Lil Wayne vented his frustrations with his label Cash Money Records and its CEO Birdman on Twitter today. In a series of tweets directed to fans, Weezy said Cash Money won’t release his long-delayed ablum Tha Carter V and that he wants to leave the label. Read his words below:
To all my fans, I want u to know that my album won't and hasn't been released bekuz Baby & Cash Money Rec. refuse to release it.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014
This is not my fault. I am truly and deeply sorry to all my fans but most of all to myself and my family for putting us in this situation.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014
I want off this label and nothing to do with these people but unfortunately it ain't that easy
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014
I am a prisoner and so is my creativity Again,I am truly sorry and I don't blame ya if ya fed up with waiting 4 me & this album. But thk u
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014
Pray.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014
Wayne’s tweets come as a surprise, as he’s maintained a close relationship with Cash Money for many years.
“Everybody knows I came into the game at 11 years old with Cash Money Records, before we even had a major deal,” Wayne told MTV News back in 2012. “We signed a deal in I don’t remember when, and I been with Cash Money ever since. So if you’re looking for integrity, I am the definition. If you’re looking for a person that’s gonna stay down, I am the definition. If you’re looking for loyalty, I am just that.”
In 2005, Wayne launched Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Cash Money, and signed an additional four album deal in 2008. He’s also released five singles from Tha Carter V: “Believe Me,” “Krazy,” “Grindin’,” “Gotti” and “Start a Fire.”
Within minutes of tweeting, rapper Pusha T responded by suggesting that Wayne should join Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music:
@LilTunechi if u wanna drop albums & don't want your CEO's rubbing they hands all in your videos, COME TO GOOD MUSIC!! (Suge Knight voice)
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) December 4, 2014
I never lied to the people not one time. pic.twitter.com/ssQtXHx75f
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) December 4, 2014
@LilTunechi this too shall soon pass #cometoGOODMUSIC
— PUSHA T (@PUSHA_T) December 4, 2014
This isn’t the first time a Cash Money artist has voiced grievances with the label, though. In October, Tyga revealed on Twitter that his album, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty, was completed but the label was “holding him hostage.” He sent the following tweet today, apparently in support of Wayne’s comments:
…@LilTunechi is LEGEND
— T-Raww (@Tyga) December 4, 2014
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