Wave for me baby. Performing across the pond isn’t the only thing Rihanna has been up to. The pop star spent her days off shooting her next video at a white castle in Paris. No Harold and Kumar. And once again, she links back up with video director, Anthony Mandler. This is Ri everyday, no days off. More pics after the jump. Rap-Up

Above, the artist formerly known as Killer Mike speaks on the passing of Guru, which later escalated into him doing a freestyle over the “Mass Appeal” instrumental. Click away! Maurice Garland

No, your ears are not fooling you. It appears that Maino had his hands on Boi-1da’s beat first for his sophomore album, The Day After Tomorrow. But instead, it ended up as Eminem’s single, which dropped earlier today. Don’t know the reasoning, but the whole thing kinda makes ya boy wonder. Lowkey

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[vodpod id=Video.3516566&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D511038%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A511038] On the set of “Super High”, Rick Ross explains to 1515 the reasoning behind hiring Diddy as his manager and what he’s got planned next. “I expressed my interest in developing and designing my own clothing label,” Ricky Rosé said. “I expressed interest in branching off into liquor endorsements, book deals. I’ve yet to headline my own major tour yet, which I’ve never had a problem with, because I love the intimacy of clubs. I love when I […]

Yesterday in Atlanta, Big Boi shot the video for his first single, “Shutterbug” off his upcoming album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty . Antwan brought out the caddy, the band and as always the eye-candies, so we can expect something pretty dope and fresh coming soon. Album drops July 6th. DGB

Since Mystikal’s release, we only heard a verse off his feature collab with Lloyd, but for The Man Right Chea’s official first song, he recruits his fellow former No Limit soldier, Fiend. Hey, if you don’t like it, I’ont care. Dirty Glove Bastards

Here’s mo’ flicks from Game and P’s upcoming video which they shot earlier this week. The clip will feature cameos from Rae, Nipsey, and plenty others. More pics after the jump.

The NY Daily News reports that Amelia Negron was relieved of her duties as a prison guard on Rikers Island for allegedly sneaking into an unauthorized unit where Lil’ Wayne’s being held. “I don’t even like rap. I like rock and alternative music and didn’t know much about him when they said I tried to see him. None of it’s true. The door to the area was unlocked, and so I went in to say hello, and that officer said, […]

If you were planning to have hot fun with N.E.R.D. on June 15th, you’re going to have to wait a lil’ longer. Rap-Up reports that the group’s fourth album will now be released on July 6th. Three weeks? Oh, that’s nothin’. Earlier: N.E.R.D. “Rock Star” (FNYC)