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Birdman (rapper)

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Bryan Christopher Williams(néBrooks;February 15, 1969), better known by his stage namesBirdmanorBaby,is an American rapper and record executive. He is the public face of the record labelCash Money Records,which he co-founded with his older brotherRonald "Slim" Williamsin 1991. Birdman released hiseponymous debut studio albumin 2002,[a]and released three follow up albums—Fast Money(2005),5 * Stunna(2007), andPriceless(2009)—to moderate commercial success and mixed critical reception; in 2020, he announced the latter as his final.[2]Along with his solo career, he is a member of the hip hop duoBig Tymerswith producerMannie Fresh,as well as the supergroupCash Money Millionaires.

Birdman
Birdman in September 2023
Born
Bryan Christopher Brooks

(1969-02-15)February 15, 1969(age 55)
New Orleans,Louisiana,U.S.
Other names
  • Baby
  • B-32
  • Stunna
  • Beatrice
  • Atrice
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
Years active1991–present
PartnerToni Braxton(2016–2022)[1]
Children2
Relatives
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
DiscographyBirdman discography
Labels
Member ofRich Gang
Formerly of
Websitebirdmanstunna

Apart from his solo work and five releases as part of Big Tymers, Birdman is best known for his discovery and mentorship of fellow New Orleans rapperLil Wayne,with whom he released the collaborative album,Like Father, Like Son(2006). As label-head of Cash Money Records, he has been central to the career and commercial success of Wayne, as well as future signees includingDrake,Nicki Minaj,andTyga.Many artists were signed in conjunction with Wayne'sYoung Money Entertainment(branded as "YMCMB" ),[b]a label which ran as an imprint of Cash Money from its formation in 2005 until 2018. Birdman also founded the spin-off projectRich Gangin 2014, a loose-knit collective assembled from core signees of both labels; it was joined and soon led by then-upcomingSouthernrappersYoung ThugandRich Homie Quan,as well as other artists not directly signed to the labels.

Early life

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Birdman was born Bryan Christopher Brooks[3]on February 15, 1969,[4]atCharity HospitalinNew Orleans, Louisiana,to Johnnie Williams and Gladys Brooks. Williams did not sign the birth certificate, which led to Bryan initially taking his mother's surname. For almost a month after his birth, he did not have a given first name and was simply referred to as "Baby", a nickname he retains to this day. As a small child, Brooks and his family lived on top of a bar owned by his father. His mother, Gladys, died when he was five years old.[3][5][6]After their mother's death, Birdman and his siblings Kim, Ronald and Ray were taken in by their uncle and spent two years living inPrince George, British Columbia,Canada, followed by two years in foster care upon their return to New Orleans. After Johnnie learned that they were in the foster home, a long legal battle took place in the mid-'70s which eventually ended with Johnnie and his wife Patricia gaining full custody of the children and Bryan's name changing to Bryan Williams.[3][7][8][9]He and his siblings moved in with Johnnie and Patricia and lived in theMagnolia ProjectsinCentral Cityin the3rd wardofUptown New Orleans,where Bryan developed a close friendship with his step-brother, Eldrick Wise.[10]While living in the Magnolia, Williams and Wise soon began committing robberies and soldherointogether before both getting arrested at the age of 16. At 18, both were again arrested fordrug possessionand sentenced to three years inElayn Hunt Correctional Center.Williams served 18 months before he was acquitted of all charges.[11][3]

Career

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1988–1998: Cash Money Records

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After Bryan was released from prison, he andSlimboth began paying attention to the emergingbouncesub-genre ofhip-hop,a sound that was quickly becoming popular in nightclubs all overNew Orleans.In 1992, Bryan came up with the idea to form their own record label, and wanted to name it "Cash Money Records".Bryan and Slim would then travel to nightclubs all over Louisiana to see who was playing and try and recruit artists to the fledgling label. Their first signed artist was a local rapper named Kilo G, who released the label's first ever project, ahorrorcorealbum titled "The Sleepwalker" in 1992.[12][13]Bryan and Slim continued to recruit more and more artists, and Bryan was able to convince his friend and localDJMannie Freshto become Cash Money's in-house producer. By the mid-1990s, Cash Money had grown to a popular independent label in the south, with most of their fanbase located in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. In 1995, Cash Money artist Lil' Slim was introduced to 12-year-oldDwayne Carterat a local block party, and after hearing him rap, brought him to Baby's attention, and soon after Carter was signed to Cash Money as the youngest artist on the label. Carter was placed into a group with another young rapper, 14-year-oldChristopher Dorsey,and the two would be known as "Baby D" and "Lil Doogie" respectively;The B.G.'z.During this time, Baby himself also began to rap as a member of the group 32 Golds, going by the name B-32.[12]Despite their regional popularity, the label suffered many setbacks in the mid-1990s, with a number of the "first generation" of Cash Money artists leaving the label citing financial issues as the main reason. In addition to this, Kilo G, Pimp Daddy and Yella Boy were all murdered in the mid-90s.[12]The only two artists to remain were Baby D and Lil Doogie, who renamed themselvesLil WayneandB.G.respectively in 1997. The same year, Baby and Slim recruited two new artists,TurkandJuvenile,and the four were placed together in a new group, known as theHot Boys.The Hot Boys soon took Cash Money to new heights, and the label was able to sign a $30 million deal withUniversal Recordsin 1998.

