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New member
Gudda Gudda
Confirmation Date/Source: March 2013, Gudda Gudda gave details on the expected album in a HipHopDX interview
Project: Guddaville: The Album
Gudda Gudda built a name for himself after the impressive mixtape run with the New Orleans group Sqad Up. A lifelong friend of Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda has been a part of YMCMB since its inception in 2005, maintaining his relevance through the Guddaville brand generated through mixtape installments. He’s been very vocal about continuing in the Guddaville lane for his debut, naming it simply, Guddaville: The Album. In an interview with HipHopDX, Gudda Gudda specified that the Guddaville 4 mixtape would preface the album for a 2013 release. Far into 2014, Guddaville 4 is still “coming soon” and no new information has been presented despite a year long gap between his verbal plan and initial press surrounding the album. Also, already confirmed to be featured on Tha Carter V and making steady appearances on collective Young Money and Cash Money projects, Gudda Gudda may just be content with his mixtape career, consistent and taciturn under the Cash Money umbrella.
All $tar/ Starlito
Confirmation Date/Source: February, 2008, New York Times Interview
Project: Debut album Streetball
All$tar broke in the doors of Nashville Hip Hop after the city finally received some recognition for their talent following Young Buck’s signing to G-Unit. Joining forces with Yo Gotti, All $tar became Cash Money’s newest addition when Yo Gotti’s Inevitable Entertainment signed a production deal with Cash Money Records. All $tar’s first and biggest single “Grey Goose” made its rounds in 2005, where he proudly declared his new position with Cash Money and his career seemed bright with an epic team behind him. But when ‘06 and ‘07 failed to produce his debut album Streetball, $tarlito’s Way II came instead in 2008 and the mixtape addressed the frustrations of a dream deferred. “I wanted the the fame, plus I wanted the chain / Plus I wanted the check, you woulda done the same,” All $tar spits regretfully. Still with a heavy presence in the mixtape realm, All $tar is now independent and Streetball can officially be chalked up to a what if.
Young Buck
Confirmation Date/Source: 1995, left to join G-Unit, Lil Wayne announced that he was returning to Cash Money at a concert in 2008, but nothing came from it
Project: n/a
Young Buck began his career with Cash Money in 1995, although he was never featured on any projects and did not release music through the record label. Most notably known for his participation in G-Unit, Buck became a part of the team after Tony Yayo’s imprisonment in 2003 and right in time with the group’s debut Beg For Mercy. Infamously being kicked out of G-Unit in ‘08, Buck was still being represented by G-Unit records, but explicitly being credited as a “featured artist” on their second album T.O.S: Terminate On Sight. With inevitable beef brewing between himself and 50 Cent, it wasn’t long before the Tennessee rapper would completely cut ties with the G-Unit entity. Lil Wayne yelling gloriously at a concert in Young Buck's hometown in 2008 about the former G-Unit member’s return to YMCMB, felt like the genuine re-opening of something great. But the vibrant dialogue between Wayne and Birdman on stage that night was just smoke and mirrors, ann much like his initial run with the label in 1995, no album manifested.
Keke Wyatt
Keke Wyatt - Put Your Hands On Me from Cash Money Records on Vimeo.
Confirmation Date/Source: 2004
Project: Emotional Roller Coaster
Keke Wyatt emerged on the scene at fifteen, featured in a duet with Avant titled “My First Love.” From there, her debut album Soul Sista went platinum in 2001 and Emotional Rollercoaster was slated to be her sophomore follow up. Cash Money snatched up the rising R&B singer and planned a 2005, but it seems her entire album was "lost" during or in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. After her first single from the project “Put Your Hands On Me” failed to chart, Emotional Rollercoaster was subsequently shelved by Cash Money and Keke Wyatt was released out of her contract claiming “management problems.” Finding her third home at TVT Records to release her third album Ghetto Rose, the record company ended up filing for bankruptcy and Wyatt’s album was again absolved.
