US EditionBirdman Says Cash Money Gave $2 Billion To Drake, Lil Wayne And Nicki Minaj's Careers
- Birdman revealed in 2021 on Nick Cannon's Cannon's Class podcast that Cash Money Records gave roughly $2 billion to Drake, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj during their careers.
- This payout followed these artists' signings between 1997 and 2009 and their contributions that made Cash Money one of hip-hop's most lucrative labels through 2018 when all three released their last albums under the label.
- Birdman details how he paid Lil Wayne about $400 to $500 million, Drake approximately $500 million, and Nicki Minaj between $300 and $400 million, highlighting contracts and revenue structures behind their success.
- He emphatically stated, "If you don't believe, ask them," while noting that Drake earned no money for 10 years causing revenue to accumulate significantly.
- This financial disclosure underscores the trio's monumental impact on Cash Money's dominance and suggests their future work will continue to honor their legacy.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Birdman Says Cash Money Earned $2 Billion on Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj
No hip-hop label has dominated the 21st century quite like Cash Money, as Birdman’s imprint has produced three of the biggest rappers of all time: Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. In a recent interview on Nick Cannon’s podcast Cannon’s Class, the rap mogul reflected on the success Cash Money has experienced thanks to Weezy, Drizzy, and Nicki, revealing the trio has earned his label more than $2 billion to date. “Two billion dollars between Dra…
Birdman Says Cash Money Gave $2 Billion To Drake, Lil Wayne And Nicki Minaj's Careers
Birdman is once again shedding light on the massive financial investment he says Cash Money Records made into three of the biggest stars in hip hop history — Drake, Lil… The post Birdman Says Cash Money Gave $2 Billion To Drake, Lil Wayne And Nicki Minaj’s Careers appeared first on .
hiphopwired.com
Birdman Says Lil Wayne, Drake & Nicki Minaj Made Over $2 Billion For Cash Money
Source: Prince Williams / Getty In a recent appearance on Nick Cannon’s podcast, Birdman revealed that Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj, often referred to as his “Big 3,” have collectively generated over $2 billion for Cash Money Records. Birdman emphasized the massive cultural and financial impact these artists have had on the label and the music industry as a whole. He credited Wayne as the catalyst, not only for his own groundbreaking succes…
Birdman Claims Cash Money Gave $2 Billion To Drake, Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj's Careers
Birdman has been having a pretty reminiscent year so far when it comes to Cash Money reunions, taking back to the stage with the Hot Boys. On the latest episode of Cannon’s Class with Nick Cannon, he reflected on the massive success of his label and its offshoot, Young Money. For those somehow unaware, Young Money was under the leadership of Lil Wayne, and introduced Drake and Nicki Minaj to the world. At around the 55-minute mark of the Cannon …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
