One of the best-selling rappers of all time and three “Brave New Girls” cover Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue, on sale now. The double-sided cover features Nelly and Keri Hilson, Solange Knowles, and Teyana Taylor with all-new photos and exclusive interviews. Inside this issue you’ll find:

• Nelly addresses the haters and the state of hip-hop, gives the scoop on his relationship with Ashanti, and reveals plans for a joint album with another rap superstar.
• Meet 2008’s “Brave New Girls” starring Keri Hilson, Solange Knowles, and Teyana Taylor, as well as Estelle, Kid Sister, Janelle Monáe, and Wynter Gordon.
• Plus we go one-on-one with G-Unit, The Game, Leona Lewis, Danity Kane, Rick Ross, N.E.R.D., Lloyd, Three 6 Mafia, Flo Rida, Yung Berg, and more!
• This issue is first to showcase the three-year-old magazine’s new cutting-edge design.

Get your copy at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-A-Million, Safeway, Vons, select 7-Elevens, and newsstands, or purchase the issue online. You can also subscribe online.

Preview the issue and watch some behind-the-scenes action.