Sometimes Hip Hop can move at a pace too frantic for even the most devoted fan to keep up with. Albums and mixtapes are released at breakneck speed, careers are made and broken with the swipe of a pen, and somewhere in between all the madness actual music (the quality of which vacillates between excellent and god awful) is being made. Twitter provides a nice summary of everything 140 characters at a time. And if you’re the type that would rather not be bothered with stepping into the Twitterverse to catch up on the latest in Hip Hop, we’ve filtered through the top rapper’s tweets and consolidated all the week’s events into one convenient feed.
This week, Rihanna gets a puppy on the way home from the club, Tyga comments on his surprise album drop, and Big Sean releases music video inspired by the Martin show.
Nicki Minaj Calls Joe Budden Jealous For Dissing Meek Mill
Jealousy jealousy that's how u feel? Lol. #podcast
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 4, 2015
Why would you be bothered by another man showing love to his girl? Let's celebrate black love. All the best w/ur podcast. All jokes aside.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 4, 2015
Nicki Minaj briefly stands up for her man before squashing things with Joey.
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Joe Budden Wonders Where Safaree Is In All This
Safaree ain't even back me up last night, smh
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) July 4, 2015
Joe takes it all in stride while joking about why Safaree didn’t come to his defense.
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President Obama Is A Fan Of Outkast
was listening to outkast/liberation and the black keys/lonely boy this morning. https://t.co/1DP6CRdwlm
— President Obama (@POTUS) July 1, 2015
On July 1, President Obama engaged in a Twitter Q&A regarding questions about healthcare. Somehow, the topic switched to music. In his answer, he revealed he was bumping Outkast, along with The Black Keys.
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Kanye West’s Glastonbury Set Interrupted By British Comedian
Some people were saying Kanye shouldn't headline Glastonbury so I thought I'd give him a hand. pic.twitter.com/7KFk2kgjsM
— Lee Nelson (@RealLeeNelson) June 27, 2015
I Kanye'd Kanye. That was for you @taylorswift13#Leezuspic.twitter.com/EQJtZUJqhS
— Lee Nelson (@RealLeeNelson) June 28, 2015
Kanye West’s headlining set at this year’s Glastonbury was interrupted by British comedian Lee Nelson, during the rapper’s rendition of “Black Skinhead.” Despite attempts to carry on, Yeezy halted the performance until Nelson was removed from the stage.
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Safaree Samuels Banned From BET Red Carpet
So Bet told my publicist im "Banned" from Bet Red carpet, hmmm wonder why.. dnt recall a situation occuring with them but hey #itiswhatitis
— IG: @IAMSAFAREE (@IAMSAFAREE) June 28, 2015
Tell em bitches blow me lance stephenson … and to outsiders dont say anything about me quoting that… i wrote it!! have a goodday!
— IG: @IAMSAFAREE (@IAMSAFAREE) June 28, 2015
Nicki Minaj’s ex Safaree Samuels continues to make a wave in the music industry. Apparently, he was banned from the red carpet at the 2015 BET Awards. We’re not sure he was going to attend the event in the first place.
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Artists Celebrate Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage
Equality = Freedom. Freedom = Love #LoveWins
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) June 26, 2015
I come frm a long line of civil rights activist, trust! Legislation never delivers the satisfaction it promises. True peace comes from above
— Propaganda (@prophiphop) June 26, 2015
On June 26, The United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in a 5-4 decision. President Barack Obama expressed his support of the decision and the White House was illuminated in a rainbow pattern as a nod to the gay rights movement.
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Rihanna Gets A New Puppy
Aww! How cute! @rihanna#Pepepic.twitter.com/trheL3emjy
— Rihanna's Snapchat (@RihSnapchat) June 28, 2015
?? @rihanna sooo cute! pic.twitter.com/sZX8GsN1qZ
— Rihanna's Snapchat (@RihSnapchat) June 28, 2015
Thanks to Rihanna’s Snapchat, it looks like she is a proud owner of a new puppy named Pepe. Apparently, this happened right after a night out at the club. Ri-Ri somehow came back with a puppy, dog food, and a cage.
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Big Sean’s New Music Video Inspired By Martin Show
Thanks for actually being involved in it! You have no idea how big of a deal/dream this is for me! ? https://t.co/BErkFbXCcT
— Sean Don (@BigSean) June 29, 2015
Big Sean just released his new music video for “Play No Games,” which features Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign. The video is themed after the 1992 TV sitcom Martin. The video was premiered during the BET’s after-show podcast.
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Tyga Comments On His Recent Album Drop
Didn't plan on selling it Kuz of label problems. It's a dope album. Got a lot of great feedback and millions of streams.
— T-Raww (@Tyga) July 1, 2015
Yall mfs is funny. I put my album out myself for free on spotify,soundcloud, YouTube to stream.
— T-Raww (@Tyga) July 1, 2015
No one was ready for the surprise midnight drop of Tyga’s new album Gold Album: 18th Dynasty. Apparently, he put the stream out for free due to label problems. The California rapper is currently still signed to Cash Money.
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Iggy Azalea Defensive Over “Pretty Girls”
@rhuancesarr i would have enjoyed performing it alot, i think it got off to a powerful start. but you need content to compete in 2015.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) June 28, 2015
@rhuancesarr i would have enjoyed performing it alot, i think it got off to a powerful start. but you need content to compete in 2015.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) June 28, 2015
Can’t wait to get back to Vegas. So thankful I have shows for the rest of the year to look forward to… #YouWantAPieceOfMe
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) June 29, 2015
Iggy Azalea says that the reason her single “Pretty Girls” with Britney Spears flopped was due to poor promotion, lack of performances, and because she was only a feature. The track peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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#MeekSeason Is Upon Us
Meek Mill is projected to have the 1 album in the country w/ #DWMTM selling over 200k. #MeekSeason for sure!
— Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) July 2, 2015
#MeekSeason is real pic.twitter.com/AGOflIdaaP
— Nigel Int'l D. (@Nigel_D) July 2, 2015
How can I lose when I came from the bottom!!!! Lord knowwwwwwwwsss!!!
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 1, 2015
? prayers up for Rozay!
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 1, 2015
Things are looking up for Meek Mill as he drops his long-awaited project Dreams Worth More Than Money. Not only is his relationship with Nicki Minaj the center of attention, but his MMG boss Rick Ross just got released from jail. “Lord Knows.”
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Rich Homie Quan MIA At BET Awards
I ain't gone lie me and @RichHomieQuan shoulda been performing Flex "ooo ooo ooo" on the main stage @BETAwards#BETAwards2015
— iamdjfresh27 (@iamDJFRESH) June 28, 2015
Rumors had it that Rich Homie Quan left the BET awards early after getting in an argument with event officials for denying him a main stage performance. The rapper clarifies this was not the case. He proceeded to RT his many fans who were upset over his absence.
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Artists Congratulate Ballerina Misty Copeland
Congrats Misty!! https://t.co/krdgEVHHzS
— Lecrae (@lecrae) July 1, 2015
Congratulations @mistyonpointepic.twitter.com/r71H6aoRUT
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 30, 2015
On June 30, Misty Copeland became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. While Lecrae posted a picture of Copeland’s Time cover, MC Hammer posted a video of one of Misty’s Under Armour commercials.
