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, Drake high-fives Paul Pierce on the opposing team, Lil Wayne releases video for “HollyWeezy,” and Gucci Mane and Diplo will be releasing a project.
Pusha T Celebrates Mobb Deep’s “The Infamous”
Thank you @MobbDeep for having one of the best discography's in music… #TheInfamous changed my life. So much is owed… 20yrs later.
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) April 25, 2015
Pusha T dropped this gem on Twitter yesterday celebrating Mobb Deep’s undisputed classic The Infamous. In commenting on the album King Push said the record changed his life, and you can absolutely see some Mobb influence in his work with The Clipse and as a solo artist.
Kanye West Covers Time Magazine
Excited, humbled and motivated for the future. pic.twitter.com/t5estPlR6w
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 18, 2015
If you didn’t know, Time Magazine is a big deal. This time, the issue reveals the 12th annual “Time 100 Most Influential People in the World,” which goes from politicians to pop-culture icons. Kanye West has made it on the cover, and he knows this is truly a blessing.
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Vic Mensa Joins Roc Nation
Roc Nation Records x @VicMensahttp://t.co/SRMd6d1taE
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) April 21, 2015
The recent collaboration with Kanye West on the track “U Mad” has put all eyes on Vic Mensa. Now, the Chicago rapper has officially joined Jay Z’s Roc Nation imprint. Congrats to Vic as he joined big names such as J. Cole, Rihanna, and Jay Electronica.
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Waka Flocka Flame Runs For President
I'm running for President!! #Waka2016#WakaforAmerica#Waka4Prezhttp://t.co/dAUhegrxvK@RollingStone
— Waka Flocka (@WakaFlocka) April 20, 2015
After the fiasco of trying to find a personal blunt roller and offering a salary compensation, we aren’t too surprised at this next endeavor. Waka Flocka Flame announced he will be running for president. Who’s got his vote?
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Drake High Fives Paul Pierce
LOL at Drake dapping Paul Pierce pic.twitter.com/gHaSwXh9ft
— watchLOUD (@watchLOUD) April 22, 2015
Where is the loyalty at? Drake is seen high fiving Paul Pierce after his Toronto Raptors lost to the Washington Wizards for the second time in their first-round Eastern Conference playoffs series. Paul was a huge factor in his teams’ wins.
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Lil Wayne Releases “HollyWeezy” Music Video
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 18, 2015
Lil Wayne plans to release an official music video to the track “HollyWeezy,” off his “Sorry For The Wait 2” mixtape. “Too Hollygrove to go Hollywood,” Wayne raps. Hollygrove is his hometown in the state of Louisiana.
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Duke Justise Winslow Signs To Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports
#RocNationSports welcomes Justise Winslow @IAmJustise to the family! pic.twitter.com/ayorH3ETVG
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) April 21, 2015
Roc Nation is staying busy. Duke Blue Devil Justise Winslow, an essential component to the team winning the championship, has signed to the sports agency. The Houston, Texas native started at SF and averaged 12.6 points per game.
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Gucci Mane And Diplo To Collab On Album
Hahaha it ain't EDM but we working !!! #guwaphttps://t.co/VRhL3vrQ5q
— dip (@diplo) April 18, 2015
This was out of nowhere for most of us. News of Gucci Mane and Diplo collaborating on an album have surfaced. This is the first time they have worked together, and Gucci’s first attempt at EDM. Yes, he is still behind bars.
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OG Maco Releases New Mixtape
https://twitter.com/OGMaco/status/590606397814996994
Bitch you guessed it! OG Maco proves to us he is beyond just this song. He released a mixtape with Zaytoven titled “OGZAY.” The crazy thing is, OG Maco has 3 projects out prior to this one.
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Wiz Khalifa And 4/20
4/20 everyday over here champ.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) April 20, 2015
While many may argue over whether April 20 is an actual holiday or not, it is definitely a time to celebrate for anyone who partakes in using marijuana. But definitely not for Wiz Khalifa, who was rumored to smoke close to an ounce a day. It is just an ordinary day.
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Tyler, The Creator Says Coachella Weekend 2 Was Better
FUCK YES COACHELLA THAT WAS TIGHT WAYYYYY BETTER THAN LAST WEEK LAST WEEK SUCKED GO GET CHERRY BOMB NOW LOVE
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) April 19, 2015
B JUST COMPLIMENTED ME ON MY CHORD PROGRESSIONS, THATS TIGHT. SOMEONE IS PAYING ATTN FUCK YES. THAT WAS TIGHT TO HEAR
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) April 19, 2015
HER AT THE SHOW WAS SICK I DIDNT EVEN KNOW GOT DAMN
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) April 19, 2015
I NOTICE THE ONES WHO KINDA ONLY LIKE RAP MUSOC ONLY FUCK WITH 2SEAT BROWNSTAINS AND SMUCKERS
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) April 19, 2015
With the release of his new album Cherry Bomb, Tyler, the Creator states that his set at Coachella weekend 2 was way better than weekend 1. Sadly, many festival goers assume weekend 1 is the place to be. They also missed Kanye West appearing during The Weeknd’s set.