Lupe Fiasco Details JAY Z’s “Grand Opening, Grand Closing” Mindset

Watch Lupe’s full hour-long conversation with DJ Skee

Last Tuesday, Lupe Fiasco celebrated the long-awaited release of his fifth studio album, Tetsuo & Youth. The Chicago rapper, who was only a few hours removed from a lengthy Australian flight the night before, made his way to Los Angeles for an interview on Skee Live. During the hour-long conversation, Lupe opened up on leaving Atlantic Records and the meaning behind his mysterious new LP cover.

Entering a new phase of his life no longer on a major, he shared a rare JAY Z story on the famous Encore lyric, “Grand opening, Grand closing” – which he’s applied to his musical career. Watch more from the interview above, including whether or not his issue with Kid Cudi is personal and his definition of #BeMoreLikeKendrickLamar.

Disclaimer: Watch JAY Z’s advice at the 43:41 mark & Kid Cudi issue at 28:34.

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