Birdman claims full ownership of Cash Money Records.

During a recent interview, Birdman, the co-founder of Cash Money Records, opened up about his ownership of his masters and publishing rights. He proudly shared that he has always had complete ownership and control over his music, a fact that is still true today.

According to Complex, Birdman and his older brother Ronald "Slim" Williams established Cash Money Records in 1991. During a conversation with Steve-O on his podcast "Wild Ride!", Birdman confidently stated that he owns "100 percent" of the music released by Cash Money. Steve-O, who has recorded a song with Birdman in the past, commended the rapper on his business savvy.

Birdman explained that he has never allowed any record labels to own a part of his music catalog. He proudly stated, "I did own everything. I never allowed any of the labels to own anything. Universal never owned anything. We owned all our own music and publishing." Even to this day, he maintains full ownership of his company without any outside interference.

The rapper admitted that when he first entered the music industry, he was not familiar with the concept of publishing. However, he was determined to retain ownership of his work and expressed this to his attorney when they were negotiating a distribution deal with Universal Records.

"I ain't even know about publishing and all that. I ain't know about none of that. I went to them with my attorney and I made it clear that I wasn't willing to give up anything. I had already lost everything that mattered to me - my family. Nothing could ever replace that. I had a rough childhood, so I didn't believe that anything could fill that void. That's why I was determined to own my own sh*t. I wanted to own 100 percent of it."

In a music industry where artists often struggle to retain ownership of their work, Birdman's story is a refreshing one. He has worked hard to protect his music and ensure that he maintains complete control over it. This dedication has paid off, as he continues to thrive in the industry with full ownership of his masters. It's no wonder artists like Megan Thee Stallion are inspired to follow in his footsteps and secure ownership of their own music.

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