Cash Money Records #Branches

Bryan Williams, also known as Birdman, told some of his close friends the motivation for starting the label:

I was hoping it would get us out of the projects and into a positive way of life. And we wanted to help other people get out of this poverty...{{cite web|title=Interview with BRYAN "BIRDMAN" WILLIAMS, co-owner of Cash Money Records - Feb 6, 2012|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_Birdman.html|work=HitQuarters|access-date=8 June 2013|author=Jan Blumentrath|date=6 February 2012}}

File:Birdman at hot 97 summer jam 2007.jpg (pictured) founded Cash Money Records in 1991 with his brother Ronald "Slim" Williams.]]

Cash Money's first artist, New Orleans–based rapper Kilo G, issued his debut album, The Sleepwalker, in 1992 as the label's first release.{{cite web | url=https://www.essence.com/gallery/cash-money-records-top-songs/ | title=Cash Money Records: The Greatest Songs Ever Released | date=June 27, 2024 }} The label then signed the hip hop group U.N.L.V., composed of rappers Lil Ya, Tec 9 and Yella Boy. They released the projects 6th & Baronne (1993), Mac Melph Calio (1995), and Uptown 4 Life (1996) under the label.{{Cite web|url= https://www.forbes.com/sites/shawnsetaro/2015/05/05/baby-money-inside-the-early-years-of-birdmans-cash-money-records/|title=Baby Money: Inside The Early Years Of Birdman's Cash Money Records|website=Forbes.com|date=May 5, 2015}} They were some of the original bounce rappers that help create a sound in New Orleans, along with the label's following releases. Kilo G's second and final album, The Bloody City (1995), was the label's first project to be produced entirely by Mannie Fresh, who would do so on most of the label's following releases. Kilo G was murdered in 1997. From 1993 to 1995, the label signed several other hip hop artists in the New Orleans area, including B.G., Lil Wayne, and Juvenile, each of whom already had buzz in the streets.{{Cite web|url= https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/kilo-g/12215.html|title=Kilo G (Cash Money Records) In New Orleans / Rap}}

By this time, Turk and another local rapper by the name of Bulletproof (a.k.a. Lil Derrick; born Derrick Williams, Birdman's nephew) joined the roster. In May 1997, Birdman organized the rap group Hot Boys, which at the time included Juvenile, Turk, B.G. and Bulletproof. Lil Wayne later joined the group, shortly after the death of his father. Bulletproof was voted out the group before recording any major releases, according to Turk. Bulletproof, who referred to himself as the #2 Stunna, was later killed in 2002.

Cash Money's commercial breakthrough came in 1998 when the Hot Boys–B.G. and Juvenile in particular–caught the attention of Universal Records executives.{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/10/lil-derrick-dies-today-in-hip-hop/|title=Lil Derrick Dies: Today in Hip-Hop - XXL|date=October 31, 2018 }} Wendy Day effectively negotiated a deal between Cash Money and the Universal Music Group (UMG) subsidiary (known currently as Republic Records), which became a 70%-30% distribution deal. Later, UMG acquired a portion of Cash Money Records, making it a subsidiary of the company.

Cash Money signed a three-year, $30 million distribution deal with Universal Records in March 1998, under which the Williams brothers were given a $2 million advance each year and a credit of $1.5 million for each of the six artists that they had at the time. After recouping, Universal Records would retain 15% of profits from album sales, while Cash Money retained 85%, as well as 50% of their publishing royalties and ownership of all master recordings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/the-6-biggest-moment-cash-money-signs-with-universal/|title=The #6 Biggest Moment: Cash Money Signs With Universal|date=February 7, 2008 |access-date= June 2, 2022}} Dino Delvaille, who orchestrated the deal, later told HitQuarters: "I made certain they retained (the rights) of their work. They deserve it."{{cite web |url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_DDelvaille.html |title=Interview With Dino Delvaille |publisher=HitQuarters|date=March 1, 2004 |access-date=May 12, 2011}} Cash Money's first success under Universal was Juvenile's November 1998 release, 400 Degreez. The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top 200 and would ultimately go on to sell over five million copies worldwide. The success of 400 Degreez solidified Cash Money as a powerhouse label in the national hip-hop scene. The album featured guest appearances from Cash Money artists Turk, Lil Wayne, B.G., Baby, and Mannie Fresh (both individually and as their groups the Hot Boys and Big Tymers), as well as a guest appearance from Jay-Z, the first time an East Coast rapper collaborated with Cash Money.

