Tweets of the Week: 50 Cent Gets NAACP Image Award Nod for New Book

Plus chatter from Kevin Hart, Chris Brown and more.

50 Cent - Being shot nine times couldn't slow Curtis down, so we doubt a few zombies would get in his way. Now, if those creatures dressed up like Floyd Mayweather, then they might be able to get under his skin...  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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50 cent @50cent - Tweet: "My book FORMULA50 nominated for the NAACP award for an Instructional Literary Work #SMSAUDIO comin dec27"This man does not lose. From music, acting and a multitude of business ventures including boxing promotion, 50 may soon be able to add award-winning author to his list of accomplishments.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

John Legend - The singer-songwriter and pianist was offered scholarships to Harvard, Morehouse and Georgetown, but settled on getting his degree in African-American literature from the University of Pennsylvania. A member of his a cappella group introduced Legend to Lauryn Hill, and got a career-launching opportunity playing piano on her track "Everything Is Everything."  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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John Legend @John Legend - Tweet: "Just saw #DjangoUnchained. So good. See that as soon as you can."R&B crooner co-signs the new Quentin Tarantino film starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and Samuel L. Jackson. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Chuck D: August 1 - The Public Enemy leader, and forefather of rap music, turns 52.  (Photo: Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

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Chuck D @MrChuckD - Tweet: "Flavor singlehandedly brings more skill and talent to the stage than 75% of artists who think HIPHOP is a one dimensional radio toy. SEE him"Hip hop legend and Public Enemy frontman gives props to the ultimate hypeman Flavor Flav.(Photo: Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

Joe Budden @JoeBudden - Tweet: "Back to LA next week to shoot the 'She don’t put it down' vid…. & no way I’m letting the label pick the women, our tastes r different."Given the controversial Jersey rapper’s past label disputes, it’s good that now his only beef is his label’s choice in women.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Joe Budden @JoeBudden - Tweet: "Back to LA next week to shoot the 'She don’t put it down' vid…. & no way I’m letting the label pick the women, our tastes r different."Given the controversial Jersey rapper’s past label disputes, it’s good that now his only beef is his label’s choice in women.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

OMG Girlz - The OMG Girlz bring their rainbow bright strands and punk style to the red carpet. We're loving the wedge sneakers and socks combo! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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OMG Girlz @TheRealOMGGirlz - Tweet: "The energy is something you have to see live, especially wih the hair swinging! and we always go hard! #apollo1on1"The OMG Girlz letting the fans know to tune in to their upcoming performance on the new Apollo Live on Centric.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Trinidad James - Trinidad James channeled the viral success of his eye-catching "All Gold Everything" clip into a reported $3 million deal with Def Jam. He's currently working on his debut album.  (Photo: Gold Gang)

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Trinidad James @TrinidadJamesGG - Tweet: Verified Shawty lol...The rap newcomer, hailing from Atlanta, is talking about his Twitter status but he also just inked a $2 million deal with Def Jam.(Photo: Gold Gang)

Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4Real) - Tweet: "I'm fu---ng speechless right now...tonight was amazing! My fans are the best, I love you guys! I CAN'T BELIEVE I WON "Thank U Baby Jesus""Kevin Hart after his win for Best Actor at the 2012 BET Awards.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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Kevin Hart @KevinHart4Real - Tweet: "I'm approaching 6 million followers on twitter twitches......my FAMILY IS GROWING.....yeaaaahhhh baby!!! I love this twitter s--t"Funny man Kevin Hart's growing super stardom can be tracked by his Twitter following. He’s up there with the Dalai Lama. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

Spike Lee @SpikeLee - Tweet: "Good Morning Mr. Carmelo Anthony,How Is That Ankle?Peace 2 Fingers From Mookie."The ultimate Knick fan checks in on his team leader’s ankle after suffering an injury while serving up a win against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers last night [December 13] at MSG. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Spike Lee @SpikeLee - Tweet: "Good Morning Mr. Carmelo Anthony,How Is That Ankle?Peace 2 Fingers From Mookie."The ultimate Knick fan checks in on his team leader’s ankle after suffering an injury while serving up a win against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers last night [December 13] at MSG. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Big Boi: February 1 - The OutKast rapper celebrates his 38th birthday. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Big Boi @Big Boi - Tweet: "ATL We shooting the Video For 'In The A' tomorrow with T.I. and @Ludacris Stay Tuned the whole city is invited #VLADR in stores now"Big Boi is bringing all of Atlanta together for a track off his new album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Rihanna @rihanna   - Tweet: "Ain't nobody phuckin wit my clique!! Thank you to my Roc brothers! I love you guys, y'all are crazy for gett http://instagr.am/p/TaFcIXBM-D/ "In honor of her hard work and multiplatinum record sales, Roc Nation gifts Rihanna with her very own gunmetal Porsche, complete with Rihanna and RocNation decals.   (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Rihanna @Rihanna - Tweet: "That 'very rare' moment when ya wanna get blacked out drunk, but ya got an early morning!!! #ROCstarproblems"Twitter followers can always expect nothing but honesty from Rih Rih. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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Bit by the Fashion Bug - Lil' Kim, aka the Queen Bee, attends the Nina Skarra Spring 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Lil Kim @LilKim - Tweet: "On the 1st day of Xmas my Queen Bee gave to me: An exclusive never before seen picture just for U!!! Muah!!! :) #QBXMAS pic.twitter.com/s3j6QtQh"Lil Kim gives the fans an exclusive holiday pic.  (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Chris Brown @Chris Brown - Tweet: "Just arrived at the Cavalli Club in Dubai... #GoodMusic and #BeautifulPeople CB."To be young, gifted and Black — Breezy is living the good life while touring in Dubai. He's of course stirring up trouble by bringing ex-girlfriend/current stylist Karrueche Tran with him as well. (Photo :Greg Tidwell, PacificCoastNews.com)

Teyana Taylor Stays Fashionable  - Teyana Taylor has always repped for her town (Harlem), kept her talent in the forefront (rapping, singing, and songwriting), but above all, she's kept it all fashionable.From her tomboy days as a skater girl, Teyana has evolved into a young woman that can serve you high fashion or dress it down and keep it sexy. So, get ready because Miss Taylor will be judging tonight's Amateur Model Contest.Don't miss her tonight at 6P/5C!(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Teyana Taylor @TeyanaTaylor - Tweet: "On Repeat: Hey Lover- LL Cool J Ft. Boyz II Men"While celebrating her 22nd birthday in Miami, Taylor bumps an old school classic. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Game @theGame - Tweet: "#BOYCOTTFOXNEWS11 @myfoxla & @michellemalkin NOW !!!! End their constant RACIST pledge against everything URBAN !!! #TakeAStand2013"The West Coast rapper goes to war with FOX News over criticism of his new album, Jesus Piece.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Game @theGame - Tweet: "#BOYCOTTFOXNEWS11 @myfoxla & @michellemalkin NOW !!!! End their constant RACIST pledge against everything URBAN !!! #TakeAStand2013"The West Coast rapper goes to war with FOX News over criticism of his new album, Jesus Piece.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)