Gucci's Off Big Cat...Signs With Warner

Gucci Mane has confirmed that he has signed a new contract with Warner Bros.

This move ends Gucci’s long-standing professional relationship with Big Cat Records, who yesterday released Murder Was the Case...a collection of Gucci songs recorded years ago, including “Stoopid” and “Runnin-Back Gittin Fat.”

Although Gucci is grateful for the support his previous label provided during his 2005 murder acquittal and 2006 incarceration, Gucci made it clear that he does not endorse the Big Cat project nor considers it an official LP.

"I am no longer signed to, booked by, or working with Big Cat Records or any of its employees in any way,” Gucci Mane said. “The CD that Big Cat is putting out consists of records that were never planned to make my album and is a non-official release. My fans will get the official Gucci Mane album in August on Warner Bros. Records.”

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Gucci says: "Don't Buy My Album"

If you’re a Gucci Mane fan who still buys CDs, the natural thing to do would be to go out and support his latest effort, right?

Well, this may surprise many, but Gucci Mane has officially instructed fans not to support his current CD, Trap-A-Thon, which was released through Big Cat Records. The So Icey rapper issued a statement claiming that Big Cat has been releasing his music without authorization.

“It has come to my attention that my former record label, Big Cat, is trying to put out an unauthorized release of my music. Not only was this done without my approval, but the music they are trying to release is unfinished and does not represent who I am today as an artist.” Gucci Mane said.

Gucci said he wants his fans to wait for his authentic release, Back to The TrapHouse, due on November 13th, via So Icey Entertainment/Czar/ Asylum/Atlantic

He added that all inquiries for concert bookings should be conducted via So Icey offices and not Big Cat.

Gucci and Big Cat split

Big Cat Records, the Atlanta based independent label known for launching Gucci Mane's career, announced that it will release the third and last album from Gucci Mane.

Gucci, left Big Cat Records earlier this year to sign with Asylum/Atlantic Records as part of an agreement involving his new label So Icey and Czar Entertainment, the same management company that represents Game.

The album via Big Cat, titled "Trap-A-Thon", was recorded after Gucci was released from jail last year.

The album includes the original and the remix of his current hit single "Freaky Gurl" and features guest appearances from Young Snead and Khia.

The CD also includes a DVD titled The Glockumentary, which gives an inside look at Gucci's murder trial and his beef with Young Jeezy.

Trap-A-Thon is due in stores on September 25.

Gucci's debut with Atlantic titled "Back To The Trap House" is set for release on November 13.

The set features appearances from Rich Boy, Pimp C and Shawnna, formerly of DTP and newly signed to So Icey Entertainment.

"This album is perfect for my major label debut. It felt like the first time all over again, just so fresh and driven," Gucci Mane said in a statement.

"I bring a lot of experience, creative wordplay, and a crazy style, and I can't wait to showcase the album to my fans and open up to millions of new fans."

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