There isn’t a simpler way to express philosophies, cultural relevance and seemingly unimportant ideas than memes. Throughout the years, Hip Hop has had its fair share as well. In fact, some within the culture have benefited tremendously from memes of all type. Some have found interesting ways of flexing their knowledge on the culture at large while others utilize memes to engage in hilarious shit-talking. Just in case you missed some of the funniest takes on life the internet can offer, we’re here to help through memes describing today’s top Hip Hop stories.

This week, the internet reacts to Kendrick’s new album in the best way possible and Amber Rose talks her surprising inspiration.

Kendrick’s To Pimp A Butterfly Needed A Warning Label

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The moment many pressed play for Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore follow-up to Good Kid m.A.A.d. City, the level of heat displayed might have been too much. To Pimp A Butterfly has literally changed the definition of fire.

“To Pimp A Butterfly”s Possible Effects

There’s no doubt To Pimp A Butterfly is revolutionary in its attempt to change the minds of all. However, lets hope folks don’t start buying dashiki at astronomical numbers.

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“To Pimp A Butterfly”s Other Possible Effect

Though the album is aggressive in its complex take on race, lets hope To Pimp A Butterfly brings people together and doesn’t lead to awkward conversations like the one above.

Common’s Change Of Heart

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Common caused quite a stir this week after he made some controversial comments during his time on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. Some felt the Oscar winner appreciated his take on smoothing out race relations while others thought Mr. Lynn sold out.

Someone’s March Madness Bracket Is As Disappointing As Suge Knight

Suge Knight’s life got a bit worse this week when a judge set his bail at $25 million. The call allegedly made him fall out like his March Madness bracket didn’t turn out well.

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Amber Rose’s Taking Over A The Alias Of A Wrestling Legend

The platinum blond hair of Amber Rose has been the socialist’s calling card for years. To bad it took so long to notice her Dustin Rhodes a.k.a. GoldDust resemblance. Never forget the name.

Saturdays Will Never Be The Same Again

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Lets be honest, Plies’ Instagram account makes Saturdays even more entertaining since his creation of Sweet Pwussy Satday. Since then, social media has never been the same again.

Is Drake The Real Mr. Steal Yo Girl?

Drake has been known to have his way with the women but things went 0 – 100 real quick when reports emerged of him bedding Lil Wayne’s girl while he was incarcerated. This time, OVO takes things a little too far.

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Hakeem’s Freestyle

The series finale of Empire was filled with several surprising moments including one impromptu freestyle brought by Hakeem. It all started well before the youngest Lyon son revealed his true thoughts about his father.

Becky’s Real Mother

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It was also revealed during the Empire’s finale that Becky’s (played by Gabourey Sidibe) mother is white. Of course, social media had a time making fun of the ordeal.

50 Cent Trolls


50 Cent hasn’t bit his tongue regarding his thoughts on Empire and its success. Therefore,  many were baffled when a trailer for his Starz’s series Power next season made its way near the season finale’s end.