Twitter: home of Lil B curses, the occasional Kanye West rant and where trigger fingers turn to … you know the rest. Over time, rap has made its presence known on Twitter while providing artists with a platform to directly connect with countless fans now at 280 characters at a time. Our favorite artists, entertainers and influencers use the site as an outlet to vent without a filter, as well as to promote their latest work. With 330 million monthly active users to interact with, feeds can sometimes get overwhelming, which is why HipHopDX curates a list of the week’s best and most memorable tweets from the Hip Hop world.
For this special edition of Tweets Is Watching, DX put together the best and most memorable tweets of the year.
This year, JAY-Z paid homage to his inspirations, Nicki Minaj spoke out about sexism, and much more.
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Cardi B Grabs The #1 Spot
My heart is crying I’m so emotional ???HAPPY EMOTIONAL thoo
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) September 26, 2017
Cardi B was the first female rapper to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist since Lauryn Hill in 1998.
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Jay-Z Shouts Out His Inspirations
Thank you to all the people that have inspired me . Rakim KANE KRS chuck cube Jaz Em Andre Nas big PAC cole kendrick chance jayE ..wait,
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
Lauryn Nicki lite latifah common ye drake and meek . Run caz LL chainz cam tip (both of them) thought pharaoh , face . De la . Ice T. Wait
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
G Rap .Mel . Kurupt . Lox. X . Q. Ab lupe. Mos. Foxy. Boss . Ross. Quavo Future Travis too many fuck this. All you!T grizzley song best out
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017
In his dozen-or-so tweets, Hov also thanked Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Barack Obama and more.
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Chris Brown & Soulja Boy Beef
Chris brown just called me and said he wanna fight me because I liked @karrueche picture on Instagram this nigga a bitch ????
— Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) January 3, 2017
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The start of it all.
Disney Announces The Lion King Cast
#TheLionKing. 2019. ?? pic.twitter.com/UMJo18FwDt
— Disney (@Disney) November 1, 2017
A star-studded cast featuring Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Eric Andre and more. No Migos though.
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Nicki Minaj Speaks Out On Sexism
In any field, women must work TWICE as hard to even get HALF the respect her male counterparts get. When does this stop?
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
The greats collaborated w/Drake, Kendrick & Jcole b/c they’re dope MC’s. They collab’d w/nicki cuz someone pulled a gun to their heads… ??
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
Putting ppl in the same sentence as me after my 10 years of consistent winning. What are you teaching THEM? They’d never do this to a man.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) October 25, 2017
Do you agree with Nicki?
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Diddy At The Met Gala
I was getting tired so I laid down on the stairs!!! #METGALApic.twitter.com/VvIePzdpPG
— Diddy (@Diddy) May 2, 2017
Diddy lay down on the stairs and allowed Cassie to shine.
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Chance The Rapper’s Big Win
That multiple Grammy winning feeling. pic.twitter.com/rDWZVK58Hs
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 13, 2017
Can we add uno mas https://t.co/5O82rA2CCW
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) February 13, 2017
I got my Grammys in the mail. Thank you everyone who made this music with me, especially this girl right here. #ColoringBook#BestRapAlbum#butitwasamixtape#IDidItWithGod#ChanceTebow ??♀️ pic.twitter.com/LLFB8PGzcf
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 19, 2017
Chance The Rapper took home Grammys for Best New Artist, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance at the 2017 ceremony in February.
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Lil B Gets Jumped
It could have been more then 10 people who jumped me today, aboogie and his crew.. I forgive them I mean that love y’all no violence – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 22, 2017
Cry for me tonight out of love and joy! Cry becuase I have forgiven the 5-10 people who jumped me today, I will not retaliate – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 22, 2017
Let me be your strength….. we are not violence! We do not retaliate ! We do not support violence! Say this with me! Say it loud! – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) October 22, 2017
Lil B quickly forgave A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and the two settled their issues.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Mom Shows Love
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) April 22, 2017
Going emoji brazy.
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Post Malone Postmates Rich Chigga A Gospel Choir
Omg @PostMalone surprised me back with a full gospel choir this is the best birthday gift of all time. pic.twitter.com/6Ryc5AlGiv
— brian imanuel (@richchigga) September 10, 2017
The choir performed “Glow Like Dat.”
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Rich Chigga Postmates Post Malone A Mariachi Band
This is my new favorite video pic.twitter.com/cg7YbbXSOm
— Jon Junçaj (@JuncajJon) May 8, 2017
Returning the gift, this mariachi band performed “Congratulations” for Malone.
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Lil B Threatens To Curse Lonzo Ball
Lonzo ball is a few seconds away from being cursed his rookie year on the lakers, nas is hip hop and always relevant, watch ur team – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 2, 2017
Big baller brand is family we all have opinions lonzo ball was not wrong what he said.. just please respect hip hop. thank u love u –
lil B— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) September 7, 2017
Lil B pleads for Lonzo to simply respect Hip Hop.
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Solange Speaks Out On Inclusion
To my young fellow artist, especially women artist of color.
Inclusion is cool…but will u realllly let us come into these spaces & CREATE— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 17, 2017
We aren't thanking anyone for "allowing us" into these spaces…until we are truly given the access to tear the got damn walls down.
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 17, 2017
I'm so appreciative to everyone this past year who was encouraged and allowed me to do that & thankful to all that have left the blueprint.
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) May 17, 2017
Speaking specifically for women of color who are artists.
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Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa End Beef
????? @chancetherapperpic.twitter.com/WUj2uqc56u
— vino the agitator (@VicMensa) August 10, 2017
Bro im fuckin crine ?? https://t.co/Xic2nDHEut
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 10, 2017
Nobody wins when the family fueds. THE VIBES ARE BACK. pic.twitter.com/bKUkbje1Vc
— vino the agitator (@VicMensa) August 6, 2017
The two reunited at Lollapalooza.
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Dj Khaled’s Son Appreciation Post
I love you son ! You my best friend ! I love you so much ! You taught me what real happiness is and what real joy is ! GOD THANK YOU ! ?? pic.twitter.com/LwZC6srsOj
— DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) May 3, 2017
Asahd was a major key in 2017.
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J. Cole Breaks His Twitter Silence
God bless every player that finds courage to kneel today. But the real power comes from you deciding to not watch.
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) September 24, 2017
Also Cardi b I seen your breakfast club interview, loved it. Don't put all that pressure on your album. You already won. Just drop & repeat
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) September 24, 2017
For a thread on Colin Kaepernick and the NFL (plus some love for Cardi B).
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Rappers Mourn Lil Peep’s Death
??? pic.twitter.com/9Njn8TApg4
— #cashcarti #playboi (@playboicarti) November 16, 2017
in the short time that i knew you, you were a great friend to me and a great person. your music changed the world and it'll never be the same. i love you bud. forever pic.twitter.com/tpbxpkf4f4
— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) November 16, 2017
iM DiSGUSTED WiTH LiFE MY FRiENDS ARE SAYiNG LiL PEEP DiED i DONT WANT TO BELiEVE it he had such a bright future omg I just saw him we just we freestyling in my hotel and he said we should get matching tattoos so I did he was fearless and unfazed omg I don’t like this idk pic.twitter.com/6RXXOlOWGF
— RiFF RAFF (@JODYHiGHROLLER) November 16, 2017
R.I.P. Lil Peep.
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Gucci Mane Gets Married
Happy #1017
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) October 17, 2017
Wedding tomorrow this just rehearsal damn!!!
10/17/2017 #TheManeEventpic.twitter.com/lry0pmlVN5— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) October 17, 2017
Congratulations to the happy couple.
