The Sixth Man of Skate, Streetwear, and Fashion

Looking back at Lupe Fiasco's style influence.

In the mid-2000s era of genre-pushing style, Pharrell Williams and Kanye West get a lot of credit for opening the aperture of hip-hop fashion. But another name that deserves a spot in that pantheon is another Chicago artist, Lupe Fiasco. His first breakout hit “Kick, Push” is an ode to skateboarding, but easily applies as an anthem for kids who felt so…