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The founders of Cash Money Records, Bryan “Birdman” “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams, have reportedly donated close to a quarter-million dollars to a nonprofit organization that will help pay the rent of people in need in the city of New Orleans, where they both are from and the birthplace of the Cash Money movement.
The money will go to Forward Together New Orleans and will cover the rent for June for residents in Harmony Oaks, Marrero Commons, and Guste neighborhoods.
Amid the growing unemployment numbers, Forward Together New Orleans aims to fill, “urgent gaps in community needs and available resources to deal with the pandemic, save lives, and protect our city.
Back in April, Birdman posted to Instagram that he wished to help those who are in great need.
“The legacy of Cash Money belongs to the city of New Orleans.