Pitchfork

While we continue to unpack his lyrics, Lupe Fiasco has crafted another curious-on-the-outside, surprising-on-the-inside treat for his fans: a line of reversible jackets in collaboration with designer Dr. Romanelli.

As you can see from the pictures (thanks to High Snobiety), the jackets feature the artwork from Lupe's latest album The Cool on the black side and a dizzying pink pattern on the reverse. It's like Lupe created the fashion statement equivalent of a concept album personifying different aspects of urban life and featuring a song with lyrics from the perspective of a cheeseburger! Or something.

Back in the music world, Lupe still has a chunk of headlining shows scattered throughout the next few months, which will tide us over until the dates for his tour with Kanye, N.E.R.D., and Rihanna surface.

Finally, congratulations to the Fiascinator on his Best Urban/Alternative Performance Grammy for his song "Daydreamin'" featuring Jill Scott.

Fiasco:

02-26 Valencia, CA - Occidental College
03-01 New Haven, CT - Yale University
03-02 Columbus, OH - Ohio State University
03-25 Fredericksburg, VA - Great Hall
03-29 Pittsburgh, PA - University of Pittsburgh
04-09 Ferrum, VA - Ferrum College
04-10 Philadelphia, PA - St. Joseph's University
04-11 Providence, RI - Brown University
06-13 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo Music Festival