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Tongues are wagging today after Lupe Fiasco commented about terrorism and explained why he chooses not to vote.
In a video interview segment for CBS, called What’s Trending,” Fiasco (aka Wasalu Muhammad Jaco) said that casting a ballot for a politician is like an endorsement of everything that person does. Lupe won’t do that for any presidential candidates because, “I don’t want you to bomb some village in the middle of nowhere.”
Lupe is very well known for his socially conscious and politically charged lyrics, but now he has some harsh words for the president.
In my fight against terrorism, to me, the biggest terrorist is Obama, and the United States of America.
I’m trying to fight the terrorism that’s actually causing the other forms of terrorism. You know, the root cause of terrorism is the stuff that the U.S. government allows to happen, and the foreign policies that we have in place in different countries that inspire people to become terrorists. And it’s easy for us because it’s just some oil.”
Watch Lupe’s controversial interview…
Video: Lupe Fiasco on CBS ‘What’s Trending Now”
(NOTE: Fast Forward to 2:05 for “terrorist” comments)
Lupe is an observant Muslim who has always spoken out against hip-hop for its use of vulgarity and degradation of women.
I’ve spoken with Lupe several times and posted a One on One a few months ago (click HERE if you missed that) so I remain a fan. He doesn’t do drugs, drink alcohol and has long been an advocate in the hip-hop community making the world a better place.
So the question is…
What you think about Lupe’s “Terrorist” comment? Do you think his comments will help or hurt his rising career?
hell its hurting him now..damn fool:)
Shut up and jus make music, u saw what happen to Kanye when Barack called him a jackass better mine b4 u end up a Fiasco! I’m jus sayin
It doesn’t matter to me I never was a fan…
sad to say it will hurt him..black folks dont take critisicm of the president to well regardless of how accurate or valid the argument.. ppl dont read. they look to tv and internet for all they info so when they hear that man call obama the biggest terrorist they automatically go into defense not knowing the basis of his statement..all u have to do is read to find out whats really goin down, but the truth hurts so we rather be fed lies..
He needs to just shut the hell up! What kind of name is Lupe Fiasco anyways?
I guess he can stop wondering why Jay-Z isn’t taking his calls anymore. *snicker*
Wait a minute…..who is this guy again and what is his name? No sleep to be lost over this idiot who is just trying to create an up roar for saying something so stupid in hopes that people will purchase his crap off itunes. Canibust tried it with LL, 50 cent has perfected it to the finest. Jim Jones tried it. However all of those guys I just named had some sort of lyrical gift and attacked other rappers.
I was a fan but not anymore! Were so good @ tearing one another down. Smh
He’s outta pocket dont talk about my president all this shit is not his fault!!
# u just lost one lupe stupido
He is from Chicago, I don’t expect much, especially now that I live here.
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I can respect his willingness to go against the crowd. Especially since most black folks would probably be afraid to call out their black president.
That being said, the only "fiasco" about him now is his career. Id throw you a rope down to ya Lupe but aint no rope long enough for you to climb outta this hole.
Why? According to him I’m a "fan" (as of today, not anymore) that is "vouching" for his beliefs even if they differ from mine. So even though I don’t agree with what he’s just said (word for word at least), because I am a fan and because I bought his album, I have to now stand by his CONVICTION! Because… that’s just how I have to be as a human being.
That’s what he said!!!!!!!
I think when he said those things or even curated that "theory" on WHY he would NEVER vote Obama (or anyone else) again, he forgot the crucial elements that LED TO the things that are going on in the government today. Not to say that he doesn’t have a (minimal) point.
But don’t become fixated on the buzz topic of the week because CNN told you to. I mean terrorism and foreign policies aren’t the least of our worries, but geesh, CAN I get a break here at home? Especially since they’ve been in place BEFORE Obama!
Its a two-way street; the government doesn’t always adhere to the people and the people aren’t all going to go along with the plan of the government.
Overall, I think that’s where this country is at mentally, we are on "NOW"! And in the midst of being on "NOW", we have selective memory & history. Obama isn’t the end all be all in government. Never mind, that there are other branches CRUCIALLY working AGAINST him right now. That doesn’t matter. It’s all about OBAMA… NOW!!!
"to me the biggest terrorist is Obama…" does he know what those words have the potential to do to this nation?
His music, collectively, has no bearing on the political state of this country HOWEVER, since he’s a fool, I hope his album flops.
There I said it.
Pour out a Lil liquor for Lupe’s career. He’s done.
who is he anyway? He should try to speak and think positive especially to get his name out there. What a LOSER!!!
I agree with Lupe Fiasco and I totally support his right to say what he feels.
It has been hell for free thinking Blacks since Obama became president because for some reason everyone wants to make a half white man,a Black man…It has been so frustrating when it comes to Blacks that support Obama getting upset at every Black person that dares to give an opposing view to Obama.
