“I’ve been talking with Ruthless Records and Ruff Ryders. I’m leaning toward Ruff Ryders because when I sat down and talked with them, they just kept it real with me,” Crunchy told the site. “Plus, it makes more sense to go with someone who can get me out to that area where they might not be that familiar with me.”

Crunchy, born Darnell Carlton , left Three Six Mafia earlier this year to pursue his own solo career after monetary disputes with the group.