When I Was 17: Lupe Fiasco

As one of the game’s most esteemed MCs, Lupe Fiasco made a strong comeback to the scene with

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As one of the game’s most esteemed MCs, Lupe Fiasco made a strong comeback to the scene with his chart-topping Lasers LP. In order to highlight the rapper’s formative years, MTV dedicated the latest installment of their popular When I Was 17 series. Watch the episode above and find out about Lupe’s first rhymes and much more.

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