According to several sources, Lupe Fiasco is fronting a rock band called Japanese Cartoon. The side project, which Lupe has yet to officially confirm, reportedly features the rapper as "Percival Fats," singing with an affected British accent on the three tracks that have leaked, which can be heard via the band's MySpace page. The band also lists seminal punk bands Joy Division and The Clash as influences, along with The Killers and Radiohead, and has recorded a cover of the title track to The Prodigy's upcoming album 'Invaders Must Die,' which features vocals that sound very much like Lupe's.
A blog post on the band's MySpace profile, however, claims that "Percival Fats (Born Percival Hindenburg-Fats) Is not Lupe Fiasco (Born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco). Although, he is a dear friend." The post continues, "Lupe does finance the band but is not, I repeat, not the singer in Japanese Cartoon. He is however the producer and we value his participation very much."
Lupe has a new DVD coming out in March, and claims that his upcoming album will be his last as a solo rapper.
Can You Guess This Famous Face?
Katy Perry Divorce: With No Prenup How Much Will Russell Walk Away With?
It's Pink!
Randy Travis Apologizes for Public Intoxication
M.I.A., Fiance Benjamin Bronfman Split, Singer Rarely Sees Son -- Report
Josh Powell's Last Words: 'I Am Not Able To Go On Anymore': Report
Alori Joh Dead: Singer and Kendrick Lamar Affiliate Dies at 25
Powell 911 Call Released: Cops Declare Investigation Of Missing Mom A Murder Case
Can You Guess This Famous Face?
American Heart Month: 17 Celebrities Who Faced Heart Problems
It's Madonna!
PHOTOS: Anti-Gay Protesters Getting Pwned
Thudda Boy Dead: Rapper Brondon McDaniel Dies From Gunshot Wound
PHOTO: Miley Cyrus Wears Racy Garter Tights
Chi Cheng Improving: Deftones Bassist Raises Leg After Three Years in Coma
CNN Suspends Roland Martin For Controversial Tweets
The Best And Worst Burgers
Post 50 Celebrity Dream Homes on the Market (PHOTOS)
PHOTOS: Massive Whale Shark Reeled Into Harbor
PHOTOS: She's Back!
Is Social Media Causing The Mystery Illness?
Lacrosse Player Accused Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Emailed Her 'I Should Have Killed You'
Powell Boys Suffered 'Chop Injuries' Before Explosion
Prop 8, California's Same-Sex Marriage Ban, Declared Unconstitutional
Staten Island Mother Suing City For $900 Trillion
Freakish Fossil Upends Ideas About Origins Of Animal Life
Werewolf Sisters Are Coated In Hair (PICTURES)
Obama's Favorite Day As President?
The 10 Biggest Sources Of Salt In Our Diets
WATCH: JFK Intern Discusses Sordid Details Of Affair
Good Things Come In Small Packages: Top Selling American Craft Breweries (PHOTOS)
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 14 Dream Casting
Syrian President's Wife Speaks Out
1 Comment