1998–2003: Big Tymers

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After Cash Money's nationwide success, Baby andMannie Freshformed their own group, dubbing themselves theBig Tymers.[14]Big Tymers debuted in 1998 with the albumHow Ya Luv That?and went on to releaseI Got That Workin 2000 andHood Richin 2002.I Got That Workcontained the popular singles "Get Your Roll On" and "#1 Stunna". Although the singles failed to chart on theBillboard Hot 100,I Got That Work was certified platinum by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies in the United States.Hood Richcontained the hit single "Still Fly",which was nominated for aGrammy awardand peaked at #11 on the Hot 100. Hood Rich was also certified platinum in the US.Big Money Heavyweightfollowed in 2003, and was again successful, being certified Gold in the US. The group went on hiatus soon after and remained inactive following Mannie Fresh's departure from Cash Money Records, though they've since reunited for live performances, most recently in 2017.[15]

2002–2005: Solo career

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After the departure ofJuvenileandB.G.from Cash Money, Baby was forced to focus on his solo career and began marketing himself as the new public face of Cash Money Records. He released his major label debut,Birdmanon November 26, 2002, and by January 15, 2003, the album was certified gold by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA), for the shipments of 500,000 copies in the United States. The album peaked at #24 on theBillboard 200,and featured guest appearances fromJazze Pha,Mannie Fresh,Lil' Wayne,Toni Braxton,Clipse,Jermaine Dupri,Cam'ron,T.I.,Keith MurrayandPuff Daddyamong others.[16][17]Due to the album's success, Baby became more widely known to the public as "Birdman",and soon after changed his stage name to reflect this.

After Lil Wayne achieved worldwide success with his critically acclaimed and commercially successful albumTha Carterin 2004, on which Birdman was featured numerous times, Wayne became the flagship artist of Cash Money, with Birdman and Lil Wayne being viewed as the two public faces of the label. Birdman's second album,Fast Money,was released in 2005 and was once again a success, debuting at number 9 on theBillboard200,with first-week sales of 65,000 copies in the United States.[18]

2006–2010:Like Father, Like Son& solo albums

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Birdman in 2007

Lil Wayne and Birdman released their first collaborative album,Like Father, Like Son,on October 31, 2006. It peaked at number 3 on theBillboard 200,was certified gold and spawned two singles, "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" and "Leather So Soft". The former peaked at number twenty-one on theBillboardHot 100in theUnited States,won the 2007BET Viewer's Choice Award,[19]and was named the 94th best song of 2006 byRolling Stonemagazine.[20]Birdman's third solo studio album,5 * Stunna,was released on December 11, 2007, and debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200, selling 80,000 copies in the first week. It spawned the hit single "Pop Bottles"which featuresLil Wayneand peaked at number 38 on the Hot 100. To date, the album has sold 372,000 copies in the United States.

