[cnnvideo url=’http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2012/08/15/ac-anderson-cooper-beyonce-united-nations.cnn’ inline=’true’] Before Bey shot the video for “I Was Here” last week at the United Nations in NYC, she explains to Anderson Cooper the song’s contribution which is in support of World Humanitarian Day. Video debuts August 19.

Picking up where Jay Rock left off, Ab-Soul continues #TDEFamAppreciationWeek by taking us to planet X for his contribution. Produced by JMSN.

Nasir’s got another dope video coming soon and it appears his album’s final track is getting the next treatment. Who knows if the former misses will get a cameo though.

After Chris Rock’s statement on rappers killing their careers once going into film, Com fires back stating when he’s doing music, the music is his main focus. Com surely proved just that with his last album.

After gracing a few print covers, Azealia Banks now strikes that pose in her new music video. This track can be found off her 1991 EP.

Behind the desk at the Beats By Dre offices, Mikkey Halstead drops a few lines in front of the camera. Don’t forget to download his new release Castro here.

On the eve of his release day, 2 Chainz returned to 106 to discuss the album, fashion, Playaz Circle and even got some surprise visits from Dolla Boy, The-Dream and Scarface. Based On A T.R.U. Story in stores now.

What looks like just one big orgy, is actually the accompanying visual to Rocky’s new release. Off his A$AP Mob’s Lords Never Worry dropping August 28. All purple everything, of course.

She’s coming. Ms. Banks glams up on the colorful cover of the September/October issue of SPIN magazine. Peep the rest of her spread here. hhnm

Capone keeps the new music grind going strong with a fist in the air over Juvenile’s “Power”. Wouldn’t be surprised if he has a new project coming soon. Stay tuned. 57thave