Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman recently appeared on a new episode of Cannon’s Class with Nick Cannon, where he opened up about his legacy, the rise of his label, and the astronomical success of its biggest stars: Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne.
Around the 55-minute mark of the interview, Birdman made a bold claim about just how much he’s paid his artists over the years.
"Two billion dollars between Drake, Nicki, and Wayne. Two-plus billion dollars," he said. "Hundreds of millions of dollars, guaranteed."
This isn’t the first time Birdman has made such a statement. During a previous appearance on the Big Facts podcast, he broke down the numbers even further:
"When Universal gave me a bag, brother, I could honestly say I gave Wayne about $400 to $500 million, Drake got about $500 million, and Nicki got about $300, $400 million out of my pocket. No cap. If you don’t believe me, ask ’em."
Birdman's claims speak to the incredible earning power of Cash Money's biggest stars — and his pivotal role in launching and managing some of the most successful careers in hip-hop history.
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