As the first month of the year is coming to a close, it is shaping up to be a good year in Hip-Hop. The culture is alive and well, although not all positive.
This week Kanye made a big announcement regarding his upcoming album. He announced the title and even posted a track-list to go with it.
Kanye being Kanye had a change of heart and switched the title from ‘SWISH’ to ‘WAVES’. This led to a reaction from Wiz Khalifa, who happens to be a major supporter of incarcerated Harlem rapper, Max B., the originator of the “wave”.
Wiz responded by tweeting, “Max B is the wavy one. He created the wave. There is no wave without him.” That resulted in Mr. West going on a full Twitter spiel taking shots at Wiz.
Check out some of the Tweets:
Max B is the wavy one. He created the wave. There is no wave without him.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) January 27, 2016
Hit this kk and become yourself.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) January 27, 2016
Disclaimer: KK = Khalifa Kush NOT Kim Kardashian
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBDqaKtsm7q/?taken-by=willyg_iv
I know you didn’t think Amber was going to stay quiet:
Awww @kanyewest are u mad I'm not around to play in ur asshole anymore? #FingersInTheBootyAssBitch☝
— Amber Rose (@DaRealAmberRose) January 27, 2016
Lol @kanyewest Now u wanna delete ur tweets cuz Muva has arrived? #TwitterFingers #UrGettingBodiedByAStripperNigga
— Amber Rose (@DaRealAmberRose) January 27, 2016
#GotEem
Amber’s BFF, Blac Chyna also made headlines this week.
Chyna is rumored to be dating the only male Kardashian, Rob. Tyga is dating Rob’s sister, Kylie, who is feuding with Chyna, Tyga’s baby’s mom. The whole thing is just a big paradox.
This image should help give you a better understanding of the whole situation:
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uGooYjWwwP
— Nayrb (Content Papi) (@iambnyce) January 29, 2016
I know, I know. It’s confusing.
Now back to the music.
#RihannaNavy rejoice!
The POP superstar finally released her highly anticipated album, ‘Anti’, the 8th studio album and her first since 2012.
Despite Rih’s 2012 release, ‘Unapologetic’ having a decent amount of features, ’Anti’ has only two featured artists listed on the album, being Drake and TDE’s first lady, SZA.
There are plenty of big-time producers, which include: Timbaland, DJ Mustard, No I.D., Boi-1da and Kuk Harrell. While The Weeknd, The Dream and James Fauntleroy are some of the writers on the album.
Since being released the album has hit #1 on the Billboard’s Trending 140 chart, gone platinum and the first single off the album, “Work” featuring Drake has reached #1 in 70 countries WORLDWIDE!!
‘Anti’ was exclusively released on Tidal for a whole week. The deluxe version of the album with three bonus tracks was made available January 29th on iTunes.
Check out the track-list:
1. Consideration (feat. SZA)
2. James Joint
3. Kiss It Better
4. Work (feat. Drake)
5. Desperado
6. Woo
7. Needed Me
8. Yeah, I Said It
9. Same Ol’ Mistakes
10. Never Ending
11. Love on the Brain
12. Higher
13. Close to You
Rihanna wasn’t the only one to drop this week, as fellow Roc Nation label-mate, J. Cole released the ‘Forrest Hills Drive Live’ album on his 31st birthday.
The album includes live versions of the entire Grammy-nominated ‘2014 Forrest Hills Drive,’ along with classics; “Lights Please,” “In The Morning,” and “Nobody’s Perfect.”
Cole being the warm-hearted person that he is, selected for fans to hand-deliver the album to before it being released.
Peep:
https://twitter.com/jeninloves30/status/692577112889303044
I was 1 IN 4 PEOPLE THAT GOT THIS FROM @JColeNC this is amazing. Him as well as the whole @Dreamville team chose me! pic.twitter.com/tuvuir7lFr
— Alexandra Melissa (@AlexandraMeli__) January 27, 2016
Gotta love Cole.
If you’re a Lakers fan you have to love Shaq, a.k.a., Superman, a.k.a., The Diesel a.k.a., The Big Aristotle, a.k.a., The Big Sidekick, okay you get it.
In all seriousness, Shaq was one of the greatest Lakers to ever set foot on any hardwood court in Los Angeles.
The Lakers are finally paying him homage, as it was announced they’re honoring the big guy with a statue outside the STAPLES Center, where he celebrated three NBA Championships with the team.
“We look forward to having Shaq join the other legends who have been honored with statues at STAPLES Center,” said Jeanie Buss, Lakers president and co-owner, in a statement to ESPN.
Shaq was surprised when he learned about it on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and mentioned that if it does happen he would go into the NBA Hall of Fame as a Laker.
Here’s the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmGiT_Ubtto
Much love,
Shaq
Twitter was on fire this week, not only with Kanye, Wiz, and Amber drama, but B.o.B also set it off by going on a rant about how he thinks the world is flat.
See for yourself below…
The cities in the background are approx. 16miles apart… where is the curve ? please explain this pic.twitter.com/YCJVBdOWX7
— B.o.B (@bobatl) January 25, 2016
Time-lapse photos of stars form perfect circles… how is this possible ? pic.twitter.com/d9d1sJja8z
— B.o.B (@bobatl) January 25, 2016
No matter how high in elevation you are… the horizon is always eye level … sorry cadets… I didn't wanna believe it either.
— B.o.B (@bobatl) January 25, 2016
No matter how high in elevation you are… the horizon is always eye level … sorry cadets… I didn't wanna believe it either.
— B.o.B (@bobatl) January 25, 2016
Written by: Bryan Melara (@beeroxx90)