Damn, I just watched "The Company Man" 's video on Pumpkin Seeds and he said that Lupe had decided to not do features in 2018 (but he did Pumpkin seeds because of Aesop) which might be the reason Lupe declining the offer. 😅
Lupe has said hes only doing features for 2 ppl whenever they call him,
C bleu and Nayirah.
He’s sworn off doing features with other rappers for a long time.
I remember in an Instagram Live he said something about not liking how rappers always ended up competing with each other to have the better verse as opposed to focusing on crafting a great song together.
I'm cool off that, I wanna hear something with someone who can challenge Lu's pen. Only a handful of those guys runnin around. And Mickey can do great conceptual records too.
Yeah, because like Lupe I appreciate lyricism. That's literally what the bars are about, what do you think he was doing on SLR 1, 2, and 3? On that latest J Cole tape I played Pi literally probably over a hundred times because lyrically Daylyt, Soul, and Cole were all killing it lyrically. I wasn't concerned about who got who, but you could tell they all pushed each other and what came from it was brilliance.
Plus you're wrong. Lupe already acknowledged he don't GAF about music anymore, he's focusing on lyricism, period.
It’s sad he’s so feature adverse, it keeps eyes off him. Collabs and competition bring out the best in artists, would’ve been great to hear him on some beats or features that challenge or show a different side of him.
I agree. I prefer albums that are mostly done solo, but that makes the features feel even more special. Nas/AZ, Joe Budden and his companions, I‘d miss a whole lot without my favorite collabos.
How old are you? Lupe was a mainstream, festival featured artist at one point. He’s been in the game almost 20 years now lol. He’s been there and done that. He’s never been an artist like Drake where he fiends mainstream attention.
Selling not the motive anymore. That’s probably for the best for his peace of mind. But as a fan I wish more people knew so I’m not the weirdo always bringing him up
Yeah it's weird an kind of what you don't want to see rap elders/veterans do. He's not really paying it forward by being so isolated. I think he likes the idea of being that monk on the mountain that no one has access to but as far as lineage goes an hip hop culturally in general moves like that doesn't really have fruit to it. It's his career an craft so it's whatever. I'm just happy acts like Nas, Black Thought, Wu Tang, Common etc don't have a problem keeping the spirit alive and paying it forward
Ultimately a lot of musicians are weird folks. There is a clear overlap between socially abnormal people and people who are artists, and sometimes that means we gotta tolerate their weirdness to let them be themselves and let them make the art we love.
Now, with that being said, I’d like for us to begin the next 3 hour lecture on why Kanye West is simultaneously one of the most influential voices in hip hop, as well as the weirdest man alive. Please take notes, this lecture is not recorded… /s
Jokes aside Lupe is probably my favourite hip hop artist, but I wouldn’t be surprised if, on the off chance I met him, he freaked me out. Artists be like that.
Definitely true. Though I think it’s a bit of a coin flip. It could immensely help you, or it could hurt you in the long run. Part of me feels like Lu got hurt by it, considering how he could be in serious standings for those GOAT conversations we just had this month, but another part of me is happy he isn’t in those conversations because, well, that drama isn’t healthy
He's not out to prove anything to anyone. When you get older, you become much less tolerant of drama and other people's bullshit. It's probably easier to avoid conflicts by just telling everyone no. Can you imagine if he were to pick and choose who to do features with? Some folks would run straight to Twitter to complain. It's the difference between being established and being on the come up. In the former position, you pick and choose which battles you want to fight. In the latter, you take whatever comes your way.
This is old right? When lupe was denying feature in general? He denied Royce (before the beef) too.
I think he is softening to doing features now but is still hesitant with having them in his own projects.
One thing Lupe said is that if he did one for one rapper without a specific reason, he would have to do one for all his rapper friends too. I remember that his anti-feature stance was originally in response to some betrayal or dissapointment with some other rapper. I don't remember exactly, I just remember that Lupe had enough/reached his tolerance limit.
Anybody know of a tweet or video where Lupe explained his reason?
King los is amazing, debatably a better lyricist than Lupe (DEF not better artist/musician). That sucks man they'd make such good music together, AND they even have similar voices/delivery imo
I think him declining features and not rapping with the elite rappers isn't a good look. I know he likes to do things himself and people he wants to work with but it kinds of come off like he is ducking to be washed on a track.
That aesop track was cool but aesop isn't the most digestible rapper there is. I think for him to archive his goal of being the best lyricist, he needs to rap with other competitive rappers.. crook, los, cyhi, anyone that will be bring out the best in him.
some of yall is being so weird in the comments why does he have to do Features to be recognized as the best, acting like not doing them takes some of lupe skill,,,,,,,out-rapping someone on a feature doesn't mean you are better rapper than him, you were just better at that very short 30 seconds for a specific beat and vibe.
Lupe never liked doing features that's part of who he is, he said he didn't even want to do "Touch the sky" verse and look how successful that verse was for his career. It's just not who he is as a person, yall stans or not should just let it go and accept it.