Birdman released his fourth studio albumPricelesson November 23, 2009. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at number thirty-three, selling 34,000 copies in its first week.[21]The album's first single, was "Always Strapped",featuringLil Wayne,and the second was "Written on Her",featuring British singerJay Sean."Southside", featuring Lil Wayne, was the third single.[22]"Money to Blow"featuringDrakeand Lil Wayne was the fourth single. "4 My Town (Play Ball)"featuring Drake and Lil Wayne was the fifth single." Written on Her "also became Birdman's first UK release in December 2009.[23]

2010–present: Rich Gang

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Birdman performing at Club Nokia, 2010

In 2010, Birdman announced plans to release an album titledPriceless 2,a sequel to his previous album, but changed the title toBigga Than Life.[24]The first promotional single was titled "Loyalty"and featuredLil WayneandTyga.[24]Other collaborations will come fromRick Ross,Young Jeezy,Bun BandDrake.[24]The album was scheduled to be released in early 2011.[25]He released a music video for a possible future single, "My Jewel", which featured Bun B and Young Jeezy.[26]On November 22, 2010, he released the first official single, "Fire Flame",which featured Lil Wayne. Birdman released another single called" I Get Money "featuring T-Pain, Young Money artistMack Maineand Lil Wayne. On September 13, 2011, Birdman released "Y.U. MAD", featuringNicki Minajand Lil Wayne. He collaborated with Mack Maine as a duo named White Boys to release a mixtape titledBillionaire Mindson November 2, 2011.[27]On May 22, 2012, he released "Born Stunna",featuring Rick Ross. The remix, featuring Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, was released July 10, 2012. The most recent single," Shout Out "featuring Gudda Gudda andFrench Montana,was released October 16, 2012.

During 2008, it was announced Birdman was set to release a mixtape with his long-time friend Rick Ross titledThe H.[28]On May 16, 2013, Birdman and Rick Ross announced thatThe Hwould be released as a mixtape hosted byDJ Khaledon May 23, 2013. The project was recorded during a couple days in 2008.[29]A new compilation album, titledRich Gang: Flashy Lifestyle,hosted by Birdman, was previously set to be released June 25, 2013. The album would feature appearances from the many members of Cash Money Records andYoung Money Entertainmentamong others such asMeek Mill,French Montana andFuture.A mixtape titledRich Gang: Allstarswas released prior to the release of that album. This mixtape included singles from artists of Rich Gang, such as "Started From the Bottom"by Drake,"Bugatti"byAce Hoodfeaturing Rick Ross and Future, "Karate Chop"(Remix) by Future,"Love Me"by Lil Wayne featuring Drake and Future,"Freaks"by French Montana featuring Nicki Minaj,"Rich As Fuck"by Lil Wayne featuring2 Chainz,and "Champions" byKevin RudolffeaturingFred DurstofLimp Bizkit,Birdman, and Lil Wayne.

In 2014, Birdman began promoting Atlanta-based rappersYoung ThugandRich Homie Quan.The two had already collaborated extensively with each other. Birdman released a single titled "Lifestyle"featuring Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan from a Rich Gang album. He also released a second Rich Gang mixtape titledRich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1featuring new music from Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan. The mix-tape featured no music from Young Money or Cash Money artists except Birdman himself, and instead had guest features from artists such asPeeWee Longway,Nipsey Hu$$le,Jacqueesand Yung Ralph. Birdman, Young Thug, and Rich Homie Quan had a joint tour planned.[30]

Forbesmagazine estimated his personal fortune at US$125 million in 2012.[31][32]In 2013 he was listed by Forbes as the fifth highest-earning star in hip hop, taking in $21 million in the year to September 2013.[33]

Birdman and Lil Wayne had supposedly reconciled from their beef in 2016 after being seen atDrake's NYE Party, at Miami's Club Liv, and in studio.[34]However, a contract dispute still exists between them, with the latter trying to get out of the contract; in 2016, Birdman called off the negotiations to settle their lawsuit.[35]

Birdman announced the release date of his mixtape with his protegeJacqueeson April 26, 2016.[36]This went on to be released on May 27, 2016.

Personal life

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Family and relationships

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Birdman's mother, Gladys Brooks (August 29, 1935 – January 21, 1975), whom he exclusively refers to as Ms. Gladys, died when he was five years old. Birdman has made numerous references to her in his music, including releasing a song named after her.[5][6]His father, Johnnie Williams (September 20, 1920 – July 13, 1996), owned a number of small businesses in theNew Orleansarea, including multiple bars and alaundrette.[37]Johnnie was killed in a car accident in 1996.[3]

Birdman has ten brothers and twelve sisters, includingRonald "Slim" Williams.Ronald is the co-founder of Cash Money Records, alongside Birdman. One of Birdman's younger sisters, Tamara, was killed in a car accident in 2006. Due to their mother passing away at a young age, Birdman primarily raised his younger sister and referred to her as his daughter.[38][39]Birdman also had a close relationship with his step-brother Eldrick Wise, who was killed in an unsolved murder in 1991.[3]

