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. TIDAL X 1020 and Powerhouse NYC went down at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Tinashe posed for Playboy, and Boosie was up to his usual bag of tricks.
Take a look at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week after the jump.
Tinashe (@tinashenow)
Tinashe may be a dime who poses in Playboy but she's still willing to risk her pretty face white water rafting in Costa Rica.
Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj)
Nicki and Beyonce were clearly feeling themselves as they performed "Feeling Myself" together for the first time ever at TIDAL X 1020.
Zombie Juice of the Flatbush Zombies (@jewice)
While they performed, Zombie smoked one in a Barclays Center bathroom.
Snoop Dogg (@snoopdogg)
Does anyone see a resemblance between Daz here and the LiveLoveA$AP cover?
Meek Mill (@meekmill)
Meek brought out Ferg at Powerhouse for a rousing rendition of his "WORK" remix. Coogi down to the socks like I'm Biggie poppa...
Big Sean (@bigsean)
Big Sean came a couple acts after Meek at Powerhouse, awing fans with his Christ the Redeemer backdrop.
Future (@future)
Future came after Big Sean... and then posted a pic of him in Abel possibly in the studio??
DJ Esco
DJ Esco (@escomoecity)
The coolest DJ in the world smokes a Jersey City J.
Fabolous (@myfabolouslife)
Fabo with the classic style, RHQ with that outlandish style.
Ciara (@ciara)
Ciara paid the White House a visit this week to kick it with the homie Barack.
Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign)
Ty got turnt at the club... with Akon.
Drake (@champagnepapi)
Drizzy on set with mysterious "Hotline Bling" creative mastermind Director X.
Boosie Badazz (@officialboosieig)
Boosie got freaky with some fans after his performance in Portland this week.
Young Thug (@thuggerthugger1)
America.
Ludacris (@ludacris)
Luda posted an old school pic of him with the G.O.A.T. Nate Dogg.
Bryson Tiller (@brysontiller)
Bryson and Omarion.... that Pen Griffey jacket is too clean.
Joey Bada$$ (@jozifbadmon)
This was Joey's reaction when that Kirk Knight project dropped.
Rae Sremmurd (@raesremmurd)
Rae Sremmurd stay with the cool poppin' bottles/dab combo.
The Game (@losangelesconfidential)
The Lakers suck but have been looking pretty hot this preseason. Game celebrates a W with Julius Randle.
Beyonce (@beyonce)
The queen.