Bow Wow Signs With Cash Money Records

Author: Staff | Date: August 17th 2009 | Views: 1,076

Rapper Bow Wow announced Sunday night (Aug 16) via his Twitter that he had officially signed a recording contract with Cash Money Records, the parent label for Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment.

The rapper had parted ways with his longtime label, Columbia Records, earlier this year. In previous Twitter dispatches, he explained he was deciding between two recording options: T.I.’s Grand Hustle camp through Atlantic Records or relaunching So So Def when Jermaine Dupri signed a new deal.

In the end, a third option emerged.

“We had two sit-downs,” Bow Wow said of meeting with Cash Money. “Upon the first sit-down, I called [co-CEO Birdman] and told him what I wanted to do. So it was a no-brainer. He was like, ‘Bow, you always been family. Next to Wayne, I look at you like my son. If you not with JD, you with us.’ From there, it was a done deal. So I wanna thank [him], Slim and Wayne.”

Bow Wow’s addition to the Cash Money collective follows the announcement that Omarion had inked with Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint. The two moves, along with Drake’s signing, are a far cry from the label’s early days when the Hot Boyz — a cast that included Wayne, Juvenile, B.G. and Young Turk — were the central act. Now, with a stable of rapping matinee idols, the crew boasts a lineup as deep as any label.

“We all want to win, and in order to do that, we have to cover all bases,” Bow said. “With me coming to Cash Money, I bring something to the table that hasn’t been there in their history. I bring the whole Hollywood side, from that perspective.”

Bow Wow said he’ll also continue to work with mentor Jermaine Dupri. “He’s always gonna be there right by my side,” Bow said.

Next up, the rapper said he’ll release the Greenlight mixtape, followed by a single in late November and a new album tentatively set for release by the end of the year.
SOURCE: MTV

Filed: Music News | Tags: Bow Wow, Lil Wayne, Young Money

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7 COMMENTS

andreanicole

August 17, 2009 at 4:49 PM

Bow was not signed to YOUNG money, he’s signed to CASH Money. He’s said that he’s now a part of the CM/YM family…not signed to the label. Just FYI! Thanks!
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Dustin

August 17, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Thanks for the clarification Andrea! The post has been updated.
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Deirdre B Pride

August 18, 2009 at 12:40 AM

This was a big shocker for me. I never thought he would go anywhere without Jermaine. I am glad to hear they still remain friends.

You’ll see a lot more of me on ur site. I’ve been doing this long enough to see which bloggers deserve support and which do not. Clearly you do and for reasons you probably don’t realise Keep up the good work………………
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wow

August 18, 2009 at 7:24 AM

I think this contract helps the gaming world. Thank you for this news.
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MEMII

August 18, 2009 at 9:49 PM

i’m glad 4 him
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golden goddess

August 22, 2009 at 12:33 PM

Bow wow doesn’t need cash money for success.he was a star before they could spelll the word.he would’ve been better off alongside t.I. with grand hustle.I think it was a bad move to put himself in a position for fighting for the spotlight.plus he needs a good influence around him.by this time next year his words will be slurred too.bow wow will be strung out on everything.
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tre pierce

September 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM

that was a bad move
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