Lil Wayne Brings New Faces To Young Money Records

For over a decade, Lil Wayne and his Young Money Entertainment have been a launchpad for some of hip-hop’s most influential artists. Among them are Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga. With the highly anticipated Tha Carter VI slated for release on June 6, the rap icon is ushering in a new era for the label.

Appearing on his Young Money Radio show on Apple Music, Wayne unveiled the next wave of talent. The roster of fresh faces is set to carry the Young Money torch forward. Alongside longtime affiliates Cory Gunz and Lil Twist, the revamped roster features an eclectic group of rising stars. On the list are Jay Jones, Allan Cubas, Euro, and Domiio (aka Drizzy P). Also, Lucifena and New Orleans firebrand Poppy.

Thus, the announcement marks a pivotal moment for Young Money, reaffirming Wayne’s role as a visionary artist. Also, as a label head committed to nurturing diverse voices in hip-hop and beyond.

Lil Wayne Bridging Legacy and Innovation

Bronx spitter Cory Gunz remains a core part of the crew, continuing to build on his legacy. With his recent releases like “Loosie Pack 3” and last summer’s “The Militia” mixtape. “We got to make each thing better than the last one,” Gunz said, echoing the ethos Wayne has long embodied. The two also shared their love of basketball, celebrating the New York Knicks’ recent playoff surge.

Lil Twist, another stalwart of the Young Money brand, revealed he’s expanding his creative reach. The rapper aims to form a live band and dive into alternative hip-hop rock. “I’m rocking with the alternative now,” he told Wayne, who’s no stranger to genre-bending experiments himself—his 2010 album Rebirth marked a similar pivot into rock territory.

New Voices, New Energy

Jay Jones and Allan Cubas come from the heart of New Orleans, two emcees poised to inject fresh energy into the Young Money fold. Wayne praised Cubas, a Honduran-American artist, for his dynamic bilingual flow. Especially praising on his seamless switch into “Latin sh-t.” “That’s something we’ve never had at Young Money,” Wayne noted, signaling a more global ambition for the label.

Jones, hailing from the Hollygrove neighborhood that shaped Wayne himself, spoke about his January mixtape Almost Forgot Who I Was and teased Flight 504, a joint project with Cubas described as a “fusion” of their distinct sounds.

Also spotlighted were Euro and Domiio, the latter of whom Wayne described as exuding a self-assuredness that’s “through the roof.” Formerly known as Drizzy P, Domiio is quickly emerging as one to watch within the Young Money ranks.

The Wild Cards

Capping off the roster reveal were two of the more genre-defying artists: Lucifena, an East L.A. vocalist with a raw edge informed by grunge staples like Nirvana and Deftones, and Poppy, a New Orleans MC Wayne regards with fatherly pride. “That’s my motherf–kin’ son,” he joked, marveling at Poppy’s gritty style. Lucifena’s visceral performance on a track titled “Tyrant” made such an impression on Wayne that he contributed both a guitar solo and a verse to the cut—proof that she’s more than a novelty.

Lil Wayne and Label Reborn

So, with this next-gen lineup, Wayne isn’t just assembling a crew—he’s curating a movement. The new Young Money roster is a testament to Wayne’s evolving vision and willingness to bet on the unconventional.

The message is clear: Young Money is not just back—it’s evolving, expanding, and refusing to play by the rules.