Lupe Fiasco Remembers Frustration With Atlantic, Discusses Apathay Towards 'Lasers'

Lupe says his battle with Atlantic Records made him apathetic about releasing the album, even now.

If ever there was a rapper who knew the power struggle between an artist and his label home, Lupe Fiasco is it. His public battle with Atlantic Records to release his album Lasers raised greater questions about consumer behavior, artists' lack of control, and the fan's ability to sway the decisions of record labels. Lupe sat down with Rubyhornet.com to explain his frustration with Atlantic while negotiating the release of his album.

Wiz Khalifa Reportedly Recording For Diddy's "Last Train To Paris"

Along with Dirty Money, Rick Ross, and Drake, Taylor Gang may be catching the last train with Bad Boy's mogul.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania emcee and DXnext alum Wiz Khalifa has had a big year. The Taylor Gang leader has signed his second major label deal, this time with Atlantic Records - remaining with his hometown Rostrum imprint. He's headlined the Waken Baken Tour with Yelawolf and Big K.R.I.T. Wiz has also appeared on Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School album. Now it appears that Wiz may appear on one of the more anticipated albums left to release in 2010 - Diddy's Last Train To Paris.