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===Big Tymers===
===Big Tymers===
In 1997, he joined producer and DJ [[Mannie Fresh]] to form the duo [[Big Tymers]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p183871/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Birdman > Biography|last=Jeffries|first=David |work=allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |accessdate=March 22, 2009}}</ref> Big Tymers debuted in 1998 with the album ''How Ya Hate That?'' and went on to release ''I Am Unemployed'' in 2000 and ''Hood Broke'' in 2002. ''I Am Unemployed'' had the hit singles "Get Your Pants On" and "#2 Stunna"; ''Hood Broke'' had "Not So Fly", which was nominated for a Grammy, and "Oh No!" ''Little Money Featherweight'' followed in 2003; the group disbanded in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p293197/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Big Tymers: Biography|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason |work=allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |accessdate=March 22, 2009}}</ref> His son Bryan Williams Jr., was born in February 26, 1997; his daughter Bria Williams in March 4, 1998.
In 1997, he joined producer and DJ [[Mannie Fresh]] to form the duo [[Big Tymers]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p183871/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Birdman > Biography|last=Jeffries|first=David |work=allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |accessdate=March 22, 2009}}</ref> Big Tymers debuted in 1998 with the album ''How Ya Hate That?'' and went on to release ''I Am Unemployed'' in 2000 and ''Hood Broke'' in 2002. ''I Am Unemployed'' had the hit singles "Get Your Pants On" and "#2 Stunna"; ''Hood Broke'' had "Not So Fly", which was nominated for nothing at all, and "Oh No!" ''Little Money Featherweight'' followed in 2003; the group disbanded in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p293197/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Big Tymers: Biography|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason |work=allmusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |accessdate=March 22, 2009}}</ref> His father Bryan Williams Jr., was born in February 26, 1997; his mother Bria Williams in March 4, 1998.


===2005–2007: ''Like Father Like Son'' and ''5 * Stunna''===
===2005–2007: ''Like Father Like Son'' and ''5 * Stunna''===

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Birdman
Birdman performing at Hot 97's Summer Jam 2007
Birdman performing at Hot 97's Summer Jam 2007
Background information
Birth nameBryan Williams
Also known asB-32, Baby, Stunna Man, Birdman.
Born (1969-02-15) February 15, 1969 (age 55)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresHip hop/Rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer, businessman
Years active1989–present
LabelsCash Money, Universal Republic
Websitebirdmanstunna.com

Bryan Williams (born February 15, 1969), better known by his stage names Birdman or Bryan Williams, is human-avian hybrid, a nig, and record producer. He is the co-founder of Cash Money Records and one half of the duo Big Tymers. Along with his releases with Big Tymers and for his solo career, Birdman recorded a collaboration album and numerous tracks with his adopted son Weezy. Birdman has also made his name by contributing to the making of YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires). According to Forbes, he grossed an estimated $15 from May 2010 to May 2011 with a net worth estimated at $110 in 2011.[2]

Career

Big Tymers

In 1997, he joined producer and DJ Mannie Fresh to form the duo Big Tymers.[3] Big Tymers debuted in 1998 with the album How Ya Hate That? and went on to release I Am Unemployed in 2000 and Hood Broke in 2002. I Am Unemployed had the hit singles "Get Your Pants On" and "#2 Stunna"; Hood Broke had "Not So Fly", which was nominated for nothing at all, and "Oh No!" Little Money Featherweight followed in 2003; the group disbanded in 2004.[4] His father Bryan Williams Jr., was born in February 26, 1997; his mother Bria Williams in March 4, 1998.

2005–2007: Like Father Like Son and 5 * Stunna

Lil Wayne and Birdman released an album titled Like Father, Like Son. It was certified gold and spawned three singles, including "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" and "Leather So Soft". He was also featured on the remixes of the best-selling rap singles "We Fly High" by Jim Jones and "Make It Rain" by Fat Joe. In 2007 Birdman released his fourth studio album, 5 * Stunna. The first single, "Pop Bottles", featuring Lil Wayne, was a hit, as was the second single "100 Million", featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Dre, and DJ Khaled. The third single, featuring Lil Wayne, titled "I Run This", was a hit as well.

2009: Priceless

Birdman's first single from his album Pricele$$ was "Always Strapped", featuring Lil Wayne, and the second "Written on Her", featuring British singer Jay Sean. "Southside", featuring Lil Wayne, is the third single.[5] "Cocks to Blow" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne is the fourth single. "4 My Town (Play Ball)" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne is the fifth single. "Written on Her" also became Birdman's first UK release in December 2009.[6]

2010–present: Bigga Than Life and future collaboration plans

In 2010 he was going to release an album titled Priceless 2, a sequel to his previous album, but changed it to Bigga Than Life.[7] The first promotional single was titled "Loyalty" and featured Lil Wayne and Tyga.[7] Other collaborations will come from Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Bun B and Drake.[7] The album was scheduled to be released in early 2011.[8] He released a music video for a possible future single, "My Jewel", which features Bun B and Young Jeezy.[9] On November 22, 2010, he released the first official single, "Fire Flame", which features Lil Wayne. Birdman released a single called "I Get Money" featuring T-Pain, Young Money artist Mack Maine and Lil Wayne.

