It was a glorious night at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC for the artists of YMCMB and
co-founders Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams.
The
two brothers were honored this year as BMI Icons and were given the
prestigious award amongst friends and family including Lil Wayne, Nicki
Minaj, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Mack Maine and more! They join artists
such as Mariah Carey, the Jacksons, Snoop Dogg and Isaac Hayes to
receive this once in a lifetime honor.
"It’s something that my brother and I would’ve never been able to imagine at the genesis of our label," said Slim according to
VIBE. “To be recognized by the industry like this, it’s humbling, and it’s inspiring.”
"We
also want to thank BMI and everybody who’s ever believed in this dream
that my brother and I first had over 20 years ago," said Birdman. "We’re
going to keep everything going even stronger for the next 20."
Not
only did Baby and Slim take home the Icon award, the artists of Young
Money, including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Drake & Tyga, cleaned up as
well, taking home a whopping 15 awards. Check out which awards they won
below. View the full list of winners
here.
*ICONS
Cash Money Records
Bryan “Birdman” Williams & Ronald “Slim” Williams
*SONG OF THE YEAR
“Starships”
Wayne Hector (PRS)
Nicki Minaj
RedOne
Rami Yacoub*
Carl Falk*
Harajuku Barbie Music
Money Mack Music
Songs of RedOne
Songs of Universal,Inc.
Sony/ATV Songs, LLC
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
*SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR
Nicki Minaj
“Dance (A$$)”
“Girl On Fire”
“Make Me Proud”
“Starships”
*PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
Universal Music Publishing Group
*MOST-PERFORMED SONGS
"Dance (A$$)"
"Girl on Fire"
"Make Me Proud"
"No Lie"
"Rack City"
"Starships"
"Take Care"
"The Motto"
*BILLBOARD NO. 1s HOT R&B/HIP-HOP AIRPLAY
"F**kin’ Problems"
"No Lie"
"Started From the Bottom"
*BILLBOARD NO. 1s HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS
"No Lie"
*BILLBOARD NO. 1s HOT RAP SONGS
"No Lie"




















What do you think about YMCMB’s accomplishments and wins at this years BMI Awards? Which of the above is your favorite song?