Tweets of the Week: Rick Ross Apologizes for "U.O.E.N.O." Lyric

Plus, Keyshia Cole vs. The-Dream and Nas hints at new album.

Rick Ross @rickyrozay - Tweet: RT @RockieFresh #GodisGreatRick Ross retweets his first message, from his new artist, Rockie Fresh, after the shooting incident, which led him to crash his car into a building (all on his birthday no less). (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Beats by Dre)

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Rick Ross @rickyrozay - Tweet: "I dont condone rape.Apologies for the #lyric interpreted as rape. #BOSS" and "Apologies to my many business partners,who would never promote violence against women. @ReebokClassics @ultraviolet"Rick Ross takes to Twitter to apologize after receiving even more backlash for the lyrics on the controversial track “U.O.E.N.O.” (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Beats by Dre)

Nas @Nas - Tweet: "It's not Hip-Hop is dead no more. We're just practicing a lost hidden art. Don't get too deep on me people, just thinkin' out loud."Nas says hip hop isn't dead anymore.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Moet Rose)

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Nas @Nas - Tweet: "Eh-um....Dropping next album title next month. Just wana keep inspiring you. That's my J-O!!"Nas teases fans with the release of a new album. The legendary Queens MC is still basking in the success of last summer’s hit LP, Life Is Good. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Moet Rose)

Keyshia Cole Gibson @KeyshiaCole - Tweet: "How many of y'all have leaches in your own family? I need to know I'm not alone!"After Keyshia Cole’s Twitter rant about her sister Neffe, who penned a tell-all book about the family, hit the blogosphere, she reportedly told a Cleveland radio station that it would take Oprah and Iyanla to repair her relationship with sister Neffe.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Keyshia Cole @KeyshiaCole - Tweet: "Dream not writing any songs for me is fine... I’m on my 6th album... He's only wrote 1 song on 1 of my albums, which I did love, God Bless."Keyshia Cole responds to The-Dream’s comments that he would not be working with her due to his loyalty to Beyoncé. Keyshia made negative comments on Twitter about Bey’s track “Bow Down.” (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

Kendrick Lamar @kendricklamar - Tweet: "1 more song// SNL."Kendrick Lamar tweets late night about his stellar performance on Saturday Night Live. The West coast MC is set to have another incredible year on the heels of his critically-acclaimed debut album. (Photo: Steve Mack/Getty Images)

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Kendrick Lamar @KendrickLamar - Tweet: "RT TopDawgEnt ‏@TopDawgEnt tune in... #TDE CRIBS: #SXSW Edition"Kendrick Lamar shows fans his goofy side when he, ScHoolBoy Q and the whole TDE crew show off their Austin crib while in town for SXSW. (Photo: Steve Mack/Getty Images)

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Problem @ItsaProblem - Tweet: "In the A in the lab with the team. The bro @Wale turning up as well #LikeWhaaat"Compton rapper Problem is cooking up something good featuring MMG rapper Wale. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Problem @ItsaProblem - Tweet: "In the A in the lab with the team. The bro @Wale turning up as well #LikeWhaaat"Compton rapper Problem is cooking up something good featuring MMG rapper Wale. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Cassie @cassiesuper - Tweet: "#RockaByeBaby Track list 1. 'Intro' 2. 'Paradise' feat. Wiz Khalifa 3. 'Take Care of Me Baby' feat. Pusha T 4. 'Addiction' feat. French Montana 5. 'Numb' feat. Rick Ross 6. 'Sound of Love' feat. Jeremih 7. 'I Love It' feat. Fabolous 8. 'RockaByeBaby' 9. 'I Know Whatcha Want' 10. 'Turn Up' feat. Meek Mill 11. 'Do My Dance' feat. Too $hort 12. 'Bad Bitches' feat. Ester Dean 13. 'All My Love'"Diddy’s sweetie, Cassie, releases the track listing for her upcoming LP, RockaByeBaby, which features some of the hottest MCs out today.  (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Cassie @cassiesuper - Tweet: "#RockaByeBaby Track list 1. 'Intro' 2. 'Paradise' feat. Wiz Khalifa 3. 'Take Care of Me Baby' feat. Pusha T 4. 'Addiction' feat. French Montana 5. 'Numb' feat. Rick Ross 6. 'Sound of Love' feat. Jeremih 7. 'I Love It' feat. Fabolous 8. 'RockaByeBaby' 9. 'I Know Whatcha Want' 10. 'Turn Up' feat. Meek Mill 11. 'Do My Dance' feat. Too $hort 12. 'Bad Bitches' feat. Ester Dean 13. 'All My Love'"Diddy’s sweetie, Cassie, releases the track listing for her upcoming LP, RockaByeBaby, which features some of the hottest MCs out today.  (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

"Boomin'" - Stalley parallels himself to a dope boy here as he gets junkies flying to his musical rocks. The Midwest hustler details getting his paper up with wordplay like, “Started with a 16, turned it into a mixtape/Boomin’ in these cars/Haha, got my own weight…/Didn’t do the crack but this crack got me living large.”(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Stalley @Stalley - Tweet: "Shooting my album cover today, and it's coming together. Legendary."MMG rapper Stalley gets his fans amped for the release of his upcoming major label debut. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

Drake - April 22 is Earth Day, and in honor of all things recycled, conserved and composted we're putting a spotlight on celebs who keep it green — and not just in their bank accounts. Our list of earth-conscious stars kicks off with Drake. The singer put his ticket sales where his mouth is by headlining an eco-friendly college tour in 2010 to encourage environmental sustainability. (Photo: JD Pht Bx & MCGM / Splash News)

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Drake @Drake - Tweet: "The fact that Rosie O'Donnell knows who I am is probably best feeling ever. I'm gonna casually tell 2 Chainz after he's done this verse."Drake gets excited about Rosie O'Donnell's flattering tweet about him. The comedian/talk show host wrote, “Drake is cute…Nice muscles.” (Photo: JD Pht Bx & MCGM / Splash News)

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Raekwon @Raekwon - Tweet: "This that fly s---!! ♫ "Fine China" by @chrisbrown http://sdtk.fm/Y1fvV4"Wu-Tang’s resident Chef, Raekwon, let’s Chris Brown know he’s feeling new single "Fine China." (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for John Varvatos)

"Meteorite" - If you didn't get up out of your seat for earlier tracks like "You Don’t Know What to Do" or "Dedicated," then you will definitely find your way to the dance floor on "Meteorite." This is Mimi’s Q-Tip-assisted, modern-day disco track, strategically infused with a hint of Diva, a splash of jazz, and enough high notes to give you a sore throat if you tried to sing along.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Mariah Carey @MariahCarey - Tweet: "Burnell, no more making me cry!!! Note to America: be sure to watch some of his earlier performances. #rawtalent xoxo pic.twitter.com/nCWMBX2E4X"Queen diva Mariah Carey shows some love to one of her favorite contestants, who was voted off this week's American Idol.  (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Lil Wayne @LilTunechi - Tweet: "May God be with Kevin Ware and his family.  Ya in my prayers bro"Sports super fan Lil Wayne sends some well wishes to Louisville player Kevin Ware, who had a severe injury during the NCAA semi-finals. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Juicy J - With Stay Trippy, his first album in four years, due July 2, Juicy J is looking to punctuate his unlikely solo comeback and make his new Taylor Gang boss, Wiz Khalifa, proud.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Juicy J @TheRealJuicyJ - Tweet: "Im finish wit the album!!!   #staytrippy"Juicy J announces the completion of his new solo album, Stay Trippy, slated for release this summer. (photo: John Ricard / BET)