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, Rhymefest states that Kanye West “needs help,” Rihanna becomes the first artist to have 100 million song awards, and Chance The Rapper names his top three songs on Kanye West’s “College Dropout” album.
Drake To Receive Key To City Of Toronto
Tomorrow I’ll give out the Key to the City. This is why. @Drakehttps://t.co/dfdIVQW3yk
— John Tory (@JohnTory) February 11, 2016
Similar to DJ Khaled receiving the key to the city of Miami, Drake is to receive the key to his hometown of Toronto.
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Kanye West Announces New Album Title: “T.L.O.P.”
@studio /final verses /new album title T.L.O.P. pic.twitter.com/yXKbFl9w6W
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 9, 2016
That's the new album anybody who can figure out the title gets tickets to Season 3 and free Yeezys
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 9, 2016
There may be a new secret album title
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 8, 2016
Caught 10,000 retweets in half a second #facts
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 8, 2016
The album is being mastered and will be out today… added on a couple of tracks… pic.twitter.com/6lBxcd83N2
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) February 12, 2016
Kanye West continues to give updates on his forthcoming album T.L.O.P.
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Martin Shkreli Offers To Buy Kanye West’s Album For $10 Million
aiyo @kanyewest last minute can i buy your album out so it dont get released publicly
— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) February 11, 2016
Here is my initial offer for the album. @kanyewest Thanks for your consideration and I look forward to your response pic.twitter.com/opJ7mlfraK
— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) February 11, 2016
Kanye and his label are legally required to take my offer letter to their Board of Directors. This should delay the album by a few days.
— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) February 11, 2016
Martin Shkreli offers to buy Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo for $10 million.
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Rhymefest Says Kanye West Needs Counseling
@lord_cornwall nah his mind and spirit isn't right
— Rhymefest (@RHYMEFEST) February 12, 2016
@JakeChatty my brother needs help, in the form of counseling. Spiritual & mental. He should step away from the public & yesmen & heal
— Rhymefest (@RHYMEFEST) February 12, 2016
@OGoGoooh@lord_cornwall I love my brother. I pray for his health not our entertainment
— Rhymefest (@RHYMEFEST) February 12, 2016
In the midst of responding to people’s questions, Rhymefest claims Kanye West needs counseling.
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Rihanna Is First Artist To Have 100 Million Song Awards
Not 1 but 2 @Rihanna milestones: 1st artist in Gold & Platinum history to earn 100M song awards & #ANTI is #Platinumpic.twitter.com/vFHuHLRbOG
— RIAA (@RIAA) February 10, 2016
Navy y’all did this i$h!!! FIRST & ONLY @RIAA certified with 100M song awards & #ANTI is PLATINUM!! Thank you for the love!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 10, 2016
Rihanna is the first artist to have 100 million song awards. The singer thanks her fans for their support of her eighth studio album and her decade-long career.
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Chance The Rapper Names Favorite Songs On Kanye West’s “The College Dropout”
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Chance The Rapper names his favorite songs on Kanye West’s The College Dropout album. Before naming his choices, the Chicago rapper posed a question.
Azealia Banks Lashes Out At White Feminists Over Beyonce’s “Formation”
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http://twitter.com/AZEALIABANKS/status/697500618571837440
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http://twitter.com/AZEALIABANKS/status/697501221779861504
http://twitter.com/AZEALIABANKS/status/697502092420845568
http://twitter.com/AZEALIABANKS/status/697502201686708225
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http://twitter.com/AZEALIABANKS/status/697502856950255616
While Beyonce’s “Formation” video goes viral, some bashed Beyonce for being “anti-police.” Leave it to Azealia Banks to defend the pop queen.
Drake Initiates Ad Campaign For “Views From The 6”
The #6god just landed at @BBishopAirport. Welcome home. #vft6pic.twitter.com/OEGBeNX8b4
— Billy Bishop Airport (@BBishopAirport) February 9, 2016
Drake initiates a Views From the 6 ad campaign. The rapper has billboards across his hometown of Toronto promoting his forthcoming album. Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto posts two images of the advertisements.
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Kanye West Bashes Puma & Apologizes To Michael Jordan
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Kanye West says that his sister-in-law Kylie Jenner, who just announced an endorsement deal with Puma, will not fulfill her obligations to the company. He also says Bill Cosby is innocent…
DMX Released From Hospital After Asthma Attack
Just got off the phone with the DOG . He's good and in great spirits Thanks for all the blessings ?? @Dmx the Great! pic.twitter.com/vyEwh30eYF
— SWIZZ BEATZ (@THEREALSWIZZZ) February 9, 2016
DMX was released from the hospital after suffering an asthma attack. Swizz Beatz says that he spoke with DMX and shares an update of the status of his health.