Omarion
Confirmation Date/Source: June 2009, Billboard
Project: Ollusion
B2K’s frontman Omarion remained relevant after the disbanding of his group by steadily releasing solo albums, collaborating with Bow Wow and starring in mid-major films. In 2009, and in preparation for his third studio album Ollusion, it was confirmed in early June that Omarion was the newest member of the Young Money imprint. A Twitter exchange from Tyrese congratulating the singer on Twitter sparked the initial line of questioning about his signing, although it wasn’t long before those rumors shifted to the drop of Omarion from Cash Money Records. Label President Mack Maine tweeted in August of that same year: “ATTN: Omarion is no longer Young Money … the song they leaked ft. Wayne is not official .. good luck to him in his future.” This directly followed Omarion’s release of a record with Lil Wayne. Young Money artist Jae Millz Re-Tweeted Mack Maine’s message as further validation of Omarion’s departure. Omarion then became slammed with press insinuating an immediate drop from the major label, but the singer/actor utilized Twitter to clear the issue up: “released, I didn’t get dropped. I wish wayne and all of Y.m good luck for there future. There r no hard feelings ,business is business.” He then dotted the media circuit addressing the quick turnaround rate from Young Money and attempted to counter the brutal dropped rumors by declaring his exodus purely a “personal decision.”
Shyne
Confirmation Date/Source: Never signed with Cash Money, expressed that he wanted to after leaving Def Jam
Project: Messiah
Shyne has had several unfortunate events plague his career throughout the years. His initial signing with Bad Boy records in 1998 was short-lived after being involved in the infamous 1999 shooting in a Manhattan club alongside Diddy and Jennifer Lopez. Shyne served nine out of his ten-year sentence for attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment. Nonetheless, labels were still interested in the Belize emcee and Def Jam signed the rapper behind bars and aided him in releasing his second album Godfather Buried Alive. In 2011, Lil Wayne enlisted Shyne for Tha Carter IV, single-handedly reviving his career as he shared credits on the “Outro” with Wayne, Bun B, Nas and Busta Rhymes. Shyne told XXL “I owe a lot to Wayne for putting me on that record. That was a man gesture on his part, just taking me from the ashes.” Shyne also shared that Birdman had visited him prior to his release from prison and expressed interest in bringing him into the YMCMB camp. Still tied to Def Jam, Shyne planned to release one project through their distribution company and potentially Messiah through Cash Money. However, “Messiah” turned into a single and the Cash Money deal never materialized.
Confirmation Date/Source: March 2013, Gudda Gudda gave details on the expected album in a HipHopDX interview
Project: Guddaville: The Album
Gudda Gudda built a name for himself after the impressive mixtape run with the New Orleans group Sqad Up. A lifelong friend of Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda has been a part of YMCMB since its inception in 2005, maintaining his relevance through the Guddaville brand generated through mixtape installments. He’s been very vocal about continuing in the Guddaville lane for his debut, naming it simply, Guddaville: The Album. In an interview with HipHopDX, Gudda Gudda specified that the Guddaville 4 mixtape would preface the album for a 2013 release. Far into 2014, Guddaville 4 is still “coming soon” and no new information has been presented despite a year long gap between his verbal plan and initial press surrounding the album. Also, already confirmed to be featured on Tha Carter V and making steady appearances on collective Young Money and Cash Money projects, Gudda Gudda may just be content with his mixtape career, consistent and taciturn under the Cash Money umbrella.
All $tar/ Starlito
Confirmation Date/Source: February, 2008, New York Times Interview
Project: Debut album Streetball
All$tar broke in the doors of Nashville Hip Hop after the city finally received some recognition for their talent following Young Buck’s signing to G-Unit. Joining forces with Yo Gotti, All $tar became Cash Money’s newest addition when Yo Gotti’s Inevitable Entertainment signed a production deal with Cash Money Records. All $tar’s first and biggest single “Grey Goose” made its rounds in 2005, where he proudly declared his new position with Cash Money and his career seemed bright with an epic team behind him. But when ‘06 and ‘07 failed to produce his debut album Streetball, $tarlito’s Way II came instead in 2008 and the mixtape addressed the frustrations of a dream deferred. “I wanted the the fame, plus I wanted the chain / Plus I wanted the check, you woulda done the same,” All $tar spits regretfully. Still with a heavy presence in the mixtape realm, All $tar is now independent and Streetball can officially be chalked up to a what if.
