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, Jay Electronica gets after the POTUS, Chris Brown and Plies exchange words and Puffy reportedly attacked Drake over boi-1da’s “0-100” beat in Miami.
J. Cole Tells All The Critics And Number Crunchers How He Feels
I dont believe in their projections. And I dont believe in their reviews. Good or bad. I believe in God, in myself, in the music and in you.
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) December 10, 2014
J. Cole’s had a busy few weeks, which finally culminated in the release of his third studio album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. But, although the reviews and projections have been fairly positive, young Simba says he doesn’t care about all that with this tweet. He’s also had a run of press where he’s been dropping gems left and right. Maybe he was serious about just wating to be happy and free.
Fake Kendrick Lamar Album Tracklist
yes the new album tracklist floating on the net is REAL FAKE ! LMAO ….dont believe the hype if it doesnt come from my page or kdot’s #TDE
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) December 9, 2014
Fans were excited as there was an alleged tracklist for Kendrick Lamar’s new album that leaked on the internet. Top Dawg Entertainment’s President Punch recently confirmed that this image was fake. The only single that has been released from the upcoming project is “i,” with no other updates regarding the album.
Jay Electronica Calls Out President Obama
@barackobama you should be ashamed dog. not because you’re black, but cause you talked all that glorious shit when you were running for pres — سيف الله (@JayElectronica) December 8, 2014
@BarackObama I know as the president of the Usa you’re just a figurehead and can’t do much but damn man. where’s your voice and nuts?
— سيف الله (@JayElectronica) December 8, 2014
Daring move. Jay Electronica shows no fear by calling out the president of the United States. While many artists and celebrities have publicized their frustration and emotions regarding the recent cases regarding black injustice, Jay takes it a step further by calling out Obama himself. Jay is currently on the Nobody’s Smiling tour with Common.
Chris Brown And Plies Bicker
If U Tell A Female Business Just When U Get Mad U A Fuck N*gga….
— Plies (@plies) December 7, 2014
Looks like Chris Brown was extra sensitive coming off the breakup with Karrueche Tran this past weekend. He mistakenly takes Plies’ tweet as a stab at him, and responds with a low blow. The now deleted tweet said, “If no one listens to your music anymore your career is dead blood.” Plies then responds via IG implying the post was not intended for him… initially.
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Lil Wayne Confirms He’s Sticking With… Young Money?
YM! That's it. Nothing else.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 11, 2014
In a quick tweet, Lil Wayne addressed his earlier incindiary statements about wanting to abscond from Cash Money Records over their non-release of Tha Carter V amongst other things. It’s been a fiasco to say the least, with everyone with an Internet connection and a Hip Hop pulse wondering where the star will go and if he’s serious or not. This one answers neither question. Does this mean he’ll keep Young Money and leave Cash Money? Does this mean he and Baby have patched things up? The saga continues.
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Hit-Boy Responds To Hayes’ Suicide
I'm n tears over my bro hayes. He had one of the coolest spirits ever. Stayed having me Rollin RIP family
— Hit-Boy (@Hit_Boy) December 8, 2014
On December 8, Rapper Earl Hayes and his girlfriend Stephanie Moseley, a dancer who appeared on the VH1 show Hit The Floor, were pronounced dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Hayes was formerly signed to Floyd Mayweather’s record label. He reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend.
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Drake And Puff Daddy Altercation?
Drake at the Hospital Smh.
— SAM SNEAK (@DJSamSneak) December 8, 2014
He dislocated his Shoulder.
— SAM SNEAK (@DJSamSneak) December 8, 2014
During a birthday party for DJ Khaled outside of Club LIV in Miami, Drake and Puff Daddy reportedly got into an altercation. Sam Sneak, Rick Ross’ DJ, takes to Twitter to confirm the brawl. According to Sam, Drizzy was injured and hospitalized.
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Nicki Minaj Announces European Tour With Trey Songz
#ThePinkprintTour EUROPE – pic.twitter.com/mZgfHG0aDN — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) December 8, 2014
So much anticipation with Nicki Minaj’s new project The Pinkprint, slated to be released on December 15. This gives Europe a solid 3 months to listen to the album, as she is set to embark on The Pinkprint Tour in March and April. She will be accompanied with special guest Trey Songz. Bottoms up.
Junior B From Pro Era Passes Away
https://twitter.com/joeyBADASS/status/541320222394028033
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On November 30, Joey Bada$$ tweeted that his fellow Pro Era member Junior B was in a fatal car accident. Unfortunately, Junior B passed away this past week. This caused Joey to cancel the rest of his European tour. Prayers to the Pro Era family.
Fan Gets Tattoo Of Big Sean’s “IDFWU”
Also gotta thank people for my song being #1 on Rhythmic & Rap at the same time n I how much I appreciate the support pic.twitter.com/5BsuPFb0oK — Big Sean (@BigSean) December 10, 2014
“I Don’t Fuck With You” by Big Sean featuring E-40 was an automatic hit. Such a hit, that Big Sean actually created an iPhone app for it. One fan actually got a tattoo of the acronym on her finger. We can only wonder who it is directed to.
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Rick Ross and MMG Make Fun Of Timbaland’s Label
Does Super Producer @Timbaland wanna be us? Lol where Magoo @MissyElliott@ElliottWilson@rickyrozaypic.twitter.com/YExENoPuJu
— Maybach Music Group (@MaybachMusicGrp) December 6, 2014
— Yung Rénzél (@rickyrozay) December 6, 2014
MMG is a popular acronym in the hip hop label industry. After Timbaland posts a promo image of his Mosley Music Group label on his IG page, Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group label taunt Timbaland via Twitter. Rick Ross takes is further asking the whereabouts of Magoo, an underhanded reference to Timbaland’s longtime collaborator and rapper.