Lupe Fiasco is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming 'Back To Basics' tour with Gym Class Heroes and B.o.B, as well as recent public comments on hip-hop lyricism that have sparked discussion, including his assertion that Nas and Kendrick Lamar do not rank among the top lyricists. He has also performed live with the Nu Deco Ensemble and released the track 'CliqueBang,' while engaging in freestyle exchanges, including a notable one over Drake’s 'Shabang.'