Young Buck
Confirmation Date/Source: 1995, left to join G-Unit, Lil Wayne announced that he was returning to Cash Money at a concert in 2008, but nothing came from it
Project: n/a
Young Buck began his career with Cash Money in 1995, although he was never featured on any projects and did not release music through the record label. Most notably known for his participation in G-Unit, Buck became a part of the team after Tony Yayo’s imprisonment in 2003 and right in time with the group’s debut Beg For Mercy. Infamously being kicked out of G-Unit in ‘08, Buck was still being represented by G-Unit records, but explicitly being credited as a “featured artist” on their second album T.O.S: Terminate On Sight. With inevitable beef brewing between himself and 50 Cent, it wasn’t long before the Tennessee rapper would completely cut ties with the G-Unit entity. Lil Wayne yelling gloriously at a concert in Young Buck's hometown in 2008 about the former G-Unit member’s return to YMCMB, felt like the genuine re-opening of something great. But the vibrant dialogue between Wayne and Birdman on stage that night was just smoke and mirrors, ann much like his initial run with the label in 1995, no album manifested.
Keke Wyatt
Keke Wyatt - Put Your Hands On Me from Cash Money Records on Vimeo.
Confirmation Date/Source: 2004
Project: Emotional Roller Coaster
Keke Wyatt emerged on the scene at fifteen, featured in a duet with Avant titled “My First Love.” From there, her debut album Soul Sista went platinum in 2001 and Emotional Rollercoaster was slated to be her sophomore follow up. Cash Money snatched up the rising R&B singer and planned a 2005, but it seems her entire album was "lost" during or in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. After her first single from the project “Put Your Hands On Me” failed to chart, Emotional Rollercoaster was subsequently shelved by Cash Money and Keke Wyatt was released out of her contract claiming “management problems.” Finding her third home at TVT Records to release her third album Ghetto Rose, the record company ended up filing for bankruptcy and Wyatt’s album was again absolved.
Omarion
Confirmation Date/Source: June 2009, Billboard
Project: Ollusion
B2K’s frontman Omarion remained relevant after the disbanding of his group by steadily releasing solo albums, collaborating with Bow Wow and starring in mid-major films. In 2009, and in preparation for his third studio album Ollusion, it was confirmed in early June that Omarion was the newest member of the Young Money imprint. A Twitter exchange from Tyrese congratulating the singer on Twitter sparked the initial line of questioning about his signing, although it wasn’t long before those rumors shifted to the drop of Omarion from Cash Money Records. Label President Mack Maine tweeted in August of that same year: “ATTN: Omarion is no longer Young Money … the song they leaked ft. Wayne is not official .. good luck to him in his future.” This directly followed Omarion’s release of a record with Lil Wayne. Young Money artist Jae Millz Re-Tweeted Mack Maine’s message as further validation of Omarion’s departure. Omarion then became slammed with press insinuating an immediate drop from the major label, but the singer/actor utilized Twitter to clear the issue up: “released, I didn’t get dropped. I wish wayne and all of Y.m good luck for there future. There r no hard feelings ,business is business.” He then dotted the media circuit addressing the quick turnaround rate from Young Money and attempted to counter the brutal dropped rumors by declaring his exodus purely a “personal decision.”
Shyne
Confirmation Date/Source: Never signed with Cash Money, expressed that he wanted to after leaving Def Jam
Project: Messiah
Shyne has had several unfortunate events plague his career throughout the years. His initial signing with Bad Boy records in 1998 was short-lived after being involved in the infamous 1999 shooting in a Manhattan club alongside Diddy and Jennifer Lopez. Shyne served nine out of his ten-year sentence for attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment. Nonetheless, labels were still interested in the Belize emcee and Def Jam signed the rapper behind bars and aided him in releasing his second album Godfather Buried Alive. In 2011, Lil Wayne enlisted Shyne for Tha Carter IV, single-handedly reviving his career as he shared credits on the “Outro” with Wayne, Bun B, Nas and Busta Rhymes. Shyne told XXL “I owe a lot to Wayne for putting me on that record. That was a man gesture on his part, just taking me from the ashes.” Shyne also shared that Birdman had visited him prior to his release from prison and expressed interest in bringing him into the YMCMB camp. Still tied to Def Jam, Shyne planned to release one project through their distribution company and potentially Messiah through Cash Money. However, “Messiah” turned into a single and the Cash Money deal never materialized.