File:Lil Wayne in Concert.jpg started as a member of the Hot Boys and became the label's best-selling artist.]]

After the deal, Cash Money achieved a new level of success. Later albums in 1999 such as the Hot Boys' Guerrilla Warfare, B.G.'s Chopper City in the Ghetto, and Lil Wayne's Tha Block Is Hot also saw great chart success, were all certified Platinum by the RIAA, and furthered the label's reputation. These albums contained major Billboard hits such as Juvenile's "Back That Azz Up" (#19 on the Billboard Hot 100), B.G.'s "Bling Bling" (#36), and the Hot Boys' "I Need a Hot Girl" (#65). All of Cash Money's albums and singles in this period were solely produced by the label's in-house producer, Mannie Fresh. Their A&R at Universal, Dino Delvaille, said:

When they first came into the business, they were very reluctant to make records with other people. They probably felt that people would steal their style or flavor, and I had to work hard to get them to open up to making records with Cam'ron, Puffy, and Clipse, among others.

The label's success continued into the 2000s. Between 2001 and 2003, the label sold 7 million albums. The song "Still Fly" by the Big Tymers was nominated for two Grammy Awards. However, B.G. and Juvenile left the label by 2002, claiming financial mismanagement.Reid, Shaheen. [https://web.archive.org/web/20060405152850/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1525684/20060308/juvenile.jhtml Juvenile Tears Into Cash Money, Lil Wayne — And FEMA], MTV News. Published March 9, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2009. In April 2003, Juvenile returned to the label for a reported $4 million deal, and in return, he signed over the rights to Juve The Great, an album which sold over a million copies and contained the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Slow Motion". In 2007, former Hot Boys member Lil Wayne was named president of Cash Money Records and CEO of Young Money Entertainment. Later that year, Lil Wayne stepped down as president to focus on his career, especially Tha Carter III.Checkoway, Laura. [http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/10/lil_wayne_excerpts/ Weezy F. Baby: Uncut] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611145950/http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2007/10/lil_wayne_excerpts/ |date=June 11, 2008 }}, Vibe. Published October 2, 2007. Retrieved October 15, 2007. In 2008, Lil Wayne re-signed with Cash Money, ensuring that his next few albums will be produced by the label.Hobbs, Linda. [http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2008/09/lilwayne_cashmoney_resign/ Lil Wayne Re-Signs With Cash Money Records] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425134059/http://www.vibe.com/news/news_headlines/2008/09/lilwayne_cashmoney_resign/ |date=April 25, 2009 }}, Vibe. Published September 16, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2009.

File:Drake at Bun-B Concert 2011.jpg signed to the label in 2009 and has released Thank Me Later, Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, Views, More Life, and Scorpion.]]

In September 2008, Cash Money released rocker Kevin Rudolf's smash-hit debut single "Let It Rock" featuring label-mate Lil Wayne. On October 15, 2008, at the MOBO Awards, British R&B singer Jay Sean announced that he had signed with Cash Money Records.Miah, Shuhel. [http://www.insidedesi.com/music/450/jay-sean-cash-money/ Jay Sean to take on the U.S.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090305110223/http://www.insidedesi.com/music/450/jay-sean-cash-money/ |date=March 5, 2009 }}, insidedesi.com. Published October 16, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2009.[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/beyond-bhangra-1633084.html Beyond Bhangra], The Independent. Published February 27, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2009. In February 2009, the Williams brothers were featured in CNBC's Newbos: The Rise of America's New Black Overclass, a documentary show profiling several black multi-millionaires.Hinckley, David. [http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/02/25/2009-02-25_black_overclass_rich_in_opinion_money_ta.html 'Black overclass' rich in opinion Money talks – via affluent athletes and music-biz bigs], The New York Daily News. Published February 25, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2009. In early 2009, it was announced that former Roc-A-Fella Records artist Freeway signed with the label, although he was never officially signed to the label.{{cite web |url=http://www.rapbasement.com/lil-wayne/060309-lil-waynes-new-rebirth-album-is-pushed-to-august-and-rapper-freeway-signs-to-cash-money.html |title=Weezy Pushed Again, Freeway Signs To Cash Money | Lil Wayne |publisher=Rap Basement |date=June 3, 2009 |access-date=2010-06-06 |archive-date=June 6, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090606122025/http://www.rapbasement.com/lil-wayne/060309-lil-waynes-new-rebirth-album-is-pushed-to-august-and-rapper-freeway-signs-to-cash-money.html |url-status=dead }} On August 16, 2009, Bow Wow announced that he signed with Cash Money Records.{{cite news|title=Bow Wow Joins Cash Money|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1618850/bow-wow-joins-cash-money.jhtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120906184112/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1618850/bow-wow-joins-cash-money.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 6, 2012|location=New York | work=MTV}}

