Young Money Entertainment Complete Artist Roster

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Updated June 15, 2019 21 items

List of Young Money Entertainment artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Young Money Entertainment roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Young Money Entertainment bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Young Money Entertainment band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Young Money Entertainment.

This list has a variety of artists in it, from Nicki Minaj to Lil Wayne.

This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Young Money Entertainment bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Young Money Entertainment?"

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  • Bow Wow

    Bow Wow

    Hip hop music, Pop rap
    Bow Wow, born as Shad Gregory Moss on March 9, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio, emerged into the hip hop scene as a child prodigy. His passion and talent for creating compelling music caught the eye of rapper Snoop Dogg. At just six years old, he was introduced to the world as "Lil' Bow Wow" during Snoop Dogg's concert. After this event, he embarked on his journey to stardom under the mentorship of record producer Jermaine Dupri. His debut album Beware of Dog, released when he was only 13, skyrocketed his career, solidifying him as one of the youngest successful artists in the industry. Bow Wow's career displayed an impressive evolution over time. In 2002, he dropped the "Lil'" from his stage name to represent his artistic growth. His subsequent albums, such as Unleashed and Wanted, showcased his maturation and ability to adapt to the dynamic music industry while maintaining his authentic style. Apart from music, Bow Wow proved his versatility by venturing into the acting industry. His theatrical debut in the movie Like Mike brought him critical acclaim and further fame, eventually leading to roles in TV shows like Entourage and CSI: Cyber. Despite his success, Bow Wow's journey was not devoid of challenges. His openness about personal struggles, including mental health issues and financial difficulties, added a layer of relatability to his profile. However, through adversity, he continually demonstrated resilience, using these experiences as fuel to create more profound music and deliver powerful performances.
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  • Christina Milian

    Christina Milian

    Hip hop music, Pop music, Contemporary R&B
    Christina Milian, born Christine Flores on September 26, 1981, is an American actress, singer and songwriter. Born to Cuban parents in Jersey City, New Jersey, she adopted her mother's maiden name in the early stages of her career to appeal to a broader audience. Milian moved to Los Angeles at the age of 13 to pursue her dreams, demonstrating her tenacity and commitment to her craft from a young age. Milian's singing career took off with her self-titled debut album in 2001, which reached number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. Her subsequent albums, It's About Time (2004) and So Amazin' (2006), further solidified her place in the music industry. The second album earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album, showcasing her talent and versatility. In addition to her musical prowess, Milian has penned songs for several high-profile artists, demonstrating her creative flair and songwriting abilities. Beyond music, Christina Milian has also established herself as a talented actress. She made her acting debut in the 1998 film The Wood, and since then, she has featured in numerous films and TV shows, including Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003), Be Cool (2005), and Grandfathered (2015-2016).
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  • Cory Gunz

    Cory Gunz

    Hip hop music, Pop music, East Coast hip hop
    Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. (born June 22, 1987), better known by his stage name Cory Gunz, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City, New York. Gunz is currently signed to After Platinum Records, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic Records.
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  • Curren$y

    Curren$y

    Hip hop music
    Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (stylized as Curren$y) is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur and record executive. He was one of the original members of Young Money Entertainment, a label founded by Lil Wayne. In 2011, Franklin founded the label Jet Life Recordings.
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  • Hot Boy$

    Hot Boy$

    Hip hop music, Gangsta rap, New Orleans hip hop
    The Hot Boys (often styled as Hot Boy$) are an American Hip Hop group formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1997. The group is made up of Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G. and Turk. The group was originally formed in 1997, and released their debut recording studio LP Get It How U Live! the same year on then-independent label Ca$h Money to local success, selling 400,000 copies primarily in the south. They followed up with 1999’s Guerrilla Warfare, the group's most commercially successful album to date, selling 142,000 copies in its first week and debuting at #5 on the Billboard 200. The album was certified Platinum on November 1, 1999 by the RIAA. The group disbanded in 2001 when 3 of the original 4 members left Ca$h Money, leaving Lil Wayne as the only original member signed to the label. Despite this, one more Hot Boys album was released, 2003’s Let 'Em Burn, composed of material originally recorded between 1998 and 2000. Many setbacks have prevented the group from having an official reunion. In 2006, Turk was sentenced to 14 years in prison for second degree attempted murder, slowing down plans for a reunion in 2009. Shortly before Turk’s release from prison in 2012, B.G. was sentenced to 14 years in prison for gun possession and witness tampering. Despite this, the group has managed to release one song together, a remix of Turk’s 2012 song "Zip It".
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  • Jae Millz

