These days, you can find everything on the ‘Gram. From updates about your favorite artists to discovering the future of the culture in pretty much every corner of the app itself, no moment goes unnoticed in a mass media driven world. Instagram has long been a mainstay for photographers and video lovers alike, but the app also serves a very special purpose for musicians, celebrities and anyone who wants to get their voice heard and connect with each other.
This week’s edition of Instagram Flexin’ includes a Million Dollar Pledge achievement, the start of a new Westside Gunn album, a celebration for Mary J. Blige and an animated version of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Colin Kaepernick Surpasses “Million Dollar Pledge” Goal
J. Cole is the latest Hip Hop Star to donate to Colin Kaepernick’s “Million Dollar Pledge.” Other recent contributions have come from Diddy, Dr. Dre, Quavo, Trey Songz and more. What started out as a goal to reach $1 million in donations is now nearing the $2 million mark.
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Westside Gunn Begins Work On New Album
The Flygod headed to NYC to begin work on his new album, Supreme Blientele. The album will feature contributions from Alchemist, Daringer, Benny and Roc Marciano, among others. WSG was also in the studio late last year with the man who made the classic Supreme Clientele, Ghostface Killah.
Mary J. Blige Celebration Dinner
The family got together to celebrate Queen Mary’s Hollywood star and two Oscar nominations. So much wealth in one picture.
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Fresh Prince: An Animated Series
Will Smith caught wind of artist Howard Russell’s Fresh Prince of Bel-Air animations and fan anticipation immediately began when the Fresh Prince himself showed interest in an animated version of the show.
Juicy J Welcomes Home New Baby Girl
Juicy J shared the first picture of his newborn baby girl. Congratulations to the family!
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Black Panther Premiere
Movie stars and celebrities were out in full force at the red carpet of the Black Panther premiere. Also, HipHopDX’s Editor-In-Chief Trent Clark delivered his first impressions of the film.
Azealia Banks Finds A New Home
Azalea Banks enjoyed a productive week when she inked a contract with E1 Entertainment. After being “left out” by the industry, Banks was in tears of joy and promised fans she will make them proud.
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O.T. Genasis Living It Up In Dubai
O.T. Genasis crip walked all the way to Dubai to Kurupt’s “ Represent Dat G.C.”