In 2009, they took part in a major label bidding war for Queens native rapper Nicki Minaj. Eventually, they won the bidding war and Nicki Minaj was signed to them exclusively for Young Money. Cash Money Records popularity grew after signing Minaj and Canadian rapper Drake. On August 5, 2010, production group Cool & Dre signed with Cash Money Records. The production group announced the news via Twitter. They are the first in house producer Cash Money has had since Mannie Fresh.[http://www.zillasays.com/2010/08/cool-dre-signs-with-cash-money.html#axzz0vkauxFRD Production group Cool & Dre signed with Cash Money Records] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926171231/http://www.zillasays.com/2010/08/cool-dre-signs-with-cash-money.html#axzz0vkauxFRD |date=September 26, 2010 }}, Zillasays. Published August 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2010.{{cite web |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11871/title.producers-cool-dre-to-join-cash-money |title=Producers Cool & Dre To Join Cash Money | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=August 5, 2010 |access-date=2011-05-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409055409/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11871/title.producers-cool-dre-to-join-cash-money |archive-date=April 9, 2015 |url-status=dead }}

On August 19, 2010, Birdman signed DJ Khaled to the label, also signing his label We the Best Music Group as a subsidiary of Cash Money.{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2010/08/19/dj-khaled-joins-cash-money-records/ |title=DJ Khaled Joins Cash Money Records |publisher=Rap Radar |date=August 19, 2010 |access-date=2011-05-07}} On February 24, 2012, Cash Money Records signed the nu metal band Limp Bizkit.{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/02/27/birdman-slim-and-fred-durst-discuss-limp-bizkit-deal/ |title=Birdman, Slim and Fred Durst Discuss Limp Bizkit Deal |publisher=AllHipHop.com |date=2012-02-27 |access-date=2013-06-25}} Wayne said the same day they were close to signing Ashanti.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/the-25-biggest-hip-hop-fails-of-2012/fred-durst-joins-ymcmb |title=13. Fred Durst Signs to YMCMB — The 25 Biggest Hip-Hop Fails of 2012 |magazine=Complex |date=2012-12-23 |access-date=2013-06-25}}

In 2011, Cash Money Records signed a co-publishing venture with the Atria Publishing Group called Cash Money Content.{{Cite news|url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/49825-partnership-models-and-the-african-american-book-market.html|title=Partnership Models and the African-American Book Market|newspaper=PublishersWeekly.com|access-date=2017-01-08}}

File:Nicki Minaj and Tyga.jpg and Tyga signed to the label in the late 2000s and have both released highly commercially successful singles.]]

In February 2013, Birdman released a compilation mixtape with Cash Money and Young Money, entitled Rich Gang: All Stars. Shortly afterwards, he announced a compilation album entitled Rich Gang: Flashy Lifestyle that was due to be released on May 21, 2013—it featured members of Cash Money, Young Money, and various collaborators.{{cite web |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22966/title.tyga-s-hotel-california-album-pushed-back-will-now-be-released-in-april |title=Tyga "Hotel California" Tracklist & Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-12 |access-date=2013-06-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409141939/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22966/title.tyga-s-hotel-california-album-pushed-back-will-now-be-released-in-april |archive-date=April 9, 2015 |url-status=dead }} The first single from the project, "Tapout" was released on March 19, 2013, and features Lil Wayne, Future, Mack Maine, and Nicki Minaj, with production by 808 Mafia's Southside and TM88.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/listen-birdman-f-lil-wayne-future-mack-maine-and-nicki-minaj-tapout |title=Listen: Birdman f/ Lil Wayne, Future, Mack Maine, and Nicki Minaj "Tapout" |magazine=Complex |access-date=2013-06-25}} "Fly Rich" featuring Stevie J, Future, Tyga, Meek Mill and Mystikal was also released as a promotional single.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fly-rich-feat.-stevie-j-future/id606963719 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013224843/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fly-rich-feat.-stevie-j-future/id606963719 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 13, 2014 |title=iTunes - Music - Fly Rich (feat. Stevie J, Future, Tyga, Meek Mill & Mystikal) - Single by Rich Gang |publisher=iTunes |date=2013-03-05 |access-date=2013-06-25}}

The album's release date was then pushed back to July 23, 2013,{{cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24267/title.ymcmb-friends-rich-gang-release-date-cover-art |title=YMCMB & Friends "Rich Gang" Release Date & Cover Art |publisher=HipHop DX |access-date=2013-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409230559/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24267/title.ymcmb-friends-rich-gang-release-date-cover-art |archive-date=April 9, 2015 |url-status=dead }} while the title was also shortened to just Rich Gang. The album garnered a mixed critical reception and debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.

