According to a familiar cliché, a picture is worth a thousand words. Your favorite celebrities—including rappers—are doing less and less press, but luckily their thumbs and smartphones still work. Instagram has provided a way for them to document their lives and/or thoroughly embarrass themselves for our collective enjoyment. The beauty of it all is that you don’t even need to join Instagram, as most rappers are perfectly fine leaving their feeds open for public viewing. And if you’d rather avoid the IG life altogether, we’ve filtered through the top rapper’s pictures and videos and consolidated all the week’s events into one convenient feed.

This week, Drake releases his surprise mixtape/album If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Azealia Banks is to appear nude on Playboy cover, and Kanye West celebrates 11 years of success since his College Dropout album.

Kevin Gates Kicks Woman Out For Not Giving His Dog Fellatio

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Fellatio = a blow job. Kevin Gates might have a hard time getting a lady after this one. With a selfie video, we concluded that the rapper kicked a female out for refusing to give his dog head. Well, at least he doesn’t ever get tired. Caption: “Dats how I feel #BWA #idgt”

Drake Shares New, Short Film “Jungle”

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Drake… in a video? Everyone is all over it. He recently shared a short film on his website called “Jungle,” which highlights his overall life including the fame and lifestyle. This all starts with a long car ride in Los Angeles and sets sail from there. Like most artists, will acting be his new profession www.octobersveryown.blogspot.ca/

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Kanye West’s First Adidas Yeezus Sneaker

Finally! Kanye West’s third shoe has finally been revealed. The rapper’s barber, Ibn Jasper shared via his IG numerous images of this unreleased shoe. In one of the photos, he claimed to be sitting next to Yeezy himself. The sneakers are gray, and sport an adidas symbol under the flap. Caption: “Sittin next to YEEZY #YEEZYBOOST #YEEZYORIGINAL@woodiewhite said he needs some better pics”

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Drake Hits Fans With Unannounced Mixtape/Album

On the evening of February 12, Drake had everyone in the music industry talking, in the best way possible. He released a surprise album titled If Youre Reading This Its Too Late, which is available via iTunes. But wait, is it a mixtape? I guess Drake thinks so. No caption necessary.

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Rihanna’s Pink Gown At The Grammy’s

So, fashion police? Rihanna’s dress at the Grammy’s caught the attention of everyone. In fact, this big, poofy, pink gown inspired a “16 Best Memes Of Rihanna’s Grammys Dress” via MTV.com. On a positive note, she wishes Sam Smith congrats his success, winning 4 Grammys. Caption: “@samsmithworld I love you so much!!! Congratulations on an unforgettable night! It was well deserved and I couldn’t be any happier for you!!”

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Chris Brown Denies Involvement In Meek Mill Brawl

It’s hard to seem innocent given one’s history of anger management issues and violence. However, Chris Brown denies getting physical at Meek Mill’s Grammys after party. Breezy defends himself saying he was not involved in any fighting after a post-Grammys party hosted by Meek Mill at Justin Bieber’s former house, which resulted in police involvement.

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Caption: Lol.. Killing these lil rumours that I got beat up last night at meek mill party. It’s funny how I’m always the topic of discussion for bullshit. Given my prior encounters with the law I don’t conduct myself like that when I go out. So no, I wasnt involved in any pistol whipping or fighting. There was an altercation between other people at the party and I observed. Me and my team left so we wouldn’t have anything to do with it so the police wouldn’t fuck wit me. You know how my name pops up in everything. Lol. GOOD DAY SIR”

Juicy J Releases New Mixtape

#bluedreamandlean2 2/16 #BDL2

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Juicy J is on his grind making new music. The Three 6 Mafia rapper is slated to release his fourth solo studio album Pure THC: The Hustle Continues this year. Now, the follow-up to his 2011 “Blue Dream & Lean” is on the way. This project will be hosted by DJ Scream. Caption: “#bluedreamandlean2 2/16 #BDL2”

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Pharrell’s Likes To Wear Shorts… At The Grammy’s

Thank you @chanelofficial. #Grammys

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Congratulations to Pharrell for his track “Happy,” winning Best Video at the Grammy’s. Meanwhile, we all wondered the whereabouts of his infamous hat that stole the show at last year’s Grammy’s. It’s okay though, he still rocked his performance. He is quoted saying, “I usually wear shorts. That’s just like my thing.” Consequence also tweeted complimenting Pharrell’s shiny kicks. Caption: “Thank you @chanelofficial. #Grammys”

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Azealia Banks To Appear Nude On Playboy Cover

Guess who's on the cover of @Playboy?! It will be on stands March 20th!!

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Azealia Banks, who has made a name for herself starting riots on Twitter, will not be covering the April 2015 edition of Playboy magazine. An article on Playboy states, the photo will be a  “frisky pictorial that’s sure to break the Internet.” We’re ready.

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Caption: “Guess who’s on the cover of @Playboy?! It will be on stands March 20th!!’

Drake Offers $10K For “Blackout 5” Main Event Winners

.@champagnepapi says he'll put money on @patstay vs charronkotd

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King Of The Dot’s “Blackout 5” event took place on February 7 in Toronto. Of course, Toronto means you will find Drake. The rapper described “Blackout 5” as probably the best battle card of all time. In fact, he put up a $10,000 prize for two of the card’s main events. Caption: “.@champagnepapi says he’ll put money on @patstay vs charronkotd”

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11 Year Anniversary Of Kanye West’s “College Dropout” Album

Eleven years ago today, Kanye West released his debut album, The College Dropout.

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February 10 celebrates the day of Kanye West’s The College Dropout album, as well as the day J. Dilla passed away, RIP. This was Kanye’s debut studio album, and arguably one of his best. It was recorded over a period of four years. While Kanye was busy rapping, he also handled production as well. Caption: Eleven years ago today, Kanye West released his debut album, The College Dropout.”