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, Chief Keef says he’s running for mayor of Chicago, Earl Sweatshirt punches a fan, and Nicki Minaj praises Birdman.
Dr. Dre Announces On Beats 1 Radio His Last Album “Compton”
My grand finale. #Comptonhttp://t.co/nbebhWfLqwhttps://t.co/DF0i2fqaQF
— Dr. Dre (@drdre) August 2, 2015
R.I.P. Detox. Hello, new Dr. Dre!
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Drake Releases Second Diss Track To Meek Mill
— Drizzy (@Drake) July 29, 2015
As if “Charged Up” wasn’t enough, Drake released a second Meek Mill diss track, “Back To Back Freestyle” on Apple Music. The cover art represents the time the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series Championship 2 years in a row.
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Meek Mill Responds With A “Diss Track” For Drake
Here it gooooooooo lets get it ??????? http://t.co/eWdMOXZrPh
— Meek Mill (@MeekMill) July 28, 2015
After Drake released “Charged Up,” a diss track to Meek Mill, fans waited patiently for Meek to fire back. If you didn’t know, Meek was a battle rapper back in the day. This is his response…
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Bobbi Kristina Brown Dies At Age 22
My heart is truly heavy ? May u rest in peace with your mommy #BobbiKristina sending prayers 2 the Brown/Houston family??
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) July 27, 2015
Rest in peace #BobbiKristina ??
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) July 27, 2015
On July 26, Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, died at the age of 22. She was found unconscious in a bathtub in January and was later placed in a medically-induced coma. Many artists took to social media to send their condolences.
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Chief Keef Running For Mayor Of Chicago
I'm running for mayor of Chicago….. Vote for me!!!! It'll be the best thing done yet!!!!! Yall gonna love me in the Office…..
— AlmightySo (@ChiefKeef) July 27, 2015
Call Mayor of Chicago @rahmemanuel 312-744-5000 and tell him to stay the fuck off the people's music #StopTheViolenceNow ——
— AlmightySo (@ChiefKeef) July 27, 2015
This weekend, Chief Keef’s benefit concert was shut down after moving from Chicago to Hammond, Indiana. The rapper addresses the situation by calling out the current mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel. Here’s the takeover.
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Earl Sweatshirt Punches Person Who Accosts Him On Stage
I'm not a tough guy!! I don't like my personal space breached just like you. just respect niggas out here man not just me respect everybody
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 26, 2015
keep your hands to yourself and don't sneak up on niggas in the middle of soul bearing
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 26, 2015
Earl Sweatshirt punched a fan who grabbed him from behind during a tour stop in Sydney, Australia. Although Earl is little, he can throw a mean punch. Lesson to the fans: keep your hands to yourself.
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Nicki Minaj Praises Birdman And Angie Martinez
I just love the way Angie Martinez handles herself in interviews. She's the Hip Hop Oprah for real.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 29, 2015
I didn't even see she said this. https://t.co/MiaxaLt1WC
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 29, 2015
The feeling is mutual. He's one of my best teachers and most genuine friends. I'm glad he spoke his peace. https://t.co/mic9BAIULn
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 29, 2015
On July 27, Angie Martinez sat down with Birdman, the Cash Money Records CEO. Birdman spoke highly of Nicki Minaj, in which she returns the favor. She also praises radio personality Angie at the same damn time.
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Jeezy Reunites Boyz N Da Hood
Boyz N Da Hood Reunion #TM101pic.twitter.com/6B0faYW5u9
— Nigel Int'l D. (@Nigel_D) July 26, 2015
#TM101 show was love! Thank you to everyone, especially my fans. pic.twitter.com/kQLcE1q6Ee
— Young Jeezy (@Jeezy) July 27, 2015
Boyz N Da Hood reunited at the 10th-anniversary concert of Jeezy’s major label debut, Lets’ Get It: Thug Motivation 101. The show took place at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, where Jeezy played the album in its entirety.
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Kanye West Helps Promote Ellen DeGeneres’ Clothing Line
My good friend Ellen @TheEllenShow just launched her clothing line, http://t.co/6jVO1gDzIH
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) July 30, 2015
Kanye West showed his support for “good friend” Ellen DeGeneres and the talk show host’s new clothing line, ED By Ellen. DeGeneres’ new collection features t-shirts, hats, and jackets, as well as items for the home.
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Tyler, The Creator Is Banned From Australia
T IS NOW BANNED FROM AUSTRALIA, YOU WON @CoralieAlison IM HAPPY FOR YOU <3
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) July 27, 2015
*PLAYS SMUCKERS VERSE* *SAD FACE* *GOLDENGAYTIME* MELBOURNE WAS MY FAVORITE PLACE AND TRIPLE J IS LIKE THE ONLY RADIO STATION THAT PLAYS ME
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) July 27, 2015
It looks like Tyler, The Creator has been banned from Australia. Collective Sound, a women’s rights group, had a petition to ban the rapper from the island. Coralie Alison is their director of operations.
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Ice T & Wife Coco Austin Expecting First Child
Oh shit! The news is out. YES. We"re having a baby. We announced it on the Ice&Coco Talk Show taping Friday.. That show will air August 3rd
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) July 27, 2015
I'm pregnant!!! Yah!! Ice & I are so excited! I announced it Friday on our new talkshow which airs Aug 3rd. pic.twitter.com/CYVHKD5yud
— Coco (@cocosworld) July 27, 2015
Ice T and his wife Coco Austin recently announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple’s pregnancy news comes just days before the debut episode of their Ice & Coco television show, which airs on August 3.
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Lil B, The Based God, Says He’s “Transphobic”
I got love for the gays! I got love for humans I want to attract more good people and women that love me! Not men turned women 🙁 – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 27, 2015
It's all about learning and and accepting and being comfortable with self I think I'm insecure – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 27, 2015
I am transphobic and I need help to learn to accept I'm scared because I'm not comfortable with my self I love u I love born girls – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) July 27, 2015
The Hip Hop community has seen its fair share of problems with homophobia and it’s no surprise that some are having problems with transphobia as well. Lil B admits he is transphobic and needs help in “accepting them.”
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Jay Z Signs Soccer Player Jerome Boateng to Roc Nation
Legend @S_C_ !#Sport x #Music@RocNationpic.twitter.com/fECBl4cX86
— Jerome Boateng (@JB17Official) July 25, 2015
Jay Z has signed Jerome Boateng to his Roc Nation Sports agency, which is their first soccer player. Boateng is a German soccer player who currently is a defender on FC Bayern Munic. He also plays for the German national team and won the World Cup in 2014.
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Earl Sweatshirt Hints At Changing His Name
im finna change my rap name lol
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 30, 2015
it's not about hating my past I just found a flight name that makes me laugh more than earl sweatshirt does
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 30, 2015
I ain't finna tell y'all till I got some music to drop with it. Just be on standby
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 30, 2015
I'm not tryna be kind of a joke forever
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 30, 2015
y'all need to lighten up y'all mood man that shit not gon effect your life in any way
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) July 30, 2015
Earl Sweatshirt goes on a Twitter rant about changing his rap name. Apparently, “Earl Sweatshirt” isn’t funny enough for him. The name will change when he drops new music.
