Lupe Fiasco Makes History as the First Rapper to Join Johns Hopkins University Faculty

by Thabiso Rakgaka

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In a groundbreaking moment for both hip-hop and higher education, Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has announced that he will be the first rapper ever to hold a professorship at a prestigious university. The Chicago-born artist is set to join Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute in 2025, where he will teach as a Distinguished Visiting Professor.

Fiasco’s course will be part of a new, innovative four-year hip-hop program at the Peabody Conservatory, a world-renowned institution known for its rigorous music training and history of producing some of the most celebrated musicians in the world. The program, which is set to launch in Fall 2025, will provide students with an academic framework for studying rap and hip-hop, bridging the gap between music theory and cultural influence.

Expressing his excitement about the opportunity, Lupe took to Instagram to share the news: “Thrilled to share that I’ll be joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute in Fall 2025 as a Distinguished Visiting Professor, teaching Rap as part of the groundbreaking new 4-year Hip Hop Degree Program,” he wrote. He also acknowledged the leadership of Professor Wendel Patrick, who is spearheading the program.

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In his post, Lupe emphasized that this role would allow him to continue blending his passion for teaching with his love for rap. In addition to his upcoming role at Johns Hopkins, Fiasco will continue his teaching work at MIT and pursue his fellowship at Yale, all while pushing the boundaries of rap studies in academia. “I’m honored to contribute to this legacy doing what I love most, Rap,” he said, signaling that this is just the beginning of rap’s journey into higher education. The announcement has sparked widespread excitement in both the academic and music worlds, and fans are already looking forward to this historic new chapter.

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