Lupe Fiasco’s controversial remark that President Barack Obama is “the biggest terrorist,” has drawn harsh criticism from both fans and the media. And now one of the media’s most infamous figures, Bill O’Reilly, is weighing in on Lupe’s comment and calling the rapper a “pinhead.”
According to RapFix Live, O’Reilly invited Lupe to “The O’Reilly Factor” to discuss the controversial remark but was declined by the rapper. In a transcript from the June 15 show, the host hurled insults at the L.A.S.E.R.S. emcee.
“Mr. Fiasco has been invited on “The Factor” but has declined, possibly because he could not possibly defend that remark, which makes him a pinhead. Now the reason I say I wish I was named Lupe Fiasco, wouldn’t it be great, “The Fiasco Factor”? I mean, it would be tremendous,” said O’Reilly.
However, shortly after word spread of O’Reilly’s claims, Lupe countered and said that he never turned down an appearance on his show.
“Whoa! I got invited to the ‘O’Reilly Factor’ and turned it down??? Thats news to me…would NEVER turn down the opp to push billys buttons.” tweeted Lupe.
This isn’t the first time Lupe and O’Reilly have shared headlines. Early last year, Lupe seemingly agreed with O’Reilly when he compared the rapper’s hometown of Chicago to Haiti.
Although O’Reilly disapproves of Lupe’s remark, others have sided with the controversial emcee. In a recent interview with Hip Hop DX, Prodify of Mobb Deep said, “I would have to agree with him. Most of these politicians and these government officials, most of them are the real terrorists.”
And The Game recently explained to RapUp TV that he supports both Lupe and President Obama. “I know Lupe, he’s a good dude” said Game.
It’s still unclear when Lupe will finally appear on O’Reilly’s show but our guess is that it’s not going to be pretty. –nicholas robinson
