Tweets of the Week: Chance the Rapper Clarifies 'Racist' Lyric

Plus Chris Brown's Ebola post and Snoop Dogg's apology.

Chance the Rapper, @chancetherapper - Soon after Chance the Rapper dropped "No Better Blues," his first new song since July's "Wonderful Everyday," he was lambasted for saying "I hate white people" in the lyrics. But worry not, loves, he also said he hates racists, the wife, the kids, the dog and the TV, so... #EveryoneGetsIt(Photo: Chance the Rapper via Twitter)

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Chance the Rapper, @chancetherapper - Soon after Chance the Rapper dropped "No Better Blues," his first new song since July's "Wonderful Everyday," he was lambasted for saying "I hate white people" in the lyrics. But worry not, loves, he also said he hates racists, the wife, the kids, the dog and the TV, so... #EveryoneGetsIt(Photo: Chance the Rapper via Twitter)

Kevin Durant, @KDTrey5 - KD may be suffering from a Jones fracture to his right foot, keeping him on the bench and Thunder fans on edge, but the young baller shows supporters that his attitude is just at commendable as his court skills. #TheRealMVP(Photo: Kevin Durant via Twitter)

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Kevin Durant, @KDTrey5 - KD may be suffering from a Jones fracture to his right foot, keeping him on the bench and Thunder fans on edge, but the young baller shows supporters that his attitude is just at commendable as his court skills. #TheRealMVP(Photo: Kevin Durant via Twitter)

Chris Brown, @chrisbrown - No stranger to controversy, Breezy caused an uproar with his public sentiments on the Ebola epidemic this week. #ButManyWouldAgree(Photo: Chris Brown via Twitter)

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Chris Brown, @chrisbrown - No stranger to controversy, Breezy caused an uproar with his public sentiments on the Ebola epidemic this week. #ButManyWouldAgree(Photo: Chris Brown via Twitter)

Jay Electronica, @سيف الله - While most people were enjoying their discounted shopping sprees and excused days from work, it's clear that Jay Electronica wasn't celebrating the day Columbus supposedly "discovered" America. #NoLoveForOleChrissy #UnlessHisNameIsBiggie(Photo: Jay Electronica via Twitter)

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Jay Electronica, @سيف الله - While most people were enjoying their discounted shopping sprees and excused days from work, it's clear that Jay Electronica wasn't celebrating the day Columbus supposedly "discovered" America. #NoLoveForOleChrissy #UnlessHisNameIsBiggie(Photo: Jay Electronica via Twitter)

Lupe Fiasco, @LupeFiasco - Lupe finds humor in a messy situation after his surrogate soul father, Dr. Cornel West, was arrested on Monday while taking part in the "Ferguson October" protests that occurred this week (which, according to reports, is what Dr. West intended to happen). #NoJusticeNoPeace  #YoureLookingAtARealOG(Photo: Lupe Fiasco via Twitter)

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Lupe Fiasco, @LupeFiasco - Lupe finds humor in a messy situation after his surrogate soul father, Dr. Cornel West, was arrested on Monday while taking part in the "Ferguson October" protests that occurred this week (which, according to reports, is what Dr. West intended to happen). #NoJusticeNoPeace  #YoureLookingAtARealOG(Photo: Lupe Fiasco via Twitter)

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Raekwon, @Raekwon - Despite a little conflict between him and RZA during the beginning process of the Wu's new album, A Better Tomorrow, Raekwon has decided to put his own project aside for the sake of his Shaolin crew. #Loyalty (Photo: Raekwon via Twitter)

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Raekwon, @Raekwon - Despite a little conflict between him and RZA during the beginning process of the Wu's new album, A Better Tomorrow, Raekwon has decided to put his own project aside for the sake of his Shaolin crew. #Loyalty (Photo: Raekwon via Twitter)

Doug E. Fresh, @RealDougEFresh - After delivering a touching acceptance speech for his I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony, Doug E. Fresh received all types of love from his fans and supporters. And apparently, it didn't go unnoticed. #Legend(Photo: Doug E. Fresh via Twitter)

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Doug E. Fresh, @RealDougEFresh - After delivering a touching acceptance speech for his I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony, Doug E. Fresh received all types of love from his fans and supporters. And apparently, it didn't go unnoticed. #Legend(Photo: Doug E. Fresh via Twitter)

Bun B, @BunBTrillOG - Lupe might’ve made light of Dr. Cornel West's arrest, but the incident had Bun B wondering where our new leaders are.(Photo: Bun B via Twitter)

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Bun B, @BunBTrillOG - Lupe might’ve made light of Dr. Cornel West's arrest, but the incident had Bun B wondering where our new leaders are.(Photo: Bun B via Twitter)

