 New York, NY (Atlantic Records) - 1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist 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 No 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 No 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 No 2, as well as No 8 on the Billboard 200, with first week sales exceeding more than 80,000 units.
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