Lupe Fiasco is an American Grammy Award winning hip hop artist, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He rose to fame in 2006 with the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor. He has gone on to release prolifically since then with six more studio albums under his name as well as five collaborative albums. Lupe has worked with many different artists over the years and his style is defined by his conscious lyrics and wide range of influences. He has won numerous awards including three Grammy Awards, one BET Award, and has been nominated for seven additional Grammy Awards. Throughout his career, Lupe has been an outspoken advocate for social justice, animal rights, and environmental issues, making a name for himself not only as a musician but as an all-around opinion leader.