parent	Cash Money Records
founded	2005
founder	Lil Wayne (CEO)Mack Maine (President)
status
distributor	Universal Motown Republic Group
genre	Hip-hop, rap rock, R&B;, dirty rap
country	United States
location	New Orleans, Louisiana
url	}}

Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. The label is an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Universal Motown Republic Group. Current acts include Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Mack Maine, Jae Millz, Cory Gunz, Lil Twist, Gudda Gudda, Lil Chuckee, Short Dawg, T-Streets, Porcelain Black, and Shanell aka SnL. The label has released four #1 albums. They were ''The Carter III'' and ''I Am Not a Human Being'' by Lil Wayne, ''Thank Me Later'' by Drake, and ''Pink Friday'' by Nicki Minaj.

History

In October 2007, Lil Wayne said in an interview with ''Vibe'' that he had stepped down as President of the label, and had given the position to Cortez Bryant. As of 2009, Mack Maine is serving as President. Rapper Drake signed a joint venture between Cash Money Records and Young Money. President Mack Maine confirmed that Omarion was no longer on the label after many rumours were circulating the internet. To promote their collaboration album ''We Are Young Money'', which was released on December 21, 2009, Young Money artists embarked on the Young Money Tour.

The label had three of the top 10 highest 2010 hip hop album sales with—in order—Drake's ''Thank Me Later'', Lil Wayne's ''Rebirth'' and ''I Am Not a Human Being''.

2010-Present

.In 2011 Konvict Muzik artist T-Pain signed to the Young Money roster after he and Akon agreed to part ways after his last Konvict release ''RevolveR''. Young Money Entertainment have signed a new 13 year old artist to the label, who goes by the name of Torion.

Artists

Current Artists

Lil Wayne Mack Maine

Drake

Nicki Minaj Tyga Gudda Gudda Jae Millz Lil Chuckee Lil Twist

T-Streets

Short Dawg Cory Gunz Shanell aka SnL T-Pain

Former Artists

Boo

Curren$y

Kidd Kidd

Omarion

Discography

2009: ''We Are Young Money''

Albums released on label

1 9 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

+ Albums released on Young Money Entertainment label.

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Sales

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Lil Wayne

''Tha Carter III''

*Released: June 10, 2008

Lollipop (Lil Wayne song)>Lollipop", "A Milli", "Got Money", "Mrs. Officer"

1

1

|

1

23

RIAA>US: 3× Platinum

British Phonographic Industry>UK: Gold

CRIA>Can: 2x Platinum

*US: 3,500,000

scope="row">Tyga

''No Introduction''

*Released: June 10, 2008

Coconut Juice (song)>Coconut Juice"

112

25

|

—

—

—

*US: 35,000

scope="row">Drake (entertainer)

Drake

*Released: September 15, 2009

*Singles: "[[Best I Ever Had (Drake song)

6

3

|

17

—

*US: Gold

*US: 500,000

scope="row">Young Money

''We Are Young Money''

*Released: December 21, 2009

Every Girl", "BedRock", "Roger That (song)>Roger That"

9

3

|

—

—

*US: Gold

*US: 500,000

scope="row">Lil Wayne

*Released: February 2, 2010

*Singles: "[[Prom Queen (song)

2

1

|

5

24

*US: Gold

*US: 683,000

scope="row">Drake

''Thank Me Later''

*Released: June 15, 2010

*Singles: "[[Over (Drake song)

1

1

|

1

15

*US: Platinum

*UK: Gold

*Can: Platinum

*US: 1,279,500

scope="row">Lil Wayne

''I Am Not a Human Being''

*Released: September 27, 2010

*Singles: "Right Above It"

1

1

|

16

56

*US: Gold

*US: 871,228

scope="row">Nicki Minaj

''Pink Friday''

*Released: November 19, 2010

*Singles: "[[Your Love (Nicki Minaj song)

1

1

|

8

32

*US: Platinum

*UK: Gold

*US: 1,356,366

scope="row">Lil Wayne

''Tha Carter IV''

