Apathy was at a low Friday night at War Memorial Gym as students eagerly anticipated the arrival of hip-hop artist and performer Lupe Fiasco, at this year’s homecoming concert. Although Lupe Fiasco only performed for about an hour, approximately 500 students, alumni and staff crowded the basketball court.

Columnist Jon Coon discusses the greater issues that some hip-hop artists are actively involved in today. Jon Coon is a junior international business major and politics minor.