Gunplay signs solo deal with Def Jam | Music News

After years of building a rep for himself behind-the-scenes, Maybach Music affiliate Gunplay is finally ready to establish himself as a big league player. Taking to Twitter yesterday, MMG boss Rick Ross announced that his long-time collaborator had signed a solo deal with hip-hop powerhouse, Def Jam.

Breaking News!!!! @GUNPLAYMMG just Signed Big Solo Lp Deal @MaybachMusicGrp @DefJamRecords Debut Album Coming!!!!Streets Been Ready!

— TEFLON DON (@rickyrozay) July 4, 2012

Due in part to a number of outstanding guest verses, namely on Kendrick Lamar‘s “Cartoon & Cereal” and most recently on the Self Made Vol. 2 opener, “Power Cirlce”, coupled with his Bogota Rich: The Prequel mixtape, Gunplay has seen his stock skyrocket in a matter of months.

Despite the new solo venture, the rapper will still be tied with Maybach Music through his Triple C‘s group, who are signed to Rick Ross.