*Released: August 29, 2011

6 Foot 7 Foot", "John (Lil Wayne song)>John", "How To Love", "She Will"

1

1

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-

*TBA

*TBA

Planned future releases

October 24, 2011: ''Take Care'' by Drake TBA 2011: ''Careless World'' by Tyga TBA: ''Nothing is Promised'' by Jae Millz

*First single: "Forever Winning" featuring Lil Wayne

TBA: ''Maine 4 President'' by Mack Maine TBA: Gudda Gudda's first studio album November 8, 2011: ''Don't Get It Twisted'' by Lil Twist

*First single: "Little Secrets" featuring Bow Wow

*Second single: "Love Affair" featuring Lil Wayne

*Third single: "New Money" featuring Mishon

TBA: ''Like Father, Like Son 2'' by Baby and Lil Wayne

References

Category:Record labels established in 2005 Category:American record labels Category:Hip hop record labels Category:Companies based in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Name	Busta Rhymes
Religion	Islam
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr.
Alias
Birth date	May 20, 1972
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Occupation	Rapper, Actor
Genre	Hip hop
Years active	1989–present
Label	Conglomerate Records
Associated acts	Leaders of the New School, Flipmode Squad, Spliff Star, Def Squad, Wu-Tang Clan, DMX, A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip, Mary J.Blige, J Dilla, Missy Elliott, Rampage The Last Boy Scout, Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre, Game, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne
Website	Official Website }}

Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes (born May 20, 1972), is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his highly skilled rapping technique, which involves rapping at a much faster rate, and to date has received nine Grammy nominations for his musical work.

Early life

Busta was born in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, to Jamaican parents Geraldine Green and Trevor Smith in 1972. Smith attended George Westinghouse Information and Technology High School, alongside with Jay-Z, DMX and The Notorious B.I.G. He went to Uniondale High School on Long Island, graduating in 1990.

Music career

Hip-hop crew Leaders of the New School began recording in 1989 and released their debut album ''A Future Without a Past'' in 1991 on Elektra Records. In early 1992 the group appeared on A Tribe Called Quest's posse cut "Scenario," in which Busta's climactic verse propelled him into the cultural consciousness. In 1993, they released ''T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye)''. Soon after, however, internal problems arose because of Busta's increasing popularity, and the group broke up on the set of ''Yo! MTV Raps''.

The Coming & When Disaster Strikes (1996-1997)

Busta broke out with a 1996 solo hit single, "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" from his platinum record album ''The Coming''. His second album, ''When Disaster Strikes'', released in 1997, produced the hit singles "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See" and "Fire It Up".

Extinction Level Event (Final World Front) (1998-1999)

In 1998, Busta recorded ''Extinction Level Event (Final World Front)''. Its lead single, "Gimme Some More" — which sampled Bernard Herrmann's theme from ''Psycho'' — reached number 6 in the UK singles chart in January 1999. Busta enjoyed further transatlantic success in April when the single "What's It Gonna Be?!", featuring Janet Jackson, reached the US and UK Top 11. The album received prominent notice for featuring the fastest rapping Busta has ever performed, particularly on a song called "Iz They Wildin Wit Us?", featuring a guest appearance by Mystikal.

J/Arista/BMG

Anarchy & Genesis (2000-2001)

After Busta signed to J Records, a label started by the then recently ousted Arista Records chief and founder Clive Davis, he released a greatest hits collection alongside a new album of original work. Continuing the Biblical theme of his previous albums, he titled his record ''Genesis''. The album featured collaborations with Mary J. Blige, P. Diddy, Kelis, and others. Genesis was powered by the hit single with Kelis, "What It Is," and his solo single released in November 2001, "Break Ya Neck." The final single was the summer smash "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II", which featured Pharrell and P. Diddy. Despite the success of the two singles, this album did not sell as well as previous releases.

It Aint Safe No More (2002-2004)

In 2002, Busta released his sixth studio album ''It Ain't Safe No More''. The album was moderately successful, with a hit song featuring Mariah Carey and the Flipmode Squad called "I Know What You Want". Another hit song was "Make It Clap", featuring Spliff Starr. The remix of "Make It Clap" featured Sean Paul. After its release, he left J Records. In 2004, he signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment.

