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, a Gucci Mane exhibit will open in Atlanta, Lil B gives “Based God” lecture at UCLA, and Tyson Beckford’s selfie with Karrueche Tran upsets Chris Brown.
Kendrick Lamar Films Music Video In Oakland
Kendrick Lamar filmed the video for his To Pimp A Butterfly song “Alright” in Oakland, California this weekend. The TDE rapper shot the clip for his “King Kunta” video in the hometown of Compton, California. From LA to the Bay! Caption: “On set! #BayArea #hiphoprealest #KendrickLamar #Alright #hiphop”
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Juicy J Cancels Show In SF Due To Hospitalization
Excited fans heading to see Juicy J at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on May 22 were faced with disappointment. Unfortunately, they were turned away at the door, with the mere knowledge of Juicy J heading to the hospital. We are glad he is stable. Caption: “The Dr said I’m Exhausted I haven’t been getting enough rest but I’ll be ok San Fran my Apologies i will make it up #THCTOUR still going strong”
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Chinx Laid To Rest In Queens, New York
Coke Boys rapper Chinx was laid to rest in his hometown of Queens, New York on May 26. French Montana, Juelz Santana, The Weeknd, Maino, and Busta Rhymes attended the ceremony, which was held at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York. Caption: “Always smiling even when it’s hard, just like his father! This home of ours ain’t perfect, but rest in peace in your perfect home now, my brother. Sometimes life hurts more than death when you lose a loved one. Terrible to love something that death can touch. #ripchinx #realone”
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Chris Brown Defends His Emotions
Chris Brown has been known to be a man of his emotions, especially when it comes to females. He recently defends himself, claiming he refuses “to be petty and attention seeking.” Here’s the novel. Caption: “I’m Konfuzed, I always thought I knew the concept of love. Fame and Money can get in the way of that. Most of my issues always deal with love and me being in my feelings. Not to mention me being a dog sometimes. I can’t speak for everyone but I can say that my actions contributed a lot to my karma. Being jealous and angry and controlling. There has been times where I looked in the mirror and hated the person I see. I talk to God a lot now. He’s given me so much and I feel like I waste his gifts becuz of my impulsive personality. The world is full of negativity and I feel I play a part in it becuz of the choices I’ve made or mistakes. I tend to accept the negative or the riff raff becuz I know what it’s like to be a young black “nigga” in America. I always see the good in people even when they don’t see it. I love others more than myself at times. Everything u see on the surface does not reflect what’s inside. This is my white flag. I surrender to life and all its blessings. I refuse to be petty and attention seeking. To know me is to love me. Good Bad UGLY! Sincerely, Konfuzed”
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Gucci Mane Photo Exhibit In Atlanta
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A photo exhibit boasting “never-before-seen photos of Gucci Mane” will open this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. The exhibit will feature the works of Atlanta-based photographer Cam Kirk, who previously shot the photo for Gucci’s Trap House 3 III cover. Caption: “Trap God” A Photography Exhibit by Photographer, Cam Kirk, Featuring Never Before Seen Photos of Gucci Mane. I converted an abandoned church in East Atlanta into a Trap Sanctuary fit for The Trap God. Brought to you by @lrgclothing and @20grandvodka! | RSVP by emailing events@thecamkirk.com #camkirkphotography #GucciMane #LRG #20GrandVodka #TrapGodExhibit”
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Tyson Beckford Pisses Off Chris Brown
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Memorial Day Weekend is usually the turnup spot in Vegas. However, careful with the pictures you post. Tyson Beckford posting a selfie with Chris Brown’s ex Karrueche Tran did not fly with Chris Breezy. Shots were fired via Twitter. Caption: “Saturday with @Karrueche #vegas #palms #blasian”
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Lil B Announces Lecture At UCLA
Lil B’s next college lecture will take place on May 28 at the Ackerman Grand Ballroom at UCLA. This follows a series of previous high-profile college lectures from Lil B beginning in 2012, when he lectured about love and positivity at New York University. Caption: “OMGGG HISTORY !!! Lil B NEXT LECTURE WILL BE HELD AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES !!! UCLA FOR STUDENTS ONLY MAY 28 2015 – Lil B collect!!!!”
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Tyler, The Creator Reminisces On Odd Future Gang
Tyler, the Creator is nostalgic as he posts a picture of his Odd Future collective back in 2010. Shortly after, he tweets statements that hint at the end of OFWGKTA. “Although its no more, those 7 letters are forever.” Caption: “2010. DAMN”
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Freddie Gibbs Raises Money For Underprivileged Students
Gibbs has just launched a new campaign via GoFundMe to raise money for underprivileged kids in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. He has set his goal at $3,000 on the site and plans to donate what he receives to the School Supply Giveaway of Gary (SSGA). Caption: “Shout out to @XXL for pickin this up. Link in my bio for the kids. Everything given is a blessing. Thanks in advance #ESGN”
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Kevin Gates Says We Live In A “Superficial Realm”
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Kevin Gates goes HAM on IG yet again. This time, he speaks on society and how it worships money. In the other posts, he addresses those who have criticized him for wearing what they believe are “devil worshipping beads.” Caption: “I respect #Men not #Money #bwa #idgt”
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Migos’ “YRN Tha Album” Cover Art Revealed
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Migos’ new project titled “YRN Tha Album” is set to be released on July 31 after some delay. Now, the cover art has been released. 300 Entertainment is the label Migos is currently signed to. Caption: “YRN Tha Album coming July 31st #QC”
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Drake Plays Softball During Houston Appreciation Weekend
Drake pays tribute to numerous Houston natives both in hip hop and sports during Houston Appreciation Weekend. On May 22, a celebrity softball game was held in which singer Ne-Yo, NY Giants Wide Receiver O’Dell Beckham Jr., and Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver Dwayne Bowe all participated in. Caption: “HAW Celebrity Softball game yesterday.Pool party today. Now. Then Venue. Then VLive afterparty. Video courtesy of: @biancaahh93”
