LUPE WAS A FIASCO

Hey....my live show was a fiasco.....

Damn Lupe....say it ain't so..........so....Tuesday, 7.18.06.....I had the chance to see Mr. Fiasco perform at the +ultra-exclusive+ KarmaLoop/Kickslusive venue at Club Spirit in NYC[for those unfamiliar with KL....it's a juxtaposition of NYC BAPE sneakerheads, hiphoppers, and high end NYC urban fashion]....being the event was EXTRA industry....75% of the audience could give two shi*s about Lupe. Unfortunately, to Lupe's dismay...the crowd did not find his performances of[ Diamonds, I Gotcha, Kick, Push, etc] very engaging. Maybe it was the fact that his Levi's jeans were literally sagging so low to his knees....that his balls were almost hanging out[pause..no mo'....lol] With that said.....Lupe stopped the show numerous times to chastize the crowd, "Where are y'all niggaz that stand outside at the BAPE store for 3 hours...I know y'all do"-----"how many of y'all are really even up on StreetWear." In an attempt to get the crowd amped, Lupe threw off his expensive fitted hat only to have the hat thrown back at him by an unruly member of the audience. Subsequently, Lupe unleashed his brash arrogance and did a mini-rendition of a Kanye West-like tirade, finished his lackluster set, and abruptly left the stage.

What happened to the humble, conscious,skaternerd's patience? Didn't he realize that this particular audience was more concerned with shining their Nike Dunks instead of nodding along to Kick, Push? Maybe the Food & Liquor leak + pressure of "saving" hip-hop + plus myriad Reebok endorsement deals has taken its toll on the little dude from the Chi? All in all, being a Lupe fan...I left the event feeling disgusted, confused, and bewildered.....even Lupe says he needs to work on his live performance skills...but damn.....unless Lupe redeems himself the next time I see him.....[nonwithstanding his great political commentary, sick wordplay, and his cult-like fan base]this 1st round draft pick might indeed be a bust.