Aftermath/Interscope

The Big Bang (2006)

His seventh studio album, ''The Big Bang'', became the first #1 album of his career. The CD sold over 209,000 copies in its first week to earn the top spot on The Billboard Top 200. The album also became his highest charting album in the UK, peaking at #19. Some of the album was leaked on the Internet, and as a result several songs were left off the album and new ones added. ''The Big Bang'' featured more production by Dr. Dre than Busta's previous releases, as well as appearances by Raekwon and Nas. The singles that have been released from the album are, "Touch It", "I Love My Chick", featuring Kelis and Will.I.Am, "New York Shit",featuring Swizz Beatz and "In The Ghetto". Busta also had a stint opening for Mariah Carey's The Adventures of Mimi Tour. Also, Busta performed with Eminem on "Touch It Remix Part 5" and performed a verse on the aforementioned rapper's song, "I'll Hurt You". On July 17, 2008, Busta left Interscope/Aftermath due to a creative clash with Interscope head Jimmy Iovine.

Universal Motown

Back on My B.S. (2007-2009)

He also made a song featuring Linkin Park called "We Made It". It was later revealed that Busta inked a deal with Universal Motown, who released his eighth studio album, ''Back on My B.S.'', on May 19, 2009. He also appeared on Asher Roth's debut album, ''Asleep in the Bread Aisle''. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, selling 56,000 copies, and was his first album to not receive an RIAA certification, selling 122,000 copies to date. The singles that have been released from the album are, "Arab Money", featuring Ron Browz, "Hustler's Anthem '09", featuring T-Pain and "Respect My Conglomerate". The song "World Go Round", featuring British singer Estelle, was released in France on April 6, 2009 due to the heavy rotation of a leaked version. The single was released in the UK on July 13, 2009. Due to controversial content, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned the album. ''Back on My B.S.'' was released internationally, but because of one song, "Arab Money", it is not available to buy as a CD there (however, the album can still be purchased via iTunes). According to the National Media Council, the lyrics were considered to be offensive to Arabs and to Islam, and permission for distribution was therefore denied. Some DJs, artists and fans have lambasted the track, saying it portrayed Arabs in a stereotypical way. The first part out of three of the remix by Rhymes contains verses from the Quran. In November, when "Arab Money" was released as a single, DJ Dany Neville and the Iraqi rapper The Narcicyst responded by recorded a reply. Busta later apologized. DJs in the country said they had not received an order banning the record from being spun in nightclubs, and they had mixed feelings on whether the record was offensive or not. DJ Saif of Dubai said: The Emirati DJ Bliss, who has his own show on Radio 1 in Dubai, also says he no longer plays "Arab Money". He added:

Conglomerate Records & E.L.E. 2 (2010-present)

Busta announced that he was working on his ninth studio album, alongside Canadian producer Boi-1da, entitled ''The Chemo''. He says that his next project is 80 percent finished. Busta has reportedly changed the title of his forthcoming Chemo album to Extinction.Level.Event.2 (E.L.E. 2). Some new songs are being considered for the album, including "C'mon (Catch 'Em By Surprise) by Tiësto and Diplo and "Look at Me Now" alongside Chris Brown and Lil Wayne. The trend of album sequels continues with Busta adding another chapter to his 1998 opus E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front. Busta's manager Chris Lighty sent out the message via Twitter. He said; "Extinction.Level.Event 2 ......prepare yourself." Like the first, E.L.E. 2 is inspired by movies of impending destruction on planet Earth, Lighty said; "From the Intro of the new Busta Album you're going to know you're in trouble and you just turned on 2012 the movie on warp speed,".

DJ Premier, in an August 6, 2010 interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio said Busta Rhymes has received over eight beats which he didn't want to use but Premier hoped his next beat would be chosen for inclusion on the album. On DJ Premier's Live From Headqcourterz radio show Premier confirmed that one of his beats were to be included in ''E.L.E. 2''. In 2010, Busta Rhymes formed his new label Conglomerate Records (With later on having rosters such as N.O.R.E., and Spliff Star). He was featured on C'mon (Catch 'Em By Surprise) by Tiësto and Diplo.

Also in, 2011 Rhymes has recorded a song with Chris Brown.

