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 Rihanna supporting Howard University students, and a Murda Beatz and Offset joint album.
Rihanna Shows Support For Howard University Students
— Rihanna (@rihanna) March 30, 2018
It was recently discovered several Howard employees stole over $1 million in financial aid from students, according to CNBC. In a protest, countless HU students sang Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money” inside a campus administration building. RiRi was feeling it.
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Lil Skies Cancels Remaining Tour Dates Due To Health Issues
— Skies? (@LilSkies) March 30, 2018
Lil Skies, who has been on his The Life of the Dark Rose Tour since March, has stopped the tour midway. A rep for Warner Music Group said he’s been sick for the last few shows.
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Murda Beatz Announces Joint Album With Offset
We Got It.. Its On Set… ??? https://t.co/f8VJ3CBmCa
— CHEF MURDA (@murdabeatz_) March 28, 2018
A fan tweeted Murda Beatz asking for a collab album with Offset. Murda’s reply confirmed it’s in the works.
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Gucci Mane Sends Young Thug A Request
I got a million cash for @RichHomieQuan and @youngthug to do one mixtape at the brand new #PolarBearStudios#NoCap 12songs from stratch! #NoCap brrr!!!
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) March 26, 2018
U no I’m the nigga got u together wen u came home kid… I’m strait 4life https://t.co/jgidiKbyg3
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) March 26, 2018
Gucci Mane offered $1 million for a mixtape, which Thug seemingly turned down, claiming he doesn’t need money.
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Bow Wow Shares Cryptic Message
Sometimes i wish i wasnt here……..
— Bow Wow (@smoss) March 24, 2018
Bow Wow shared a message on Twitter that alarmed fans, prompting them to ask if he’s okay. Some wondered if the rapper is suicidal.
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Pi’erre Bourne Announces Playboi Carti’s Album Is Finished
Somebody from the label wants me to tweet Carti's albums done
— ?️i'erre ?️ourne (@pierrebourne) March 30, 2018
Pi’erre Bourne, the genius behind Playboi Carti’s successful “Magnolia,” has announced Carti’s album is finished.
