Lil Wayne with Mannie Fresh, JUVENILE, and more

Born in New Orleans, Lil Wayne is known for his inventive style and prolific output in Southern hip-hop. Starting at 12 with Hot Boys, he achieved solo success with "Tha Block Is Hot." His album "Tha Carter III" won three Grammys, featuring hits like "Lollipop." Collaborating with DJ Khaled, Drake, and others, his works include chart-toppers "I'm the One" and "Sucker for Pain." Despite legal issues, Wayne topped charts with "Tha Carter V," and his mixtape "Tha Fix Before Tha VI" kept him relevant. He's a notable force in hip-hop, claiming the "best rapper alive" title.

New Orleans' Mannie Fresh, co-founder of Cash Money Records, crafted hits for Juvenile and Lil Wayne. Notable for his unique style, he formed Big Tymers with Brian "Baby" Williams.

New Orleans rapper Juvenile rose to fame with the Hot Boys and his 2004 hit "Slow Motion." Known for Southern hip-hop and bounce, he's collaborated with Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. His platinum albums include *400 Degreez* and *Tha G-Code*. He started UTP Records and his 2006 album *Reality Check* addressed Hurricane Katrina.

Influential Southern rap figure Birdman, CEO of Cash Money Records, is known for ambitious and hedonistic music. Collaborated with Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, formed Big Tymers, and helmed the Rich Gang project. Released successful albums like "Birdman" and "Fast Money."

Born in New Orleans, B.G. gained fame as a rapper with Cash Money Records, especially for the hit "Bling Bling." Known for collaborations with Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh, he formed Chopper City Records and released several albums, achieving platinum status with "Chopper City in the Ghetto" and with Hot Boys' "Guerrilla Warfare." B.G.'s unique style and influence helped define an era of Southern rap.