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, Chingy supports Donald Trump in the political campaign, Killer Mike releases statement following Life or Death PR Scandal, and Big Sean donates $10K to the Flint Water Crisis.
Talib Kweli & Iggy Azalea Spar Over Macklemore’s Name Drop
True story. I actually rooted for Iggy when she first came out. But she's disrespected hip hop culture one too many times.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 22, 2016
The fact @iggyazalea thinks Macklemore song was a diss to her, instead of actually listening, is proof of her privilege. Fuck Iggy Azalea.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 22, 2016
(Stole from Kendrick, tweets "nigga" dissed qtip, dismisses privilege) RT @ChellaChicago: what did she do to disrespect the culture ?
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 22, 2016
(Her response was wack AF cuz she validated that fan tweet) RT @QuintaleAzalea: that was a fan, not her. She was responding to a fan.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 22, 2016
@IGGYAZALEA years ago, Macklemore did a song called White Privilege saying ppl compared him to Eminem. Did Eminem take it as a diss? No.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 22, 2016
(Bullshit.) RT @IGGYAZALEA: i understannd the point of the song, it didnt go over my head. all i said was that im not bothered about it.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 22, 2016
(Iggy, this is a lie.) RT @IGGYAZALEA: yeah, im not upset about the song tho talib. you just want me to be, really badly it seems.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) January 23, 2016
Macklemore Releases “White Privilege II”
https://twitter.com/macklemore/status/690566076472627200
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http://twitter.com/deray/status/690405007628328961
Macklemore inserts himself into political culture conversation when he released his new single, “White Privilege II.” As the title alludes to, the record is a scathing attack on the average Caucasian’s stance when it comes to topics such as Black Lives Matter and police brutality.
Kanye West Posts Photo With Kendrick Lamar In Studio
We just wanna thank Madlib for these 6 beat CDs he sent over#scarypic.twitter.com/rSKnOH5s9b
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 22, 2016
The monster pic.twitter.com/N1F3QFmRws
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 22, 2016
Kanye West recently posts a photo of himself in the studio with Kendrick Lamar. West also posts a photo of fellow producer Swizz Beatz. Kanye West’s forthcoming SWISH album is slated for a February 11 release.
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Chingy Expresses Support For Donald Trump’s Campaign
http://twitter.com/ChingyJackpot/status/690566141454909440
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http://twitter.com/ChingyJackpot/status/690570476133810176
@XXL@realDonaldTrump that's far from the truth.
— Chingy (@ChingyJackpot) January 22, 2016
Platinum-selling recording artist Chingy has endured his fair share of adversity since bursting onto the scene in 2003. According to Mr. “Right Thurr,” the controversial Trump has the right business tools to run the country.
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Killer Mike Releases Statement Following Life Or Death PR Scandal
Was just re-telling/re-remembering a story abt how a very popular music publicist RUBBED my ass and BIT my hair at a bar a couple years ago
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
This was someone I barely knew and had just met. He did it in front of 4 of my male friends. Still makes me so damn mad thinking about it
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
Still mad at myself as well for not punching him in the nose, but I totally froze up. Weird survival instinct I guess
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
Just was looking at their current roster and it's amazing. People I know even. Funny how shitty, fake ass people can have so much success
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
And in case anyone was wondering who the ass rubbing, hair biting mother fucker was, I'm not afraid to say it-
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
It was Heathcliff Berru, at Life or Death PR and MGMT
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
I've been told many women have had scary stories about him for years but are scared to speak up. And dudes overlook it and keep hiring him
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 19, 2016
My Publicist Lost his wife, biz & Rep. My friend Got an ear full from me about how fucked up he behaved. Amber deserves all our support
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) January 20, 2016
And she and those other women have mine.
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) January 20, 2016
My day to day publicist is Dunkin and he will continue to be. Cliff is still my friend and i will support him in being a better human being
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) January 20, 2016
Into the best version of himself we all know is there. My best wishes again to Amber and all the women involved. Your bravery is Admirable
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) January 20, 2016
Just heard that Life or Death PR has dissolved. Smart, but still want to hear more from them about Heathcliff's actions + their complacency
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 20, 2016
Love that Heathcliff's initial statement uses "alleged." He knows damned well what he did. That's what I call a half assed apology
— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) January 20, 2016
Proud & Support my friend @Amber_Coffman thank you for your bravery.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 19, 2016
On the afternoon of January 18, Amber Coffman, vocalist for the band Dirty Projectors, mustered up the courage to publicly share an incident when she was sexually molested by a “well-known” publicist within the music industry.
