Lupe Fiasco turns his pain into art on “Jonylah Forever.” He dedicates the somber song to the memory of 6-month-old Johnylah Watkins, who was killed after a gunman opened fire on her and her father in Chicago.
“She lives as long as we do. She will live forever. God bless your soul and the family you left behind. We Love You,” said the Chicago rapper, who is working on his new album Tetsuo & Youth.
Lupe asked fans to reserve judgement. “Not a song but a life. Be respectful Please keep negative comments to yourself.”
Hear his touching tribute below.
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March 15th, 2013 at 9:50 am
The lyrics tell of an alternate reality in which jonylah survives. If only this were real. Jonylah forever.
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March 15th, 2013 at 10:00 am
Lupe is always great
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March 15th, 2013 at 11:16 am
Lup
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March 15th, 2013 at 12:08 pm
This is just amazing. R.I.P
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March 16th, 2013 at 12:55 am
This is very touching…
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