In 2011, Rhymes recorded "Look at Me Now" with Chris Brown and Lil Wayne on Brown's F.A.M.E. album

On May 1, 2011 Rhymes appeared on the launch show for MNET's Big Brother Africa 6: Amplified and performed some of his songs.

In 2011, Busta Rhymes performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos.

Personal life

Religion

Busta Rhymes is Muslim and talked about it in an interview in Hollywood TV.

Busta had been a member of The Nation of Gods and Earths since the age of 15.

Legal issues

On August 20, 2006, he was arraigned for charges of third-degree assault after attacking a man who reportedly spat on his car in New York City on August 12 after the AmsterJam Music Festival on Randall's Island.

On October 24, 2006, he appeared at Manhattan Criminal Court as the district attorney's office attempted to amend previous charges against him to include weapons possession for a machete found in his car. The judge, ShawnDya Simpson, refused to add the charge and adjourned the case.

On February 20, 2007, Busta refused a plea deal offered by the prosecutors office for the assault of his former driver, Edward Hatchett. The deal would have entailed six months in jail and pleading guilty to two assaults, the attack on Hatchett, and the attack on the former fan. The dispute with Hatchett is believed to have originated over back pay Hatchett felt he was owed. Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Becki Rowe offered Busta another option, pleading guilty to third-degree assault. The conditions of the proposed sentence would include five days of community service, two weeks of youth lectures and six months of anger management classes, as well as three years of probation. On March 18, 2008 a judge in New York City sentenced Busta to three years' probation, 10 days' community service, $1250 in fines (plus court costs), and to enroll in a drunken driving program.

On September 25, 2008, he was temporarily refused entry to the United Kingdom due to "unresolved convictions".

On October 14, 2009, a Brooklyn judge ordered Busta to pay a concert goer $75,000 in compensation for an assault which occurred in 2003.

Discography

''The Coming'' (1996)

''When Disaster Strikes'' (1997)

''E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front'' (1998)

''Anarchy'' (2000)

''Genesis'' (2001)

''It Ain't Safe No More'' (2002)

''The Big Bang'' (2006)

''Back on My B.S.'' (2009)

''TBA '' (2011)

Awards and Nominations

Busta Rhymes has been nominated for 9 Grammy Awards during his 15 year solo career, but has yet to win one.

Grammy Awards

!Year	!Nominated work	!Award	!Result
align=center	"Woo-Hah! Got You All in Check"	Best Rap Solo Performance
align=center	"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"	Best Rap Solo Performance
align=center	"Dangerous"	Best Rap Solo Performance
align=center	"Gimme Some More"	Best Rap Solo Performance
align=center	"What's It Gonna Be?"	Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group
align=center	''E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front''	Best Rap Album
align=center	"Fire"	Best Music Video, Short Form
align=center	"Pass the Courvoisier Pt. 2"	Best Performance By a Duo or Group
align=center	"Touch It"	Best Rap Solo Performance

Busta Rhymes has been nominated for 10 MTV Video Music Awards during his 15 year solo career, but has yet to win one.

MTV Video Music Awards

!Year	!Nominated work	!Award	!Result
align=center	"Woo-Hah! Got You All in Check"	Best Breakthrough Video
align=center	"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"	Best Rap Video
align=center	"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"	Best Male Video
align=center	"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"	Best Breakthrough Video
align=center	"What's It Gonna Be?"	Best Hip-Hop Video
align=center	"Gimme Some More"	Best Breakthrough Video
align=center	"Pass the Courvoisier Pt. 2"	Best Hip-Hop Video
align=center	"I Know What You Want"	Best Hip-Hop Video
align=center	"Touch It"	Best Rap Video
align=center	"Touch It"	Best Male Video

See also

List of number-one U.S. dance hits

List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart

References

External links

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Birth name	Naitia Jessica Kirkland
Birth date	October 04, 1989
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Genre	Hip hop, R&B;
Occupation	Rapper, singer, songwriter, musician
Years-active	2007–present
Label	Jive
Background	solo_singer }}

Niatia Jessica Kirkland (born October 4, 1989) professionally known as Lil Mama, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.

