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Lil Wayne Wins Lawsuit Against Birdman & Cash Money + Reaches Settlement [PEEP]

The legal battle between Lil Wayne and Birdman was definitely a 12-round bout that finally ends with Weezy coming out victorious.

According to The Blast, Wayne came to an agreement with Birdman and Universal Records, that he will be free from his Cash Money contract and also reached a hefty settlement of over $10-million in retribution for his work.

With the agreement comes Weezy being freed from Cash Money Records, who he has been with since he broke into the music scene back in 1996. The agreement also allows him to release his long-awaited ‘Tha Carter V’ album, which will be released by Universal.

Back in 2015 Weezy filed his lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money for $51-million to terminate his contract. He accused Birdman of owing him and $8-million advance for ‘Tha Carter V’ plus an extra $2-million upon completion, which is what he ends up settling for.

Although there had been several shots fired between Wayne and Birdman since 2015, the two rappers have been spotted together in the recent months. They’ve been spotted at Miami nightclubs earlier this year. However The Blast reports there is “no relationship” currently between the two, which could mean they might’ve been attempting to reach a settlement outside of court.

Birdman said a few months ago that ‘Tha Carter V’ would be released this year, saying in an interview, “We’ll get that this year, I’m guaranteeing you gon’ get it this year.”

Tunechi’s attorney Ron Sweeney confirmed the agreement with Cash Money Records, but didn’t specify the terms. He did say that Weezy is “happy” and that should be all that matters.

While at Cash Money Wayne released a total of 12 albums beginning with his debut album in 1999, ‘Tha Block Is Hot’. He’s also released a plethora of mixtapes under the label.

Stay tuned for any more updates as they unfold.

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Birdman Says Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ Will Be Released This Year [PEEP]

There’s been a longstanding beef and battle between Young Money’s Lil Wayne and Cash Money head-honcho Birdman about the release of Weezy’s long-awaited, anticipated ‘Tha Carter V’ album. That may be coming to an end with Stunna guaranteeing the album will drop this year.

In an interview with Rap-Up, where he promoted his Apple Music “Before Anythang: The Cash Money Story,” Birdman got candid about his relationship with Wayne and revealed that he will be freeing ‘Tha Carter V’ and said “it’s gonna be the biggest album of 2018.”

“We’ll get that this year, I’m guaranteeing you gon’ get it this year,” he said.

“He is the best ever to me. A lot of success comes from under his umbrella. I think it’s gonna be the biggest album of 2018, one of them. Without a doubt. It’s gonna be well worth the wait,” he continued, assuring the release further.

The album’s delay caused a tension amongst Wayne and Baby and led to a $51-million lawsuit against Cash Money. Rick Ross also got involved in the beef by coming at Birdman for not paying Wayne and holding onto the album.

Let’s wait and see what happens with this. Tell us in the comments below if you’re still care about the album or if it’s already passed its time.

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Check Out The “Forbes Five” Hip-Hop Wealthiest Artist List Of 2017 [PEEP]

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Once again Music Mogul/Businessman/Entrepreneur, Diddy tops the “Forbes Five” hip-hop’s wealthiest artist of 2017 list.

With a staggering $820-million estate, Diddy is closing in on billionaire status and takes the crown of hip-hop’s wealthiest acts again. His fortune comes mostly from his very lucrative Ciroc deal with Diageo, Revolt TV network, alkaline water brand AquaHydrate, Deleon Tequila, his “Bad Boy Reunion Tour,” and other unspecified investments. No Dirty Money needed here (pun intended).

Jay-Z isn’t too far from Diddy and is sure to become a billionaire soon as well. If you combine his fortune with wifey, Beyoncé’s they’ve already reached billionaire status. Hov’s hefty bank comes from his TIDAL streaming service, which is worth more than 10x than what the rapper paid for it. Sprint’s $200-million investment in the company also doesn’t hurt. Jay is also making money from selling his Roc Nation logo, which he was paid $200-million for,  as well as being a majority owner of Roc Nation, his film-TV deal with The Weinstein Company, and other side ventures.

Coming in at third place is LA’s very own, Dr. Dre. The Doctor is worth a reported $740-million with earnings from his 2014 selling of Beats headphones to Apple for $3-billion, a 14,000 square foot mansion in LA, which is now worth 20-percent more than the $40-million he purchased it for, other real estate property, royalties, and side ventures.

