[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.

Earlier this month, Lupe announced the formation of the All City Chess Club. The crew consists of: Asher Roth, B.o.B., The Cool Kids, Charles Hamilton, Blu, Diggy, Wale, J.Cole and Lupe himself. This afternoon on Hip Hop Nation, Lu explained how the clique came together, fearing Blu, and the “Beaming” remix. Sean via UMD

[vodpod id=Video.3517123&w=425&h=350&fv=] This looks like a scene from one of those horror films. You know, those ones where zombies ambush their victims’ vehicles? Anyway, out in West Africa, Akon’s security captures natives going apeshit for the singer. I’m sure Scooter Braun would’ve sent a text out for this. KC

As part of the Live Earth For Water event at Prospect Park in Brooklyn last week, John Legend and The Roots cover Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes’ classic. As we previously reported, the band is producing John’s entire album Wake Up. HHNM

YRB paints a new picture of Dame Dash in their Spring 2010 issue. In the excerpt below, Dame speaks on his pursuit of happiness and his distaste for Rocawear clothing. There is no business model for this. I don’t have no business plan. For once I’m really going by what I really love. Like, I did all of that shit, and it doesn’t work out to being happy. It works out to making money, but not as much money as […]