On December 4, 2014, just five days before Tha Carter V was due to be released, Wayne issued a statement saying the album would not be released on its expected release date due to his displeasure with Birdman refusing to release the album, although it had been completed. Wayne also expressed his feelings by stating he felt he and his creative partner were being held "prisoner". Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit.{{cite news|last1=Grow|first1=Kory|title=Lil Wayne Blasts Cash Money: 'I Want Off This Label'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lil-wayne-blasts-cash-money-i-want-off-this-label-20141204|access-date=December 4, 2014|work=Rolling Stone|agency=Wenner Media LLC|publisher=rollingstone.com|date=December 4, 2014|location=United States}}{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Erika|title=Lil Wayne: Birdman & Cash Money Records 'Refuse to Release' 'Tha Carter V'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6363464/lil-wayne-birdman-cash-money-records-album-leaving|access-date=December 4, 2014|magazine=Billboard|agency=Prometheus Media Group|publisher=billboard.com|date=December 4, 2014|location=United States}} On January 20, 2015, Wayne self-released Sorry 4 the Wait 2, a sequel to his 2011 mixtape, to compensate for the continued delay of Tha Carter V.{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=Lil Wayne Drops Sorry 4 the Wait 2|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/58108-lil-wayne-drops-sorry-4-the-wait-2/|website=Pitchfork|date=January 20, 2015|access-date=21 January 2015}}{{cite magazine|last1=Regan|first1=Helen|title=Lil Wayne Just Dropped His New Mixtape Sorry 4 the Wait 2|url=https://time.com/3675848/lil-wayne-mixtape-sorry-4-the-wait-2/|magazine=Time|access-date=21 January 2015}} Upon Sorry for the Wait 2{{'}}s release, it was noted that Wayne disses Birdman and Cash Money Records several times throughout.{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.32202/title.lil-wayne-disses-cash-money-on-sorry-for-the-wait-2|title=Lil Wayne Disses Cash Money On "Sorry 4 The Wait 2"|date=21 January 2015|work=HipHopDX|access-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320011046/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.32202/title.lil-wayne-disses-cash-money-on-sorry-for-the-wait-2|archive-date=March 20, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/shots-fired-all-the-disses-aimed-at-birdman-and-cash-money-on-lil-wayne-s-sorry-4-the-wait-2-news.13696.html|title=Shots Fired: All The Disses Aimed At Birdman & Cash Money On Lil Wayne's "Sorry 4 The Wait 2"|author=Rose Lilah|date=26 January 2015|work=HotNewHipHop}}{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/01/21/lil-wayne-mixtape-disses-birdman-cash-money-records-sorry-4-the-wait-2/|title=Lil Wayne's Mixtape: He Disses Birdman & Cash Money Records On 'Sorry 4 The Wait 2′ - Hollywood Life|author=Chris Rogers|work=Hollywood Life|date=January 21, 2015}} Birdman was reported to be upset with this.{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/c8w02y/report-birdman-upset-with-lil-wayne-over-diss-song|title=Report: Birdman Upset With Lil Wayne Over Cash Money Diss Song|date=23 January 2015|work=BET.com}} In late January 2015, Lil Wayne filed a $51 million lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money over the delay of Tha Carter V.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/58255-lil-wayne-sues-birdman-and-cash-money-for-51-million-freedom-from-label/|title=Lil Wayne Sues Birdman and Cash Money for $51 Million, Freedom From Label|website=Pitchfork.com|date=January 28, 2015|access-date=12 October 2017}}

