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, Kanye gives an update on Swish, Jay Rock comments on Wale and his stand with MMG, and Wiz Khalifa announces that “Cabin Fever 3” is on it way.
Kanye Gives Update On “Swish”
I’m finishing my album and my next collection…
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2015
no offense to anyone… I’m asking everyone DON’T ASK ME FOR ANYTHING TILL AFTER I’M FINISHED WITH MY ALBUM
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2015
Besides a few loosies including “Only One” and “All Day,” Ye’s current occupation with fashion has gotten in the way of any news regarding his often delayed seventh feature length solo album Swish. That was until last night. Looks like rap fans may get this sooner than thought.
no offense to anyone… I’m asking everyone DON’T ASK ME FOR ANYTHING TILL AFTER I’M FINISHED WITH MY ALBUM — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2015
Kendrick Lamar Takes Home 11 Grammy Nods
Congrats @kendricklamar on your #GRAMMYs nominations! pic.twitter.com/kg6KCQqTNP
— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) December 7, 2015
Placing him second only behind Micheal Jackson, Kendrick Lamar holds a very special record in regards to next year’s Grammy celebration.
President Barack Obama’s Favorite Song Of 2015
#TDE @KendrickLamar made President Obama’s (@POTUS) favorite song of 2015 https://t.co/CsMmSU5zNh #ToPimpAButterfly pic.twitter.com/q1Sd8SFtPC
— TopDawgEnt (@TopDawgEnt) December 9, 2015
Those Grammy Nominations weren’t the only thing K.Dot could brag about this year. As the year closes, United States President Barack Obama named “How Much A Dollar Cost” featuring Ronald Isley and James Fauntleroy was his favorite song of 2015.
Nicki Minaj Testifies At Meek Mill’s Probation Hearing
Nicki Minaj is here at Meek Mill’s hearing at the CJC. He’s in court today on whether his travel habits have violated his probation. — Aubrey Whelan (@aubreyjwhelan) December 10, 2015
Nicki Minaj testified on Meek’s behalf. Said she would help him with his probation — that he might be “irresponsible” but he’s growing up.
— Aubrey Whelan (@aubreyjwhelan) December 10, 2015
There was no decision made on whether Meek Mill has actually violated his probation – the hearing was continued until 12/17.
— Aubrey Whelan (@aubreyjwhelan) December 10, 2015
Nicki Minaj testified at Meek Mill’s probation hearing and the ruling on whether or not Meek Mill violated his probation has been continued until December 17. The Tweets come from Aubrey Whelan of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Lupe Fiasco’s Reaction To Grammy Snub
Mood…#TheGRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/IdOCugSvlr — Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 7, 2015
The only award I ever really cared about was the Grammy…everything I put was nominated. Until today. End Of An Era. Lemme hold that—-> L
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 7, 2015
I need it too…Hahahaha… https://t.co/f80F184Cdp — Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 7, 2015
Spent all that time in the kitchen cooking up that…. pic.twitter.com/EGxLdJIrx2
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 7, 2015
? pic.twitter.com/j0XDqAECIt — Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) December 7, 2015
Shout out to Lupe Fiasco for reacting to his Grammy snub with some humor.
Wiz Khalifa To Release “Cabin Fever 3”
Guess what. pic.twitter.com/7toSyoK1O9
— Cameron (@wizkhalifa) December 8, 2015
Wiz Khalifa releases the cover art and tracklist for Cabin Fever 3. This will be the third installment of the Pittsburgh rapper’s Cabin Fever series. The other two tapes have more than one million downloads each.
Jay Rock Comments About Wale’s MMG Standing
http://twitter.com/Wale/status/673906145266810880
http://twitter.com/Wale/status/673905219151855616
@wale I SEE WHY U NOT MMG. SMH.
— Jay Rock (@jayrock) December 7, 2015
Tired of all u suckas wit dot name n y'all mouths. Watched all yall do full interviews talkn bout another man? Aint what real ones do.
— Jay Rock (@jayrock) December 7, 2015
Bro don't even know u niggaz, and he don't speak on you suckas. The playa way. Nigga get some success and rap world get nasty.
— Jay Rock (@jayrock) December 7, 2015
2016. You either congratulating or speculating. With that being said congrats bro. @kendricklamar Don't stop champ! #TDE
— Jay Rock (@jayrock) December 8, 2015
Responding to a twitter comment about potentially touring with Kendrick Lamar, Wale says that he hasn’t talked to the TDE rapper. He says it hasn’t been for lack of effort on his part. Jay Rock has something to say.
Omarion Reacts To Grammys Nominations
"Post to be" is one of the greatest R&B collaborations ever. CB, Jhene, & myself been in the game 10+.
