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.

According to Vlad TV, former Three 6 Mafia member Crunchy Black was shot in Las Vegas the other night. Details of the incident are sketchy, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

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.

Excuse their French and pardon their smoke. After a brief analysis with Teairra Mari, Snoop and Wiz light up for the visual to “French Inhale”. Mac + Devin Go To High School out now.

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.

Not enough money in the world can buy this game. So Coke Boy distributor Chinx enlists Montana and Wale for a track off his new mixtape, Cocaine Riot 2 now available. Ya better think like a pushaman. hiphop-n-more