: Lupe Fiasco ft. Q-Tip, Pharrell & Sarah Green - “Paris Tokyo” (Remix)
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Remix 2: Lupe Fiasco - “Paris Tokyo (Jazz Remix)” Produced by Chris Paultre
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Kanye West’s upcoming fourth album will be called “808’s & Heartbreaks” and is set to be released on December 16th, 2008.

As I’ve posted before, it’s not going to be called “Good Ass Job” as many thought. Kanye West is obviously going to take a different standpoint for “808’s & Heartbreaks.” Although nothing specific has been announced, I’m sure his mom’s death and his break up with his fiance will give this album a more love-like and unique flow. Kanye will also use auto-tune a lot more on this album. I have even read that he’ll use it on the entire album. I hope it’s not true, but even if he does, I won’t mind too much. Kanye West pulls off the auto-tune the best at the moment.

Listen to this remix/freestyle of Kanye’s “Love Lockdown” by Jin. It’s creative and has a very nice flow.

Click here to listen to it.

We all continue to hope that Lupe Fiasco will not stop rapping after his next and last album. It seems like our wishes will not come true, especially after Lupe Fiasco firmly stated that he’ll step away from rapping after his next album.

Lupe Fiasco was quoted saying: “I just don’t really feel like rapping anymore.”
“I’m going to write a book and put out [other artists'] albums like Matthew Santos.”

He claims he will not change his mind like Jay Z did. Lupe Fiasco also hasn’t started working on his new album. In an interview with Mister Bentley on the red carpet, Lupe said he won’t start recording until the end of the year.

Here’s a video straight off Lupe Fiasco’s official blog. It’s an interview with Lupe and Matthew Santos acting crazy on the red carpet at this year’s MTV VMAs.

Here is another red carpet interview with the one and only Fonzworth Bentley.

Check out this dope accessory worn by Pharrell.

I actually almost bought something that’s pretty similar to his. It’s got some good meaning behind it as well. Check it out:

“Swagger Like Us” is a new song that will be featured on T.I’s new album. MIA is on the chorus and Kanye, T.I, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne are killing the verses.

“Lupe Fiasco’s attire was not the fiasco you want it to be. He took a daring risk and was able to make all of us do a double take. Kudos!”

Other celebrity pictures at the VMAs:

Everyone looks real nice (no homo) except for that fool named T-Pain. What the hell was his outfit all about? It seems all rappers are starting to bite Kanye and Lupe Fiasco’s style.

Pictures from Blackvoices.

Although most people say “Good Ass Job” will be the title of Kanye West’s new CD, apparently it’s not true. Reports are saying Kanye will use some other title for his new CD.

Kanye’s 4th CD is schedule to be released around December. That’s much sooner than most had initially anticipated. Jay Z will be dropping his new album around that time as well.

As far as Lupe Fiasco is concerned, there is still no news on the release date for his remix album with Justice.

Simple but cool cover of Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” single cover.

Lupe Fiasco’s part on the MTV VMAs was pretty small. He got to perform “Superstar” but on the side but it was nothing compared to the other performances. MTV only broadcasted one verse of the song, which just shows that the man is not even getting close the respect that he deserves.

Keep doing your thing Lupe and knock them out with your remix album with Justice as well as your final album. The true fans know what you’re about. Here’s a video of Lupe Fiasco’s live performance at the MTV VMAs:

Pictures via lupEND and MTV.

Kanye killed the show with his “Love Lockdown” performance. The song was apparently written only two weeks ago and kept a close secret.

Listen and download the live version of “Love Lockdown” here.