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, The Game announces a September 25 release date for “The Documentary 2,” Yelawolf defends the Confederate Flag with a T-shirt, and 50 Cent pokes fun at Diddy’s age.
Yelawolf Defends Confederate Flag
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With a series of recent events adding fuel to the debate over the Confederate flag, Alabama-born rapper Yelawolf has offered his thoughts on the controversial flag. He shared the picture of a man wearing a t-shirt with a Confederate flag in flames on it. Caption: “Ain’t no way I’m letting some ones ignorance tear me from my roots .. you fucking fuck boys can save it with this anti Dixie SHIT !! .. You media succubus in fashion and news are taking full advantage of yourself’s business .. Not knowing at all the damage you’re creating by giving a false impression of who we are in the South .. We’re GOOD PEOPLE !!! .. We love our small towns and we love our folks .. For me and me only I’ll tell you like this … Rip DIME BAG DARRELL !! and Long live PANTERA !! .. Long live Lynyrd Skynyrd !!… Long Live Dukes of Hazard . .And mother FUCKER … The DIXIE WILL NEVER DIE !! … Do you want Me to mention my black inspirations on the Dixie side .. like Big Gipp who I saw in a full Dixie Flag outfit at Madison Square Garden in 05 ? , or Andre 3000 rocking a Dixie Flag Belt buckle in ” Sorry ms Jackson ? ” , maybe little Jhon or Pastor Troy who rocked the Dixie Flag in a protest against ignorance ? … I saw the GROWTH and the POWER !! NOT THE DEMISE !!! And here we have these fucking yuppies from the west coast and world wide jumping on this band wagon .. Who know NOTHING ABOUT US .. Other than the movies and misrepresented news reels they see .. Lied too at school and at home .. Further deepening the injury of social perception .. With this wack ass image of a burning Dixie Flag …. Fuck that !! … Well I can tell you that a #slumerican will never support you .. We’re beyond you all .. More open and way more prepared than you are DIXIE !!! @savetheconfederateflag #slumerican”
Fetty Wap Claims He Was Not Jumped In D.C.
Fetty Wap reportedly hit a snag when MediaTakeout claimed he was jumped at a Washington D.C. nightclub. Apparently he had his chain snatched and a few of his dreads removed. Now, Fetty is claiming those rumors are false and took to social media to state is rebuttal. Caption: “@mediatakeout suck my dick ”
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The Game Announces “The Documentary 2” Release Date
The Game has posted the cover art and announced the release date of the second installment of his debut album The Documentary. On the cover image, the Compton, California rapper stands on a bridge in his hometown. September 25 is the day. Caption: “To my true fans: it’s been really dope to have you ridin’ with me the last 10 years from the 1st Documentary til now…. I appreciate your loyalty & the patience you have displayed while waiting for me to finish #TheDocumentary2 & I am proud to give you my album cover shot by legend photographer & director @JonathanMannion (who also shot my 1st album cover) & graphic designer @CeoSelfmade for collaborating with Jonathan to bring such a classic image of me on the bridge in my hood….Cedar Block Piru in westside Compton, California… Everything about the photo shoot made me feel the exact same way I did when we were there 10 years ago & trust me when I say…. This album is better than my 1st for more than a few reasons…. But you don’t have to take my word for it because you will see for yourself when it drops SEPTEMBER 25TH 2015 !!!! After Kendrick dropped his album, then Dr. Dre dropped #Compton then the movie doing 100 million after just 2 weeks….. This album will add to my cities continuous legacy !!!! I’m proud to be from #COMPTON & I wish #EazyE was alive to see us flourish yet again…… We on !!! This album cover represents the struggle to stay alive in a city where CRIPS & BLOODS have been at war since 1972 & it’s because of you “THE FANS” I will again get to give you my documented accounts of life here in Los Angeles …. SEPTEMBER 25TH history will be made again #TheDocumentary2”
50 Cent Mocks Puff Daddy’s Age
50 Cent took another jab at Puff Daddy, this time making fun of Diddy’s age. 50 sent Puff a case of his Effen vodka brand after the Bad Boy boss offered him a lifetime supply of Ciroc. Diddy clowned 50 Cent and Effen, calling it a “little company.”
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Caption: “Me and PUFF sat and kicked it today he said, 50 I’m getting to old for this sh!t. I said I KNOW #EFFENVODKA #FRIGO #SMSAUDIO”
French Montana Blasts 50 Cent & EFFEN Vodka
French Montana took to IG to blast the 50 Cent-endorsed liquor brand EFFEN vodka. French’s comments came just hours after he said that he “loved” the vodka brand, which was a surprise to many as his label boss Puff Daddy owns a stake in Cîroc, a direct competitor. Caption: “@frenchmontana”
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The Game Sued Over “Ryda” Cover Art
The Game is being sued by rapper and designer Ariza Obey over the artwork for “Ryda,” his single with Dej Loaf. Obey says Game stole his black and white photograph, which shows himself holding a woman with their arms holding gold guns pointing in opposite directions. Caption: “MY BEST PICTURE I WAS EVER IN LOVE IS ART LOVE IS WAR..ALWAYS HAVE HER BACK AND SHE WILL RETURN THE FAVOR #bonnieandclyde #bonnieclyde #relationshipgoals #love #faith #heart #always #forever #bestpicture #bestinstagrampicture”
Drake Lyrics Referenced In Toronto Church Campaign
Drake has called his hometown of Toronto “The 6” throughout his music career. His forthcoming album is reportedly titled Views From The 6. A church in Toronto is now using the name “The 6” for its promotional campaign. A sign on the building of C3 Toronto says, “For God So Loved The 6.” Caption: “#ForGodSoLovedThe6 Toronto a city for Christ! #THE6 #c3toronto #ALLIN #wearecompelled #lovetoronto”
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Wale Tapped For New Sneaker Collaboration
Wale updates fans on the latest collaborations he’s working on. Here, the D.C. rapper is pictured wearing a blue ski suit, which he said serves as his “second major collab.” He revealed it will be available in time for fall and will consist of several colorways. Caption: “#moonz I’m happy to let yall know I’m doing my second major collab.. This the sample to the ski suit that will be available in the fall there will be several colorsways one (or2) of which My Ryder @mdollas11 will be designing .. There will be slight modifications but for the most part this is the #everybluemoon ski suit.. Inspired by DC fashion .. I will be releasing more info gradually . Super excited about this collab. Also going to. Be dropping ANOTHER sneaker very soon! Bottle rockets went so crazy many companies have been reaching out for the next wave .. RUvilla has been my righ hand and will continue , as i am not exclusive to ANY sneaker company.. I’m more so a hired gun.. That collabs wit who I’m feeling or who can see my vision through , wit that said I’m Looking forward to @mdollas11 and my sneaker collab. I’m so focused right now! Everybluemoon.com will be where to find the ski suit They’ll sell out VERY fast stores who want Wholesale orders holla at @viewall or @musjuice !”
Fabolous Takes Son To WWE Summer Slam
Most parents would refrain from exposing their child to violent sport of wrestling. Not Fabolous. The Young OG takes his young one to the World Wrestling Entertainment’s 28th annual SummerSlam take took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Caption: “Somebody think they cool cuz they goin to @wwe Summer Slam… #PrinceJoso #WWESummerSlam”
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E-40 Announces 40-Ounce Malt Liquor
E-40 will release his own 40-ounce malt liquor. The alcoholic beverage will be called E40 and will be released through the Bay Area rapper’s Interactions and Transactions company. The drink will be flavored with honey and will be served in a glass bottle. Caption: “E-40 Malt liquor Beer Coming soon! follow @e40beer for updates #e40”
