June 30th, 2009
Drake Is Now Signed With Lil Wayne’s Young Money Records
The deal breaks down as a joint venture between Young Money and Cash Money, with Universal Republic distributing. Drake’s management was adamant that he should be viewed as an independent artist, although Universal will distribute the project.
Full Story: MTV
Lil Wayne played a big role in Drake blowing up so of course he is going to sign with Young Money.
Tags: Lil Wayne
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June 29th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Sweet
June 29th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
drake signed to young money, no girl under the age of 12 wil be safe now 8(
June 29th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
J. Cole >>>> drake…
June 29th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Dreeeezy !!!
June 29th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
but who’s big besides Lil wayne and the bold guy that he makes out with? he was already signed from time.
June 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
YUP ! good news
Drake about to shit on everyone this year!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
i think that is wack, after that ghetto ass performance at the bet awards with moaning lil wayne and non rapping birdman ewww
http://www.twitter.com/uknow85
June 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
LOL RIGHT.
INDEPENDENT? MY ASS
Drakes getting raped by distribution in every hole on his body. 1 year till hes history.
YUNG POO POO BAAAABBYYY
June 29th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
They signed him just because of the impact that Drake can make without a buzz or an album out.weezy is scare,Drizzy already got a name in the industry…for a Rookie He play it real well even better than some veteran..
Probably Hov would give him a better deal!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
veraci0us Says:
June 29th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
J. Cole >>>> drake…
How did you come up with that?
June 29th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
J. Cole is so big, undercover
June 29th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I mean you r a nobody on the best label. Ye isn’t even there yet
June 29th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
your*
June 29th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
anyone who thinks drake >>> j.cole needs to go and listen to, grown simba, simba, good game, show me somethin, and split you up… And they wil come bk sayin j.cole >>> drake.. Believe that!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
J.COLE>>>>DRAKE ITS THE ROC-NATION!!!!!!!!!!!
June 29th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
drake sucks ass!!!nigga overrated.
June 29th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Drake reppin T DOT!!! Look out for Alias Donmillion Doin BIG THINGS — YOUTUBE HIM
June 29th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
YOUTUBE J.COLE THE WARM UP MIXTAPE HE IS THE NEW ERA OF Nas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 29th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
With all this hype of Dwake and he’s earned it.. people seem to forget about Wale who is a ill artist that has created his own buzz without any help form any major artists to start with. Part of the buzz of Drake is becuase he is with Lil’Wayne, still I like Wale.. listen to his new mixtape Back to the Feature produced by 9th wonder.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Thts great; great music will be made
June 29th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
d dude can rap but he should’ve signed somewhere else cause when u look at it lil wanye mostly promotes himself alone in young money when almost everyone in young money can rap dis iz probaly cuz he’s fraid his limelight might get stolen
anyways congrats 2 him 4 gettin signed and keep makin good music
June 29th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
he iight i dont see da big deal here with this dude his single is hot for now not classic material
June 29th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
THE GAME IS A WRAP NOW! THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN ABOUT!
June 30th, 2009 at 12:21 am
lol @ the wayne vs. j camps…
This appears to be a good move… drake has his own team and the industry has been aware of him for a while.
J.cole … idk! either its his fault or Jay’s but he has very little buzz
Wale … had industry help (i mean for goodness sake dude’s doin tracks with lady Gaga!) But he’s still not in Drake’s lane either
June 30th, 2009 at 1:03 am
i really dont understand why ppl hate on drake, he’s not a big huge star, and his music and the interviews i’ve seen of his he mad humble. he dont act like he deserves all this or that he’s nice or cocky. it seems like just becuz he has such a huge buzz ppl dont like him. yea theres nicer rappers that deserve some shine but its not drake fault nobody checkin for them. if anything drake is helping them with all the buzz cuz now ppl really lookin at mixtape dudes for the next drake type buzz. i dont know about j.cole but if he nice as yall say then u should support him so he could get that drake type buzz and maybe if he lucky niggas will hate on him too
June 30th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Youngnfocused Wale is so underrated. He has the best artwork
June 30th, 2009 at 2:38 am
I mean covers
June 30th, 2009 at 3:23 am
Seriously 2 cents, how you go from a mixtape to a platinum artist featuring song?
June 30th, 2009 at 3:25 am
I mean Lil Wayne is local, Lady Gaga(Ga) is an international star
June 30th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Cause someone here is workin hard… J.cole and Wale both fall under j’s umbrella some how some way. I believe Wale jus has a management deal or something but he’s down with the rc too and has major label assistance.
Wale got some joints I like the “nike boots” track and a couple others but personally i like tabi Boney better!
June 30th, 2009 at 6:33 am
the real gangster Says:
June 29th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
YOUTUBE J.COLE THE WARM UP MIXTAPE HE IS THE NEW ERA OF Nas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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J cole is tight, but people need to stop comparing the man to fucking Nas, it’s a whole different ballpark.
June 30th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Wale had joints before signing with Roc Nation, all these of dudes or talented but I Wale needs his due. Wale is an il artist that created his own buzz before doing that song with Lady Gaga and signing with Roc Nation. I just like Wale he is consisitent with all his mixtapes.
June 30th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Another L for rap
June 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I listened to J.Cole, I dont know who he is coo but he doesnt really strike as better than Drake. J.Cole is mediocre at best . I feel Drake just has a better flow and better punchlines
July 1st, 2009 at 1:37 am
I think this was probably the most $$$$$ deal possible. Dont Cash Money Artist make the most off ther album sales. Or is that just Baby who makes the most comapred 2 other CEOs from labels…?
Same shit u get it….
July 6th, 2009 at 9:03 am
I dont give a damn what anybody says..DRAKE IS ABOUT TO BLOW THE FUCK UP..AND I AM SO PROUD OF HIM..he has come a long way..but I been riding with him since day one..he actually talks about REAL shit in his music..and I like how he can rap in a song and sing too..thats a good mix..fuck all you haters..because like it or not..he’s already successful..and he’s only gonna get better..COMEBACK SEASON {{good mixtape}}
SO FAR GONE {{BEST MIXTAPE EVER}}
August 27th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
YOUNG MONEY LIL WAYNE U NO WHAT IT DO MONEY TEAM GOT LOVE 4 REAL HIP HOP NOW ITS TIME 4 THEM REAL DEAL BEATS CALL HI TEK AN BIG DRE THEY GOT THAT WORK 4 U THEM BEATS CO$T BUT IT CO$T 2 BE THE BO$$