Cashville Records
Independent label born from a G-Unit split.
Cashville Records is an American independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by rapper Young Buck. It started out as G-Unit South, a southern offshoot of 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records. In late 2007, after a falling-out between Young Buck and 50 Cent, Buck was prohibited from using the G-Unit name or logo for his music, prompting the label’s rebranding to Cashville Records. Over time, the label has brought on artists such as The Outlawz, C-Bo, Lil Scrappy, and D4L.
The Outlawz joined the label in 2008, following veteran rapper C-Bo, who had signed on in January of that year. In late 2011, rumors circulated that Lil’ Kim might sign with Cashville Records; she later confirmed in an interview with Rap-Up.com that she considered herself part of the G-Unit camp and hinted at upcoming surprises, though nothing materialized by 2012. Rapper Mystikal also revealed in 2012 that he nearly signed with the label after receiving several offers while incarcerated, including a strong proposal from Cashville Records, but he ultimately chose to sign with YMCMB. C-Bo released his first album on the label in 2012 and planned a second, *Orca*, for later that same year.
In early 2012, Young Buck signed Tha City Paper to Cashville Records after hearing his mixtape *DOPaminE*. That summer, Buck and Paper collaborated on a joint mixtape titled *G.a.S - Gangsta and Street*, marking Paper’s first release under the label. In early 2013, newly signed artist Rukus 100 put out his first project on Cashville Records, an official mixtape called *Smokin’ Out The Pound*, followed by a DVD of the same name. Both releases were intended to build momentum for his upcoming debut album on the label, *Money Hungry*.
The label’s in-house producers include Broadway, Young Buck, Celsizzle, Fate Eastwood, Coop, Heartbeatz, G.O.T.H.A.M. City, and BandPlay.
Quick Facts
- Founder
- Young Buck
- Distributor
- RED Distribution, Universal Records
- Genre
- Hip hop, / Southern hip hop, gangsta rap
- Country
- U.S.
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
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Lore & Background
Cashville Records emerged from the southern arm of G-Unit Records, founded by Young Buck. After a falling out with 50 Cent in late 2007, Young Buck was prohibited from using the G-Unit name or logo, prompting the rebranding to Cashville Records. The label quickly built a roster, adding veteran rapper C-Bo in January 2008 and The Outlawz later that year.
Reader's Guide
Cashville Records represents a notable chapter in hip-hop label history, illustrating how internal disputes within major imprints can spawn independent ventures. Its significance lies in its role as a platform for established and emerging Southern and West Coast rappers, such as C-Bo and The Outlawz, after Young Buck's split from 50 Cent. The label's activities in the early 2010s, including signing Tha City Paper and Rukus 100, and near-signings of Lil' Kim and Mystikal, show its continued relevance despite the initial controversy. Its legacy is tied to Young Buck's independent hustle and the broader narrative of G-Unit's fragmentation.
Did You Know?
- Cashville Records was originally called G-Unit South before being renamed in late 2007.
- The Outlawz joined the label in 2008, the same year C-Bo was added to the roster.
- Rapper Mystikal nearly signed with Cashville Records in 2012 but chose YMCMB instead.
- Lil' Kim confirmed in a 2011 interview that she was 'down with the G-Unit camp' and hinted at surprises, but no deal materialized by 2012.
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