Blacks will never get anywhere because you give your allegiance to those that will use you but you are too damn emotional and silly to see the real picture.
Bravo to Lupe!!!!!
I seriously hate you stupid negroes on this site. This dude says one thing about YOUR black president and you’re trying to discredit him, because he had the right to freedom of speech. All you do is eat what the media feeds you and swallow it, because you’re that lazy and ignorant to read between the lines of what’s really going on. The US is a f@cking terrorist. What other country you know who tries to force their policies on another country just because THEY BELIEVE IT’S RIGHT! Just because THEY BELIEVE IT’S BETTER. What other country bullies their way into another’s and make it their business to take over. Don’t you get it? Nobody likes Americans and they sure as hell don’t want you in their country. You’re the same people who complain about sh!t and never do anything about it. Think about it, if no one votes, then none of these esurient, vain politicians would get the chance to corrupt this country more than it already is. You think Obama is running things, he’s really not running sh!t. Isn’t he the same one who gave more money to the rich, gave a huge raise to the rich and is still giving low tax cuts to the rich?! He’s being suckered by these people and diminishing his character by doing such things. He’s a politician too and they all say one thing and do another. I hope you all work hard for your $9/hr jobs while you struggle to pay to keep the wealthy financially worry free.
As I look at the comments here,all I see are a bunch of followers.
I will also say as a Black person that Blacks have to be some of the most ignorant people on earth.Most of you have slave minds because of your followers mindset.You think Blacks owe Obama,well I don’t owe that slick politician a damn thing.
I’m quite sure most of you here don’t even support Lupe let alone know anything about his politics but even with that said,his last cd still sold over 200,000 the first week.Most people that really like Lupe are independent thinkers,not a bunch of sheeple….
Obama is playing you fools like a guitar.
@O_o says:….
I so love your post!Besides myself, you are the only "free thinker" here……These sheeple are just too ignorant for words.
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That what make this country so great…we can voice our opinion about anything and anybody they call that freedom of speech.
nobody is downing his freedom of speech…what is at issue is the media is pimpin him for negative comments on Obama…Lupe is pimpin comments hopin to gain greater album sales numbers. Both have an agenda. Neither really care about the state of america,its economy,etc…why cause he didnt even bother to vote.Plus ,he an idiot…he cant even see the media is using him.And if he does know they using him,he a hypocrite..or worse,a urban
terrorist.
I love Lupe Fiasco regardless of what he says that is his opinion we all have one. His music is great and he is totally under rated as an artist
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Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one…Y’all are tripping!!!!
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He can hang it up! His music will never be played in my home again. Does he even understand that the reason he is able to speak as freely as he does is because he lives in the land of the FREE, due to the government of this country. It’s one thing not to agree with things but it’s another to just sound like a re and you are an artist. Let’s see how he feels if we have a president that places a law out to stop all hip hop for being made. What will you say then? NOW…that’s just my opinion….and since we all have one I will freely share mine!
thats his opinion…he dosen’t have to be a fan or a follwer..freedom of speech…
He’s entitled to his opinion
I see kno one here is a true Lupe fan besides radio play. Listen to tracks like Americn Terrorist, Muhammah Walks, blood diamond track. Lupe makes his money over seas, n being the best Muslim out there besides Freeway n Jakk Frost, Trust he aint worried about what backlash is guna come frm his statement. Farrakhaun didnt either when he said the same thng about Obama backing cnuntries like the Zionist State of Israel killing thousands of innocent women n children in black/brown countries. REAL EYES REALIZE REAL LIES.
Wow is all I can say O_o Not really a Lupe fan but he has a right to speak his mind. I’m just mad that he doesn’t vote!!!! I don’t care what ur views r too many ppl died for us to have that right and ur just not gonna use it!!!! That ain’t right (n my Chris Rock voice). Go Lupe n Go Obama
I did like his song with Jill Scott n Kick Push tho
I agree Rachel. His views can be whatever he wishes but don’t criticize the President when your ass didn’t even vote. It’s one thing to say I don’t agree with Obama so I voted for _______ but it’s another to say I don’t agree with Obama so I didn’t vote because it’s meaningless. If he is such an advocate for making the world a better place, he can start by voting! GTFOHWTBS, Lupe you too good of an artist for that! I’m disappointed.
Rachel and Meesa, great points. You are an advocate of NOTHING if you are not voting. He is a citizen of the US of A, not the US of OVER SEAS. Therefore his stance is FUTILE.
Be the change you want to see or MOVE.
He is too old to be talking this nonsense. First off he doesn’t vote and gloats about it but gives no respect nor credit to those that fought and died for the right to vote. The same people who fought for the right to vote also fought for literacy and education and here is Lupe’s dumb ass saying voting is meaningless but then he wants to advocate literacy? GTFOH! That’s like somebody advocating birth control but rejecting the research that comes with it.
