Among the very most successful millionaires in the rapping business Lupe Fiasco net worth has an approximation of 8 million dollars. Lupe Fiasco whose actual name is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco is called a singer, rapper, music producer as well as a writer. Produced in Illinois, the star has even created his own music record label business. His records got largely favorable approval from the people and media.
Furthermore , the 3rd record of Lupe Fiasco “Lasers” reached the primary spot in record charts. Produced in 1982, Lionel Fiasco began getting his popularity about which he was dreaming to get a number of years when in 2006 his first record appeared around the ledges in the music stores. Furthermore, he also performs together with the group called “Japanese Animation”. Among the best things about that’s the fact that Lupe Fiasco uses his actual name when he performs together with the group.
In addition , the singer participates in several charities and encouraging work. The singer collaborated to the single which premiered so that you can assist individuals who suffered in the quake in Haiti in 2010. Even though it had not been done for profit, in addition, it raised the total quantity of Lupe Fiasco net worth.
His performances jointly with “Japanese Cartoon” add more money to the total sum of Lupe Fiasco net worth. Along with his careers as a musician, Lupe Fiasco can also be an extremely successful entrepreneur. Lupe holds a place of the CEO in the 1st and additionally 15th Amusement managements. In his youthful days, Lupe Fiasco failed to enjoy hip hop or rapping in any way due to the tide of violence and vulgarity in the lyrics of the tunes. Yet, after he changed his mind and became interested into being a rapper. When he thought of his name which he’ll use on stage, he recorded his first tunes in the cellar where his dad’s recording studio was set.
Record producer, Songwriter, Musician, Rapper, Singer, Artist, Entrepreneur, Music artist
Education
Thornton Township High School
Nationality
United States of America
Parents
Shirley Jaco, Gregory Jaco, The Show Goes On, Battle Scars, Kick, Push, Portland, OR, United States, Tacoma, WA, United States, Sacramento, CA, United States
Siblings
Arthur Bolton
Nicknames
Lupe The Gorilla , Wassulu Muhammad Jaco
Awards
Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Music Groups
Japanese Cartoon, Child Rebel Soldier, The Show Goes On, Battle Scars, Kick, Push
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, BET Hip Hop Award for Best Lyricist of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, BET Hip Hop...
Movies
The Underground Show, All Access: DVD Magazine: Vol. 13, Portland, OR, United States, Tacoma, WA, United States, Sacramento, CA, United States
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Quote
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When I retire, I want to step away on a positive note. What you put out into the world comes back to you. You actually change the world with what you do. I want to put some good in the world.
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Fact
1
Working on his sophomore album, tentatively titled 'The Cool', which is scheduled for release in summer of '07. [January 2007]
2
Released first album, 'Food & Liquor'. [September 2006]
3
Released the first single, "Superstar", from his upcoming second album, 'The Cool'. [September 2007]
4
He released his sophomore album 'Lupe Fiasco's The Cool' on December 18th (US). [December 2007]
5
Once competed in academic decathlons.
6
In 2008 his song "Superstar" (featuring Matthew Santos) became a top ten hit in the United States.
7
He named himself after the song, "Firm Fiasco", by the hip-hop super-group, The Firm.
8
Growing up, he had the nickname "Lu", the last part of his first name.
9
Has four brothers and five sisters. Lupe is the youngest.
10
His father was an African drummer, and his mother was a gourmet chef who often traveled the world.
11
Lupe had been signed to Epic Records along with his group, "Da Pak", but later signed a solo deal with Arista Records.
12
His album "Food & Liquor" had been in the works for approximately five years. The project had grown and changed over time.
13
He says hip-hop artist Nas' sophomore album, "It Was Written", was his primary source for inspiration.
14
He is highly influenced by 'Crucial Conflict' and Nas, among others.
15
He began to rap when he was in the eighth grade, but pursued it fully when he turned 17.
16
He has a passion for skateboarding, which he discusses in his song "Kick Push". This was the first single from his debut album, 'Food & Liquor'.
17
He was raised in the west end of Chicago.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Suicide Squad
2016
writer: "Black Skinhead" - as Wasalu Jaco
Mr. Robot
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
French Open Live 2016
2016
TV Mini-Series performer - 1 episode
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016
writer: "BLACK SKINHEAD" - as Wasalu Jaco
Todd's Pop Song Reviews
2011-2015
TV Series documentary performer - 2 episodes
Glastonbury 2015
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015
Rap Critic Reviews
2011-2015
TV Series performer - 7 episodes
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2015 performer - 1 episode, 2015
UK Championship Snooker
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014
Rude Tube
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Voice
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
World Championship Snooker
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Parks and Recreation
2014
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Saturday Night Live
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Conan
2013
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The X Factor
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012
Formula 1: BBC Sport
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Shameless
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012
Fright Night
2011
performer: "Letting Go"
So You Think You Can Dance
2008-2011
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Late Show with David Letterman
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2011 writer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2011
20 to 1
TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009
performer: "Solar Midnite" - uncredited / producer: "Solar Midnite" - uncredited / writer: "Solar Midnite" - as W. Jaco, uncredited
Prom Night
2008/I
performer: "We All Want the Same Thing" / writer: "We All Want the Same Thing"
One Tree Hill
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2006 - 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008
Taken
2008/I
performer: "Change" / writer: "Change" - as W. Jaco
Madden NFL 2007
2006
Video Game performer: "The Instrumental"
Entourage
2005-2006
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
2005
Video Game performer: "Tilted"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Eric Andre Show
2015
TV Series
Hannibal Buress
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Little Ballers
2013
Documentary executive producer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2017
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Check the Rhyme
2016
Documentary
Himself
Hangout Music Fest
2015
TV Special
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2015
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Tavis Smiley
2008-2015
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2015
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Stand Up to Cancer
2014
TV Special
Himself
Conan
2013
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2011-2013
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Last Call with Carson Daly
2008-2013
TV Series
Himself
Late Show with David Letterman
2006-2012
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
The X Factor
2012
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
RapFix Live
2012
TV Series
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2008-2012
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest / Himself
2011 BET Hip Hop Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Performer
2011 MTV Video Music Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Nominee
What's Trending
2011
TV Series
Himself
2011 MTV Movie Awards
2011
TV Special
Himself - Performer
The Colbert Report
2011
TV Series
Himself - Guest and Musical Guest
Lopez Tonight
2011
TV Series
Himself
Fair Game?
2010
Documentary
Himself
Summit on the Summit
2010
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Lupe Fiasco: Halloween Night Doc
2009
Video documentary
The People Speak
2009
Documentary
Himself
Bring Your 'A' Game
2009
Documentary short
Himself - Hip-Hop Artist
Fuse: Live from Voodoo Experience
2008
TV Movie
Themselves - Performers
2008 MTV Video Music Awards
2008
TV Special
Himself
Q with Jian Ghomeshi
2008
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2008
TV Series
Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2008
TV Series
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2008
TV Series
Himself
mtvU Woodie Awards 2007
2007
TV Special
Himself - Performer
4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2007
TV Movie
Himself
BET Awards 2007
2007
TV Special
Himself
Real Talk: The Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia
2007
Documentary short
Himself
BET Hip-Hop Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself - Cypher
Showtime at the Apollo
2006
TV Series
Himself
One Tree Hill
2006
TV Series
Himself
The Album Chart Show
2006
TV Series
Rap City
2006
TV Series
Himself
My Shot With
2006
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Beef 4
2007
Video documentary
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2008
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2013
Grammy
Grammy Awards
Best Rap Album
For the album "Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album. Pt. 1."