Who runs this town? We think Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West do, that's who. The triumvirate of modern hip-hop and R&B band together for Jay-Z's new video, "Run This Town." In this preview clip for the first single off Hova's upcoming album The Blueprint 3, due September 11th, you'll see the rapper along with Kanye and Rihanna amidst a black-clad mob holding torches like the Middle Ages are back in style.
But is it medieval times or a hip-hop revolution? Find out when the entire video makes its MTV debut on Thursday, August 20. Until then, you can listen to Rihanna's mesmerizing hook over and over right here.
(And don't miss Jay-Z performing at the 2009 VMAs, live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, September 13 at 9pm!)