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.
This installment of Tweets Is Watching includes the arrival of the Black Panther soundtrack, a few stories from the ATL and tributes to two Hip Hop legends.
Black Panther: The Album
https://t.co/v1K8meoDX8pic.twitter.com/m1uqjPJimj
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) February 9, 2018
The long-awaited release of Black Panther: The Album is here. Stacked with heavy hitters and produced by TDE’s own Kendrick Lamar and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, the project has already been drawing plenty of positive feedback.
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Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner Become Parents
— Kylie Jenner (@KylieJenner) February 4, 2018
Kylie made her long-awaited announcement that she had finally given birth. Stormi, the newborn baby girl of Jenner and Travis Scott, was born on February 1.
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Bruno Mars Pitches Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show
. @NFL you have the opportunity to celebrate incredible Hip Hop Artist from Atlanta Next year.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 5, 2018
Super Bowl LIII will be heading to Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta next year and Bruno Mars thinks it’s the perfect opportunity for the NFL to showcase the best party ever seen on TV. A day after this year’s big game, the “Finesse” singer presented the idea of the coveted halftime show serving as a celebration of iconic ATL Hip Hop acts, such as Outkast, T.I., Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, and Lil Jon to name a few.
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Victory Lap Tracklist
#VictoryLap Tracklist ?
2.16.18 pic.twitter.com/k5fYJlE9sF— THA GREAT (@NipseyHussle) February 9, 2018
Nipsey Hussle gave fans a treat this week by dealing the official tracklist to his upcoming LP, Victory Lap. Features include Kendrick Lamar, YG, Buddy, CeoLo Green, and Brother Love aka Puff Daddy. Victory Lap is out February 16.
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2 Chainz Drops Surprise EP
THE PLAY DON’T CARE WHO MAKES IT OUT NOW!!! https://t.co/6QjlQWQLw6pic.twitter.com/zAVKune5Sx
— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) February 8, 2018
2 Chainz excited fans this week with the sudden announcement of a new EP, The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It. The Pretty Girls Like Trap Music rapper has been teasing new music with the likes of Quavo and Lil Wayne, but this new EP comes equipped with four brand new tracks, bringing YG and Offset along for the ride.
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Read DX’s full review here.
Big Sean Lets Fans Curate Tour Setlist
So with the platform I have now, I thought it would be perfect to revisit a lot of the old music as well as the new classics on my next tour. But I’m gonna give you guys the opportunity to chose my setlist on this tour. Can’t wait to hit the road. #UnfriendlyReminderTourpic.twitter.com/ZTtKRsWWTv
— Sean Don (@BigSean) February 7, 2018
Big Sean recently announced the Unfriendly Reminder Tour, spanning 31 cities from April 12 through June 3. Sean – who has been revisiting his old projects – is giving fans the opportunity to choose his setlist for the tour.
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Big K.R.I.T. Drops “Big Bank” Visuals
Checkout my new video 4 “Big Bank” Featuring @Tip… Out Now!
Directed By: @MotionFamilyhttps://t.co/MHYNxj3PMnpic.twitter.com/L21w7uZpIk
— Big K.R.I.T. (@BIGKRIT) February 8, 2018
4eva Is A Mighty Long Time was a well-received double album from the Mississippi star. Now, Big K.R.I.T. delivers more visuals from the project with the Motion Family-directed “Big Bank,” featuring T.I.
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Dilla Day
LIGHT IT UP FOR…
JAMES DEWITT YANCEY…
HAPPY 44th BORN DAY
DILLA DAWG…
R.I.P.@OfficialJDilla1pic.twitter.com/0l8wqyTtV0— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) February 7, 2018
Happy Birthday to the Legendary #JDilla ??✊?#JamesYancey#JayDee#PayJay#DillaDawg#DillaDay#DillaMonth#ThankYouJayDeepic.twitter.com/RSREP6ppxh
— Beat Junkies (@BEATJUNKIES) February 7, 2018
DILLA STILL THE GOAT!!!!!!
— ANDY (@AndersonPaak) February 7, 2018
The month of February marks the birthday and passing of beloved producer J Dilla, as well as the release of his magnum opus, Donuts. Hip Hop remembered Dilla on what would have been his 44th birthday. This week also marks 12 years since his passing.
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Hip Hop Pioneer Lovebug Starski Dies At 57
Damn. RIP Lovebug Starski. ?
— Crime Rhyme Houdini (@JustBlaze) February 9, 2018
Rest in Peace to one of the pioneer originators of Hip Hop the BX legend Lovebug Starski.
— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) February 9, 2018
We Lost One Of Our Greatest Pioneers Of Hip Hop…
"LOVEBUG STARSKI".
He Is Also Known As One Of The People Who Came Up With The Name "HIP HOP" Aside From Another Legend "Keith Cowboy" Of "The Furious 5"…
Salute To All The Pioneers and Condolences To His Family.#HipHoppic.twitter.com/AH4bNrSIOg— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) February 9, 2018
A pioneer of Hip Hop and one of the people who helped launch the term “Hip Hop,” Lovebug Starski has died at the age of 57. Hip Hop remembers the Bronx-native with several tributes pouring in from every corner of the culture.
