According to a familiar cliché, a picture is worth a thousand words. Your favorite celebrities—including rappers—are doing less and less press, but luckily their thumbs and smartphones still work. Instagram has provided a way for them to document their lives and/or thoroughly embarrass themselves for our collective enjoyment. The beauty of it all is that you don’t even need to join Instagram, as most rappers are perfectly fine leaving their feeds open for public viewing. And if you’d rather avoid the IG life altogether, we’ve filtered through the top rapper’s pictures and videos and consolidated all the week’s events into one convenient feed.
This week, Nicki Minaj makes history as first female with 4 records on Top 10 charts, Freddie Gibbs ties the knot with his girlfriend, and Run The Jewels is attacked during their performance at South by Southwest.
Chris Brown Advises Karrueche Not To Let The “Thot” Form From Anger Toward Him
Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran… again. C Breezy is clearly looking, as he comments on Karrueche’s post saying, “Thirst trap 101. continue to be a lady beautiful… U are perfect… Don’t let the thot form from anger.” Sigh. Caption: “I’m president of the Itty Bitty Committee
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Tinashe Joins Nicki Minaj’s Pinkprint Tour
The turn up is about to be so real. Nicki Minaj announces her Pinkprint tour in the states this summer. With Meek Mill, Rae Srummurd, Tinashe, and Dej Loaf on the line-up, fans are eager to purchase tickets released March 20. While Tinashe was originally supposed to go on tour with Iggy Azalea, she will now be joining the Queens emcee. Caption: “Surprise! I will be joining the U.S. leg of @nickiminaj #thePinkprintTour… Tickets on sale Friday.
Rihanna Plays Voice Of First Black Lead
Work hard, play hard. Rihanna looks like she is having a ball as she plays the voice of Tip, a character in Dreamworks film Home. Here, history is made, with this being the first black lead of a 3-D animated film. The film will hit theaters on March 27, along with the voices of Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin, and Jim Parsons. Caption: “me and @jennnrosales ridin round n gettin it wit #Oh and #thecatnamedPIG #DreamworksAnimationHOME”
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Nicki Minaj Becomes First Female With 4 Top 10 Hits
Nicki Minaj has become the first female artist to have four simultaneous Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart. The tracks are “Truffle Butter,” “Throw Sum Mo,” “Only,” and “Feeling Myself.” She finds out the news after a performance in Norway, only to be humbled by all her support. Caption: “Walked off stage in Norway to find out history has been made yet again. Thanku to my amazing fans, radio, DJ’s and the featured artists on these songs. This is such a blessing. #ONLY #FeelingMyself #TruffleButter #ThrowSumMo #4SongsInTheTopTEN
Azealia Banks On The Cover Of Playboy
This just in. Azealia Banks announced she will be on the cover of the April issue of Playboy Magazine. Shouting out erotic photographer Ellen Von Unwerth via Twitter, the editors of Playboy claim this might “break the Internet.” With more news to come, it looks like we should expect some nudity. Caption: “It’s Catty Noir in the Flesh!!!! #PLAYBOY #COVERGIRL”
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Freddie Gibbs Is Engaged
After the exciting news of a child on the way, Freddie Gibbs has now proposed to his girlfriend. This Gary, Indiana rapper shows off the ring he got his lady, with some ice on his own wrist. Her response though. Congratulations! Caption: “She ain’t say yes. She said “Hell Yeah Nigga”. Daughter on the way, Gibbs family started. Thank U Lord.”
Run The Jewels Attacked During SXSW Performance
A Run The Jewels performance at The Spotify House at South By Southwest was abruptly interrupted as an unknown man gets on stage and attempted to attack the group. Thank goodness for IG, as many fans in the audience were able to get footage of the madness. At the end, Killer Mike and security are seen running after the man. Caption: “Don’t fuck with @RUNTHEJEWELS #ForRealTho #TheSpotifyHouse #SXSW #WeLive #SpotifyHouse”
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Yelawolf’s New Album “Love Story” Release Date
Yelawolf has released the track listing for his upcoming album Love Story, slated to be released on April 21. Signed to Interscope Records, the project will feature the Detroit emcee Eminem. Also executive-produced by Em, the album will detail significant aspects of Yelawolf’s life. Caption: “Love Story
- Outer Space
- Change
- American You
- Whiskey In A Bottle
- Ball And Chain (Interlude)
- Till It’s Gone
- Devil In My Veins
- Best Friend feat: EMIN3M
- Empty Bottles
- Heart Break
- Tennessee Love
- Box Chevy V
- Love Story
- Johnny Cash
- Have A Great Flight
- Sky’s The Limit
- Disappear
- Fiddle Me This. @shadyrecords INTERSCOPE SLUMERICAN”
Ludacris Covers Vibe Magazine
Ludacris is looking beast as ever as he appears on Vibe’s latest digital cover. Besides his new album Ludaversal dropping on March 31, we look forward to his appearance in the upcoming film Furious 7. Peep the interview conducted by Vibe, where Luda touches on the gap he took in his music career. No caption necessary.
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Tinashe Records “Amethyst” In Bedroom Over Christmas
Tinashe, the “2 on” originator, is excited for the release of her latest work “Amethyst.” Stemming off the success of her Aquarius album last year, she touches on the making of this mixtape. Released on March 16, this 7-track project features production from Ryan Hemsworth, Iamsu!, and DJ Dahi. Caption: “I recorded my new mixtape “Amethyst” myself in my bedroom during my Christmas vacation between my US Aquarius tour, and my world tour. I hoped to give my fans some new music to say “thank you” for always supporting me and believing in me. I am sooooo thrilled that you all are loving it! #Amethyst is available for download NOW!”
Wiz Khalifa Makes Art At SXSW
South by Southwest, the festival to be at for all artists and celebrities this time of year. Taking place in Austin, Texas, Wiz shows his artistic side by drawing on the back of a jacket on a female? Either way, the TGOD rapper is blessed to be there. Caption: “Making a rare art piece Sxsw.”
