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, Young Thug and Metro Boomin go at it, Kid Cudi reveals the “Side A” tracklist to his upcoming project, and 50 Cent throws shade on Meek Mill on stage.
Lupe Fiasco Responds To ISIS, Paris Attacks
http://twitter.com/LupeFiasco/status/665950058605584385
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http://twitter.com/LupeFiasco/status/665958542680170496
http://twitter.com/LupeFiasco/status/665963184059232257
In an interesting response, the outspoken emcee responded strongly to the question, “your thoughts on the Paris crisis?”
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Young Thug & Metro Boomin Squash Beef
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) November 13, 2015
Ain't no publicity stunts. There was a real misunderstanding with real emotions but it's resolved. Thugger my brother 4 life #Hercules
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) November 13, 2015
?? ily 4life https://t.co/VqDWLKyedL
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 13, 2015
Metro Boomin posts a photo of a squash to indicate that his feud with Young Thug is over. The tweet came with the release of the Young Thug song, “Hercules,” which he produced. Young Thug responds to this post with the happy face and “100” emoji.
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Drake’s “Views From The 6” Release Date Announced
It's lit. pic.twitter.com/otVXUoUXne
— Daily Rap (@DaiIyRap) November 11, 2015
Drake’s Views From The 6 album is scheduled to be released on January 6, 2016. The release date would be in sync with Drake’s line from his What A Time To Be Alive cut “30 for 30 Freestyle.” “But just know it’ll be January in no time,” Drake rapped.
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Young Thug Threatens Metro Boomin
But artists have not put this much music out in years, now artists are dropping tapes every month. Everyone was holding their music b4
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) November 9, 2015
And for all you internet niggas who like to tweet like you know everything, I'm not saying he's the first to do it.
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) November 9, 2015
@MetroBoomin uma beat the shit out u fool…
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 12, 2015
After taking offense to a series of tweets Metro Boomin sent about Future, Young Thug has gone from dissing Future to threatening Metro Boomin.
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Future Releases “Dark Breath” For “Creed” Movie Trailer
World Premiere of New 'CREED' Trailer with #LASTBREATH tonight during The Voice
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) November 11, 2015
#LASTBREATHhttps://t.co/bbAnJwowq7
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) November 11, 2015
In a creative space that's life changing..
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) November 11, 2015
Future releases the track “Dark Breath,” which will be featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming film Creed. The movie stars Michael B. Jordan as he plays the son of famous boxing champion Apollo Creed. Future details being inspired by the film.
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Young Thug Disses Future
Hey @MetroBoomin who u referring to ????
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 10, 2015
Put some names on that shit lil boy @MetroBoomin
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 10, 2015
A nigga music couldn't ever sound nowhere near mines…. ((IM MICHEAL)) he's ((TITO))
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 10, 2015
It's ok to ride a nigga dick, but don't agitate another one lil nigga
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 10, 2015
I think if you guys were to stop drinking so much cheap liquor and high-tech syrup you would be able to think before speaking and typing?
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) November 10, 2015
Metro Boomin recently made a series of posts on Twitter, confronting rappers who he says copy Future’s music formula. Even though Metro Boomin does not name a specific rapper, Young Thug took offense to the comments.
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Kid Cudi Unveils The “Side A” Tracklist
"Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven" Side A pic.twitter.com/di7RnlG8Vh
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) November 13, 2015
Kid Cudi posts the tracklist for “Side A” of Speedin’ Bullet To Heaven, slated to be released on December 4. In September, he said that the project would be a two-disc release.
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Drake Is Called “Soft Like Tissue”
Drake is soft like tissue. https://t.co/ZKP5elXEXZ
— Mark Martin (@markmartin) November 9, 2015
Former NASCAR driver Mark Martin takes a shot at Drake, calling him “soft like tissue.” The Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee has “Gucci Mane my favorite Rapper” as part of his Twitter bio.
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50 Cent Mocks Meek Mill On Stage
50 Cent was in Sweden last night laughing at Meek on Stage … Damn. pic.twitter.com/JBq49iNyoQ
— DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) November 9, 2015
50 Cent mocks Meek Mill during a concert in Sweden, according to a video posted on DJ Akademiks’ Twitter account. In the video, 50 Cent references Drake’s diss of Meek Mill. “’That ‘Back To Back’ shit is fire,” 50 Cent says in the clip.
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Wale Responds To Fans On Twitter
Cuz I joke around with ppl ? How many artist even acknowledge yall? I'll wait ? High and mighty? How many email fans https://t.co/qzBJZkRLi1
— Wale (@Wale) November 9, 2015
But U was the 1 gettin emo cuz I ddt wish u happy B-Day. Do u realize how that sounds? Im uncomfortable tlkn bout it https://t.co/vEIQAcfIMZ
— Wale (@Wale) November 9, 2015
Do u have friends or family .. U know people that know u in real life? To adhere to ur needs of attention /affection https://t.co/47kTYemAsB
— Wale (@Wale) November 9, 2015
I've actually responded to wayyyy more love (like I usually do) that's just all YOU focused on prolly tho https://t.co/b6VXEx84Zt
— Wale (@Wale) November 11, 2015
Cuz I'm an entertainer https://t.co/8i5FkveVTN
— Wale (@Wale) November 11, 2015
Wale continues to interact with his fans, responding to various tweets on Twitter. One fan even calls him out on only responding to the negative. He defends himself but saying he is an “entertainer.”
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Rick Ross Is Ready To Release “Black Market”
Feel so good riding thru my city listening to the final mix.
— Yung Rénzél (@rickyrozay) November 11, 2015
40m's in my timbs still riding rims..
— Yung Rénzél (@rickyrozay) November 11, 2015
DECEMBER 4th Black Market open for B.I.
— Yung Rénzél (@rickyrozay) November 10, 2015
Rick Ross is ready for his project Black Market, slated to be released on December 4. This will be his third studio album.
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Jay Rock Announces “90059 Tour”
Coming to a city near you… #90059TOUR Get ya tickets NOW https://t.co/ZFSqGI9s7Y#TDEpic.twitter.com/4KNKcX6Qsa
— Jay Rock (@jayrock) November 7, 2015
Jay Rock announces the “90059 Tour” in promotion of his album of the same name. The tour is scheduled to have four stops on the East Coast. He has also been performing on Kendrick Lamar’s “Kunta’s Groove Sessions” tour.
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Waka Flocka Flame To Release “Flockaveli 1.5”
November 19th pic.twitter.com/kNwpKca4B0
— Waka Flocka (@WakaFlocka) November 7, 2015
FLOCKAVELI 1.5
— Waka Flocka (@WakaFlocka) November 7, 2015
Flockaveli 1.5 #FreeAlbum
— Waka Flocka (@WakaFlocka) November 7, 2015
Waka Flocka Flame says that Atlantic Records will not release Flockaveli 2. He even asked fans to call the label and demand the album’s release. In the meantime, the Brick Squad rapper announces that he is releasing the project as a “free album” November 19.