Born to the name Bryan Christopher Brooks on February 15, 1969, in New Orleans, life was initially bleak for Birdman. He lost his mother at the age of two and consequently, he, along with his brothers and sisters, were shuffled around between family and foster care.
Thanks to his brainchild Cash Money Records, Birdman’s wallet has only gained weight. The label set the reel spinning for mega hip-hop stars like Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake.
Jump to 2016, Birdman scored a strategically planned partnership with tech powerhouse Apple Music. Together they created a one-time documentary on the ins and outs of Birdman and Cash Money Records.