Shanell was joined by her YMCMB family while shooting the video for “So Good,” the first single off her debut album featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. The singer-songwriter kicked it with Weezy and Birdman in front of a black Porsche Panamera on the Miami set. She also shared steamy scenes with Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee, who plays her leading man in the X-directed clip.

Shanell, who is currently on the first leg of her “So Good” radio promo tour, will release her mixtape Nobody’s Bitch on June 1.

Check out more pics from the sexy shoot below.

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Recognize a real don when you see one. Nas was back in front of the camera earlier this week shooting the Aristotle-directed video for “The Don,” the first single off his 10th album Life Is Good, due this summer on Def Jam. The hip-hop vet was iced out in diamond chains with a scarf around his neck while shooting scenes in a ring of fire. He later relaxed poolside in a red blazer while dining with a female companion and hit the stage for a live performance.

“It’s heart wrenching, personal, and life, and all that good stuff,” Nas said of his new music.

He will be featured on the next episode of VH1’s “Behind the Music,” airing April 18.

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ATL’s finest showed up and showed out while shooting the video for DJ Drama’s single “We in This Bitch.” T.I., Ludacris, and Young Jeezy hit the Atlanta set on Tuesday, performing their scenes in a studio. Tip and Jeezy rocked bandanas around their faces and Luda sported shades and a Gucci belt as he typed on his iPhone. Jeezy’s CTE signee Freddie Gibbs also stopped by to make a cameo. Hit the jump for more pics.

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Kevin McCall got his big exposure while shooting the Chris Brown-directed video for “Naked,” the first single off his forthcoming debut. The singer-songwriter, who is signed to Chris’ CBE label, went in front of the camera over the weekend in Los Angeles.

Sean was pimped out in a bright yellow suit with fur shawl and cane as ladies surrounded him at a fashion show. Breezy and Kevin also grabbed a front row seat, watching scantily-clad models strut down the runway.

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The swagger was on a hundred thousand, trillion on set of Swizz Beatz’ flashy video for “Street Knock” featuring A$AP Rocky, the first single off Swizzy’s upcoming mixtape Limitless.

The trendsetting rapper-producer met his match in the Harlem newcomer, known for mixing street attire with high-end fashion. Swizz rocked a leather Keith Haring bandana and kicks from the Reebok Allen Iverson collection while riding in the chrome Lotus Evora GTE, which he designed. His fellow Ruff Ryder Jadakiss stopped by to make a cameo in the TAJ-directed clip.

See them stunt on set of the New York shoot.

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Trey Songz has a busy Easter weekend. The R&B heartthrob is shooting three music videos over the next several days.

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Nelly Furtado is making a BIG comeback! The Grammy-winning songstress teetered on stilts while shooting the super-sized video for “Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)” in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday (April 5). The song, produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, is the lead single off her first English album in six years, The Spirit Indestructible, due June 19.

“The higher the better!” tweeted Nelly as she wobbled her way down the sidewalk while onlookers gazed up.

World champion hoop dancer Tony Duncan collaborated with her on what’s sure to be a visual spectacle.

Check out more pics from the giant shoot and peep the official cover for “Big Hoops” below.

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Young Money and G.O.O.D. Music joined forces while shooting the video for “I’m Gone,” a cut off Tyga’s album Careless World: Rise of the Last King. The “Rack City” rapper and Big Sean filmed scenes earlier this week in Lynwood, Calif., with director Colin Tilley. Tyga sported his Last Kings jewelry and apparel, while Sean stayed fresh in a python hoodie and fiery T-shirt.

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