How much is Birdman net worth?
| Net Worth: | $80 Million |
|---|---|
| Age: | 50 |
| Date of Birth: | February 15, 1969 |
| Residence: | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Songwriter, Record Producer, Rapper, Investor & Entrepreneur |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Bryan Christopher Williams, popularly known by his stage name Birdman is an American songwriter, record producer, rapper and entrepreneur. In 1992 he co-founded Cash Money Records with his brother Ronald Slim Williams. He is also a member of hip-hop duo Big Tymers.
Bryan’s first album was released in 2002 and then he gave total of four solo albums to the music industry. He shook hands with rapper Lil Wayne and released a collaboration album and several tracks with him. He showed his extraordinary efforts in the making of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires which is the combination of Cash Money and Young Money Entertainment.
As of 2022, Birdman net worth is around $80 million.
Early life
Bryan was born on February 15, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the U.S. his father name was Johnnie Williams who was an owner of small businesses, a launderette and multiple bars and his mother’s name is Gladys Brooks. She died due to illness when he was just five years old. He has twelve sisters and ten brothers including Ronald Williams popularly known as Slim.
Ronald is also the founder of cash money records. He raised his small sister just like her daughter. He has a very strong relationship with his brother Eldrick Wise. Birdman had a miserable childhood. He was not given a name for around a month. Therefore people used to call him Baby and this nickname of Bryan retained to this day.
After that Bryan along with his siblings moved to Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Later than his father gained his full custody and moved to Magnolia Projects in New Orleans. Due to lack of attention, Bryan faced a lot of hardships and charged for drug smuggling and numerous robbery cases when he was 18 years old.
He was sentenced three years prison in Elayn Hunt Correctional Center and released by all charges in 22 months duration.
Personal life
Birdman had a very close relationship with his mother; he idealized her and made several references to her in music. He also released a song named after her.
Bryan has been in a relationship with one of the famous singer Toni Braxton. They have been spotted together at numerous concerts and events.
On a personal level, Bryan is a loving father of two beautiful children Bryan Jr. and Bria. He also had parental like bonding with Lil Wayne, they used to refer each other as father and son.
Legal issues and controversies
Birdman was caught in numerous controversies and legal issues.
He was arrested for heroin smuggling and multiple robbery cases for three years.
In 2007, he was charged for possessing around a pound of marijuana.
In 2009, birdman’s and Lil Wayne’s various music distribution outlets were sued for copyright infringement for using Thomas Marasciullos voice on several tracks without his permission.
In 2014, he had a conflict with Lil Wayne and the release of his album Tha Carter V was stopped due to displeasure with Birdman. Lil Wayne fined a $51 million lawsuit against Bryan and Cash Money for delaying Tha Carter V.
Career
In 1992, birdman and his brother Ronald William co-founded their own record label, cash money records. Later own Kilo G, Mannie Fresh, Dwayne Carte, Christopher Dorsey, Turk, And Juvenile joined the group released several successful albums.
Birdman started his career as a rapper with producer DJ mannie fresh and they formed a group Big Tymers. They released several successful albums together including How Ya Luv That?, Hood Rich and I Got That Work. Get Your Roll On and Stunna from I Got That Work which made a record business. This album has received several albums and certified platinum. However, in 2005, the group broke up and Bryan changed his name from Baby To Birdman.
From 2005, birdman focused more on his solo career. He became the new fresh face of Cash Money Records by releasing his first label, birdman. This album hit the music charts of state and certified gold by The Recording Industry Association Of America. Due to this album’s remarkable success, the baby became widely known as birdman among his fans.
Another achievement comes with Tha Carter V released by Lil Wayne in 2004 and birdman’s second album Fast Money in 2005 which peaked at no. 9 on The Billboard 200.
In 2006 Birdman and Lil Wayne released Like Father, Like Son in their first collaborative album. This album broke all the records and peaked at No.3 on the Billboard 200.
Later The Young Money Cash Money Billionaires came into existence and it opened the doors of success for various artists like Tyga, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, Drake, young thug, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and so on.
As of 2022, Birdman net worth is estimated to be around $80 million making him one of the famous American songwriters, record producers, rappers and entrepreneurs.
Summary
Birdman is one of the most popular and richest rappers in the world. The main reason for his whopping net worth is his Young Money Cash Money Billionaire Label, sale of his music and concert tours. Besides this, he also invested in different ventures like oil exploration and his clothing brand.
As of 2022, Birdman net worth is approx $80 million.
