Young Money

Feb
12
Christina Milian Signs to Young Money

Christina Milian and Lil Wayne

Christina Milian is the newest Young Money Millionaire. The “Dip It Low” singer has inked a deal with the famed hip-hop label.

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Jan
29
Cory Gunz Arrested for Gun Possession

Cory Gunz

Young Money rapper Cory Gunz was arrested for gun possession in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday after police discovered a loaded firearm, his father Peter Gunz confirmed.

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Jan
26
Nicki Minaj, Tyga, & Bow Wow Lead YMCMB’s 2012 Releases

Tyga, Nicki Minaj, and Bow Wow

Young Money-Cash Money bombarded the charts last year with platinum releases from Lil Wayne and Drake, but they’re not done yet. Over the next few months, hip-hop’s reigning crew will return with albums from Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Bow Wow, and Lil Twist.

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Jan
10
Video: Lil Twist f/ Busta Rhymes – ‘Turn’t Up’

Lil Twist

Lil Twist gets “Turn’t Up” in the flashy video for the Busta Rhymes-assisted single off his debut Don’t Get It Twisted, due March 20.

Lil Wayne’s 19-year-old protégé flaunts his wild style in the Hype Williams-inspired visuals, skateboarding through his crib in a leopard track jacket, rapping in a feathery pink coat, and stomping in zebra-print combat boots alongside his Cash Money cohort Busta Rhymes.

Twizzy gets a check-up from a sexy nurse before taking off in a private jet, and splurges on his ladies with the YMCMB Discover card. Just another day in the life of a Young Money Millionaire.

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Jan
9
Chris Richardson Set to Release Young Money Debut in May

Birdman and Chris Richardson

You may remember him from “American Idol.” Now Season 6 finalist Chris Richardson is set to release his debut album via Young Money. The 27-year-old pop singer, who appears on Tyga’s single “Far Away,” sat down with his label boss Birdman to discuss his addition to the YMCMB roster.

“I think he’s a special talent. He’s definitely a sensational artist on our brand, YMCMB,” said Birdman in the Derick G. video.

The Virginia-bred crooner’s debut is due in May. “I’m really, really family oriented so just having the camaraderie of everybody at this label is something so special,” said Richardson. “I can’t really explain it, but it definitely is inspiring.”

Watch the video for his first single “In the Name of Love” below.

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Jan
5
New Music: Mack Maine f/ Lil Wayne – ‘Fortune Teller’

Mack Maine and Lil Wayne

Mack Maine digs into the crates and unleashes the previously unreleased “Fortune Teller” featuring Lil Wayne. The rasta-flavored cut, recorded in 2007, is featured on the Young Money president’s new mixtape Don’t Let It Go to Waste. Tunechi rhymes in a Jamaican patois about turning into Hannibal Lecter. Listen to him eat the track alive.

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Dec
31
New Music: Lil Chuckee f/ Little Richard – ‘Wop’

Lil Wayne and Lil Chuckee

Young Money’s youngest rapper Lil Chuckee takes it to the dance floor with his new single “Wop,” produced by Mr. Hanky. The 15-year-old New Orleans native samples Little Richard’s rock ‘n’ roll classic “Tutti Frutti” on the twerking anthem.

“I got behind her and hit her with that wham wham/ She looked back at me like God damn/ Welcome to BedRock, call me Bamm-Bamm,” he playfully raps.

Listen as Lil Wayne’s protégé goes to bat.

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Dec
21
New Music: Lil Twist – ‘The Golden Child’ [Mixtape]

The Golden Child

Young Money’s rising star Lil Twist goes up to bat with his DJ Ill Will-hosted mixtape The Golden Child. Lil Wayne’s protégé calls on Lex Luger, Chris Richardson, Khalil, and Jae Millz for the 15 tracks, available as a free download. Twist’s YMCMB debut Don’t Get It Twisted is slated to drop in early 2012 with appearances from Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Busta Rhymes.

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