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NLE Choppa tapped Lil Wayne for a new single and music video “Ain’t Gonna Answer,” and used the opportunity to reverently pay tribute to Weezy, Cash Money, the Hot Boys, “Back That Azz Up,” and more. The track prominently borrows the “What we doing? Makin’ money/What they doing? Hatin’ on us” refrain from Wayne and Baby’s “Stuntin’ Like My […]
Cash Money cofounder Birdman says people need to put some respect on the contribution of CEOs to the culture in light of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. On Feb. 5, fans gathered to watch a historic celebration take center stage at the Grammy Awards. The 15-minute tribute at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena included performances from pioneers LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Missy […]
Irv Gotti has some flattering words for Cash Money Records. While speaking on the Earn Your Leisure podcast, the Murder Inc. co-founder boldly declared the Cash Money “the best label ever.” He made the claim when discussing the potential value of music catalogs, claiming Cash Money could probably rack in a whopping 10 figures if it ever decided to […]
While attending the Balenciaga Spring 23 show on Sunday, Kanye West claimed in a passing comment that he hasn’t physically touched paper money in years. “I ain’t gonna lie to you, I ain’t touched cash in like four years,” Ye was caught on video saying backstage at the event, breaking into a big laugh. Someone […]
A federal judge has rejected B.G.’s petition to get out of prison years before his gun possession sentence is scheduled to end. In an 11-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan wrote that B.G. “has not presented compelling and extraordinary reasons for his compassionate release,” and should therefore stay in federal prison until the end of […]
Thirteen years after its release, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III has surpassed a billion streams on Spotify. The landmark achievement arrives just a few weeks after the 13th anniversary of the project. Earlier this month, Weezy took to Instagram to reflect on the 6x platinum album, which upon its release became the last rap LP to sell one million copies […]
Juvenile says his decision to join Cash Money was primarily based on, well, money. During a recent interview with VladTV, the New Orleans native spoke about the time he was approached by label boss Birdman, who was initially hesitant to meet his demands. Juvenile said he was getting off work and waiting at the bus stop when Birdman pulled up and offered him a […]
Wack 100 has his Cash Money business partners in hot waters after allegedly getting into a physical altercation. Actor Ken “Ken L.” Lawson is reportedly suing Birdman, Cash Money Records, and Wack 100 after the accomplished manager and record executive allegedly punched him in the face. Per TMZ, the incident took place at the Yamashiro Hollywood […]
Nicki Minaj is being sued over her song “Rich Sex,” which appeared on her 2018 album Queen. According to TMZ, rapper Jawara Headley is suing the fellow Queens native for more than $200 million over the track. Headley, who goes by Brinx Billions, claims he should be credited as the sole author/creator/composer/writer/producer of “Rich Sex.” As […]
Lil Wayne‘s legal battle with attorney Ronald Sweeney rages on. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Sweeney has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the New Orleans rapper over unpaid commission. Wayne reportedly hired Sweeney in 2005 to help him negotiate his contract with Birdman’s Cash Money. Wayne and the label would go on to […]
