Mayfest Productions is thrilled to announce @lupefiasco as a Mainstage Performer! Chicago-born, Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco gained national attention with his 2006 album Food & Liquor, which helped cement a new wave of Chicago rappers in the national conversation. Lupe’s writing was informed by his experiences growing up on the West Side, and this debut album changed the course of Chicago hip-hop forever.  The independent rapper is pegged as one of the most gifted lyricists and visionaries to grace the mic.  Since his rise to fame, Lupe has released eight acclaimed studio albums. These albums have netted 3 platinum singles, 3 RIAA Gold Certifications, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award in 2008 for his infectious single, “Daydreamin,” feat Jill Scott.  There is no doubt that Lupe Fiasco is one of the most gifted lyricists and profound artists in hip-hop today. Lupe has continued to push boundaries and deliver compelling narratives, releasing hit songs such as “Super...