Cash Money bosses Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams were saluted as BMI Icons last night at the 2013 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards ceremony, which took place at the Manhattan Center in New York City.

Guests that attended the show to support Cash Money Records included: Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Detail, Caskey, Chris Richardson, Kevin Rudolf, Mack Maine, T@, Ray J, Ceelow, Jeff Panzer, Santi Cargo Rubirosa, Troy Bless, Trina, Future, DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, Mystikal, Turk, Curren$y, Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, and more.

During the show, Baby got on stage to give a speech and announce that YMCMB has sold over 500 million records, which is an amazing achievement! He also mentioned that Weezy is the realest person he has ever met: “This the realest nigga I ever met in my motherfuckin’ life, his name is Dwayne motherfuckin’ Carter”

You can check out some photos from the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards show after the jump below, as well as footage of Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Turk, Mannie Fresh, Trina and Curren$y performing their old songs – “Bling Bling“, “Back That Azz Up“, “I Need A Hot Girl“, “Moment 4 Life“, and “Slow Motion“.

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Cash Money Records have just accomplished another great achievement in their 21 year history by selling over 500 million songs worldwide. Birdman spoke to AllHipHop earlier today about the labels new amazing milestone:

“There is no more dynamic and prolific a label than Cash Money Records and the YMCMB family – point blank. We’re proud of every one of our artists and their contribution to our legacy.”

What’s most humbling is the global reaction to our story. Slim and I built this label from the ground up and seeing our brand connect with people across borders, culture and language makes us appreciate every one of our fans worldwide. We can’t wait to deliver another 500 million bangers.”

“Success is something that Slim and I have always aimed for. It feels great to sell 500 million songs but fans should know, we aren’t going to stop now, and will continue our legacy.”

I wonder how many songs Lil Wayne sold out of the 500 million ❓

In other news, if you want a good laugh then watch a new 50 Cent interview after the jump below with Booska-P that took place in Paris, France, which the bro Navjosh just sent over. At the end of the interview, 50 starts to imitate Tunechi‘s hilarious deposition videotape when asked if he robbed Gunplay’s chain.

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Lil Wayne‘s latest single off his Tha Carter IV album featuring Drake, “She Will“, has debuted at #3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100! This is Weezy‘s highest-ever opening rank on the chart, and it also marks Wayne‘s top 10 Hot 100 debut, pushing him past other male artists such as: Eminem and Kanye West. “She Will” is the fourth entry on the Hot 100 chart from Tune‘s C4 album too, as “6 Foot, 7 Foot” featuring Cory Gunz reached #9, “John” featuring Rick Ross reached #22, and “How To Love” reached #5.

Hit the jump to read who CMB are about to sign next to their label, and what Cortez Bryant (Wayne’s manager) and Birdman said to Rolling Stone on August 24h about how they have stopped Tunechi‘s Tha Carter IV album leaking so early like Tha Carter III did back in 2008.

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Cash Money Records founders Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams have released a statement on Lil Wayne pleading guilty to felony gun possession and promised to continue supporting the rapper.

According to the statement, the duo’s close ties with Wayne will go unchanged in light of the rapper’s specualted one year jail sentence.

“The Cash Money family will continue to support our artist and friend Lil Wayne in his current court case. We have worked with Wayne since he was a teenager, and have seen him grow into one of the world’s most successful hip-hop artists, with a work ethic that is second to none. Wayne has our love and commitment during this difficult time. We always have and always will stand behind him. -Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Baby” Williams, Cash Money Records, Oct. 23, 2009″

Props SOHH, and below Charlamagne says that Lil Wayne‘s prison bid is ‘just what he deserves’:

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Lil Wayne‘s “The Carter Documentary” is set to drop on November 17 2009, and you can already pre-order the DVD from Amazon.

The DVD is 90 minutes long, and you can check out the documentary’s description below:

An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne LIL WAYNE Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the ‘greatest rapper alive.’ With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil Wayne, this film also features insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.

Shouts to DatShyt for the heads up!