In January 2015, Wayne stated that when he leaves Cash Money, he would take Drake and Nicki Minaj with him.{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/01/26/lil-wayne-birdman-young-money-drake-nicki-minaj-cash-money-records/|title=Lil Wayne -- When I Leave Cash Money ... I'm Taking Drake & Nicki Minaj With Me|website=Tmz.com|date=January 27, 2015 |access-date=12 October 2017}} On June 22, TMZ reported new details on the lawsuit. According to documents filed by Lil Wayne, Birdman and Cash Money have mismanaged Young Money, including Drake and Minaj. The documents allege that Birdman and Cash Money haven't paid people.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-wayne-claims-that-drake-and-nicki-minaj-might-leave-young-money-because-of-birdman-news.16069.html|title=Lil Wayne Claims That Drake & Nicki Minaj Might Leave Young Money Because Of Birdman|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=June 22, 2015 |access-date=12 October 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.stack.com/a/lil-wayne-says-drake-and-nicki-minaj-may-leave-cash-money|title=Lil Wayne Says Drake and Nicki Minaj May Leave Cash Money|website=Stack.com|date=July 3, 2015|access-date=12 October 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34357/title.lil-wayne-drake-nicki-minaj-to-leave-cash-money-records|title=Lil Wayne: Drake & Nicki Minaj To Leave Cash Money Records|website=Hiphopdx.com|date=June 22, 2015|access-date=12 October 2017}} In June 2015, Wayne joined Jay-Z's Tidal as an artist owner and exclusively released a single on the service titled "Glory".{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-wayne-says-he-signed-a-deal-with-jay-z-news.15947.html|title=Lil Wayne Says He Signed A Deal With Jay Z|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=June 14, 2015 |access-date=12 October 2017}} On July 4, 2015, Wayne released Free Weezy Album exclusively through Tidal under Young Money and Republic Records.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lil-wayne-drops-free-weezy-album-on-tidal-20150704|title=Lil Wayne Drops 'Free Weezy Album' on Tidal|magazine=Rolling Stone}} On July 15, prosecutors allege Birdman and Young Thug conspired to murder Lil Wayne and were involved in the April 26 shooting.{{cite magazine|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/07/prosecutors-allege-birdman-and-young-thug-conspired-to-murder-lil-wayne/|title=Prosecutors allege Birdman and Young Thug conspired to murder Lil Wayne|date=July 16, 2015|magazine=Consequence of Sound|access-date=12 October 2017}} On July 16, Birdman filed a $50 million lawsuit against Jay Z's Tidal streaming service over Lil Wayne's Free Weezy Album. The lawsuit claims that Cash Money Records exclusively owns the rights to Lil Wayne's music, although he is now independent and the label no longer owns these rights.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/birdman-is-now-suing-tidal-over-free-weezy-album-news.16524.html|title=Birdman Is Now Suing TIDAL Over "Free Weezy Album"|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=July 16, 2015 |access-date=12 October 2017}}

On April 12, 2017, Birdman accepted a plaque in honor of Cash Money Records having sold one billion units.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/birdman-gets-plaque-in-honor-of-cash-money-selling-a-billion-units-news.31004.html|title=Birdman Gets Plaque In honor Of Cash Money Selling A Billion Units|website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=April 6, 2017 |access-date=12 October 2017}} On September 13, 2018, it was announced that Young Money was no longer a joint business venture with Cash Money. Ownership of the imprint was granted entirely to Lil Wayne as part of the legal settlements with Birdman that were finalized.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/09/lil-wayne-young-money-sole-owner/|title=Lil Wayne is now the sole owner of Young Money Entertainment|author=Burks, Tosten|work=XXL|date=September 13, 2018|access-date=September 14, 2018}}

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| name = Rich Gang

| genre = Hip hop

| years_active = 2013–present

| label = Cash Money

| current_members = Birdman
Young Thug
Jacquees

Rublow
Saxkboy KD
Triggaman16
Sufferryanyt

| past_members = Rich Homie Quan (deceased){{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/rich-homie-quan-dead-rapper-age-34-b2607906.html|title=Rich Homie Quan death: Rich Gang rapper 'dies aged 34' at home in Atlanta|first=Kevin E.G.|last=Perry|work=The Independent|date=September 5, 2024|accessdate=September 5, 2024}}
Robb Banks{{Cite web|url=http://karencivil.com/2018/02/04/robb-banks-readies-43-tracks-for-falconia-album-after-leaving-cash-money/|title = Robb Bank$ Readies 43 Tracks for 'Falconia' Album After Leaving Cash Money|date = February 4, 2018}}
BTY Young'n (deceased)
Caskey
J-Soul
Neno Calvin
Trev Rich
Money Man
Young Greatness (deceased)
Derez De'Shon