Nelly, @Nelly_Mo - Nelly's been subject to career criticism ever since his Country Grammar days, so this nameless slay has us wondering who's coming for the St. Lunatic frontman this time around? #ShotsFired #MoreShotsReturned(Photo: Nelly via Twitter)

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Nelly, @Nelly_Mo - Nelly's been subject to career criticism ever since his Country Grammar days, so this nameless slay has us wondering who's coming for the St. Lunatic frontman this time around? #ShotsFired #MoreShotsReturned(Photo: Nelly via Twitter)

Trey Songz, @TreySongz - Common, Vince Staples and Jay Electronica shook the world with their profound performance of "Kingdom" at the BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night. And when they brought out the parents of Michael Brown for a moment of silence? Epic! Trey Songz was just one of many who got chills.(Photo: Trey Songz via Twitter)

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Trey Songz, @TreySongz - Common, Vince Staples and Jay Electronica shook the world with their profound performance of "Kingdom" at the BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night. And when they brought out the parents of Michael Brown for a moment of silence? Epic! Trey Songz was just one of many who got chills.(Photo: Trey Songz via Twitter)

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Fabolous, @myfabolouslife - After watching the cypher sessions at this year's Hip Hop Awards, Fab felt compelled to give a little lesson in cypher-rapping 101. #HeClearlyWasntImpressedWithAFewPeople(Photo: Fabolous via Twitter)

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Fabolous, @myfabolouslife - After watching the cypher sessions at this year's Hip Hop Awards, Fab felt compelled to give a little lesson in cypher-rapping 101. #HeClearlyWasntImpressedWithAFewPeople(Photo: Fabolous via Twitter)

Snoop Dogg, @SnoopDogg - If you've been tuning into the three-day bash session Uncle Snoop orchestrated against Iggy Azalea, you know that things had gotten pretty ugly (Nick Young even stepped in to defend his lady on Twitter). And it all started when Iggy tweeted her disapproval after Snoop posted a funny meme to his IG clowning how she would look with no makeup on. But once T.I. reached out and gave The Doggfather a call, he opted to bow down and offer his apologies to the Aussie rapstress. #GameOver(Photo: Snoop Dogg via Twitter)

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Snoop Dogg, @SnoopDogg - If you've been tuning into the three-day bash session Uncle Snoop orchestrated against Iggy Azalea, you know that things had gotten pretty ugly (Nick Young even stepped in to defend his lady on Twitter). And it all started when Iggy tweeted her disapproval after Snoop posted a funny meme to his IG clowning how she would look with no makeup on. But once T.I. reached out and gave The Doggfather a call, he opted to bow down and offer his apologies to the Aussie rapstress. #GameOver(Photo: Snoop Dogg via Twitter)

Iggy Azalea, @IGGYAZALEA - And Iggy humbly accepted.(Photo: Iggy Azalea via Twitter)

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Iggy Azalea, @IGGYAZALEA - And Iggy humbly accepted.(Photo: Iggy Azalea via Twitter)

Erykah Badu, @fatbellybella - Following the success of her joint concert with Childish Gambino at The University of California, Berkeley, E. Badu announced that part of the proceeds will go to a good cause. #GivingBack(Photo: Erykah Badu via Twitter)

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Erykah Badu, @fatbellybella - Following the success of her joint concert with Childish Gambino at The University of California, Berkeley, E. Badu announced that part of the proceeds will go to a good cause. #GivingBack(Photo: Erykah Badu via Twitter)

Ariana Grande, @ArianaGrande - In this week's edition of rumors we knew were true: Ariana Grande finally admitted that she's been locking lips with Big Sean! So now we know for sure who mushy tweets like this are really intended for. #ButItWasntASecret(Photo: Ariana Grande via Twitter)

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Ariana Grande, @ArianaGrande - In this week's edition of rumors we knew were true: Ariana Grande finally admitted that she's been locking lips with Big Sean! So now we know for sure who mushy tweets like this are really intended for. #ButItWasntASecret(Photo: Ariana Grande via Twitter)

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Big Sean, @BigSean - The same goes for Big Sean and his Shakespeare sessions. #WeSeeYou(Photo: Big Sean via Twitter)

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Big Sean, @BigSean - The same goes for Big Sean and his Shakespeare sessions. #WeSeeYou(Photo: Big Sean via Twitter)

Wiz Khalifa, @wizkhalifa  - Taylor Gang was one of the many crews to showcase their lyrical abilities during the BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers this year. To show his appreciation for the shine time, Wiz gave the network a special shout out on his TL. (Photo: Wiz Khalifa via Twitter)

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Wiz Khalifa, @wizkhalifa  - Taylor Gang was one of the many crews to showcase their lyrical abilities during the BET Hip Hop Awards Cyphers this year. To show his appreciation for the shine time, Wiz gave the network a special shout out on his TL. (Photo: Wiz Khalifa via Twitter)