Early life

Lil Mama was born in Harlem in 1989. She was raised in Brooklyn, New York where she attended Edward R. Murrow High School. In 2006, Kirkland signed a recording contract with Jive Records. Her mother Tara died on December 15, 2007 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. Kirkland faced personal and financial struggles at an early age. As one of eight brothers and sisters, she started to express herself artistically through poetry and dance.

2006-2008

Lil Mama released her first album, VYP (Voice of the Young People), on April 29, 2008. The album spawned four singles: "Lip Gloss", "G-Slide (Tour Bus)", "Shawty Get Loose" and "L.I.F.E." The album sold 19,000 copies in the first week, debuting at number 25 on the Billboard 200.

2009 VMA Incident

On September 13, 2009, at the MTV Video Music Awards, Lil Mama came onstage during Jay-Z and Alicia Keys's performance of "Empire State of Mind". While Jay-Z was ending his final verse, Lil Mama came from her seat in the crowd onto the stage and started bobbing her head to the beat. Jay-Z was surprised but continued to perform. Jay-Z patted Lil Mama on the leg to fall back and threw in a quick joke, saying, "You T-Paining right now," a reference to a similar incident at Summer Jam two months earlier when T-Pain jumped onstage with Jay-Z at Summer Jam during his performance of "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)". Lil Mama ignored Jay-Z's gesture and, at the end of the performance, Lil Mama came to the front and posed alongside Jay-Z and Keys.

2011-Present

Since the release of her first album, Lil Mama has been in the studio working on new music. She released the singles "Dough Boy" featuring Mishon, "On & On & On", and "NYNYLALA" featuring Snoop Dogg, all of which failed to chart. Lil Mama has stated that she doesn't know if she's going to release another album yet, she's just taking it step by step.

Other ventures

''America's Best Dance Crew''

Lil Mama is a judge on the dance contest show ''America's Best Dance Crew''.

''America's Next Top Model''

Lil Mama appeared in Cycle 13 of ''America's Next Top Model'' with Benny Ninja.

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Title	Chart positions
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2008		*Released: April 29, 2008	*Label: [[Jive Records	25	5	3

Singles

Year	Song	Peak chart positions	Album
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	124	—	—	—	8	—
	align="left"	10	43	41	38	3	57

Other Appearances

"Girlfriend (Dr. Luke Remix)" by Avril Lavigne off the Limited Edition of her 2007 album, "The Best Damn Thing", as well as some editions of Lil Mama's debut.

"Umbrella (Remix)" by Rihanna. It was not featured on any album, however the original version of the song without Lil Mama is on Rihanna's 2007 album, "Good Girl Gone Bad".

"Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige. It was not featured on any album, but the original version without Lil Mama is on Mary J. Blige's 2007 album, "Growing Pains".

"Beautiful Girls (Remix)" by Sean Kingston. It was not featured on any album, however the original version of the song without Lil Mama is on Sean Kingston's 2007 self-titled album.

"Gimme More (Remix)" by Britney Spears. It was not featured on any album, however the original version of the song without Lil Mama is on Britney Spears' 2007 album, "Blackout".

"Amazed" by Vanessa Hudgens off her 2008 album, "Identified".

"Block Party" by Lisa Lopes off of her 2009 posthumous album, "Eye Legacy".

"Video Chat", "Big Boy Rims" and "Cupid" by College Boyys off of their 2010 debut album, "Spring Break".

"Sexiest" a song by Colombian singer "Yahaira" and featured by her.

Awards and nominations

BET Awards

*2009, Best female Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated)

*2008, Best female Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated)

MTV Video Music Awards

*2007, Monster Single of the Year: "Lip Gloss" (Nominated)

Teen Choice Awards

*2008, Choice Rap/Hip-Hop Track: "Shawty Get Loose" (Winner)

*2008, Choice TV Personality: Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew (Nominated)

*2007, Choice Rap Artist (Nominated)

*2007, Choice Summer Song: "Lip Gloss" (Winner)

*2007, Choice Music Hookup: "Shawty Get Loose" (Nominated)

MTV Asia Awards

*2008, Best Hook-up: "Girlfriend" - featured by Avril Lavigne (Nominated)

References

External links

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