Sometimes Hip Hop can move at a pace too frantic for even the most devoted fan to keep up with. Albums and mixtapes are released at breakneck speed, careers are made and broken with the swipe of a pen, and somewhere in between all the madness actual music (the quality of which vacillates between excellent and god awful) is being made. Twitter provides a nice summary of everything 140 characters at a time. And if you’re the type that would rather not be bothered with stepping into the Twitterverse to catch up on the latest in Hip Hop, we’ve filtered through the top rapper’s tweets and consolidated all the week’s events into one convenient feed.
This week, Russell Simmons jokes about “Deez Nuts” for presidential candidacy, DJ Mustard says he is the originator of Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy,” and Funk Volume challenges other rap labels in a $500K battle.
Dej Loaf Describes Her Edible Powered Journey To Enlightenment (Almost)
Kids. If you’re not prepared for the journey of a lifetime, then you may want to go ahead and lay off the edibles.
“Straight Outta Compton” Hits Number One In Box Office
Ice Cube is excited, along with the rest of the world, over the hype of the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton. The film exceeded over initial predictions, with a $56.1 million debut in the box office. Congrats Universal.
Nicki Minaj Twerks For Meek Mill
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill take their relationship public, as she posted a video on her IG of her twerking for him. Rumors have it, the dancing was just… mediocre. The video has now since been deleted.
Royce Da 5’9 Calls Out Joe Budden
Royce Da 5’9 hints that he may have a problem with fellow Slaughterhouse member Joe Budden. While sources close to the rapper say he was kidding, he is ready for battle. One tweet references Royce’s battle with alcohol abuse.
Russell Simmons Says Deez Nuts For President
Unfortunately, not everyone has the best common sense. A reporter actually believed “Deez Nuts” was a candidate for presidency. The joke has now been trending all over social media. Russell Simmons joins in on the fun.
Pharrell To Headline Apple Music Festival
Pharrell is set to headline the Apple Music Festival, the revamp of the iTunes Festival. The rapper-singer-producer is scheduled to perform September 26 as part of the 10-day event at London’s Roundhouse venue.
Funk Volume Challenges Labels To $500,000 Rap Battle
Funk Volume is challenging other Rap labels to a $500,000 battle. Label co-founder Hopsin and artists Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton appeared on Sway’s Universe and said they will face “anybody.”
Tyga Prepares His Second Album “Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout”
Tyga announced his Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout mixtape, the follow-up to his The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty project. The California rapper says the project is scheduled to release August 24. This date is confirmed by the countdown on Datpiff.
Wiz Khalifa Earns Two Teen Choice Awards
On August 16, Wiz Khalifa took home an award for Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song and Choice Song from a Movie or TV Show with the Charlie Puth-assisted, “See You Again.” After this, it was right back to work making music and smoking weed.
Jay Rock “90059” Album Release Date
Jay Rock’s 90059 album is available for pre-order on iTunes. The link says the project is scheduled for an August 18, 2016 release date. Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith took to Twitter to say the date is a typing error, but did not give a different date.
Nicki Minaj’s Wax Figure To Receive Added Monitoring
Weeks after the Nicki Minaj wax figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas made its debut, the wax museum is already calling for added monitoring at the attraction. This came after fans posted inappropriate pictures with the wax figure.
Mac Miller Interviewed By Larry King
Mac Miller is honored to be interviewed by the great Larry King on his show Larry King Now. Mac is preparing to release his upcoming project GO:OD AM next month. Fans were able to have a chance to get their question asked via a form on-line.
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Actually it just sits in a bottle not harming anyone.