Rihanna is a SoHo Sweetheart

Rihanna shops up a storm in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City on Tuesday afternoon (August 4).

Earlier today, rapper T.I.‘s “Life Your Life” was nominated for a MTV Video Music Award — “Best Male Video” (Rihanna is featured). Kanye West‘s “Paranoid” music video was also nominated for “Best Special Effects” — the vid also features Mr. Hudson and Rihanna.

The 2009 MTV VMAs will air @ 9PM ET on Sunday, September 13 from New York City.

10+ pictures inside of SoHo sweetheart Rihanna…