Sean O’Malley’s use of Lupe Fiasco’s “Celebrity” has grow to be one of many UFC’s acquainted walkout pairings, however the rapper says a reported dispute over documentary rights was a misunderstanding. Lupe added that he’s open to strolling O’Malley out himself.
O’Malley mentioned the track throughout an interview with Complex, explaining why the 2007 hit has remained a part of his UFC presentation. The previous bantamweight champion mentioned he had heard that Lupe Fiasco had declined a request linked to a UFC documentary, regardless that the rapper’s track continued to play for his area entrances.
“I keep in mind the UFC was doing this cool documentary and so they requested to pay for the rights to a track and he mentioned no,” ‘Sugar‘ O’Malley mentioned. “So I don’t know if there’s some type of beef there or what however I imply I really like the track. He has different good songs too.”
The MMA star made clear that he didn’t take it personally. O’Malley described “Celebrity” as an essential a part of the sensation he desires earlier than a battle, particularly as soon as the instrumental modifications and he begins the stroll to the Octagon.
“I feel he’s simply received to be there and expertise the walkout,” O’Malley mentioned. “That track’s iconic. It’s all the time been iconic. I really feel like we introduced it again to life. The walkout, when the beat hits, is a sense like no different. And I’d like for him to expertise that.”
Lupe Fiasco Denies Turning Down UFC Request After Sean O’Malley Feedback
Lupe noticed the feedback and moved shortly to appropriate the premise. Reasonably than a refusal from him or his crew, the rapper mentioned he had no data of a UFC documentary request and that his administration had not rejected something.
“Hmmmm… I like Sean and thrilled he’s been utilizing the report for the walk-ins!” Lupe Fiasco wrote. “I really been ready for the invite to stroll him in. Don’t know something a few documentary and my mgmt mentioned they didn’t flip down something. Should’ve been a miscommunication someplace within the chain.”
The Chicago rapper then made his place plain: “Trying into it now. Standby! Anytime Sean! I’m down.”
That leaves the door open for a stay walkout at a future O’Malley battle. “Celebrity,” from Lupe’s 2007 album Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool, has lengthy been linked with sports activities settings, and O’Malley’s repeated use has given it a spot in latest UFC broadcasts and occasion highlights.
For now, there seems to be no beef between the 2. O’Malley desires Lupe within the constructing, and Lupe says he has been ready for the decision.
