Darren Romanelli, left, is the new “brand ambassador” for skater and rapper Lupe Fiasco, who was discovered by Jay-Z, nominated for three Grammys last year and has a “secret” project in the works with with Kanye West and Pharrell. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, a.k.a. Lupe Fiasco, performs Dec. 6 at Power 106 FM’s big winter hip-hop show at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City. Fiasco never wears the same ensemble twice. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
