Instagram began as something more about dinner pictures than beef initiation. Then it evolved into a video platform for those wanting to give a 15 second glimpse into moments. Somewhere in the middle, celebrities, including rappers, are bypassing the usual press roll for direct fan interaction. While some attempt to give a mystique about themselves, many let it all go in terms of their personal lives. And to think, it’s all from the comforts of their smartphone. Considering the amount of famous folks on the social network, it can be a lot to filter through post displaying everything from their luxurious lifestyle to studio sessions. With that in mind, HipHopDX presents a weekly feature for those looking to have a filtered look into the lives of your favorite notable humans.
This week, Soulja Boy announces a huge deal without much detail, a handful slay at the Met Gala and Hip Hop celebrates the life of Afeni Shakur.
T.I. On Donald Trump: “Chains And Shackles, Up Next”
T.I. is not down for Donald Trump, following his “it’s over” comments made by the real estate tycoon-turned-politician.Caption: “Hell Is U Sayin???? Da Fuck U mean????#FUCKTRUMP2016 #FeelTheBern #VoteOrTrump2016”
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The Game Pays Homage To Afeni Shakur In “Mama”
The Game pays tribute to Afeni Shakur in his latest track “Mama,” inspired by Tupac’s “Dear Mama.”
Caption: “In the wake of Afeni Shakur’s untimely death, I would like to wish her well on her journey to heaven. My condolences are with Sekyiwa Shakur & their immediate family in their time of mourning. You have endured a great loss but her soul can now fly free & she is reunited with her only son in time to hug him for Mother’s Day. & while no mother wants to bury her child but Afeni did & showed us how to hold strong & breathe positivity into the legacy of one of the greatest hip hop artists this world will ever know !!! 2Pac loved his mother as we all know… With her flaws & all he told the world about their imperfect relationship, shedding light on the good & bad times on one of the dopest songs ever created for a mother “Dear Mama”. Listening to it after hearing the news about Afeni’s passing & reading about her struggles & triumphs on the Internet, I decided that I’d hit the studio, be the voice for us all & create my own son honoring not only mines & the late 2pac’s mother, but all the mothers across the world… I seen my mother raise 4 children on her own & I can relate to things some of you women with children go through out here to raise them most of the times on your own… Even the women that have help raising their children still have the heavy task of nurturing, loving & caring for their babies until they’re able to care for themselves…. I guess what I’m really trying to say is…. YOU ARE ALL APPRECIATED. Happy Mother’s Day week & I hope you enjoy my son “MAMA” featuring @SonyaeElise produced by @streetrunnermusic & @realkillat [mixed by: @soundman268] it’s FREE on my soundcloud, so check it by CLICKING THE LINK IN MY BIO & get back to me in the comments… THANK YOU, to my fans & all of 2Pac’s #CaliforniaLove #RIPDEARMAMA #AfeniShakur #2PacShakur”
Ciara Slays At The Met Gala
Slay Ciara slay.Caption: “Proud Of This Creation We Made Together.#MetGalaHM @hm #manusxmachina#MetGala”
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Joe Budden Accuses Drake Of Sounding Uninspired On “VIEWS”
Joe Budden is not feeling Drake on his new album.
Caption: “#INTPLViews”
Lil Yachty Previews Upcoming Project “Summer’s Song 2”
Lil Yachty has been making moves making new music and touring with Young Thug. Here’s his next project. Caption: “@lilyachty X @wmag photoshoot “Summers Song 2” Coming This Summer #SolidFoundationMGMT #QCtheEmpire?”
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Sauce Walka Baptizes Drake On “Holy Sauce” Cover Art
It looks like Sauce Walka’s longstanding beef with Drake is reignited.
Caption: “The most copied, criticized, & hated style in the rap game .. They wanna #Crucify my #Drip so here it is #HolySauce Drippin very soon ? #OnSauce #OoooWwwEee ?? @digitaliink ?? @pilotindustries”
Afeni Shakur Passes Away At 69
Many artists pay tribute as Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, passes away at the age of 69.Caption: “#RIP Afeni Shakur”
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50 Cent Goes In On Airport Employee
50 Cent deletes a post in which he follows alongside an airport employee pushing a cleaning cart, accusing him of being “high as a muthafucka.”
Caption: “@50cent I went to school with him. His name is Andrew Farrell. He has extreme social difficulties just to let you know. He has a hard enough time getting through life without jackasses like you making fun of him. I hope you feel good about yourself. You just lost a huge fan. @drewfarrell75”
Chance The Rapper Releases “Chance 3” Mixtape Cover Art
Chance The Rapper releases the cover art for his “Chance 3” project.Caption: “Chanceraps.com. #chance3”
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Soulja Boy Reportedly Inks $400 Million Deal
Soulja Boy claims that he closed a $400 million dollar deal and takes to social media to share the news.
Caption: “From being worth 25 million at 25 to being offered 400million and closing out the deal? Just think about where I came from no man seriously!”
Chris Brown Announces “Heartbreak On A Full Moon” Album
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Chris Brown announces the title of his forthcoming album but then changes his mind. Post deleted.
