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, Kendrick Lamar wins two Grammy awards, Talib Kweli states how the Ferguson charity funds were distributed, and Soulja Boy claims he slapped Gillie Da Kid in Dubai.
Eminem wins the Grammy for “Best Rap Album” & “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration”
Congrats Best Rap Album 'The Marshall Mathers LP2' – @Eminem#GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/XWsVdVzzLi
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
Congrats Best Rap/Sung Collaboration 'The Monster' – @eminem featuring @rihanna#GRAMMYs
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
Eminem took home the gold over ScHoolboy Q, Iggy Azalea, Childish Gambino, Common and Wiz Khalifa in the “Best Rap Album” category to grab his sixth “Best Rap Album” Grammy. He also won for “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration” for his single with Rihanna called “The Monster.” For Em’ these mark his 14th and 15th Grammy award wins, which is insanity.
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Kendrick Lamar Wins Big With “i” in the “Best Rap Song” & “Best Rap Performance” Categories
Congrats Best Rap Song @kendricklamar 'i' #GRAMMYs
For full list of winners: http://t.co/2xJ9MT0o85pic.twitter.com/niQNiw9XIS
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
Congrats Best Rap Performance @kendricklamar 'i' #GRAMMYspic.twitter.com/HSDcIWLtiA
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) February 8, 2015
Kendrick Lamar now has two Grammies! Although they will never be for his debut classic GKMC, he can now say he’s off the Grammy bench, and if this years album is as good as advertised, then we may be doing this all over again next year.
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50 Cent Featured On Topps Trading Card
Plus, @toppscards will commemorate @50cent's memorable 1st pitch with this special #FirstPitch card! #Metspic.twitter.com/5gvuQuXGVN
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 4, 2015
50 Cent had a tragic opening pitch at a New York Mets game last year, which was made fun of by the likes of Kid Ink and Kevin Hart. Now, the moment will forever be treasured thanks to a new trading card created by Topps. 50 defends himself by claiming he is “a hustler not a Damn ball player.”
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Bay Area Rapper The Jacka Passes Away
R.I.P the jacka, had a chance to meet the homie cpl times & build with him & record some joints, my condolences to his family & friends.
— Raekwon The Chef (@Raekwon) February 3, 2015
My heart is broken to right now to hear that my brother @thejacka just got murdered. I don't know… http://t.co/e3pMCkXWe6
— Freddie Gibbs (@FreddieGibbs) February 3, 2015
RIP tha Jacka sad #BayArea
— MARTY JAMES (@MartyJames) February 3, 2015
R.I.P. to the #Jacka… I had the pleasure to work with him and Im proud to be a part of his transition to positivity after we hung out in..
— James A. Robinson (@j_ro_alkaholiks) February 3, 2015
A legend in the bay. The Jacka was shot in Oakland on February 2 at 10:45pm on MacArthur Boulevard by 94th Street. Witnesses say they heard multiple gun shots fired. The Jacka was a member of The Mob Figaz, and has collaborated with San Quinn, Berner, and Messy Marv among others. Rest in peace.
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Lil Wayne Announces New Album
Free album. Free Weezy season. The Free Weezy Album. #FWA
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 5, 2015
The Free Weezy Album…komin soon#FWA
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 5, 2015
While patiently waiting for the Carter V, which was apparently held hostage by record label drama, Lil Wayne hit fans with the announcement of a new album. Titled The Free Weezy Album, this album is a follow up to his “Sorry For The Wait 2” mixtape released two weeks ago.
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Wiz Khalifa Doesn’t Want Amber Rose Back
a woman who would do something to a kid to spite that kids father is a foul creature.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 4, 2015
Seen my boy. All is well.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 4, 2015
That's pretty much the only thing that can spin my universe out of control.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 4, 2015
no thanks.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) February 4, 2015
Even after Amber Rose’s racy IG photos, where she poses almost naked, Wiz Khalifa is not swayed. Although he responded to those photos acknowledging she was “fine as fuck,” he makes it known he is not interested in getting back with her. He responds to a user, “no thanks.”
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50 Cent Disses A$AP Rocky Over A DM With Ex-Girlfriend
https://twitter.com/asvpxrocky/status/561762146091302912
50 Cent is not happy with A$AP Rocky as he puts him on blast for approaching his ex-girlfriend Tatted Up Holly on IG. A couple days ago, she had called him out for domestic abuse in which he publicly apologized. 50 then proceeded to post a screenshot of A$AP Rocky responding to a Direct Message from Holly, which has now since been deleted. Here’s A$AP’s response.
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Fool’s Gold Co-Founder Passes Away
RIP Dust La Rock … You inspired me so much!!! .. So shocked at this news .. Can't fucking believe this!!!!
— Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) February 3, 2015
All the booze I consume tn is for Dust La Rock
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) February 3, 2015
Fool’s Gold Records is an independent record label founded by A-Trak and Joshua “Dust La Rock” Prince. Prince passed away on February 2 at the age of 38, with no information released about the cause of his death. While A-Trak sends his condolences via IG, affiliated artists Kid Cudi and Danny Brown do the same.
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Iggy Azalea Stays Loyal To Her Boyfriend
For the record: I love my boyfriend, haven't broken up with him and don't plan on splitting anytime soon. Sorry, I'm happy.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) February 2, 2015
In recent news, Iggy Azalea was not happy with boyfriend Nick Young, aka Swaggy P from the Los Angeles Lakers, who was accused of cheating. A mystery brunette had revealed hooking up with Nick all throughout his relationship with Iggy, which he denied. Iggy apparently isn’t buying it either.
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Talib Kweli Details Distribution Of Ferguson Charity Funds
(Ur just a confused individual.) RT @jasonCwaite: @TalibKweli sold #Ferguson movement down the river. http://t.co/aopgWVmrVU
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) February 3, 2015
(104K was raised. 35K has been sent to MORE) RT @KingDSeals: @TalibKweli how much was raised and where it went
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) February 4, 2015
To ppl in Ferguson asking about the money I raised, no need for the drama and speculation. I'm right here. Daily. Ask me anything.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) February 4, 2015
Talib Kweli recently fielded questions concerning the distribution of funds from a charity he helped to start. Talib explained that $104K was raised, with $35K donated to the advocacy group Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE). He also states his legal defense fund is not directly responsible for bailing Josh Williams out of jail.
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ScHoolboy Q Hiding And Preparing New Album
Been in my cave gettin tHis album ready…….. Jus relax, da grooviest crip workin….. Bye
— ScHoolboy Q (@ScHoolBoyQ) February 5, 2015
ScHoolboy Q comes out of hiding! Sort of. After some time away from Twitter, Q announced he has been hiding out in his cave, aka studio, putting in work for his next album. It has been about one year since the release of Oxymoron, his third studio album.
