Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco has been forced to cancel some performances and interviews surrounding Tuesday’s release of his debut album because of strep throat.
The MC was diagnosed Friday, and cancelled shows over the weekend and interviews this week. Food & Liquor, released on his 1st & 15th imprint under Atlantic, features the singles "Kick, Push," "I Gotcha" and "Daydreamin'" featuring Jill Scott, as well as contributions from Jay-Z, Kanye West, the Neptunes and others.
The promo stops that were on Fiasco’s schedule prior to Friday’s diagnosis included a MySpace Secret Show at the Metro in Chicago Tuesday night, a performance Wednesday on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and pre-recorded stints on MTV's Sucker Free (airing Sept. 25th) and Wild 'N Out (airing Oct. 5th). The MC will also help profile his hometown of Chicago on an upcoming installment of MTV's My Block, due to air on Oct. 9th.
Fiasco has also been invited to perform on several Jay-Z tour dates in the UK beginning this Saturday in Birmingham, England, followed by shows in London and Dublin.
The MC was diagnosed Friday, and cancelled shows over the weekend and interviews this week. Food & Liquor, released on his 1st & 15th imprint under Atlantic, features the singles "Kick, Push," "I Gotcha" and "Daydreamin'" featuring Jill Scott, as well as contributions from Jay-Z, Kanye West, the Neptunes and others.
The promo stops that were on Fiasco’s schedule prior to Friday’s diagnosis included a MySpace Secret Show at the Metro in Chicago Tuesday night, a performance Wednesday on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and pre-recorded stints on MTV's Sucker Free (airing Sept. 25th) and Wild 'N Out (airing Oct. 5th). The MC will also help profile his hometown of Chicago on an upcoming installment of MTV's My Block, due to air on Oct. 9th.
Fiasco has also been invited to perform on several Jay-Z tour dates in the UK beginning this Saturday in Birmingham, England, followed by shows in London and Dublin.