He thinks Obama is a terrorist. Based on what? Does this idiot truly think we live in a world where food, land, territories, health and personal freedoms are so easily gained and given? Such things sometimes have to be fought for Lupe but I guess you never had to fight for anything so you wouldn’t know. I’d like him to travel to Darfur and explain to those people his definition of a terrorist.
@sage not every black person supports obama, true and everyone’s entitled to their opinion about him, true as well but this damn fool, whomever he is calling obama "the biggest terrorist" based on what exactly, he don’t even know what the hell he’s talking about and he didn’t even vote so he don’t have the right to b**ch and make ridiculous accusations, you wanna make a difference in world towards terrorism, lupe is it, stop talking and start doing, i ain’t never heard his music and after this statement, i won’t ever be listening to it
You can’t complain if you don’t vote. He is an idiot.
He has a right to say what he wants to, but when you are in that industry be prepared for the backlash by Hollywood and etc.They don’t like folk to speak their minds in that industry at all.He must be going through somethings in hiS life, because wreckless talk get your phone calls ignored and a whole lot more…(see example A: Kanye West)
Well everyone is entitled to there own opinion right or wrong
Lupe is right about Obama and about the uselessness of voting in America. Unless someone is rich there is literally no point in voting for anybody in this piece of shit country. If we vote for a Republican we end up with a bankster-fellating conservative… and if we vote for a Democrat we end up with a bankster-fellating conservative in a thin disguise.
The reason for this is quite simple: Conservatives who won’t do anything to meaningfully change the status quo whether they have an R or a D next to their name are all that the billionaire ruling elite will fund. The American electoral process is nothing but an elaborate, expensive dog & pony show held every few years to make us peons feel like we have some kind of a say in what governs us. We clearly do not. It doesn’t matter in the least if the current marionette of Wall Street is white, black or anything in between, male or female, northern or southern. Doesn’t matter. They are all the same bullshit with different packaging. No matter who wins, we, the average non-wealthy person in this country, always lose. Every. Fucking. Time.
That’s why it is so funny to see blue collar redneck Republicans foaming at the mouth as if Obama is some kind of leftie. WTF administration have they been watching??? The one I’ve been watching has failed to raise the minimum wage to make it approximate a living wage, failed to do anything whatsoever on the Employee Free Choice Act, has thrown money at Wall Street but done nothing to help wrongfully-foreclosed-upon homeowners, bailed out the auto industry with a deal built on the backs of massive concessions by the U.A.W., gave us a health care “reform” package that is the wet dream of the big insurance companies and Big Pharma but doesn’t give us affordable health care, has refused to indict Bush and Cheney for launching a war of aggression against Iraq or any of their other crimes against humanity, continues the Bush policy of harboring the right-wing C.I.A. terrorist Luis Posada Carrilles, appoints a rabid Zionist fascist as his White House chief of staff, follows the Bush plan on Iraq and ramps UP the gas pipeline war in Afghanistan. Obama is such a conservative Uncle Tom he makes Bryant Gumbel look like Shaft.
Unless someone is wealthy then there is NO POINT in voting for any candidate of any party in this rotten garbage heap of a country. And if someone IS wealthy it doesn’t matter who they vote for and they may as well flip a coin because the end result will be the same no matter who wins.
Obama’s 2012 reelection is assured as the bastards at Goldman Sachs and the rest of Wall Street have WAAYYYYYY too much invested in this steppinfetchit to switch whores, er, I mean horses, in mid-stream.
Obama is nothing but a highly-paid tool of the billionaire elite class.
i think he’s right.
im not a big fan of our government like alot of people. We are being watched twenty four seven. The president is a terrorist. thats all.
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im a african american but i know what the fuck this dumb as country is doing, you brainwashed house niggas or so called black people which is not even a ethnicity have took this dumb name, and think a house nigga like obama is going to change anything he is PLAYING ON THERE TEAM! even if he want’s to do something he can’t theres two othere branches in government, the one with the judges are the most important we learned this in third grade dumb stupid no reading blacks im african i dont know what black is, its a way that white people can say im so they don’t have to identify who they are as European americans. Im so sick of dumb blacks in america that have a iphone and a car and think shit is sweet, nothings sweet in this country that kills on a daily basis and can get away with it, this country is the terrorist and sorry but Obama even if it isn’t your fault you choose to be president and will get caught in the cross fire, people wake up this COUNRTY KILLS FOR ALL IT HAS, and you think you are so lucky to have freedom of speech, WE BUILT THIS COUNTRY, WE DIDNT HAVE SPEECH FOR 100S OF YEARS, WE HAVE RICH AFRICAN HERITAGE, WE ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE FROM KEMET (EGYPT)! WAKE UP WE ARE entitled to freedom of speech this country never gave that to me! if the government is not doing what the people say over throw them! this is what it is to be a country, not to be scared and cowards like most of you behind this computer screen, but this is the effects of slavery and colonialism.