Ever notice that Lupe isn't big on jewelry? Besides the occasional watch, you can find him wearing a long gold necklace with what seems to look like two scrolls with hieroglyphics on them.
Well it's caught my eyes more than once and considering I'm huge on Kemetology, I've decided to elaborate on it. What he's wearing is an Egyptian twin cartouche:
Well it's caught my eyes more than once and considering I'm huge on Kemetology, I've decided to elaborate on it. What he's wearing is an Egyptian twin cartouche:
In Ancient Egypt royalty had their names encircled with a "cartouche." The cartouche is an oval-like shape which is supposed to represent a rope folded and tied at one end.
The cartouche is found on several Egyptian objects; however it is most frequently found on pendants in modern days. The cartouche is used as a sort of amulet to protect the wearer from evil.
To wear the cartouche is symbolic of the wearers "glory."
For the first time, I came across a photo where I could see the necklace clearly. Yes, I know I'm a total geek for this....but, I can read certain hieroglyphics.
After noticing that the first symbol on the right part of the chain stood for "F", the notion came to me that the necklace more than likely represents his rap name.
I did some quick researching and realized the cartouche read "Lupe Fiasco."
What's unique about Lupe's Cartouche?
Usually the twin cartouche boasts the name of the one you'll love for eternity on the other half. However, Lupe uses both sides of the twin cartouche for his name. Lupe...Royalty of the Rap Game? Indeed. :-)
Egyptian royalty = L-U-P-Emperor
ReplyDeleteRIva this is very interesting post. I know lupe studies ancient history and real black history. His music potrays its epsecially on tracks like blackout just might be okay first verse. glory, i can keep going like et cetera. What if in the Cool the cool wasnt really dead but brain dead n unaware of hiself from all of the bullshit hes been fed. "It reflected of the gold and almost made son blind." LUPE is DEEP and is trulyRoyalty of the RAP GAME
ReplyDeleteAwesome post!! I agree with Riva AND Devin...Royalty of the Rap Game: L-U-P-EMPEROR!!! ENEMY OF THE STATE...CANT WAIT!!! lol...
ReplyDeleteYezzirrr!
ReplyDeleteIs Lupe Some Type Of Prophet, Is He The Second Coming Of Jesus Or Something Lol Much Respect To You Wasalu
ReplyDeleteLupe Fiasco has 1 of every vowel in his name. Just an observation.
ReplyDeleteYaw see what Lupe has done to us.. He's haven us breakin down every single thing we come across Even his Name lmao we are like the Intestine or Digestive System and he is like the Brain and physical embodiment lmao I'm jokin
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post... I been curious about his chain and amulet, always liked it. Where can I get a cheap copy? haha
ReplyDeleteso is the mixtape dropping at midnight or later...and are Lupend gonna be the first to have it posted???
ReplyDeletewhere is Fahrenheit 115 part 6 lupe?
ReplyDeleteGood post. Very interesting.
ReplyDelete"Long ago kings use to wear them in their armor when they fought other armies
ReplyDeleteBecause it use to scare them"
...flashback
@josh Put cartouche pendant into google....they ship them to the US from different jewelers in Egypt. :-)
ReplyDeleteLupe just updated his twitter.. saying "tonight.."
ReplyDeleteWhoop Whoop, I hope it dnt drop @ 12 o clock chi town time because ima have to wait another hour
ReplyDeleteWhat in the world.. chatbox reached max? I guess we'll move to here..
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Revenge of the Nerds
been wearing one ugh its nothing new...sorry
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