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Last Wednesday, I attended the Lupe Fiasco Listening Party (hosted by the same sponsors from the ASAP Rocky one) at Ultra Bar . As mentioned previously, I had a blast at that one! So my expectations were sort of the same as I planned to attend this one. Unfortunately, I was completely disappointed. It was a mixed crowd, age wise, which usually is a good thing, but in this case… not so much. It was like a fish bowl. Most ppl were just standing around looking at each other. No random chatter between folk (whether they knew each other or not).. no networking.. everyone just standing there . It was a like the awkward high school parties they showed on 90s family sitcoms where the boys were across the room and the girls were across on the other side. In the worst of situations, I always aim to make the best out of it, so I continued to rock to the music .. drink in hand lol and occasionally laugh at certain sights. I noticed that no Lupe posters.. promo discs.. or anything were up/out. I, also, noticed no Lupe songs were being played (unlike the ASAP one where his music was played all evening).. odd right? I mean it IS a listening party smh. Then randomly.. the DJ throws on “I gotcha”… one of my fav Lupe cuts off his Food & Liquor album. I thought we were getting somewhere… but then.. that was it. No more Lupe songs for the rest of the night -_-. I, then noticed, that it was PAST the time the party was supposed to be over and Lupe STILL hadn’t come down yet to the VIP section by us common folk. I looked up to the VIP balcony where I saw him earlier that night and noticed there were only two ppl up there -_-. Everyone dipped. Next thing you know.. the lights were cut on and we were all instructed to “drive home safely”. Needless to say … I was PISSED. Instead of just jumping to conclusions, I thought well hey let me hit someone (who shall remain nameless) up that I knew was in VIP and working the event. I was told the next night that from that person that Lupe didn’t come down because he complained the music was “too loud”. I didn’t get any more info after that… of course they ignored my next message. This has totally changed my outlook on him… Since the music was “too loud” for you to come down, you couldn’t even get on the mic and speak to ppl… fans.. who traveled to come see you and support? I knew there was more to the story from this person as they described the event with him that night .. “a nightmare”.. but it was never said. Now, if someone else knows different and just happens to read this, feel free to send me the story, and I’ll credit and make corrections. Until then.. I shall proceed. I don’t know who Lupe thought he was.. and maybe actually thinks he’s on status enough to pull some “diva” ish like that… but mad ppl were upset. It actually bothered me to see people walk out disappointed who were OBVIOUSLY there for one reason.. they were FANS of his music. I don’t think celebs realize… whether you’re a nice ass lyricist or not… your attitude towards fans or ppl in general can determine a lot of who will still support you. You already know what side I stand on after this. Check out a few shots of my own…
On a better note… the media had great results from the event! Check out some of their pics/footage/ and links:
http://thefabempire.com/2012/
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