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Big Sean Donates $10K To Flint Water Crisis
This is not a natural disaster, this is not a mistake, this is clearly some real dirty work going on! unacceptable! Explain Governor? #Flint
— Sean Don (@BigSean) January 19, 2016
Flint I love you, Im sorry you have to deal with this tragedy! This is a state of emergency n I have been seeing how me n my family can help
— Sean Don (@BigSean) January 19, 2016
Big Sean joins other rappers as he assists with the Flint water crisis. The city of Flint is only roughly an hour away from his hometown of Detroit and he recently launched the #HealFlintKids Fundraiser with Crowdrise, that was jumpstarted with $10,000 of his own money.
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Bun B’s Criticism Of Stacey Dash Removed By Instagram
So the Stacey Dash sympathizers flagged my picture on Instagram and got it removed. Doesn't stop the Trill!
— Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) January 21, 2016
Bun B’s post criticizing Stacey Dash on Instagram was taken down by the social media platform. The UGK rapper explains the post’s disappearance. Bun B criticized Dash for her saying that BET should not exist if the Black community wants true integration.
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An Unapologetic Snoop Dogg Says “Fuck The Oscars”
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) January 20, 2016
This how the oscars feel about us pic.twitter.com/nAEi3vNWJu
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) January 19, 2016
A statement from Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs pic.twitter.com/Nqhgc7sbqG
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 19, 2016
Many artists are not happy with the fact that African-American actors and actresses are being shut out of nominations for the second consecutive year. Snoop Dogg states, “Fuck the Grammys. Fuck the Oscars. Fuck all that old slavery bullshit-ass awards show.”
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Yasiin Bey F/K/A Mos Def Reveals Retirement Plans
A message from Yasiin Bey https://t.co/Mf6apCqn2D
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 20, 2016
Yasiin Bey announces retirement plans on the newly-released, “No More Parties In S.A. (Freestyle).” The Brooklyn, New York rapper Yasiin Bey releases the surprise freestyle through Kanye West.
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Tory Lanez Announces Free Show In Toronto
https://twitter.com/torylanez/status/689569673931689984
Tory Lanez puts on for his hometown of Toronto. So much that he announces a free show during NBA All Star weekend starting February 12. “The New Toronto” is the name of one of the two mixtapes he dropped on Christmas day.
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January 18 Marks A$AP Yams Day
Today is Yams day through out the world! Even if you can't celebrate with us turn up for him where ever your at!! #Nationalyamsday
— FERG (@ASAPferg) January 18, 2016
— FERG (@ASAPferg) January 18, 2016
Yams spirit bringing us all together to create r.i.p yams
— FERG (@ASAPferg) January 18, 2016
A$AP Yams passed away on January 18 last year. At age 26, he was the owner of ASAP Worldwide Records. He was seen as the bridge between the internet and his A$AP mob collective.
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Future Drops “Purple Reign” Project
Purple reign. pic.twitter.com/QVM8F3hkKL
— Mercedes-Benz USA (@MBUSA) January 18, 2016
#PurpleReignhttps://t.co/a2ia8QA6CB
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) January 18, 2016
Real love in the building #305 ☔️
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) January 17, 2016
Miami,we at KOD tonight
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) January 16, 2016
Any new music from Future is a big deal nowadays. He surprised fans with his “Purple Reign” mixtape, and celebrated its release at King of Diamonds in Miami.
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A$AP Mob To Celebrate A$AP Yams With “Yams Day”
YAMS DAY DRESS CODE:
ROBE
CHANCLETAS
COOGI
YANKEE OR ATLANTA FITTED
ADIDAS TRACK SUIT
COZY SWEATSUIT
AIR MAX 90'S INFRARED
DU RAG— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) January 18, 2016
A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg and the rest of the A$AP Mob are set to honor A$AP Yams on January 18 through Yams Day. The group is slated to perform at Terminal 5 as a tribute to the late member. A$AP Rocky shares the dress code for the event.
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Iconic Artist Blowfly Succumbs To Bout With Cancer
RIP Blowfly
— el-p (@therealelp) January 17, 2016
Blowfly's Rapp (1980) – https://t.co/wVsdsbTD5g
— Aesop Rock (@AesopRockWins) January 17, 2016
Blowfly, a renowned singer, producer and rapper, passed away on January 17 to his official Facebook page. Born Clarence Henry Reid, the 76-year-old artist was in the midst of a battle with terminal liver cancer.
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Kim Kardashian Explains Why Kanye West Didn’t Release New Music
I soooo didn't mean to lie to you guys about GOOD FRIDAYS coming back. Kanye flew to Italy for a Yezzy Season 3 fitting.
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) January 17, 2016
He flew Noah out with him so he could finish "No More Parties In La" & wrote 90 bars on the plane there!!!
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) January 17, 2016
This is the 1st song ever with Kanye & Kendrick Lamar! He just landed & headed straight to the studio to finish it!!!
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) January 17, 2016
After Kim Kardashian announced on January 8 the return of G.O.O.D. Fridays, in which Kanye West would be unleashing new music every Friday leading up to the scheduled release of SWISH, Yeezy failed to deliver on the promise the following Friday.
