Instagram began as something more about dinner pictures than beef initiation. Then it evolved into a video platform for those wanting to give a 15 second glimpse into moments. Somewhere in the middle, celebrities, including rappers, are bypassing the usual press roll for direct fan interaction. While some attempt to give a mystique about themselves, many let it all go in terms of their personal lives. And to think, it’s all from the comforts of their smartphone. Considering the amount of famous folks on the social network, it can be a lot to filter through post displaying everything from their luxurious lifestyle to studio sessions. With that in mind, HipHopDX presents a weekly feature for those looking to have a filtered look into the lives of your favorite notable humans.
This week, Kobe Bryant announces a third child on the way, The Currys attend the ESPYs with the Wilsons, and Russell Simmons shows off his yoga pose.
ScHoolboy Q Smokes With Action Bronson
So much love.Caption: “THanks for Havin me fat boy”
Nick Young Posts Pic With Gilbert Arenas’ Ex-Fiance
@no.chill.gil we even lol A photo posted by Nick Young (@swaggyp1) on
After Gilbert invades his house and makes his son cry.Caption: “@no.chill.gil we even lol”
AD LOADING...
The Game Wants A Braid War With Nick Cannon
Who will win?Caption: “So I know we as a human race are on this KEEP THE PEACE & STOP THE VIOLENCE movement but whoever told @NickCannon his braider, could f%?! with @iglambeauty needs to be stomped out with those paper sandals girls leave the nail shop in ????? … Aye Nick, have your braider meet my braider in a dark alley & tell her to bring all of her equipment so they can have a “BRAID-WAR” !!!!!! And anyone out there who has a Braider they want to enter this war, tag them below…….. & one last thing…. My braids or Nick’s ?? #LetThePeopleDecide [LOOK HOW I TAGGED NICKS BRAIDER IN THE PIC LOL]”
Kobe Bryant Expecting Third Child
Congrats to Kobe and Vanessa.Caption: “Beyond blessed and excited to share that we are expecting our third baby girl!!! #Blessed #BabyMamba #Thankful ❤️??????”
The Currys & The Wilsons At The ESPYs
The Currys and The Wilsons #Espys A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on
Relationship goals.Caption: “The Currys and The Wilsons #Espys”
Kehlani Models While Eating Watermelon
New career?Caption: “hey we’re melon modeling @noodz”
Meek Mill’s New Shoe With Puma
Coming soon #puma A photo posted by Meek Mill (@meekmill) on
All white everything.Caption: “Coming soon #puma”
Ciara’s Wedding Dress
Everything she ever wanted.Caption: “@Peter_Dundas I just want to take this moment to say THANK YOU for being a part making this day perfect for me, and bringing my dream dress to life!! All the, face time calls, meetings, sketches, multiple fittings from NY to Milan were worth it! You are the sweetest soul, and one of the most talented human beings I know. Love you. ❤️ Photo By @simonevankempen_photography”
Questlove Doesn’t Blame Rich Homie Quan
He blames us.Caption: “See a lot of y’all catchin feelings over the “Get Money” ball drop from #HipHopHonors. But check it….A lot of you “real hip hop heads” seem to magically think that the music of our prime is gonna just translate on dopeness alone. I mean EVERYbody should know this song right? It’s the Hood National Anthem. Even Big’s rival had to reference “Get Money” to clap back at him. So how it all fall apart? I don’t blame RHQ. I blame us. I don’t mean shame on radio & media programmers either for these diminished returns. I literally mean you and I. We are to blame. We watch what we eat (well “some of us ?) but won’t treat the music we consume like we do food. You need BALANCE! If you haven’t made a playlist for about 20-50 people in your lifetime (mixtape/spotify/tidal/apple/etc) then you failed hip hop culture. –not sayin you gotta be all deep making Dilla b side Japanese import levels of stuff. But something as simple as “La Di Da Di” can easily be forgotten in these days & times. YOU gotta pay it forward! America is a disposable art society that makes genius innovations only to toss out yesterday’s creations tomorrow. And the way we mass consume entertainment, it’s a wonder we can separate quality from trash.I’m not ranting just to rant. But y’all should at least know where we headed.Remember when y’all were praying “dear god PLEASE let these BET AWARD tributes be on point ??????” few weeks back? Welp. That’s the times we live in. We have no more singing groups or bands or crews w major record deals. (if you can barely count 10 fingers worth of worthy acts that give you the chills in 2016? You in trouble. The #CultOfPersonality stage of entertainment started in 96, & some 20 years later we got more famous people than we have those that effect us. I understand magnetism. I know entertainment geniuses that can barely hold a conversation let only your attention for 3 mins. I also know half trick ponies whose social media following outranks major city populations. Point is if you don’t BALANCE your intake & keep skipping salads for dessert “gettin money” finna be the LEAST of our problems. #Each1Teach1”
Teyana Taylor Chosen To Pay Tribute To Lil Kim
Watch her Lil Kim impression.Caption: “????SHMOOD: when I found out that I will be doing the @lilkimthequeenbee tribute for the #VH1Honors ???????????? #LiLKimOneOfMyFavs #TakeThatTakeThat ??????”
Ty Dolla $ign & Vic Mensa Go Overseas
Action A photo posted by Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign) on
Posted at the Splash Festival in Germany with Vic Mensa and Lil B.Caption: “Dolla Mensa and God”
Tory Lanez Smokes One
A big one.Caption: “La”
French Montana Guest Stars On Amber Rose’s Talk Show
#MC4 ?August 19th! Pre-Order now on @AppleMusic and get #FigureItOut + #Lockjaw instantly smarturl.it/MC4 #slutwalk ❤️❤️❤️ #BananaTing A photo posted by Amber Rose (@amberrose) on
On her self-titled The Amber Rose Show.
Caption: “#MC4 ?August 19th! Pre-Order now on @AppleMusic and get #FigureItOut + #Lockjaw instantly smarturl.it/MC4 #slutwalk ❤️❤️❤️ #BananaTing”
