Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne in 2005. It was launched as an imprint of Cash Money Records —a joint venture colloquially branded as Young Money Cash Money Billionaires —and Republic Records until 2018,after which the label operated severally as an imprint of latter. Wayne's longtime affiliate,rapper Mack Maine was appointed the company's president in 2009.
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty,known professionally as Nicki Minaj,is a Trinidadian rapper,singer,and songwriter. Regarded as the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time,she is credited as a driving force in the mainstream resurgence of female rap in the early 2010s. Known for her dynamic rap flow,witty lyrics,musical versatility,and alter egos,Minaj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009.
We Are Young Money is the first compilation album by American hip hop record label Young Money Entertainment,and released on December 21,2009 by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Universal Motown Records. The album garnered a positive reception but critics were divided on the quality of the label's choice of artists. We Are Young Money debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles:"Every Girl","BedRock" and "Roger That". The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 1,000,000 copies in the United States.
"Roger That" is a hip hop song by rap group Young Money Entertainment released as the third single from their debut collaboration album We Are Young Money. Lil Wayne,Nicki Minaj,and Tyga rap on this song. The video was released on March 1,2010,alongside "Girl I Got You".
Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj has released five studio albums,one compilation album,three mixtapes,136 singles,and 20 promotional singles. After becoming involved with dancing,music and acting in high school in New York City,she eventually pursued her passion for rapping. Minaj was discovered by American rapper Lil Wayne and signed to Young Money Entertainment—a subdivision of Cash Money Records with distribution through Republic Records—in 2009. Her first solo single,"Your Love",peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart,an achievement that made Minaj the first female artist to top the chart as a solo artist since 2002. Minaj's next three singles,"Check It Out","Right Thru Me" and "Moment 4 Life",all peaked within the top 40 on the Hot 100. Her debut studio album,Pink Friday,was released in November 2010,topping the US Billboard 200 and has since been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album's fifth single,"Super Bass",reached the top ten in multiple countries,including the US where it peaked at number three and has since been certified Diamond by the RIAA for selling over 10 million units in the country.
"Roman's Revenge" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American rapper Eminem,performing as their respective alter egos Roman Zolanski and Slim Shady. Taken from her debut studio album Pink Friday (2010),written alongside producer Swizz Beatz. It was released exclusively on October 30,2010 through the United States iTunes Store,as a promotional release preceding the album's release.
"High School" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj,featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on April 16,2013 by Young Money,Cash Money and Republic as the third and final single from the reissue of Minaj's second studio album,Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded –The Re-Up (2012).
American rapper Lil Wayne has released 286 singles including 19 promotional singles. Lil Wayne attained his first singles chart entry in 1999 as a featured artist on Hot Boys member Juvenile's single "Back That Azz Up",which peaked at number 19 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. Wayne later released his debut solo studio album Tha Block Is Hot in November 1999. Its title track and lead single,which features B.G. and Juvenile,reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lights Out followed in December 2000 and produced the singles "Get Off the Corner","Everything" and "Shine". "Way of Life",the lead single from Wayne's third studio album 500 Degreez,peaked at number 71 on the Hot 100 and became a top 20 hit on the Hot Rap Songs chart. In 2004,Wayne was featured on the single "Soldier" by American girl group Destiny's Child,which became his first top ten hit on the Hot 100 and enjoyed commercial success internationally.
"Only" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake,American rapper Lil Wayne,and American singer Chris Brown,from her third studio album,The Pinkprint (2014). It was released on October 28,2014 by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records,and Republic Records as the third single from the album. The rappers wrote the song with producers Dr. Luke,Cirkut,and JMIKE,with production assistance from HBM and Rock City. "Only" is a hip-hop song that contains an "icy" production that sits "ominously" underneath dirty lyrical metaphors.
"Bed of Lies" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj,taken from her third studio album,The Pinkprint (2014). The song was first premiered at the 2014 MTV EMAs in Glasgow,Scotland and was later released on November 16,2014,by Young Money Entertainment,Cash Money Records and Republic Records as the fourth single from the album. The track features American singer-songwriter Skylar Grey on the chorus plus additional vocals on the verses as well as piano playing and was written by the latter along with Minaj. "Bed of Lies" features a restrained keyboard and lyrics that touch upon themes of "heartfelt litany of grievances" about an ex-lover.
"Truffle Butter" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. It is included as an exclusive bonus track on the iTunes edition of Minaj's third studio album The Pinkprint (2014). Produced by Young Money Entertainment with help by Cash Money Records and Republic Records,the song was released as the fifth single from the album on January 23,2015. "Truffle Butter" is hip hop song and contains a sample of Maya Jane Coles' song "What They Say" (2010). In March 2015,it was sent to urban contemporary and contemporary hit radio.
"No Frauds" is a diss track by rappers Nicki Minaj,Drake and Lil Wayne. It is a response to Remy Ma's 2017 song "Shether",a nearly seven-minute-long diss track aimed at Minaj. Produced by Murda Beatz and Cubeatz,it was released as a single on March 10,2017,by Young Money,Cash Money,and Republic alongside "Changed It" and "Regret in Your Tears". In the song,Minaj criticizes Ma for her prison sentence and her record sales,among other things.
"Regret in Your Tears" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. Produced by Boi-1da,Frank Dukes and Allen Ritter,the song was released as a single on March 10,2017,along with "Changed It" and "No Frauds". It details Minaj's break-up with ex-boyfriend Meek Mill and features her singing throughout the track.
"Light My Body Up" is a song by French music producer David Guetta featuring vocals from rappers Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne,released on March 23,2017.
"Plain Jane" is a song by American rapper ASAP Ferg. The song was released on June 13,2017,as the lead single from his third studio album,Still Striving (2017). It was produced by Kirk Knight,and it is a hip hop song. The official remix featuring fellow New York City-based rapper Nicki Minaj was released on December 15,2017. This version peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100,becoming his second highest-charting single until "Move Ya Hips" in 2020—which also featured Minaj.
"Chun-Li" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her fourth studio album,Queen (2018). It was released on April 12,2018,by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the lead single from the album. It was solely written by Minaj and produced by Jeremy Reid. According to Minaj,Reid's name was added to the writing credits for adlibs and production. Commercially,the song peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100,reached the top 20 in Canada,and the top 30 in the United Kingdom. The song won the award for Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
"Rich Sex" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj featuring American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released as the first promotional single from Minaj's fourth studio album Queen (2018) on June 11,2018,by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records.
"Barbie Dreams" is a song recorded by rapper Nicki Minaj for her fourth studio album Queen (2018). It was released on August 14,2018,to radio stations through Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records as the third single from the album. The song was written by Minaj,Rashad "Ringo" Smith,Alexander Roland,the duo Mel &Mus,Christopher Smith,James Brown,and Fred Wesley;while its production was done by Ringo,and Mel &Mus.
"Good Form" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. The original mix debuted on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart at number nine following the release of her fourth studio album,Queen,on August 10,2018. A remix to the song featuring American rapper Lil Wayne was released on November 29,2018,as the fourth single from the album,where it peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Minaj and was produced by Mike Will Made It and Pluss.
"Do We Have a Problem?" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper Lil Baby. It was released on February 4,2022. The music video runs nine minutes long and is inspired by the 2010 movie Salt. In the United States,the song debuted and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100,and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Internationally,it reached number three in South Africa,and 14 in Canada. It was included on Minaj's first greatest hits album,Queen Radio:Volume 1 (2022).
