This was, um, unexpected. Last night, Frank Ocean revealed via his Tumblr page that he’s bi-sexual. Outside of the bedroom, his debut album Channel Orange drops July 17th. 4 summers ago, I met somebody. I was 19 years old. He was too. We spent that summer, and the summer after, together. Everyday almost. And on the days we were together, time would glide. Most of the day I’d see him, and his smile. I’d hear his conversation and his silence […]

While Consequence was out West, he recited a freestyle for Bootleg Kev on Power 98.3. Cons could’ve burned it down a lot better. The interview portion arrives later this week.

Jomo ups his net worth with a verse from Lil Wayne and Cam’ron. Killa steals the show here and lets it be known that Ma$e is still on his Kufi list. flex

After years of sitting in Maybach Music’s backseat, Gunplay is now riding shotgun with Def Jam. Break out the sea bass! No word yet on his major label debut’s release date. Stay tuned.

Harlem upstart Ro Ransom popped up on the Radar with his “Ms. Ransom” freestyle. Fast forward five months and he’s back with his new mixtape, Ransomania. Guest appearances include Trae Tha Truth and  Casey Veggies. Download and tracklist below.

Jon Connor’s returning with a brand new project, While You Were Sleeping on July 26th. But in the meantime, here’s his first warning shot produced by Block Symfany. The beat is reminiscent of King L’s “Too Cool”, but the lyrics certainly aren’t.

While on the red carpet at the BET Awards this past weekend, Marsha let the cat out the bag on her sophomore effort, Friends & Lovers. If it’s anything like Late Nights & Early Mornings, we’re in for a treat. soulculture

Yeah kid, Chicago’s on the rise. And recently, MTV2 took their talents to the Midwest to document the 4th coast uprising. The full episode will air July 1th at 11am and 11pm on MTV2.

A few weeks back, Flo Rida held a listening session on a party bus for his album, Wild Ones. For what it’s worth, the music was the perfect soundtrack for the occasion. Wild Ones in stores today.

During a Melanie Fiona party this past weekend in L.A., rumors surfaced that Busta Rhymes and Power 105.1’s Charlamagne Tha God were involved in an altercation. Busta later cleared up the reports, but admitted there was a confrontation.