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Future Struck With $15 Million Lawsuit By Ex Ciara
Blondies Back…. #ladiesfirst#keds100pic.twitter.com/4yH4ll53L7
— Ciara (@ciara) February 9, 2016
Ciara is probably feeling confident, as she files a $15 million lawsuit against Future over defamation, slander, and libel claims.
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Now Trending: #futuregoingbrokeparty
Ab-Soul Expresses Frustration Over Warming TDE’s Bench
47 Bars https://t.co/hWbOKCfjU6
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
'Preciate everybody that's been supporting me for the LONGTERM. I'm tryin man…
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
I'll be ready when my #'s called
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
This bench is gettin warm as fucc tho mayne
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
Nonetheless, it's important to move as a unit. It's bigger than me. It's family.
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
Gotta respect that.
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
when i put u in the game u better be on fire nigga…. https://t.co/qwLca15S8K
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) February 8, 2016
Call me Jamal Crawford. #TDEhttps://t.co/ZCbBnP3ywf
— Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) February 8, 2016
thats all you had to say….tighten up your j's because I'm about 2 kall your #…. #TDE lets get it my nigga https://t.co/X4md738HDJ
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) February 8, 2016
Preach son https://t.co/YbyFQHuGbI
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) February 8, 2016
Ab-Soul expresses frustration over warming TDE’s bench. The Carson, California rapper has not released a project since 2014’s These Days…
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Gucci Mane Not Allowed In Mike WiLL Made-It’s “Ransom 2”
Really had to delay #RANSOM2 to make sure everything was A1 on my end on Formation, but couldn't spill the beans of course.
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) February 8, 2016
Now I can get #RANSOM2 done how I want to. Unfortunately the feds said no to Gucci hosting a project from jail.
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) February 8, 2016
Saying all this to say. #RANSOM2 is now officially an album.
Coming very very very soon.
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) February 8, 2016
My "Trap Tape" is still coming once the Trap God comes home.#FreeGucci
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) February 8, 2016
No Ransom 2 is an album… I will do a tape hosted by Wop when he touch down… Free Gucci https://t.co/Yu8fpdlolm
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) February 8, 2016
Gucci Mane was slated to host Mike WiLL Made-It’s Ransom2, which supposed to drop January 29, but did not. Mike WiLL Made-It explains the delay has to do with Gucci Mane’s involvement and his work on Beyonce’s “Formation.”
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Migos Reportedly Lost $75,000 Betting On Carolina Panthers
DAMN CAM!!! #DABNEWTON GREAT SEASON THO!!
WE TOOK A LOST TOO!! 75k— MIGOS™ (@Migos) February 8, 2016
DAB NEWTON
— MIGOS™ (@Migos) February 7, 2016
The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 to win Super Bowl 50. Migos says that the group lost $75,000 betting for the Panthers.
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Drake Calls Out Grammys Over False Promo
I am not performing at the Grammy Awards…but hey it's the thought that counts.
— Drizzy (@Drake) February 8, 2016
GRAMMYs commercial that aired during #SB50pic.twitter.com/u7qp1A2WRp
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 8, 2016
During a commercial for the Grammy Awards, which aired during the Super Bowl, it was suggested that Drake would serve as one of the performers at the annual awards show. He claims this is false.
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Rappers React To Denver Broncos Super Bowl Victory
So many people are so happy to see Cam lose. We will be back. All love. #Panthers
— Sir Mezington Rex (@KingMez) February 8, 2016
http://twitter.com/vincestaples/status/696539893724372993
Super Bowl MVP #VonMiller Rockin #HustleGangApparel before #SUPERBOWL50#VanguardSports#HustleGangOverErrrthangpic.twitter.com/hMsX43bQWD
— T.I. (@Tip) February 8, 2016
Congrats Broncos.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) February 8, 2016
Von sir.. You are a beast straight up!!
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) February 8, 2016
Rappers react to the Denver Bronco 24-10 victory at Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Drake Talks About His First Jordans
“Jordan is a winning mentality."@Drake knows. #WEAREJORDANhttps://t.co/SjdFDn6TEx
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) February 7, 2016
Right before the Drake’s All Star Weekend release of the black “OVO” Jordan 10 sneakers, he talks about the first pair of Jordans he ever owned in the sneaker company’s “We Are Jordan” campaign.