Birdman has two children from a relationship during the late 1990s with a woman named Tia: Bryan Jr. (born 1997) and Bria (born 1998). In addition to his biological children, he formed a close parental-like bond with protégéeLil Wayne,whom he has often referred to as his other son, despite no familial connection between the two.[40][41]

Birdman began dating singerToni Braxtonin May 2016, and the couple announced their engagement in February 2018.[42]In January 2019, the couple called off the engagement.[43]However, in April 2019, both Braxton and Birdman confirmed that they were still together. They ended their relationship in 2022.[44]

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Mugshot,November 2007

In November 2007, Birdman was arrested inKingsport, Tennesseeand charged with possession of nearly a pound ofmarijuana.[45][46]

In October 2009, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Cash Money Records and various music distribution outlets were sued forcopyright infringementby Thomas Marasciullo, who claims his voice was used without permission. Both 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 albumLike Father, Like Sonand Birdman's5 * Stunna.[47]

Feud with Lil Wayne

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On December 4, 2014, just five days beforeTha Carter Vwas scheduled to be released, Wayne issued a statement saying the album would not be released 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. On January 20, 2015, Wayne self-releasedSorry 4 the Wait 2,a sequel to his 2011 mixtape, to compensate for the continued delay ofTha Carter V.Upon the release ofSorry 4 the Wait 2,it was noted that Wayne dissed Birdman and Cash Money Records several times throughout. Birdman was reportedly upset with this. In late January 2015, Lil Wayne filed a $51 million lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money over the delay ofTha Carter V.[citation needed]

In January 2015, Wayne also stated that when he left Cash Money, he would takeDrakeandNicki Minajwith him. On June 22, TMZ reported new details on the lawsuit. According to documents filed by Lil Wayne, Birdman and Cash Money had mismanagedYoung Money,including Drake and Minaj. The documents alleged that Birdman and Cash Money hadn't paid people.[48]"Free C5" became the mantra to get money to the unpaid artist. In June 2015, Wayne joined Jay-Z's Tidal as an artist owner and exclusively released a single on the service titled "Glory". On July 4, 2015, Wayne releasedFree Weezy Albumexclusively through Tidal under Young Money and Republic Records. Prosecutors alleged on July 15 that Birdman and Young Thug conspired to murder Lil Wayne and were involved in an April 26 shooting.[49] On July 16, Birdman filed a $50-million lawsuit against Jay Z's Tidal streaming service over Lil Wayne'sFree Weezy Album,alleging that Cash Money Records exclusively owned the rights to Lil Wayne's music. Due to frustration with the situation, Lil Wayne tweeted in 2016 that he planned to retire because he felt "mentally defeated". Many rappers rushed to his defense and pleaded with him not to retire, includingKendrick Lamar,one of the delayed album's featured performers.[citation needed]

Other ventures

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Oil business

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In early 2010, Birdman formed an oil and gas exploration company, Bronald Oil and Gas, LLC. The company was a joint venture founded by Birdman and his brother Slim, and the name was a combination of the brothers' first names, Bryan and Ronald. Evidence of the company's actual business operations was scant, limited mostly to a website and the appearance of a "pumpjack" tattoo on the side of Birdman's head.[50]The website indicated that the company's strategy would be to first develop existing land holdings and seek out new oil and gas leases. In February 2010, Birdman toldOzonemagazine that he had been in the oil business for "4 or 5 years" and was "making very good money off that".[51]

However, by March 2010, Birdman had almost completely covered the pumpjack tattoo, which sparked speculation that the Bronald Oil project had stalled.[52]An investigative report fromBloombergrevealed that official regulators in charge of oil and gas permits had never even heard of Bronald.[citation needed]

Clothing line

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On April 22, 2016, Birdman disparaged the hosts of hip-hop radio showThe Breakfast Clubduring a live interview, telling them to "stop playing with my fucking name".[53]He later issued an apology for his outburst after being awarded the "Donkey of the Day" appellation from one of the hosts,Charlamagne Tha God.[54]The video went viral, and on April 27, 2016, Birdman launched a merchandise line, "Respek", featuring catchphrases from the interview.[55][56]

Discography

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Main article:Birdman discography
See also:Big Tymers discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Birdman &Youngboy Never Broke Again Best Duo/Group Nominated [57]

Notes

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  1. ^At the time of its release, he was known as Baby, although he changed his stage name to the album's title,Birdmanshortly after.
  2. ^Acronym for "Young Money Cash Money Billionaires".

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