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, Hussein Fatal of the Outlawz is killed in a car accident, OG Maco makes amends with Future, and a petition is launched to add Outkast to Georgia’s Stone Mountain Monument.
Chingy Is Reborn With The #ChingyHive
We’re not sure it’s enough to rival the #FutureHive, but Chingy’s fans came out to celebrate the St. Louis rapper. Why? Because he asked them too, of course.
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Jay Z And Beyonce Are Nominated For Emmy
This is not the first time Jay Z and Beyonce have been recognized by the television awards program. The power couple is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Special Class Program, in light of the television program “On The Run,” which highlighted their tour.
Young Thug & Birdman Conspired To Kill Lil Wayne
According to Mike Petchenik of Atlanta’s WSB-TV, an indictment stemming from when Wayne’s tour bus was shot at names Young Thug, Baby and a third individual as culprits in a conspiracy to assassinate Weezy on his tour bus in Cobb County, Georgia.
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Capo Of Chief Keef’s Glo Gang Label Murdered In Chicago
On July 11, Capo, a rapper associated with Chief Keef’s Glo Gang imprint, was shot and killed at around 1:40 pm in Chicago, Illinois. The 22-year-old male was reportedly shot in the left hip and back. Prayers go out to Capo’s family.
The Outlawz Rapper Hussein Fatal Killed In Car Accident
Hussein Fatal, a member of Tupac’s group Outlawz, was killed in a car accident on July 11. Fatal was best known for his appearances on a string of Tupac records including, “Hit ‘Em Up,” “All About U” and “When We Ride.”
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OG Maco Criticizes Media Regarding Future Comments
OG Maco made amends with Future days after he declared via Twitter that “Future has destroyed countless lives. Maco revealed that he had a conversation with Future, and also criticized the media for turning positives into negatives.
Petition To Add OutKast To Stone Mountain Monument
An online petition has launched with the goal of getting Atlanta-based duo OutKast added to the Stone Mountain quartz-carving landmark in Stone Mountain, Georgia. “We simply wish to add new carvings, of Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast, to the mountainside,” the petition says.
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Iggy Azalea Makes Money Off Jidenna’s “Classic Man”
Apparently, Iggy Azalea gets a cut off Jidenna’s single “Classic Man.” Although she’s not actually on the track, it looks like it’s a sample of her own track “Fancy.” She then goes off on how she utilizes samples.
Chuck D Compares Bill Cosby Reaction To Nazi Book Burning
Chuck D took to Twitter to raise some questions about criticism Bill Cosby is receiving for allegedly drugging and raping women. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is planning to take down a statue of the actor after the allegations came out.
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Ab-Soul Shares Status Of Next Album
TDE rapper Ab-Soul took to Twitter to share with his fans an update on his next project. Apparently, this follow-up to These Days… will be a love story. He also shares a line from a track on the album.
Dreamville’s Omen Creates Love & Hip Hop Parody
Dreamville creates a Love & Hip Hop parody to announce the release date for the Omen’s debut album. The Chicago rapper announced that Elephant Eyes would be released on July 21. The video makes fun of tensions between artists and labels.
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Susan Sarandon Invites A$AP Rocky & Action Bronson To Smoke
Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon recently invited A$AP Rocky and Action Bronson to “blaze one” with her. This took place after she heard Bronsolino shout her out on Rocky’s track “1 Train.”
Lil B Endorses Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has garnered the support of yet another rapper. Lil B openly expresses his support and love for the Vermont senator, later endorsing him.
