Lil Wayne is breathing new life into his iconic Young Money label, signaling a fresh chapter with a revamped roster of talent. The hip-hop mogul recently used his Young Money Radio platform to shine a spotlight on the label’s current lineup — blending veteran collaborators with promising new artists.
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Among the returning names are familiar faces like Lil Twist, Euro, and Cory Gunz, artists who’ve long been associated with the Young Money brand. They’re now joined by a new wave of talent, including Allan Cubas, Jay Jones, and PoppyH — homegrown additions who emerged during the label’s post-superstar phase.
The roster’s evolution also embraces rising stars such as Domiio and Lucifena — the latter being a metal-infused vocalist from East Los Angeles who draws inspiration from iconic rock acts like Nirvana and Deftones. This stylistic range suggests a more genre-fluid direction for the label, echoing Wayne’s own genre-bending tendencies.
Birdman Boasts About Young Money’s Early Success with Wayne, Drake, and Nicki
Young Money originally launched in the early 2010s with a powerhouse lineup that included Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, Lil Twist, Lil Chuckee, and Shanell. That era saw monumental success, much of which fueled the financial empire behind its parent company, Cash Money Records.
In a recent interview with Nick Cannon, Cash Money co-founder Birdman reflected on the label’s financial legacy, particularly the massive earnings generated by its three biggest stars: Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne.
“Two billion dollars between Drake, Nicki, and Wayne — two plus billion dollars. Hundreds of millions of dollars, guaranteed,” Birdman stated, though he didn’t clarify whether those numbers referred to upfront deals, revenue, or a mix of both.
This isn’t the first time Birdman has publicly discussed the staggering financial impact of his core trio. In a 2021 interview, he claimed to have personally distributed around $1.4 billion to them following his deal with Universal Records.
“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,” he said. “No cap. If you don’t believe [me], ask them.”
As Lil Wayne positions Young Money for its next chapter, the label appears ready to honor its storied past while paving the way for a dynamic and diverse future.