    Jae Millz

    Hip hop music, East Coast hip hop
    Jarvis Mills, better known by his stage name Jae Millz, is an American rapper from Harlem, New York, who is signed to Lil Wayne's record label Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. His debut major label studio album, titled Nothing Is Promised is scheduled for a 2015 release. Millz is known for participating in and a number of legendary rap battles with MCs such as Murda Mook, E Ness, 40 Cal. and JR Writer among others.
  • Juelz Santana

    Juelz Santana

    Hip hop music
    LaRon Louis James (born February 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper and actor. He is from the Harlem neighborhood in New York City, and is a member of East Coast hip hop group The Diplomats (also known as Dipset). He appeared on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma", as well as Chris Brown 2005 #1 single, "Run It!". In 2003, his debut album From Me to U was released by Roc-A-Fella Records; his next album What the Game's Been Missing! contained the top-ten single "There It Go (The Whistle Song)".
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  • Khleo Thomas

    Khleo Thomas

    Hip hop music, Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and blues
    Khaleed Leon "Khleo" Thomas (born January 30, 1989), is an American actor, rapper, singer, youtuber, and entertainer best known for his role as Zero in Holes and Mixed Mike in Roll Bounce. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he began acting in commercials at age six after his family settled in Southern California. He also starred in other films like Walking Tall (2004) and Remember the Daze (2007). He has recorded numerous mixtapes and singles since releasing his first mixtape The World Is A Cartoon in 2010. In 2011, he released a necklace line called "Love Wings" and in 2013, a clothing line called "Slick Living Apparel". Currently, he is working on his debut album, Just A Sample.
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  • Lil Twist

    Lil Twist

    Hip hop music, Pop music
    Christopher Lynn Moore, known by his stage name Lil Twist, is a rapper from Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. He is currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. Lil Twist alongside his younger brother Lil Za, another aspiring rapper artist, is best known for his association with Justin Bieber.
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  • Lil Wayne

    Lil Wayne

    Hip hop, Trap, Pop
    Lil Wayne, born as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is a renowned American rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive who has indelibly etched his name in the annals of hip-hop music. Born on September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he began his journey into the world of professional music at an incredibly young age. At just nine years old, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as their youngest member - a testament to his early talent. The rapper's career trajectory skyrocketed with the release of Tha Block Is Hot (1999), which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. However it was with the Tha Carter series that Lil Wayne garnered immense popularity and critical acclaim. Notably among them is Tha Carter III released in 2008 which won him four Grammy Awards including Best Rap Album. This album included singles like Lollipop, A Milli and others that topped various charts. Apart from being a successful solo artist, Lil Wayne also co-founded the label Young Money Entertainment which once served as home for artists such as Drake and Nicki Minaj. His influence extends beyond music; he has made appearances in video games and documentaries while inspiring many upcoming artists through his unique lyrical style and dedication to craft.
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  • Mack Maine

    Mack Maine

    Hip hop music, Pop music, Neo soul
    Jermaine Anthony Preyan (born July 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Mack Maine, is an American rapper and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mack Maine currently is signed to and the president of Young Money Entertainment, which was formerly an imprint of Birdman's Cash Money Records. He is the co-founder of Kush Entertainment and has also founded his own label, Soothe Your Soul Records. In addition, Preyan has also ghostwritten songs for other artists, including singles "How to Love" and "Got Money" by Lil Wayne and "So Sophisticated" by Rick Ross.
  • Nicki Minaj

    Nicki Minaj

    Hip hop, Pop, Contemporary R&B
    Nicki Minaj, born as Onika Tanya Maraj in Saint James district of Port of Spain and raised in the Queens borough of New York City, is an acclaimed rapper, singer, songwriter and actress. She has carved a niche for herself with her edgy lyrics, unique voice modulation abilities and flamboyant persona. Nicki's career took off after being discovered by rapper Lil Wayne who was impressed by her talent. Her debut album Pink Friday released under Young Money Entertainment went on to be a huge commercial success. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and later achieved multi-platinum status. The lead single from the album "Super Bass" became a global hit and established Nicki as one of the leading female rappers globally. Her subsequent albums like Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Pinkprint, and Queen continued to cement her position in the music industry with many songs topping various charts worldwide. Apart from music, Nicki Minaj also tried her hand at acting with appearances in successful films such as Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) and The Other Woman (2014), showcasing her versatility beyond the music domain. Furthermore, she is recognized for using her platform to address social issues including education where she has offered scholarships to some fans via Twitter competitions or direct donations over time.
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  • Omarion

