French Montana rounds up the troops for the latest release off his upcoming debut, Excuse My French. Song produced by Beat Bully. Album in stores May 21. ifwt

Maino and The Mafia embrace the hate on the regular. But to hear them tell it, check out their new release featuring Waka.

Well, this isn’t fly. During MTV’s Rap Fix Live broadcast today, Birdman and Lil Wayne confirmed that a new Big Tymers album is in the works. When asked if Mannie Fresh was involved, Birdman shot down the notion and said the group would consist of himself, Wayne, and Drake. Nobody’s feelin that, pleighboi. Jae Millz, Lil Chuckee and T-Rone freestyle below.

Troy Ave and his comrades hit the studio with The Chocolate Boy Wonder for a session that will appear on the producer’s upcoming album. Here’s a sample of what to expect.

With no police or body bags on the scene, Rich Boy and his troops roll out the yellow tape for their new video off Back To Class.

Like true kings, Blue Sky Black Death and UK’s SAS walk through the valley with their new cut featuring Killa and P.A.P.I. BSBD and SAS’ upcoming Celestial coming soon. nr

From popping tags to popping plaques. Five months after hitting the ‘net, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ single “Thrift Shop” has gone platinum. The song is currently number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Congrats! Check out my PSA from our YouTube sit-down after the jump. UPDATE: The song is now double triple quadruple quintuple sextuple platinum. chartnews

Back like he never left, Ransom tours the city in his new feature presentation. Directed by Smokestack. Not acquainted with The Alternative? Go back here for it.

Forced out of Queens, Pharoahe takes across the Atlantic to South Africa in search of more peace. In the meantime, you’ll find a lot of it on his W.A.R.