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, Kid Cudi cancels his tour and releases a new single, Rich Homie Quan likens a homosexual fan to Young Thug, and Norm Kelly from Toronto calls Rick Ross “fake.”
Offset Of Migos Released From Jail
Offset, a member of Migos, is officially released from jail. From his court appearance, the Migos rapper says that the evidence used previously against him was not sufficient to keep him incarcerated.
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Offset Releases His Firs Song After Release “1st Day Out”
Offset is out and he’s already recorded a good one!
Chance The Rapper Blasts Spike Lee For “Chi-Raq” Film
Chance the Rapper joins the league of emcees decrying director Spike Lee for his forthcoming film, Chi-Raq. The movie is based on the Greek play Lysistrata where women abstain from sex in order to stop local violence.
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Chief Keef: “We Need To Kill All Law Enforcement”
Chief Keef reacts to the shooting death of a young man at the hands of San Francisco law enforcement on December 2. CBS Bay Area reports that a man in his 20s was shot and killed on the sidewalk after police asked him to drop a weapon.
Kid Cudi Cancels Tour & Releases Single
After performing one show in Denver, Kid Cudi cancels the rest of his tour dates for the year. With the announcement, Cudi releases the title track for his forthcoming Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven album.
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Rich Homie Quan Likens Homosexual Fan To Young Thug
Rich Homie Quan called out a male fan at a performance in Tallahassee, Florida for trying to grope him. “I don’t fuck with no fucking faggots. Back your ass up, you’re over here looking like Young Thug.” Thugger responds.
Toronto Politician Norm Kelly Calls Rick Ross “Fake”
Toronto Councillor Norm Kelly disses Rick Ross calling him the “fakest boss that you seen thus far.” Shade.
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J. Cole Homecoming Documentary To Air On HBO
HBO is set to air a documentary of J. Cole’s homecoming stop of the “2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour” in the new year. The film will show the Cole as he returns to his hometown to perform all 13 cuts from his third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
“Chi-Raq” Premiere Followed By Gun Violence Protest
Director Spike Lee and others who attended the Chi-Raq movie premiere in New York City walked in solidarity with those in Chicago following the premiere of the film. The anti-gun violence march was attended by the likes of Reverend Al Sharpton and Pastor Michael Pfleger.
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Lil Wayne Announces Dedication Tour
In light of his recent new music release, Lil Wayne announces his 2016 Dedication Tour. It will run from January to March of 2016, with Rae Sremmurd opening for most of the tour.
Young Thug Pleads For Custody Of His Children
Young Thug calls for the custody of his children. Thugger says that he has “a mansion with 12 empty bedrooms waiting for them.” He suggests that one of the mothers lives in his former neighborhood and questions why the mothers of his children are awarded custody.
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Kobe Bryant Announces NBA Retirement
Kobe Bryant recently announces his retirement from the NBA, claiming this will be his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will forever be one of the greatest.
Erykah Badu Disses Iggy Azalea
Erykah Badu disses Iggy Azalea at the Soul Train Awards over the weekend. It looks like after taking a break from Twitter, Iggy is back at it. It appears she’s used to the criticism.
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Ice-T And Coco Have Baby Girl, Chanel Nicole
Congratulations to Ice-T and his wife, Coco, who recently bring a new baby girl to the world. Chanel Nicole was born on November 28 in New Jersey, weighing in at 5.7 pounds.
French Montana To Release “Mac And Cheese 4”
French Montana’s “Mac and Cheese 3” mixtape came in November of 2012. Here you can find his hit single “Ocho Cinco.” It looks like part 4 is on its way.
