Tweets of the Week: Stevie J & Benzino's Bromance Break Up Continues
Plus, Mariah Carey's album news and A$AP Ferg's Teyana talk.
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Stevie J, @hitmansteviej - Tweet: "My b---h made u famous enough. Chill b4 I call Kim Osorio"Far removed from the bromance once displayed onVH1's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta between himself and fellow cast member Benzino, Stevie J threatened the Hip Hop Weekly publisher with a direct line to Source magazine EIC Kim Osorio, who won a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit against Zino in the mid-2000s. Benzino, also via Twitter, threatened to quit LAHH. This, among a lot of insult hurling.(Photos from left: David Livingston/Getty Images, Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Mariah Carey @MariahCarey - Tweet: "The New Era Begins.. 7/23 #MC723".R&B queen Mariah Carey took to Twitter to announce the release date for her new as-yet-untitled 13th studio album. It'll be here in time for those back-to-school drives for college kids. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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A$AP Ferg @asapferg - Tweet: "Aye don't take what I said about @teyantaylor serious she's like a sis to me and I got mad love for her . Another rising star from Harlem!"Harlem rapper A$AP Ferg didn't waste any time clearing up whispers about a rift between him and fellow Harlemite Teyana Taylor. The rumor stemmed from a controversial line in Ferg's new song referencing the G.O.O.D. Music first lady, which he performed at Hot 97 Summer Jam XX.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Papoose @papooseonline - Tweet: "U see a opportunity u f-----g take it #summerjam"Brooklyn MC Papoose made a suprise performance at this year's Summer Jam XX concert. Stealing the show literally, the "Cure" rapper reaffirmed his show-jacking antics via Twitter.(Photo: PNP/ WENN)
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Rihanna, @rihanna - Tweet: "Sending my love and condolences to @BrunoMars at this difficult time! I'm sincerely praying for you bro! #1Love."Pop princess Rihanna tweeted her condolences to crooner Bruno Mars, whose mother unfortunately passed away this week.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Troy Ave, @troyave - Tweet: "Always talking bout 'THE FEDS' f-k the Feds gon arrest you for? Rapping? Not paying taxes? Being a Fraud? WHAT! Somebody tell me?"Looks like there may be some beef stew brewing in the lyrical drug-talk game between Troy Ave and 2 Chainz. Or at least it's safe to say the "Bricks in My Backpack" rapper isn't that fond of the hair weave killer's new single "Feds Watching."(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Wale, @wale - Tweet: "Great night. I played my album for some good people.. The feedback was amazing. Thank you to everyone who came out."MMG repper Wale held a special private listening for media in NYC this week. The "Bad" MC's third album, The Gifted, is scheduled to hit stores later this month (Jun. 25).(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for BET)
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J. Cole, @jcoleNC - Tweet: "Thank you T-Boz and Chilli. RIP LEFT EYE"Roc Nation artist J. Cole took a brief moment to pay homage and say thanks to legendary R&B group TLC. The North Carolina spitter enlisted the talents of T-Boz and Chilli for his new song "Crooked Smile." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Teyana Taylor, @teyanataylor - Tweet: "#Random Yo All About the Benjamins one of the best f---ing videos yo. Kimberly gave me so much life!!!! The whole junior mafia tho."It's always good to see the new school giving the proper credit and kudos to the trail blazers of hip hop. Teyana Taylor shared some of her early inspirations to get into the music business, namely Queen Bee Lil Kim and the whole Junior Mafia clique.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for BET's Rip The Runway)
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Action Bronson, @actionbronson - Tweet: "MY NEW FAMILY @abdashsoul @ScHoolBoyQ IT'S A DREAM COME TRUE."Gourmet chef turned lyrical beast Action Bronson cooked up a special announcement via his Twitter account: his new alliance with the T.D.E. camp. (Photo: Gary Miller/FilmMagic)
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