Lupe likes to come across too elitist. When I really don't think he is. He did the Rumpelo feature that was fire. He waiting on a Nas feature. But can't do a King Los feature? Will probably do a feature with Ab Soul any time. This feature with Los could had been Ab Soul Lu level crazy.
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Chill… they don’t know nothing bout that!
I foresee something storming. It should leave some in awe.
Damn, I just watched "The Company Man" 's video on Pumpkin Seeds and he said that Lupe had decided to not do features in 2018 (but he did Pumpkin seeds because of Aesop) which might be the reason Lupe declining the offer. 😅
The single was also for charity iirc. I think King Los is referring to a few years back
Oh yeah, it was for some skateboard charity. Yeah, could be.
Why doesn't he do features?
Lupe has said hes only doing features for 2 ppl whenever they call him, C bleu and Nayirah. He’s sworn off doing features with other rappers for a long time.
I’m pretty sure Lupe has said that Los is better than him
He was talking about freestyling on the spot, Lupe is several levels above Los when it comes to conceptual themes
Cause he diddy related
Damn I miss Lupe features
Yeah not sure why he won't do features. I heard he won't even do a Mickey feature.
I remember in an Instagram Live he said something about not liking how rappers always ended up competing with each other to have the better verse as opposed to focusing on crafting a great song together.
I get that but the solution to that is to do conceptual tracks. The world needs a Lu and Mickey track.
Nah Lupe needs to do a track with Nas before anyone else, been waiting for damn near 20 years
They're supposed to do a track together but Nas never called Lu back
I'm cool off that, I wanna hear something with someone who can challenge Lu's pen. Only a handful of those guys runnin around. And Mickey can do great conceptual records too.
And that’s literally why Lupe won’t. He literally wants to focus on good music and you worried about who would challenge him lyrically.
Yeah, because like Lupe I appreciate lyricism. That's literally what the bars are about, what do you think he was doing on SLR 1, 2, and 3? On that latest J Cole tape I played Pi literally probably over a hundred times because lyrically Daylyt, Soul, and Cole were all killing it lyrically. I wasn't concerned about who got who, but you could tell they all pushed each other and what came from it was brilliance. Plus you're wrong. Lupe already acknowledged he don't GAF about music anymore, he's focusing on lyricism, period.
I don’t know why but I’d love to hear Lupe Nas Jada in the stu
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It’s sad he’s so feature adverse, it keeps eyes off him. Collabs and competition bring out the best in artists, would’ve been great to hear him on some beats or features that challenge or show a different side of him.
I agree. I prefer albums that are mostly done solo, but that makes the features feel even more special. Nas/AZ, Joe Budden and his companions, I‘d miss a whole lot without my favorite collabos.
This is him taking over Chills responsibilities. Less is more for Lu. No features No outside production Minimal interviews Etc etc
Lots to take and leave from features but there are so many eyes and ears that ought to be on Lupe that won't be and that's a shame.
How old are you? Lupe was a mainstream, festival featured artist at one point. He’s been in the game almost 20 years now lol. He’s been there and done that. He’s never been an artist like Drake where he fiends mainstream attention.
My one and only point is that eyes and ears will miss out on him, as they have been for a while. Don't hear what I'm not saying.
>Don't hear what I'm not saying. Damn, using this
Same, bro killed that 😂
This is sad because it’s why his last album didn’t sell too well. He never collabs with others so other fan bases will forget about him
Selling not the motive anymore. That’s probably for the best for his peace of mind. But as a fan I wish more people knew so I’m not the weirdo always bringing him up
I'll continue to say that this isn't a good look for Lupe's artistic growth. But stans will turn a blind eye at the truth.
Yeah it's weird an kind of what you don't want to see rap elders/veterans do. He's not really paying it forward by being so isolated. I think he likes the idea of being that monk on the mountain that no one has access to but as far as lineage goes an hip hop culturally in general moves like that doesn't really have fruit to it. It's his career an craft so it's whatever. I'm just happy acts like Nas, Black Thought, Wu Tang, Common etc don't have a problem keeping the spirit alive and paying it forward
I’m a fan of Lupe, but he is a bit antisocial and vindictive. [+]
Ultimately a lot of musicians are weird folks. There is a clear overlap between socially abnormal people and people who are artists, and sometimes that means we gotta tolerate their weirdness to let them be themselves and let them make the art we love. Now, with that being said, I’d like for us to begin the next 3 hour lecture on why Kanye West is simultaneously one of the most influential voices in hip hop, as well as the weirdest man alive. Please take notes, this lecture is not recorded… /s Jokes aside Lupe is probably my favourite hip hop artist, but I wouldn’t be surprised if, on the off chance I met him, he freaked me out. Artists be like that.
Usually their weirdness helps their popularity, Kanye wouldn't be half as big if he was boring.
