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Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams Of Cash Money Records To Be Honored At YouTube's Leaders And Legends Gala

Capital Culture

Updated: Sep 30, 2024




As reported by ESSENCE, in the midst of the recognitions at this year's ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Birdman and his Cash Money Empire are set to receive yet another honor on their 30th anniversary.



On June 12th, YouTube Music announced its second Leaders and Legends gala, scheduled to coincide with Black Music Month, which aims to celebrate hip-hop's top executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives who have made an immeasurable impact on the music industry.



This year's event will pay tribute to southern hip hop icons Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams, the founders of Cash Money Records.


Originating from New Orleans, the Williams brothers played a significant role in popularizing Southern rap music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their label has been home to some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Mannie Fresh, and Juvenile.


Lyor Cohen - Source: YouTube | LinkedIn

"The story of Cash Money Records is one for the history books," said Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music at YouTube, in a statement. "Leaders and Legends recognizes entrepreneurship and leadership in Black music and culture, attributes that Birdman and Slim embody at their core. They defied the odds, elevating some of rap and hip hop's most iconic figures to superstardom and breaking sales records in the process."


"We are honored to acknowledge their success and look forward to celebrating the music that continues to shape the label's remarkable legacy."


"We at YouTube are dedicated to propelling the culture forward, so taking the lead in celebrating Cash Money's impact through Birdman and Slim's leadership is a privilege," said Tuma Basa, YouTube's Director of Black Music and Culture.


Source: X.com/birdman5star

"As a platform with a global reach and influence, it is our responsibility to recognize and elevate the stories of black trailblazers in the industry and remind the world of the immeasurable impact black music has on the culture globally, and that's what Leaders and Legends is all about."


The Leaders and Legends gala is set to take place in Los Angeles on June 27th and will feature a star-studded lineup of performances. Additionally, Birdman and the rest of the Cash Money Millionaires will be performing live at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 4th–7th.

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