Lupe Fiasco Declared GQ’S Breakout Man Of The Year

1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco has been named one of GQ Magazine’s “Men of the Year 2006,” receiving the “Breakout” honors on the annual ranking. The critically acclaimed MC – whose debut album, “Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor,” recently entered Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums” chart at #1 – joins a star-studded roll of icons, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay-Z, Will Ferrell, Al Gore, and the cast of Jackass.

Lupe will celebrate the GQ accolade with an appearance on tonight’s broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman. The Chicago-based rapper will perform his new single, “Daydreamin’,” accompanied by Jill Scott, who is featured on the currently rising track. The single’s companion video clip – which also features Scott – has just entered the running for BET’s 106 & Park countdown.

Along with its #1 debut atop Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums” chart, “Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor” also entered the “Top Hip-Hop/R&B Albums” tally at #2, as well as #8 on the Billboard 200, with first week sales exceeding more than 80,000 units.

Source: AtlanticRecords.Com