According to a familiar cliché, a picture is worth a thousand words. Your favorite celebrities—including rappers—are doing less and less press, but luckily their thumbs and smartphones still work. Instagram has provided a way for them to document their lives and/or thoroughly embarrass themselves for our collective enjoyment. The beauty of it all is that you don’t even need to join Instagram, as most rappers are perfectly fine leaving their feeds open for public viewing. And if you’d rather avoid the IG life altogether, we’ve filtered through the top rapper’s pictures and videos and consolidated all the week’s events into one convenient feed.
This week, 50 Cent accuses P. Diddy of copying his concept in the 3AM fragrance commercial, Glasses Malone releases Tupac inspired Mother’s Day cards, and Tyler, the Creator releases gay pride T-shirts.
Jay Z Ante’s Up Against Man Who Attacked His Security
Jay Z still isn’t anyone to mess with. Here, a man attacks Hov’s security guard, and the 6 foot plus guard doesn’t take it lightly. And neither does Jigga man. He doesn’t take it too far, though: “If I shoot you, I’m brainless,” remember?
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Tyrese Makes Bid For Janelle Monae’s Affections
Tyrese swings for the fences in this heartfelt attempt at going after Janelle Monae. Good luck, sir!
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Nicki Minaj Is Sexy In This See Through Dress On Set
Nicki Minaj blessed the gram with some skin with a few looks on the set of her song “The Night Is Still Young.” Caption: #TheNightIsStillYoung video coming soon. http://smarturl.it/TNISY
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Street Artist Posts Neighborhood Watch Signs Of Tyga
Hanksy, a street artist from new York City, lets it be known that he disapproves of Tyga and Kylie Jenner’s relationship. He posted signs around Los Angeles with Tyga’s face on it that read, “Any suspicious activity will be reported to our local paparazzi.” Caption: “LA COMMUNITY SERVICE. spent the day posting up lol signs on high/middle schools warning of @kinggoldchains penchant for young girls. #topical #doinitforthelikes #tyga #kyliejenner”
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The Game Hands Out Happy Meals To Ferguson Kids
The Game shows his heart as he visits the Mike Brown memorial site in Ferguson, Missouri. Beyond this, he helped prepare and order Happy Meals from Mcdonalds to the kids in the Ferguson neighborhood. Here’s one post of many. Caption: “#100HappyMeals in #Ferguson for the kids in the neighborhood….. I appreciate yall for showing love & the workers at the Mickey D’s….. This was a dope experience !!!! #Ferguson#RIPMIKEBROWN#HandsUp#DontShoot#WeMatter#TheRobinHoodProject”
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Hip Hop Producer Yameen Injured In Amtrak Crash
Hip hop producer Yameen was involved in an Amtrak train incident on May 12. The train, which carried 238 passengers, was traveling to New York from Washington, D.C. when all seven of its cars rolled onto their side in Philadelphia, tragically killing at least 5 people. Caption: “Prayers to all affected and involved in that @Amtrak crash. This is a hell of way to celebrate a birthday, but thank god @yameenallworld is here to literally see another year.”
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Glasses Malone’s Mother’s Day Card Inspired By Tupac
WIth Mother’s Day well under way, many are scrambling to get their mother’s that special something. Glasses Malone recalls his disdain for traditional greetings cards. This year, he provides mother’s day cards inspired by the 1995 song “Dear Mama” by Tupac. Caption: “Made a limited number of these for Mothers Day…. Give your moms something special!! DM for the info. Only $5…. #FuckHallmark#MyWorld#GH2”
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Tyler, The Creator Releases Gay Pride Golf Wang T-Shirts
Tyler, The Creator defends Golf Wang’s new t-shirts, which depict both homosexual and white power symbols. The Odd Future member is standing firm behind a controversial design he’s promoting on his new apparel. The article can be found on the Golf Wang Tumblr. Caption: “@flognawmotors . I JUST WROTE AN ARTICLE ABOUT THIS SHIRT ON GOLF MEDIA.”
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Cam’ron Releases Card For Mother’s Day
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Cam’ron returns with a new item on his list, this time, making a little more sense. After releasing a line of capes, cereal, and a home goods line, he now offers a mother’s day card. Yes, the card includes Cam smoking a blunt. Caption: “Mothers dat card of me and my mom (@virgie_og ) now online at www.huggintheblock.com & @americantwoshot in NYC”
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A$AP Rocky Releases Cover Art For New Project
A$AP Rocky has unveiled the cover art for his second studio album, “At Long Last A$AP.” The title of Rocky’s upcoming project At.Long.Last.A$AP is directly derived from his birth name and the legendary emcee his mother named him after. So far, it is looking like a May 12 release date. Caption: “AT LONG LAST….”
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Kanye West And Vic Mensa At Chance The Rapper’s Event
On May 12, Chance The Rapper put on his fifth “Open Mike” event on the south side of Chicago. He was graced by the presence of fellow Chicago natives Vic Mensa and Kanye West, as they performed “All Day” and “U Mad.” Caption: “This is a moment. thank you Vic. Thank you Dr. West. Thank you Mike. #openmike”
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Big K.R.I.T. Remembers Meeting B.B. King
Many artists took to social media to remember the legendary blues musician B.B. King, as he passed away on May 14. At the age of 89, King was a Rock-and-Roll Hall-of-Famer, as he influenced many across music genres. Caption: “It was an honor to have met and worked with such a genuine soul. Mr. King gave me an opportunity musically but also shared the vast knowledge he learned over the years. I am truly saddened by your passing but God has called you home and your legacy will live on 4eva. My prayers go out to the King family and friends. #RestInPeaceBBKing #PrayingMan #TheBluesWillNeverBeTheSame #MississippiNative”
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Tink And Timbaland Remix Aaliyah
Tink is a Chicago born artist who Timbaland said in a dream, Aaliyah told him she was the one. Now, Tink and Timbaland collaborate to remix one of Aaliyah’s greatest tracks “One In A Million.” Tink adds two verses to the classic track. Caption: “New Music! Monday on iTunes! #Million Prod. @timbaland A tribute to the legend herself, Aaliyah. 5/11”
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Lil Jon Speaks To Students At Oxford University
On May 11, Lil Jon spoke to a room of students at Oxford University. Topics discussed included none other than Kanye West and President Obama. When asked what The East Side Boyz were up to, he replied, “I have no idea, dawg.” Caption: “#SQUAD THANK U AGAIN OXFORD UNIVERSITY FOR HAVING ME SPEAK TODAY!! #YEAHHHH @Oxford_Guild”
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Puff Daddy Announces New Album
Looks like Puff Daddy is ready for a comeback. We can expect his MMM album is slated to be released on June 29. Ps, yes, it looks like he has officially changed his stage name back to Puff Daddy. Caption: “#MMM release date!!!!! June 29th 2015!!!!! Everybody ain’t got to know what i it is. Just remember the date!#MMM 6-29-15. june292015 MITCH………. I motivate someone. You have to motivate me! how. Today can you motivate me! Mitch”
