Tweets Of The Week 8/22/10 - 8/29/10

Top tweets of the week.

50 Cent (@50Cent) - 50 Cent continued to shock people with his Twitter rants. He even managed to diss his own son. TWEET: "I'm a holidays dad. My son only likes me when its Xmas time. I prolly wouldn't recognize him if he ain't have his hands out when I see him."

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50 Cent (@50cent) - The most talked about tweeting this past week came courtesy of 50 Cent, who regained control of his Twitter account. 50 went on a Twitter rant about everything from his grandmother to his last album not doing well to Ja Rule to firing his manager to childhood memories. TWEET: "My aunt sylvia didnt like me growin up cause she was the baby till I came. we had roaches so she put roach spray in a bowl and kill my dog."

50 Cent (@50Cent) - 50 Cent continued to shock people with his Twitter rants. He even managed to diss his own son. TWEET: "I'm a holidays dad. My son only likes me when its Xmas time. I prolly wouldn't recognize him if he ain't have his hands out when I see him."

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50 Cent (@50cent) - The most talked about tweeting this past week came courtesy of 50 Cent, who regained control of his Twitter account. 50 went on a Twitter rant about everything from his grandmother to his last album not doing well to Ja Rule to firing his manager to childhood memories. TWEET: "My aunt sylvia didnt like me growin up cause she was the baby till I came. we had roaches so she put roach spray in a bowl and kill my dog."

Kanye West (@kanyewest) - While 50 launched his attack on Twitter on what seemed like almost everybody (he even mentioned Kanye's Twitter page at one point), Kanye kept his tweets positive. TWEET: "As an artist with hopefully 100 years to create in this lifetime I hope to make a mark that will last forever."

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Kanye West (@kanyewest) - While 50 launched his attack on Twitter on what seemed like almost everybody (he even mentioned Kanye's Twitter page at one point), Kanye kept his tweets positive. TWEET: "As an artist with hopefully 100 years to create in this lifetime I hope to make a mark that will last forever."

NIcki Minaj (@NickiMinaj) - Nicki encouraged her fans and followers to do well in school with a back-to-school tweet. TWEET: "Dear barbz, this year I want u to truly shine in school. Promise me you'll focus. Put the phones & ipods away and shine. Luv alwayz, HB"

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Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) - Nicki Minaj and Drake almost started a Twitter revolution when Nicki jokingly tweeted about being married. TWEET: "Yes, it's true. Drake and I tied the knot." (She later tweeted that their marriage had been annulled)

Drake (@drakkardnoir) - In his quest to the top, Drake drops another jewel of wisdom. “Life is like a confused teacher...first she gives the test and then teaches the lesson.”

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Drake (@drakkardnoir) - Drake joined in on the fun. TWEET: "Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She's finally mine. :) "

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Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) - Celebrity BFFs Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent went back and forth a few times, tweeting about good times they've spent together. According to 50, Floyd once showed 50 a bag with 4 million dollars in it. TWEET: "@50cent while you just waking up, I ain't been sleep."

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Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) - Celebrity BFFs Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent went back and forth a few times, tweeting about good times they've spent together. According to 50, Floyd once showed 50 a bag with 4 million dollars in it. TWEET: "@50cent while you just waking up, I ain't been sleep."

Tony Yayo (@tonyyayo) - G-Unit member Tony Yayo acknowledged his friend 50 Cent's overuse of Twitter this week. TWEET: "Shame on u for teachin @50 Cent how to use twitter smh lol"

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Tony Yayo (@tonyyayo) - G-Unit member Tony Yayo acknowledged his friend 50 Cent's overuse of Twitter this week. TWEET: "Shame on u for teachin @50 Cent how to use twitter smh lol"

Wyclef (@wyclef) - The extremely politically active Wyclef also stood very active on Twitter this past week, IN ALL CAPS! TWEET: "WE WANT EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE! MY NEW SONG IN CREOLE CONTESTING THE CEP! CLICK HERE DOWNLOAD/ SHARE / BLAST."

