There is much we can learn from rap Instagram, much to read between the lines as rappers attempt to craft their image without pesky publicists looking over their shoulder. This week was an eclectic one in the hip hop world, as Nas and Swizz Beatz got it lit together celebrating their birthdays, the old Hot Boys hit squad reunited in the studio, and 2 Chainz got blunted with Kanye West.
And much more! Take a look at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week after the jump.
El-P (@thereallyrealelp)
Champagne Papi had the opportunity to pose with Run the Jewels before they performed "Angel Duster" on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Killer Mike (@killermike)
Caption: "The guy behind us was not an RTJ fan I don't think....7 hrs two drunk rappers talking shit and getting extra cookies from the flight attendants, can ya blame him lol."
RiFF RaFF (@jodyhighroller)
Bond... Jody Bond.
G-Eazy (g_eazy)
G-Eazy and A$AP Rocky are two of the most fashion-forward rappers in the game, and they kicked it at New York Fashion Week along with A$AP Ferg.
Ludacris (@ludacris)
Big week for Ludacris. He spent some time in Cuba over the weekend, hit ATL real quick for the Falcons game on Monday night, and then did some sight-seeing around D.C.
French Montana (@frenchmontana)
French Montana, Chris Brown, and Fetty Wap take a break from touring to play with their toys.
Snoop Dogg (@snoopdogg)
Snoop and Allen Iverson. A.I.'s been having some money troubles, maybe Snoop can get him a job coaching in his youth football league?
Ciara (@ciara)
Ciara struts her stuff on the streets of New York.
Nas (@nas)
Nas turned 42 this week. He celebrated with his birthday Swizz Beatz and gave a shoutout to another birthday buddy Amy Winehouse, who was born after him 10 years to the day.
2 Chainz (@hairweavekiller)
Tity Boi got blunted with Kanye and the Kardashians...
Vic Mensa (@vicmensa)
Looks like Vic Mensa and Pusha T were there as well.
Troy Ave (@troyave)
A hilarious, typical Troy Ave caption: "I will fly, jog or bmx bike 2 the cash."
Future (@future)
Juvenile (@juviethegreat)
Juvie, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh -- the whole crew back together in the studio. Heat incoming?
Fetty
Feel good story of the week: Fetty Wap inspired this kid to go to school without his prosthetic eye.
Taraji Henson (@tarajiphenson)
Taraji is turnt. Up!
Freeway (@phillyfreezer)
Philadelphia veteran Freeway got diagnosed with kidney failure and had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency dialysis. Fortunately he just updated us with good news on IG: "Thank you All for your prayers and support! I'm doing much better! Soon as I'm 100% #FREEFEST is Back on!!!! Salaams!"