    Omarion

    Urban contemporary, Hip hop music, Pop music
    Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), known by his stage name Omarion, is an American singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He is best known as the lead singer of the American R&B boy band B2K; the group achieved success in the early 2000s with singles like "Bump, Bump, Bump", "Uh Huh", and "Girlfriend", which all reached success on the Billboard Hot 100. After the group disbanded in 2004, Omarion embarked on a solo career and released his debut album, O in 2005, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 48th Grammy Awards. His second solo album, 21 (2006), contained "Ice Box", which reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. His third solo album, Ollusion (2010), was released on January 12, 2010, with the lead single, "I Get It In". His fourth solo album, Sex Playlist (2014), spawned the single, "Post to Be", which was certified 3x platinum and reached number 13 on the Hot 100 chart in May 2015. Omarion has also ventured into acting, with appearances in films such as You Got Served, Fat Albert, Somebody Help Me and The Proud Family Movie.
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  • PJ Morton

    PJ Morton

    Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and blues
    PJ Morton is an American R&B singer, musician, producer and one of the keyboardists in the pop rock band Maroon 5. On March 27, 2012, Morton released his first solo recording, the free EP Following My First Mind, on Lil Wayne's Young Money label. Adam Levine was featured on the lead single, "Heavy"; other musicians on the EP include Lil Wayne, Jazmine Sullivan and Chantae Cann. On May 14, 2013, Morton released his first major-label debut album, New Orleans.
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  • Porcelain Black

    Porcelain Black

    Synthpop, Pop music, Industrial rock
    Alaina Marie Soileau, better known by her stage name Porcelain Black, is an American industrial pop singer-songwriter, rapper, and model. At eighteen, she embarked on her music career as a solo act under the name Porcelain and the Tramps with Virgin Records. However, Black and Virgin could not agree on the music she would record. The music she recorded was posted to her Myspace account, "rockcitynosebleed", where she gained millions of hits. After three years of trying to get out of the contract, she signed with RedOne's Universal Republic imprint, 2101 Records, late in 2009 and began working on her debut album. In 2012, she appeared on Best Ink, where the name of her debut album was confirmed as Mannequin Factory. Her discography includes multiple music video appearances, ranging from Jack White's "Freedom at 21" to Travie McCoy's "We'll Be Alright". As an author, she is credited on songs performed by One Direction, Orianthi, The Used, and Mexican pop singer Belinda. As a solo act, she has released three singles, "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like", "Naughty Naughty", and "One Woman Army", the first featuring guest vocals from Lil Wayne.
  • Shanell Woodgett

    Shanell Woodgett

    Hip hop music, Synthpop, Pop music
    Shanell Lynn Woodgett known simply as Shanell or SnL, is an American singer-songwriter from Springfield, Massachusetts. She is signed to Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Birdman's Republic Records-distributed Cash Money Records.
  • TyreeseJ

    TyreeseJ

    HipHop/R&B
  • T-Pain

    T-Pain

    Hip hop music, Pop music, Electro hop
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  • Tyga

    Tyga

    Hip hop music, Contemporary R&B, Pop rap
    Tyga, born as Micheal Ray Stevenson on November 19, 1989, is an eminent figure in the American music industry. His moniker, Tyga, stands for "Thank You God Always", demonstrating his deep-rooted faith. Raised in Compton and Gardena, California's notorious neighborhoods, Tyga's rough upbringing shaped his music style, characterized by poignant lyrics and captivating beats. Before attaining stardom, he dealt with numerous hardships, driving him to express his life experiences through music. Tyga's career kicked off when he released his debut mixtape Young on Probation in 2007, which caught the attention of his cousin, Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes. This familial connection led Tyga to a remarkable opportunity to tour with the group, where he started drawing significant attention. In 2008, Tyga signed with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment and soon after, he released his debut studio album No Introduction. However, it was his second album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, featuring hit tracks like "Far Away," "Still Got It," and "Rack City," that established Tyga as a rap heavyweight. Apart from music, Tyga has made notable appearances in the world of television and film. He participated in the reality show Kingin' with Tyga and landed roles in movies like Dope and Barbershop: The Next Cut. Despite facing personal and professional controversies, Tyga has maintained his relevance in the music industry over the years, showcasing his resilience and dedication to his craft.
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  • Yo Gotti

    Yo Gotti

    Hip hop music, Pop rap, Southern hip hop
    Mario Mims (born May 27, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album Youngsta's On a Come Up under the alias Lil Yo. He went on to release From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game (2000), Self-Explanatory (2001), Life (2003), Back 2 da Basics (2006), Live from the Kitchen (2012), I Am (2013), The Art of Hustle (2016) and I Still Am (2017).
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  • Gudda Gudda
    Carl Lilly Jr., better known by his stage name Gudda Gudda, is an American rapper from New Orleans. He was originally a member of Squad Up with Kidd Kidd and Lil Wayne. After forging a long-time friendship with Wayne, he signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and later Republic Records.