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Don't miss Lupe Fiasco tonight on 106 & Park!
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Lupe Fiasco - Thoughtful and deep lyrics coupled with being opinionated and controversial is what rapper Lupe Fiasco has built his career upon. He has mentioned retiring from the game lately, but we hope that he doesn't leave a void and decides to stick around for a little while!Don't miss Lupe Fiasco tonight on 106 & Park with a special performance to celebrate his new album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 tonight at 6P/5C! (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Chief Keef - A few months ago, "I Don't Like" was just a local hit in Chief Keef's hometown of Chicago, but then listeners caught on (including Kanye West) and made the song a national hit!(Photo: Courtesy Glory Boy Entertainment)
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Kanye West - Kanye West is one of the most successful rappers to come out of Chicago, if not the most successful. Before he was a rapper, he was a super producer, and now with the talent to do both, he has pretty much become one of the most important figures in the history of hip hop.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)
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Common - Common came out under the name Common Sense in the early '90s and hasn't looked back since. He's dominated the world of rap, so like a lot of creatives he successfully transitioned into the world of acting and has been juggling both gigs since 2003.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)
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Da Brat - Even though Da Brat is always associated with Jermaine Dupri and Atlanta, she is actually a Chicago native. She's been on the scene since the '90s and she's managed to grow in the industry while remaining true to herself and her image. Go Brat! (Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)
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