The famed Chicago emcee adds the world-renowned institution to a resumé that already includes MIT and Yale University.

Lupe Fiasco is adding to his educational résumé as he takes the next step in his teaching career. The Chicago rapper announced on Wednesday (Jan. 1) that he'll be joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute as a visiting professor.

American rapper and record producer Lupe Fiasco announced on Instagram that he will join the Peabody Institute’s faculty as a Distinguished Visiting Professor for the new Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop program.

Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins' Peabody Institute

Grammy-nominated rapper Lupe Fiasco is bringing his “Superstar” talents to Baltimore next year as a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute. The emcee announced the news on his Instagram story on Wednesday.

Lupe Fiasco is stepping into academia to share his insights on rap! The artist, born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, announced on Instagram that he will join Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute this fall as a professor for its four-year Hip Hop degree program.