A star turn on Kanye West's Late Registration album hipped the world to the talents of Lupe Fiasco. A fixture on the Chi-town scene, the rapper embraced his love of skate culture on his debut, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, while pitching himself as a socially-conscious voice for his generation. A protracted dispute with his label engulfed the release of his third project, Lasers, although the drama only served to strengthen ties with his fans as they memorably petitioned for its release.