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Wyclef (@wyclef) - The extremely politically active Wyclef also stood very active on Twitter this past week, IN ALL CAPS! TWEET: "WE WANT EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE! MY NEW SONG IN CREOLE CONTESTING THE CEP! CLICK HERE DOWNLOAD/ SHARE / BLAST."

It's Hammer Time - It's "Hammertime" – on A&E. The network confirmed that the rapper-turned-businessman is getting a half-hour, reality series. The series, which follows the everyday lives of Hammer, his wife, Stephanie, and their six kids, premieres on June 14 at 10 p.m./9C.

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MC Hammer (@mchammer) - Though it's been a long time since MC Hammer has released a record, the rap veteran keeps himself busy. TWEET: "In the last year, I've spoke at Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Wharton School of Business. Today, I debate Skip Bayless on ESPN!!!"

Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) - Nick Cannon may have released a diss song toward Eminem, but he's extended an olive branch. Well, sort of. TWEET: "My first guest I want on the new season of WILDnOUT is @Eminem and @ChelseaHandler! Both of those men need to step up! LOL Let's get it!"

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Nick Cannon (@nickcannnon) - You never know what Nick Cannon is going to say next, especially when you don't know whether it is actually him or not. Hmmm... TWEET: "I don't know who keeps hacking into my twitter! I keep changing my password and they get it b4 I can even tweet!"

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Ice Cube (@icecube) - Have you seen the film "Lottery Ticket" yet? Though Ice Cube is getting ready to release a new album, he's still heavily promoting the movie. TWEET: "If you ain't doing anything this weekend go see Lottery Ticket."

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Ice Cube (@icecube) - Have you seen the film "Lottery Ticket" yet? Though Ice Cube is getting ready to release a new album, he's still heavily promoting the movie. TWEET: "If you ain't doing anything this weekend go see Lottery Ticket."

Diddy Academy - Diddy is opening a business academy in his NYC hometown. Though details are still sketchy at the moment, the mogul said he wants the school to be located in Harlem.

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Diddy (@iamdiddy) - Diddy stays busy tweeting each week with inspirational quotes and words of support to his fans. TWEET: "God bless all the single mothers out there that don't get sat. Off to rest! Raising kids is a full time job! Yall the Greatest!"

Help - Chris Brown recently asked his fans to call up to their local radio stations to request his music since he believes he’s still being blackballed for his domestic dispute with Rihanna. “It’s on ya’ll. My singing and my music I do it for you guys and everything else but it won’t be possible if I’m not relevant on the radio and it wouldn’t be possible for me to be an artist if I don’t have the support."

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Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) - There was a heck of a lot of tweets about the movie "Takers" this week, which stars Chris Brown, who also made sure to do a little Twitter promotion himself. TWEET: "Thanks to everyone who is supporting my movie Takers. I love yall. Means a lot to me."

Jeremih (@jeremih) - According to Twitter, Jeremih stopped by to see 50 Cent and give him a preview of his album "All About You," coming out Sept. 28. But 50 wasn't the only one who got a sneak peek. TWEET: "headed to the private listening session for "All About You" at Greenhouse.. #NYC bahbey."

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Jeremih (@jeremih) - According to Twitter, Jeremih stopped by to see 50 Cent and give him a preview of his album "All About You," coming out Sept. 28. But 50 wasn't the only one who got a sneak peek. TWEET: "headed to the private listening session for "All About You" at Greenhouse.. #NYC bahbey."

Trey Songz (@songzyuuup) - On August 25, many celebs like Trey Songz took to Twitter to express their feelings about R&B songstress Aaliyah who died nine years ago on the same day. TWEET: #RIPAaliyah We all Miss You baby!!"

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Trey Songz (@songzyuuup) - On August 25, many celebs like Trey Songz took to Twitter to express their feelings about R&B songstress Aaliyah who died nine years ago on the same day. TWEET: #RIPAaliyah We all Miss You baby!!"