— OMARION (@1Omarion) December 7, 2015
Even though people act like its easy to make a hit (& it's not). As an artist you look forward to being acknowledged by the game.
— OMARION (@1Omarion) December 7, 2015
The odds have always been against me. I constantly prove you wrong. I'll consistently do great things & you will have to celebrate me.
— OMARION (@1Omarion) December 7, 2015
This isn't a "im upset" (post to be) rant. This is a- ok so that wasn't good enough. I'll be back. Have my Grammy's ready.
— OMARION (@1Omarion) December 7, 2015
The game has long changed since I was introduced to it. They want to still treat me like I'm a new to this. My moment is coming trust.
— OMARION (@1Omarion) December 7, 2015
The Grammys announces the nominations for its 58th annual awards. Omarion’s single “Post To Be” with Chris Brown and Jhene Aiko did not make the list, although it is certified platinum. The video has more than 300 million views on YouTube at time of print.
Mike WiLL Made-It & Ebro Darden Over Rae Sremmurd Lyrics
. @oldmanebro if Sremm didn't write they raps who tf did…. 🤔…. I'm waiting…………………………………..
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 10, 2015
@MikeWiLLMadeIt Drummer's Ear & You… And them some. Stop it…
— El Viejo Ebro (@oldmanebro) December 11, 2015
For the record it's Ear Drummers not Drummers Ear… U all backwards lol 😂 https://t.co/cOWNNfBmob
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 11, 2015
. @oldmanebro And squad makes beats, we never wrote sremm's raps tf u talking about.
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 11, 2015
Mike Will Made It cause I made that Ma fucka sonically flow n ride on a whole nother level, Production shit, Nothing to do with their raps.
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 10, 2015
Salute to Kris's Kross, but this ain't that.
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 10, 2015
Salute to traditional hip-hop too, I'm a fan, but this ain't that either…#SremmLife
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 10, 2015
Sremm was #3 overall album of the year, not #3 most lyrical classic hip hop mc that makes you feel like the 90's of the year…
— Mike Will Made-It (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) December 10, 2015
Hot 97 radio personality Ebro Darden and producer Mike WiLL Made-It exchanges tweets following comments Ebro made about Atlanta duo Rae Sremmurd not writing their own lyrics.
Dreamville Releases Its Second Compilation Project
1-888-88-DREAM
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) December 7, 2015
1-888-88-DREAM
— Cozz (@cody_macc) December 7, 2015
1-888-88-DREAM
— Bas (@FiendBassy) December 7, 2015
1-888-88-DREAM
— omen (@omen) December 7, 2015
J. Cole and the other Dreamville artists tweet a fan hotline in a move similar to the release of the label’s Revenge of the Dreamers mixtape last year. Revenge of the Dreamers II was released December 11.
Tyler The Creator Featured In “Golf Digest”
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) December 9, 2015
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) December 9, 2015
Tyler The Creator was recently featured in Golf Digest. The publication wrote about the rapper’s Golf clothing line and cited an interview with Billboard where he explains the brand’s name. “The word just looks sick,” Tyler said at the time.
Jeremih’s Album Mistreated By Def Jam
http://twitter.com/Jeremih/status/673511527815757824
50 Cent takes to social media to decry Def Jam’s treatment of Jeremih with the release of his third LP, Late Nights: The Album. Best Buy has the album listed at this price. iTunes is selling the digital album for $9.99. The project could not be found at Target’s online store.
Fetty Wap Hospitalized With Knee Injury
My knee went out on me yesterday was in the hospital all mornin … didn't really get any good news smh
— FettyWap1738 (@fettywap) December 6, 2015
Fetty Wap was hospitalized this weekend for a knee injury. The “Trap Queen” artist was in a motorcycle accident in September and was pictured in the hospital with a cast on his left leg.
B.o.B Claims He’s “Suppressed” By Atlantic Records
There's a ban on BoB
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
They boycott me, they are afraid I'll get too much exposure
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
When ppl say I'm "under-rated" or "slept-on" … it's not entirely the case… "suppressed" is a better word
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
All my social media outlets are heavily monitored and my reach is crippled
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
NONE!!! ZERO!!!
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
Thank God @Tip got my back and he still in my corner, #HustleGang #NoGenre
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
To every fan who has ever gave me a RT, a follow, or a like… thank you for spreading the word. You've done more promo than the label 👏🏾
— B.o.B (@bobatl) December 6, 2015
B.o.B airs his frustrations with Atlantic Records. He then thanks TIP for his support. The rapper formerly known as T.I. signed B.o.B to his Grand Hustle label at the beginning of his career.
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