Either my eyes are deceiving me or there sure is a lot of computer touching up on this cover. Lupe Fiasco’s newest album, Lasers, has been the firestorm of debate since before it even dropped. On May 21, we’ll all be read his story (with a physical copy at least) in XXL.

The Windy City lyricist opens up to XXL about the success of his new album, his struggle with Atlantic Records and why he’s the best rapper in the game right now.