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 week’s installment of Tweets Is Watching includes Teyana Taylor getting smart with a follower and Kehlani’s latest venture.
Teyana Taylor Responds To Critic
Let what be a lesson petunia!? ? I’m not losing any sleep at night over UR opinion. Just because I, ME I repeat ME enjoy bussin bitches down from time to time w/ MY HUSBAND, doesn’t mean I don’t respect “self”. SO, u should go and enjoy ur wack ass sex life & stay out of mine ? https://t.co/hzCo7P4t5F
— TEYANA M.J. SHUMPERT (@TEYANATAYLOR) July 16, 2018
Taylor has received some backlash across the internet after candidly revealing details of her private life with her husband on The Angie Martinez Show. The K.T.S.E. artist didn’t take well to one particular critic and responded directly to the comment.
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NewAgeJerkBoy Has A Message For Young Thug
Ft.Lauderdale FL artist NewAgeJerkBoy responds to #YoungThug saying he paved the way for new artists…. pic.twitter.com/kCBjFvRrDP
— say cheese (@Saycheese_Media) July 16, 2018
NewAge JerkBoy denies Young Thug’s claims that he’s the “drip god,” calling Thugger “kinda old.” The rapper argues that he was the first to branch out of the norm.
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Chika’s Mother Says To “Read Your Contracts”
my mama going OFF about this contract. with an afro pick. lmaooo. it just got real.
(feat. my dad just tryna eat while we screaming) pic.twitter.com/vFZvw8rXYj
— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 18, 2018
Read your contracts, kids.
— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 18, 2018
Burgeoning rapper Chika shared some posts about her mother’s reaction to a contract. The 21-year-old, who went viral for her J.Cole freestyle back in April, showed her mother looking through a contract with a comb, while making hilarious responses in the contract’s page margins.
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More New Kanye Music Might Be Coming
Wonder if the songs I did Kanye ever coming out !
— 24HRS (@2fourhrs) July 18, 2018
The Private Club Records rapper revealed to his followers that he has unreleased music with Kanye.
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Kehlani’s Plans To Release Content Other Than Music
it’s in the works ? https://t.co/LtTQovUdiO
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) July 18, 2018
When a fan asked Kehlani if a podcast was coming, the singer said it’s on the way. [apple_news_ad type=”any”]
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Lauryn Hill Disappoints Toronto Fans
There is no job more stressful than being the DJ warming up the crowd at Lauryn Hill concert
— benji (@benarmishaw) July 19, 2018
You going to the Lauryn Hill Concert?
Lauryn Hill: “Nah you going?”
— Dave (@dave_so_irking) July 14, 2018
The only time victim blaming is acceptable is when it involves people still going to see Lauryn Hill in concert.
— Kegel Queen (@Fatt_Stacks) July 19, 2018
The singer is currently in the middle of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Tour.While on the Toronto stop, she reportedly arrived an hour late and only performed a 45 minute, which resulted in angry fans on Twitter.
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Valee Says He’ll Release A Mixtape
I kno. I'm bout to just drop one for the hell of it https://t.co/AH4s5gWb4P
— Valee (@valee) July 17, 2018
After a fan requested a new Valee tap, the G.O.O.D. Music signee said he intends to release one “for the hell of it.”
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Wale’s Scary Experience
Just got in a car accident and it could have been way worse
— Wale (@Wale) July 15, 2018
Man thank God for these reflexes cuz I was loafin in the back seat.
— Wale (@Wale) July 15, 2018
I been ungrateful … I’m thankful ??
— Wale (@Wale) July 15, 2018
Though he didn’t reveal any details, Wale revealed he was in a car accident and followed up with an expression of gratitude.
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Logic Has Been Hard At Work
WE GOT MUSIC!!!!!! 80 unreleased songs, 7 projects. Not for those who hate but for those who love us!
We making music everyday and SELLING OUT ARENAS!!!! Thousands every night I love you RattPack
I do what I love everyday
Peace, Love and Positivity!!!!!!— Bobby Biracial (@Logic301) July 17, 2018
Bobby Tarantino promises he has a lot in the works for the fans.