Posted on 11.23.2006

Lupe Fiasco GQ Magazine’s "Men of the Year 2006"

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.

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