}}

Rich Gang is a hip hop collective and side project introduced by Birdman in 2013, initially composed of members from the Cash Money Records roster. The group's debut single, "Tapout" (featuring Future) was released in March 2013. Georgia rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan became the core of the Rich Gang, debuting with guest appearances on the group's 2014 single "Lifestyle". The duo were also the primary artists on Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 (2014). Later Rich Gang members—such as Derez De'Shon, Robb Banks, and Money Man—were part of the group despite not being signed to Cash Money as solo artists.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/birdman-introduces-rich-gang-and-new-song-fly-rich|title = Birdman Introduces Rich Gang and New Song "Fly Rich"| website=Complex Networks }}

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From its founding until 2005, Mannie Fresh was the well-known production head of all Cash Money releases, as the label's resident producer. The label would be without a proper in-house producer until August 2010, when production duo Cool & Dre signed to the label.{{cite web |last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11871/title.producers-cool-dre-to-join-cash-money |title=Producers Cool & Dre To Join Cash Money | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2010-08-05 |access-date=2013-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409055409/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11871/title.producers-cool-dre-to-join-cash-money |archive-date=April 9, 2015 |url-status=dead }} Since then, the label has grown its production division by signing more producers.

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• Bangladesh
• The Beat Bully{{citation needed|date=April 2023}}
• Birdman
• Cool & Dre
• Detail
• DJ Nasty & LVM{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/09/cash-money-signs-orlando-rapper-caskey/ |title=Cash Money Signs Orlando Rapper Caskey - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2012-09-19 |access-date=2013-08-25}}
• D Roc
• Illa Jones
• London on da Track
• Natra Average
• Mr. Beatz{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/12/mystikal-in-talks-to-sign-to-cash-money-since-2004-says-birdman/ |title=Mystikal in Talks to Sign With Cash Money Since 2004, Says Birdman - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2011-12-15 |access-date=2013-08-25}}
• Superearz
• TEAUXNY
• The Olympicks{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-olympicks-sign-to-cash-money-young-money-news.2734.html |title=The Olympicks Sign to Cash Money/Young Money |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |access-date=2013-08-25}}{{cite web|author=Nolan Strong |url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/08/27/young-moneycash-money-signs-production-crew-the-olympicks/ |title=Young Money/Cash Money Signs Production Crew The Olympicks |publisher=AllHipHop.com |date=2012-08-27 |access-date=2013-08-25}}
• RedOne
• The Renegades{{cite web|url=http://fearfactormarketing.com/portfolio-item/dj-khaled-we-the-best/|title=DJ Khaled & The Renegades define "We The Best"|publisher=Fearfactormarketing.com|access-date=2013-08-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130809170129/http://fearfactormarketing.com/portfolio-item/dj-khaled-we-the-best/|archive-date=August 9, 2013|df=mdy-all}}
• Sap{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2012/02/14/sap-from-the-back-of-the-boards-to-the-center-stage-interview-2/|title=Sap: From the Back of the Boards to the Center Stage|date=2012-02-14|publisher=AllHipHop.com|author=Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)|access-date=2014-08-20}}
• JAE L.A.{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/JaeLAMusic/status/875624402410287104|title=Twitter / JAELAMUSIC: Compton Menace sign Producer Jae L.A. to MHG, Cash Money Records|publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=2017-01-16}}

In October 2009, Cash Money Records, Birdman, Lil Wayne and various music distribution outlets were sued for copyright infringement by Thomas Marasciullo, who claims his voice was used without permission. The rappers asked him to record some "Italian-styled spoken word recordings" in 2006. The lyrics were allegedly used on "Respect" and other tracks from the rappers' collaboration album Like Father, Like Son and Birdman's 5 * Stunna.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8335706.stm |title= Rapper Wayne sued over copyright |publisher=BBC |date=October 31, 2009 |access-date=March 9, 2010 }}

In 2011, Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne, Universal Music Group, and Young Money Entertainment were sued for {{US$|15 million}} by Done Deal Enterprises, who claim Lil Wayne's song "BedRock" was stolen from Done Deal.{{cite news|title=Lil Wayne Accused of Stealing 'BedRock'.|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/lil-wayne-accused-of-stealing-bedrock-20110804|access-date=November 17, 2011|newspaper=Rolling Stone|date=August 4, 2011}}

{{Main| Cash Money Records discography}}

• Cash Money Millionaires
• List of former Cash Money Records artists
• Young Money Entertainment

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