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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 6H 17M

Lupe Fiasco Explains It All | @CultureUnitedClips ​

from Culture United · host Justin Hunte

It's All Happening w/  @EllementsAlign   @CultureUnitedClips   @LupeFiasco   @LATMPOD   @dwannb   @TheRealMickeyFactz  00:00 Intro 04:44 Definition of Lyricism 07:44 Lupe Fiasco's definition of lyricism 09:30 Mickey Factz disagrees with Lupe 11:00 Are Battle Rappers always better lyricists than commercial rappers 16:00 Lupe breaks down why similes are most optimal for a punch line 20:00 Is it fair to compare commercial artists lyricism to battle rappers? 22:00 Why 'Stan' is a story record that is the ultimate punchline 29:00 Most important characteristics of an MC 31:00 Nas 37:00 Are there 100 Battle Rappers better than... 43:00 Stand up comedy vs Roasting is like lyricists vs song writing 48:00 Lupe on Koala Tea 53:00 Why Lupe hops into streams with people who hate him 59:00 Broke People & Why so many Lupe's a hater headlines 1:02:00 Fans get their artists 💀 1:03:00 Untold Lupe stories (Billboard & Reebok, Beyonce, Protest & Anonymous) 1:10:00 Lupe didn't want Lasers to be released 1:11:00 VH1 Honors & Vibe Magazine Fallout (Q-Tip cursed out Lupe) 1:14:00 Bey Hive 1:22:00 Lupe: All I care about is the real people in this space think 1:23:00 What people are missing about Lupe's opinion on Kendrick as an MC 1:26:00 Lupe responds to those who think he's bitter about his career 1:30:00 Theme Music To A Drive By & Food & Liquor 1:33:00 Who Just My Be Okay is about... 1:36:00 Jay-Z's "What More Can I Say" & Where is the Lupe and Nas collaboration? 1:39:00 Logic & Rosenberg Raw 1:43:00 Does Lupe still think Logic is a better lyricist than Kendrick? 1:46:00 Panel reaction to Lupe Fiasco conversation 1:47:00 Mickey Factz Reacts 1:54:00 Mickey Factz breaks down lyricism 2:02:00 SUPER CHATS 5:04:22 Jarv from  @TheRapRoundtable  Pops In 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6013479386218496 Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompanyman Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompanyman TikTok: https://tiktok.com/thecompanyman Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nHv4ktVQMP LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thecompanyman ABOUT TCM: Life Through The Lens of Hip Hop. Justin Hunte's expansive resume covers banking, journalism, television, and music marketing. His career began in investment banking where he was a VP at Bank Of America Merrill Lynch. He then transitioned in music journalism where he became HipHopDX’s editor-in-chief, cultivating a video strategy that generated 500,000 YouTube subscribers while overseeing the day-to-day site that reached 2.5 million monthly readers. Justin also served as Director of Content & Strategic Marking at EMPIRE, and was also a producer on A&E's popular clip show, Court Cam. Hunte's amassed over 87M views and 267,000 subscribers on his personal Youtube channel. His thought-provoking videos attract millions, prompting branding partnerships with Brisk Bodega, Simple Mobile, Honda, and Lexus. He also debated at the prestigious Oxford Union, arguing that William Shakespeare is more culturally relevant than Kanye West. Hunte currently consults for a number of premiere artists and brands in tech and entertainment. And in his spare time, he is an LA Mission Ambassador where he dedicates hours to helping the houseless community. #JustinHunte #TheCompanyMan Powered By Quarterlab

It's All Happening w/  @EllementsAlign   @CultureUnitedClips   @LupeFiasco   @LATMPOD   @dwannb   @TheRealMickeyFactz  00:00 Intro 04:44 Definition of Lyricism 07:44 Lupe Fiasco's definition of lyricism 09:30 Mickey Factz disagrees with Lupe 11:00 Are Battle Rappers always better lyricists than commercial rappers 16:00 Lupe breaks down why similes are most optimal for a punch line 20:00 Is it fair to compare commercial artists lyricism to battle rappers? 22:00 Why 'Stan' is a story record that is the ultimate punchline 29:00 Most important characteristics of an MC 31:00 Nas 37:00 Are there 100 Battle Rappers better than... 43:00 Stand up comedy vs Roasting is like lyricists vs song writing 48:00 Lupe on Koala Tea 53:00 Why Lupe hops into streams with people who hate him 59:00 Broke People & Why so many Lupe's a hater headlines 1:02:00 Fans get their artists 💀 1:03:00 Untold Lupe stories (Billboard & Reebok, Beyonce, Protest & Anonymous) 1:10:00 Lupe didn't want Lasers to be released 1:11:00 VH1 Honors & Vibe Magazine Fallout (Q-Tip cursed out Lupe) 1:14:00 Bey Hive 1:22:00 Lupe: All I care about is the real people in this space think 1:23:00 What people are missing about Lupe's opinion on Kendrick as an MC 1:26:00 Lupe responds to those who think he's bitter about his career 1:30:00 Theme Music To A Drive By & Food & Liquor 1:33:00 Who Just My Be Okay is about... 1:36:00 Jay-Z's "What More Can I Say" & Where is the Lupe and Nas collaboration? 1:39:00 Logic & Rosenberg Raw 1:43:00 Does Lupe still think Logic is a better lyricist than Kendrick? 1:46:00 Panel reaction to Lupe Fiasco conversation 1:47:00 Mickey Factz Reacts 1:54:00 Mickey Factz breaks down lyricism 2:02:00 SUPER CHATS 5:04:22 Jarv from  @TheRapRoundtable  Pops In 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6013479386218496 Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompanyman Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompanyman TikTok: https://tiktok.com/thecompanyman Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nHv4ktVQMP LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thecompanyman ABOUT TCM: Life Through The Lens of Hip Hop. Justin Hunte's expansive resume covers banking, journalism, television, and music marketing. His career began in investment banking where he was a VP at Bank Of America Merrill Lynch. He then transitioned in music journalism where he became HipHopDX’s editor-in-chief, cultivating a video strategy that generated 500,000 YouTube subscribers while overseeing the day-to-day site that reached 2.5 million monthly readers. Justin also served as Director of Content & Strategic Marking at EMPIRE, and was also a producer on A&E's popular clip show, Court Cam. Hunte's amassed over 87M views and 267,000 subscribers on his personal Youtube channel. His thought-provoking videos attract millions, prompting branding partnerships with Brisk Bodega, Simple Mobile, Honda, and Lexus. He also debated at the prestigious Oxford Union, arguing that William Shakespeare is more culturally relevant than Kanye West. Hunte currently consults for a number of premiere artists and brands in tech and entertainment. And in his spare time, he is an LA Mission Ambassador where he dedicates hours to helping the houseless community. #JustinHunte #TheCompanyMan Powered By Quarterlab

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It's All Happening w/  @EllementsAlign   @CultureUnitedClips   @LupeFiasco   @LATMPOD   @dwannb   @TheRealMickeyFactz  00:00 Intro 04:44 Definition of Lyricism 07:44 Lupe Fiasco's definition of lyricism 09:30 Mickey Factz disagrees with Lupe...

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