This week on Instagram, Nicki Minaj snapped tons of photos backstage at Power 106 L.A.'s Powerhouse show, Big Sean and Meek Mill worked on a banger in the studio, and Puff Daddy shared a photo of a young Notorious B.I.G. on what would've been Biggie's 42nd birthday.

French Montana wished Max B a happy birthday, Action Bronson and Rick Ross linked up in London, and Nas' brother Jungle shared a throwback Thursday gem which proves the rapper has aways been an addict for sneakers. Check out all that and more on The 25 Best Hip-Hop Instagram Pictures of The Week.

Above: Nicki Minaj

Date: May 18 

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