Lupe Fiasco is headed to Johns Hopkins as a professor. On Wednesday, the rapper announced that he’ll be a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute this year. The rap star will teach a course for their four-year hip-hop program that starts in 2025. “Let’s hit the ground running in 2025… Thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the faculty at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute in Fall 2025 as a Distinguished Visiting Professor,” Fiasco wrote, thanking the degree program leader, musician Wendel Patrick.

On Friday (June 7), Lupe Fiasco dropped "Cake," the second single from his new album, Samurai. This track exemplifies top-tier hip-hop lyricism, with the Grammy award winner demonstrating his verbal mastery. Produced by Soundtrakk, the song hosts Fiasco celebrating his achievements and highlighting his exceptional skills while dismissing those who have attempted to undermine him. Through his use of diverse literary concepts, rapping techniques, and impactful cultural and historical references, including Optimus, Kabbalist, and Vonnegut, Fiasco crafts a performance that continues to affirm his standing as one of hip-hop's greatest lyricists.