One of the most influential figures in the history of Southern rap, and rap in general since the late '90s, Cash Money Records CEO Bryan Williams goes by the name Birdman when he grabs the mike. With lyrics typically revolving around money, cars, and hustling, his music is ambitious, extravagant, and hedonistic, serving as a primary example of the Dirty South sound. Throughout his career, Williams has played a major role in the careers of many rap superstars, including Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. Active since the early '90s, his career as a rapper took off by the end of the decade, when he formed the successful duo Big Tymers. Then known as Baby, Williams made his solo debut with the 2002 album Birdman. Following Big Tymers' breakup, he switched his moniker to Birdman with the release of 2005's Fast Money, a Top Ten hit. Following a number three-charting Lil Wayne collaboration, 2006's Like Father, Like Son, Birdman continued releasing solo efforts throughout the decade. During the 2010s, he spearheaded Cash Money's all-star Rich Gang project, and released a few collaborative mixtapes, including two Lost at Sea releases with Jacquees.
Birdman – Rich Gang: All Stars[Mixtape]
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