[vodpod id=Video.3521905&w=425&h=350&fv=] With all the behind the scenes footage, it feel like we’ve seen this already. Without further adieu, here is the first video off Joe’s The Darkside. WSHH

24 hours after Drake releases his second single, Cons becomes the first to add his two cents. Hey, hey, hey, hands off Weezy’s piece.

[vodpod id=Video.3520487&w=425&h=350&fv=] Continuing his interview with Philly’s Power 99 FM, Crakk discusses his fall out with State Property, his rift with Juelz Santana, and last conversation with Jay-Z. Damn, Peedi Loco though? That’s crazy! WSHH

[vodpod id=Video.3520522&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D511212%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A511212] In case you haven’t heard, Sha Money XL was recently named Senior VP of A&R at Def Jam Records. Congrats! Sha talked to MTV about his new job and possibly bringing 50 and the Unit to the house Russell built. “I spoke to Fif, to [his manager Chris] Lighty. I would love to see that there,” Sha admitted. “Banks has an amazing record right now, independently. If things work out, then yeah, I would love to see that […]

Jay Elect opened up the N.E.R.D. show at Fillmore auditorium last night. Here, he does his Nasir tribute, “My World” over the classic instrumental. Electromatic. Ha. More from his set after the jump.

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

[vodpod id=Video.3517417&w=425&h=350&fv=videoid%3D81692635001%26codever%3D1%26publisherid%3D1612833736%26playerid%3D10032373001%26stillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Fus%252Fmusic%252Fboombox%252F2010%252Fbehindthevideo%255Fthedreamboombox%255Fvideo%255Fstill%255F480%252Ejpg] A few weeks ago, the BoomBox caught up with The-Dream as he talks about his remix with Luda while shooting the visual for the collab in Brooklyn. Conjure in full effect.

[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 […]