Birdman (born Bryan Williams, February 15, 1969) is an American rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known as the co-founder of Cash Money Records with Lil Wayne, one of the most influential hip-hop labels in music history. Birdman gained prominence in the late 1990s with hits like "Back That Azz Up" and has played a crucial role in shaping Southern rap music. As both an artist and businessman, he has helped launch the careers of numerous hip-hop superstars and transformed Cash Money Records into a multi-million dollar empire.