Birdman might not be paying his artists and maybe that’s why he’s eating so good. The Cash Money head-honcho takes the No. 4 slot with $110-million, thanks mostly to the success of Cash Money superstars like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne. Put some “respek” on that.

Cash Money recording artist, Drake follows his boss with a No. 5 standing. Drizzy’s $90-million fortune is owed to the success of his music, touring, OVO record label and clothing, his Virginia Black whiskey, Apple music deal, and Nike and Jordan partnerships.

Who will become a billionaire first? Tell us in the comments below.

“FORBES FIVE” HIP-HOP LIST 2017

1. Diddy – $820 million
2. Jay Z – $810 million
3. Dr. Dre – $740 million
4. Birdman – $110 million
5. Drake – $90 million

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New Video: Rick Ross – “Trap Trap Trap” Feat. Wale & Young Thug [WATCH]

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Ricky Rozay dropped his new album, ‘Rather You Than Me’ today and along with it he dropped the visuals for “Trap Trap Trap” featuring Wale and Young Thug off the album.

‘Rather You Than Me’ is Ross’ first release on EPIC Records and includes other features from Future, Nas, Jeezy, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla $ign, and others. It also includes the scathing single “Idols Become Rivals,” where he takes shots at Birdman.

Birdman responded to the shots on Billboard by saying, “I don’t get caught up in hoe sh-t, man. I just keep doing what I’m doing and keep pushing. I don’t get caught up in that, I don’t play like that. I’m a man and I stand my ground and I do my thing. Numbers don’t lie, and that’s all I give a f–k about: numbers, and puttin’ them up.”

I guess Birdman just wants everyone to put some “respek” on his name. Watch the video for “Trap Trap Trap” below via YouTube.

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Lil Wayne Reps Roc-A-Fella At Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival [WATCH]

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On various songs in Lil Wayne’s catalog, he has let it be known he is a “Muthafuckin’ Cash Money Millionaire.”

Saturday night the crowd at the “Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival” were caught off guard when Weezy altered the chorus of “I’m Me” with “I know that ain’t fair / but I don’t care, I’m a muthafuckin’ Cash Money R-O-C millionaire.”

It is a mystery whether Wayne is in discussions to join Roc Nation or if he was just looking to irk Birdman (who he’s suing for $51-million) by showing his allegiance to Jay-Z.

What is known is that Weezy partnered with Jay-Z as a co-owner of TIDAL a year ago. Could the Louisiana rapper be working on a new deal with Jay?

#FreeC5

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Drake Makes It On Forbes Five List

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Forbes put out their annual “Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists” list with some familiar names and a new one.

Diddy topped the list with an estimated net worth of $750-million for his stakes in Ciroc vodka, Revolt network, Aquahydrate alkaline water and SeanJohn clothing.

Dr. Dre came in at No. 2 with $710-millon much of which came with the sale of his Beats by Dre headphones brand to Apple. Last year’s N.W.A. biopic also reeled in a nice amount of revenue. In addition he also has stocks in Apple and a plethora of real estate in Southern California.

Jay-Z cruised in at No. 3 with $610-millon for his TIDAL streaming service that has over 3-million subscribers and also a slew of other business ventures including D’usse and Ace of Spades champagne.

At No. 4 was Bryan “Birdman” Williams with $110-million for the success of multiplatinum selling artists, Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj. Put some “respeck” on that.

The final and newest member of the list at No. 5 is OVO head-honcho, Drake with $60-million. The music sales definitely helped, but Drizzy owes most of it to touring and partnerships with Jordan, Apple and Sprite.

All five of them combine for a total of over $2-billion combined.

50 Cent’s bankruptcy struggles kept him off the list this year.

See the full breakdown HERE.

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Angie Martinez Sits Down With Birdman For First Ever Tell-All Interview (Teaser)

Angie Martinez sat down with Birdman to talk about what’s really going on with him and Lil Wayne. The full interview will air today at 4PM EST on Power 105.1.

“Not just that and not just for [it to be] him,” Birdman says about his falling out with Lil Wayne That was shocking to everybody. You never thought Wayne would be saying nothing negative about me in no lifetime. I never thought could ever happen — for that man to open his mouth and say something negative about me. Sh*t fucked my day up. I love my son. He mean the world to me. For that man to say something negative about me, that affected my life.”