Definitely true. Though I think it’s a bit of a coin flip. It could immensely help you, or it could hurt you in the long run. Part of me feels like Lu got hurt by it, considering how he could be in serious standings for those GOAT conversations we just had this month, but another part of me is happy he isn’t in those conversations because, well, that drama isn’t healthy
He has the wrong kind of weird, he's off putting weird, if he acted like Tyler the creator he'd be way more popular
He's not out to prove anything to anyone. When you get older, you become much less tolerant of drama and other people's bullshit. It's probably easier to avoid conflicts by just telling everyone no. Can you imagine if he were to pick and choose who to do features with? Some folks would run straight to Twitter to complain. It's the difference between being established and being on the come up. In the former position, you pick and choose which battles you want to fight. In the latter, you take whatever comes your way.
Not wanting to do a featuremakes him vindictive?? lol what.
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Royce called him a bitch because Lupe took off his shirt and told him to rap lol so vindictive
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Bro stop doing that weird shit
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I was gonna say something like "come on you can be THAT ignorant" but then I realized you got "Uchiha" in your name... So it checks out.
Whatever makes you feel better about yourself kid. Stay blessed [+]
Sounds like me lol
Does anyone know the reason he won’t do features? Does he not wanna renegade his peers? 😂
Never will get his logic behind this but he does him and I support
This is old right? When lupe was denying feature in general? He denied Royce (before the beef) too. I think he is softening to doing features now but is still hesitant with having them in his own projects. One thing Lupe said is that if he did one for one rapper without a specific reason, he would have to do one for all his rapper friends too. I remember that his anti-feature stance was originally in response to some betrayal or dissapointment with some other rapper. I don't remember exactly, I just remember that Lupe had enough/reached his tolerance limit. Anybody know of a tweet or video where Lupe explained his reason?
LU MINGLE WITH YOUR PEERS lol
I always thought a Lupe and Pusha song would be dope.
They’re on songs together
What songs? Must be super old?
I stand corrected, thought they landed together on some Good Friday tracks. But check out Everybody Nose
I hate that song
Cool lol
I was just thinking it would be fire if he popped up on that new Close album
King los is amazing, debatably a better lyricist than Lupe (DEF not better artist/musician). That sucks man they'd make such good music together, AND they even have similar voices/delivery imo
Did Lupe decline him pre or post Diddy?
a couple years ago
if you wanna hear a couple good Lupe features, listen to “linger” by guy sebastian and “walk in my shoes” by emily king
Ain’t this the dude moving around with diddy
Hopefully Lu softens on that stance and works with him some day. I always enjoy when Lu did features even if it's a bit too rare
I think him declining features and not rapping with the elite rappers isn't a good look. I know he likes to do things himself and people he wants to work with but it kinds of come off like he is ducking to be washed on a track.
he's rapped with hov, that narrative dont work. he just rapped with aesop for charity as well.
I think ur kind of right. He stopped doing features around the time he got washed by B.o.B and Diggy Simmons on the same track.
That aesop track was cool but aesop isn't the most digestible rapper there is. I think for him to archive his goal of being the best lyricist, he needs to rap with other competitive rappers.. crook, los, cyhi, anyone that will be bring out the best in him.
Gotta give it to him. He does stick to his guns.
some of yall is being so weird in the comments why does he have to do Features to be recognized as the best, acting like not doing them takes some of lupe skill,,,,,,,out-rapping someone on a feature doesn't mean you are better rapper than him, you were just better at that very short 30 seconds for a specific beat and vibe. Lupe never liked doing features that's part of who he is, he said he didn't even want to do "Touch the sky" verse and look how successful that verse was for his career. It's just not who he is as a person, yall stans or not should just let it go and accept it.
If Asked by both I bet Lupe would reject a Kendrick feature too. But probably dial in a Drake feature to try hype the boy.
???
Lmao I could see it
He did a feature on “Poor Decisions” for Wale.
Pressure.
Been hoping Cole would get a feature from Lupe for The Fall Off, but it won't happen
Fuckk king Los and Lupe would be dope
isnt this dude a diddy supporter?
Lupe not doing features have always been dumb to me
Lupe likes to come across too elitist. When I really don't think he is. He did the Rumpelo feature that was fire. He waiting on a Nas feature. But can't do a King Los feature? Will probably do a feature with Ab Soul any time. This feature with Los could had been Ab Soul Lu level crazy.
What makes you think he do a soul Collab just curious he already done I think 2-3 correct me if I'm wrong PS: long-time lurker
Coz Lupe said for years he aint doing feature. But got like 3 jawns with Ab in that time
Didn't Lu already do a record or two with Ab-Soul? Namely T.R.O.N.?
That's what I'm saying. He Ab Soul kinda has a free pass with Lupe. World runners Horns and thorns TRON
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they were both on Rhythm + Flow, so there's that
Still need season 2
at one point i thought this collab was imminent but i guess i can see why lupe would deny
I always wondered if CRS pushed him off from doing features