Lupe Fiasco ‘Stands Up To Cancer’ (VIDEO)

Grammy nominated hip-hop artist and activist, Lupe Fiasco, has no problem speaking his mind and using his music to do so. The Chicago native recently dropped a new single, Mission,” using the power of his music and voice to speak out for others battling cancer.

African Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival of any ethnic or racial group in the U.S. for most cancers. The American Cancer Society reports that 1 in 2 African American men and 1 in 3 African American women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

With statistics like these, “Mission” is designed to be more than a song. According to the video’s Youtube description:

“Mission” is a track to empower those facing cancer, revere cancer survivors and remember those who have passed to due to cancer related illnesses. With an inspiring introduction from various cancer survivors telling their story, anchored by legendary singer/songwriter and cancer survivor Charlie Wilson, “Mission” has Lupe Fiasco expressing stories of the emotional burden of cancer, while also working to uplift those in an effort to help fight the disease. In support of “Mission,” Lupe has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a grassroots movement to raise funds to accelerate the pace of cancer research, as a celebrity ambassador. Together, Lupe and Stand Up To Cancer are planning various collaborations tied to the track that will be unveiled later this year. http://www.standup2cancer.org

“Mission” may also be the lead single from Lupe’s forthcoming album, Tetsuo & Youth.