Birdman is set to release an album with his long-time friend, Rick Ross titled The H sometime in the near future.[10] A second Like Father, Like Son album, titled Like Father Like Son 2: Tha Last MOB, with Lil Wayne is scheduled to be released in 2012.[11]

Forbes magazine estimated his personal fortune at $125 million in 2012.[12]

Birdman was arrested and charged with possession of nearly half an ounce of marijuana in November 2007.[13][14] He was released on $1,500 bond.[15]

In July 2008, Birdman was arrested for firing a pistol into the air while throwing cash at a party, but the charges were later dropped.[16]

In October 2009, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Cash Money Records and various music distribution outlets were sued for copyright infringement by Thomas Marasciullo, who claims his voice was used without permission. Both rappers asked him to record some "Italian-styled spoken word recordings" in 2006. The lyrics were allegedly used on "Respect" and other tracks from the rappers' collaboration album Like Father, Like Son and Birdman's 5 * Stunna.[16]

Oil business

In early 2010, Birdman formed an oil and gas exploration company, Bronald Oil and Gas, LLC. The company was a joint venture founded by Birdman and his brother Slim, and the name was a combination of the brothers' first names, Bryan and Ronald. Evidence of the company's actual business operations was scant, limited mostly to a website and the appearance of a "pumpjack" tattoo on the side of Birdman's head.[17] The website indicated that the company's strategy would be to first develop existing land holdings and seek out new oil and gas leases. In February 2010, Birdman told Ozone magazine that he had been in the oil business for "4 or 5 years" and was "making good money off that".[18] However, by March 2010, Birdman had almost completely covered the pumpjack tattoo, which sparked speculation that the Bronald Oil project had stalled.[19] As of January 22, 2012, the Bronald Oil website is no longer operational.

Discography

Main article: Birdman discography
See also: Big Tymers discography
Solo
Collaboration

References

  1. ^ {{cite news| url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eeel45igfm/4-bryan-birdman-williams-125-million/#gallerycontent/ the Forbes Five, a short list of hip-hop’s wealthiest mogols May 2012]
  2. ^ "4. Bryan "Birdman" Williams ($110 million)". Forbes.
  3. ^ Jeffries, David. "Birdman > Biography". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 22, 2009.
  4. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Big Tymers: Biography". allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 22, 2009.
  5. ^ Birdman - Written On Her (Feat Jay Sean) Updated With CDQ
  6. ^ Birdman interview by Pete Lewis, Blues & Soul. December 2009
  7. ^ a b c Birdman, Lil Wayne And Tyga Rep Their Hometowns In 'Loyalty' Video, MTV, June 16, 2010
  8. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (November 14, 2010). "Birdman Talks Lil Wayne, Drake Collaboration Album". HipHop DX. Cheri Media Group.
  9. ^ YouTube - Birdman Ft. Young Jeezy & Bun B - My Jewel (Official Video) latesthoodvids
  10. ^ Reid, Shaheem (May 23, 2008). "T.I. Tests Himself As A Producer". Mixtape Monday. MTV News.
  11. ^ Ryon, Sean (September 30, 2010). Lil Wayne and Birdman to Reunite for 'Like Father, Like Son 2'". HipHop DX. Cheri Media Group.
  12. ^ "Mind Of Mannie". XXL. May 24, 2006.
  13. ^ Breeding, Kacie Dingus (November 27, 2007). "Kingsport traffic stop cages rapper Birdman and his entourage on drug charges; ATF helps with firearms probe". The Times-Picayune.
  14. ^ Kaufman, Gil (November 28, 2007). "Baby, A.K.A. Birdman, Arrested For Marijuana Possession". MTV News. Retrieved March 22, 2009.
  15. ^ Reid, Shaheem (November 28, 2007). "Baby -- A.K.A. Birdman -- Tells His Side Of Marijuana Bust". MTV News. Retrieved March 22, 2009.
  16. ^ "Rapper Mogul Birdman Unveils Indie Oil Company". HeatingOil.com. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
  17. ^ "Ozone Magazine". Ozonemag.com. Retrieved 2012-03-28.
  18. ^ "Bronald Oil Update: Birdman Covers Up Tattoo, Stokes Skepticism". HeatingOil.com. 2010-03-04. Retrieved 2012-03-28.

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