"In dem clouds where a playa stay," Memphis rapper June says as he looks towards the future, not forgetting to look to his past in his song "Gutta" which makes use of a Boyz II Men sample.

Timed just right with the opening night of his latest role in the movie, Fast and Furious 6 , May 24 th also marks the release of Ludacris' latest mixtape #IDGAF (I Don't Give A F*ck).

Detroit may be famous for the smooth and glamorous sounds of Motown, but Motor City emcee Stryfe puts it down for the raw and lyrical sounds of hip-hop on "Organ Donor," enlisting 313 producer Marc Byrd and fellow Detroiters Miz Korona and Skorpion for this

Wanna call him Hollywood? Then get ready for The Big Show! Ice Cube began with the gangsta rap group NWA (N*ggas With Attitude), then broke off into acting in movies, and even produced a handful of family-oriented shows and films.

Second album, second year in a row!? He's not slowing down! Hip-hop consultant, publicist, reporter and A and R Karen Civil revealed via Twitter yesterday (May 23) that 2 Chainz's sophomore album is set for a September 10 release!

It seems ever since Rick Ross was publically scolded for his lyrics that insinuated rape on his verse of Rocko's "U.O.E.N.O.," the song has shot into fame and everyone who's anyone in the rap game has jumped on the track to put down a verse or two.

Rapper Chief Keef had some not so kind words for Katy Perry after she tweeted a comment about one of his songs on the radio.

2 Pistols drops the new summer club banger, "Know That," featuring French Montana. The single will appear on Pistols forthcoming album, due out soon.

Rapper/director Feli Fame (formerly known as Felony Fame) delivers the second visual from his "Dirty Laundry" album for the song "Jealousy Turned Love," showing how jealousy can take its course in a friendly relationship.

T.I. is a lost man on a journey in the video for "Hello" from his latest album Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head . He and Cee-Lo ride "off into the sunset.

After hitting the road with Jay-Z on five Rockafella tours and releasing his Die for a Deal mixtape in late 2012, Brooklyn rhymesayer Livin Proof enlists Chi Ali and Maffew Ragazino for an ode to the birthplace of hip-hop and his home, "Better Known as NYC."

Goodie Mob releases their comeback single "Special Education," a funky and soulful collaboration with songstress Janelle Monae.