THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...LUPE FIASCO - FOOD & LIQUOR

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Lupe Fiasco released his debut album Food & Liquor.

On this day in 2006, Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco dropped his debut album Food & Liquor on Atlantic.  The critically acclaimed debut featured production by Kanye West and the Neptunes.  Jay Z was credited as executive producer.

Food & Liquor reached #8 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Rap chart.  Lupe was nominated for four Grammys, including best rap album, and won a Grammy for best urban/alternative performance for the single "Daydreamin'," which featured Jill Scott.

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