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. Take a look at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week after the jump.
Talib Kweli (@talibkweli)
Kweli posted this picture of Black Star performing in 2012 at Bataclan, the main site of the Paris terrorist attacks last weekend.
Fabolous (@myfabolouslife)
Loso had himself quite a birthday week... he headed down south to Colombia, home of Pablo Escobar, and then got that cake.
E-40 (@e40)
E-40's birthday celebration was more subdued than that of Fabolous. For his 48th birthday, he went bowling. Somehow, it's not surprising at all that E-40 is dirty at bowling.
A$AP Ferg (@asapferg)
This rug could be yours. It's coming soon, already plenty of dope/random Trap Lord accessories on Ferg's site.
Rich the Kid (@whoisrichthekid)
Slowly but surely, dabbing is taking over the globe.
Travi$ Scott (@travisscott)
Seth Rogen is a big enough La Flame fan that he copped the Rodeo doll for $150.
Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)
46 years old... still got it.
Ian Connor (@ianconnorsrevenge)
The three amigos.
Jhene Aiko (@jheneaiko)
Rocky caught up with the wifey Jhene Aiko at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw in LA over the weekend.
A$AP Mob (@asapmob)
The next day in San Francisco, he brought out local folk hero Brandon McCartney aka Lil B.
Taraji P. Henson (@tarajiphenson)
Two bad bitches if there ever were.
Boosie Badazz (@officialboosieig)
Boosie got a jump shot on him.
R Kelly (@rkelly)
So does R Kelly. Kellz sang the national anthem at a Brooklyn Nets game earlier this week, and before the game he casually swished a three with a cigar in his mouth.
The Weeknd (@abelxo)
Abel shut it down at Madison Square Garden this week. It was a movie. read our full recap here.
Christina Milian (@christinamilian)
Accurate.
Runway Richy (@runwayrichy)
Runway Richy's meme game was also on point this week.
Action Bronson (@bambambaklava)
It appears that Bronslino had a quite a time in Jamaica this week.
"I met this man Jah Tiger in the streets 2 days ago he was performing with the music coming from a clock radio. Fast forward to the next day we are in the studio together making magic."
A-Trak (@atrak)
A-Trak's vinyl collection/setup is... impressive.
Fetty Wap (@fettywap1738)
Fetty Wap celebrates the one-year anniversary of his deal with 300 Ent. Also, he is walking again.
Plies (@plies)
If Plies had a pie company.
50 Cent (@50cent)
50 worked hard for this badge.
Rich Homie Quan (@richhomiequan)
RHQ got the Edward Scissorhands tat this week.
"Edward was different. He was also an oukast, and he also had a big heart. Yea he made one mistake everybody turnd they back on him. Sometimes the weirdest people can be your hero."
Swizz Beatz (@therealswizzz)
300 million albums sold... and he's married to Alicia Keys. Congratulations and fuck you Swizz.
