Friday, May 30, 2008

Lupe's "The Cool" Certified Gold


Lupe Fiasco's chart-topping second album, THE COOL," from 1st & 15th/Atlantic Records, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. The critically acclaimed album -- which features the hit singles, "Superstar (Feat. Matthew Santos)" and "Hip-Hop Saved My Life (Feat. Nikki Jean)" -- debuted on Billboard's "Top Rap Albums" chart at #1 upon its December 2007 release, and remained in the peak position for nine weeks.