There’s only a handful of 90s rap groups that have stood the test of time. When the “Bling-Bling” era launched ghetto entrepreneurs into different tax brackets, record labels such as Cash Money, Bad Boy, Rocafella, and more took over with their own crews.
At the height of boy band mania, there was a different type of all male group tapping into the top 40 charts. There were The Backstreet Boyz, N’Sync, and… then came Nawlins’ Hot Boyz.. Members Juvenile, Lil Wayne, B.G. and Turk introduced a whole new style of music to the world.
Formed on the streets of New Orleans in 1996, these 4 young men (with producer Mannie Fresh) created their own international movement under the guidance of mentors Birdman and Slim, Cash Money records owners.
Over the top jewelery, tales of drug dealin’ and thuggin’, and their own slang helped the Hot Boyz turn out hit-after-hit. As a group they were able to turn out three successful albums: Get It How You Live (97), Guerilla Warfare (99), and Let Em’ Burn (03). Unfortunately, money disputes lead the childhood comrades to disband in 2001.
Since then, each Hot Boy was able to find some degree of solo success, most notably Lil Wayne. Each member also dealt with their own trials and tribulations. All four original Hot Boyz are alive today (member Bulletproof left the group soon after they formed). Turk was just released from prison after serving nearly 9 years. Unfortunately, B.G. was just hit with a 14-year prison sentence for weapons charges. The future of the group remains uncertain, but in their honor, check out a complete timeline of the Hot Boyz’ careers.
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Dwayne “Lil Wayne” Michael Carter Jr. also known as Weezy/F Baby or Lil Tunechi signed to Cash Money Records at the tender age of 9.
October 28, 1997 – Hot Boyz release their debut album Get It How U Live!
July 27, 1999 – Hot Boys release sophomore project, Guerilla Warfare , which included singles “We On Fire” and “I Need A Hot Girl.” The album was certified platinum.
November 2, 1999 – Lil Wayne releases his solo debut Tha Block Is Hot. The album was certified platinum.
September 12, 2000 – The Cash Money Millionaires, which consist of the Hot Boyz & Big Tymers release their soundtrack to the movie, Baller Blockin.
December 19, 2000 – Lil Wayne releases his sophomore album Lights Out, which goes eventually goes gold.
July 23, 2002 – Lil Wayne releases his third studio album 500 Degreez, which also goes gold.
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2002 – Lil Wayne begins regular releases of official mixtape releases. The first mixtape is SQ1
2002 – Lil Wayne releases mixtape SQ2 – SQ7 between ’02-03
March 25, 2003 – Hot Boyz release their third studio album, Let ‘Em Burn
June 29, 2004 – Lil Wayne releases Tha Carter which spawns the hit single “Go DJ.” This is the last project from Cash Money’s in-house producer Mannie Fresh.
2004 – Lil Wayne along with rapper T.I. are featured on Destiny’s Child top ten single, “Soldier.”
2004 – Lil Wayne releases mixtape Da Drought.
2004 – Weezy releases Da Drought 2
2004 – Lil Wayne releases mixtape, The Prefix.
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2005 – Wayne releases mixtape, The Suffix.
2005 – Weezy releases mixtape, The Dedication
2005 – Wayne is named president of Cash Money
2005 Founded Young Money Entertainment as an imprint of Cash Money
December 6, 2005 – Wayne releases his fifth studio album, Tha Carter II. The album is 2x certified platinum.
October 31, 2006 – Wayne releases his first collaborative album with Birdman Like Father, Like Son including single, “Stuntin Like My Daddy”
2006 – Wayne releases mixtape, The Dedication 2.
2006 – Wayne releases mixtape, Blow.
2006 – Lil Wayne is featured on numerous charting top 20 singles on Billboard’s Hot 100, including Chris Brown’s “Gimme That, ” Fat Joe’s “Make It Rain,” Lloyd’s “You,” and DJ Khaled featuring Akon, TI, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, and Birdman’s “We Takin Over”
2007 – Lil Wayne is featured on Playaz Circle’s “Duffle Bag Boy,” Wyclef’s featuring Akon “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)” and DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes Big Boi, Fat Joe, Birdman and Rick Ross – I’m So Hood Remix
April 13, 2007 – Weezy releases a two-disc mixtape, Da Drought 3.
2007 – Wayne releases mixtape, The Drought Is Over (The Carter 3 Sessions).
2007 – Lil Wayne is arrested in NYC following aperformance at the Beacon Theater. NYPD finds a firearm and marijuana.
2008 – Lil Wayne is arrested and charged with 4 felonies: possession of narcotic drug for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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March 2008 Lil Wayne is sentenced to one year county jail sentence, served in Riker’s Island.
June 10, 2008 – Lil Wayne releases Tha Carter III, includes chart singles “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” “Got Money” featuring T-Pain. The album sells over a million in its first week.
2008 – Lil Wayne is the first rapper act to perform at the Country Music Association Awards.
2008 – Lil Wayne is named MTV’s Man of the Year
2008 – Lil Wayne wins Grammys for Best Rap Solo Performance for “A Milli,” Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his feature in “Swagga Like Us,” Best Rap Song for “Lollipop” and The Best Rap Album for Tha Carter III.
December 14, 2008 – April 10, 2009 Lil Wayne headlines concert tour “I Am Music Tour” associated with his successful Tha Carter III album. Opening acts included Nicki Minaj, T-Pain, Rick Ross, Travis Barker, Keyshia Cole and Porcelain Black.
2009 – Lil Wayne headlines “Young Money Presents: America’s Most Wanted Music Festival.” The 21-city tour through the United States and Canada includes artists Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and Drake.
December 21, 2009 – Weezy releases a Young Money album, We Are Young Money, with singles, “Every Girl,” “Bedrock,” and “Roger That.”
October 29, 2009 – Lil Wayne pleads guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon.
October 31, 2009 – Lil Wayne releases mixtape, No Ceilings.
February 2, 2010 – Lil Wayne releases debut rock album, Rebirth. The album is certified gold.
March 2010 – Lil Wayne is released from New York’s Riker’s Island after serving 8 months of year long sentence from July 2007 incident.
June 2010 – Wayne pleads guilty to 2008 charges and part of his plea deal is sentenced to 3 years probation.
September 27, 2010 – While serving time Lil Wayne releasea his eighth studio album, I Am Not a Human Being.
July 13, 2011 – Lil Wayne releases his Sorry 4 The Wait mixtape, an interim release and apology for the delay of Tha Carter IV.
August 29, 2011 – Lil Wayne releases, Tha Carter IV. The album was certified 2x Platinum.
September 3, 2012 – Lil Wayne releases mixtape, Dedication 4.
September 27, 2012 – Lil Wayne passes Elvis Presley as the male musician with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 109 songs.
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Juvenile racked up album after album with The Hot Boyz and on his own. The New Orleans rapper has three platinum solo albums.
February 7, 1995 – Juvenile at the age of 19 releases his first solo album, Being Myself. Juvenile was signed under Warlock Records at the time.
May 13, 1997 – Juvenile releases his second solo album, this time under Cash Money Records, titled Solja Rags. Mannie Fresh produced the album. It sold nearly 200,000 copies.
November 3, 1998 – The release of 400 Degreez is deemed as “Juvenile’s best –selling album of his solo career…” The popular twerk anthem “Back That Azz Up” was a major hit landing at the number 19 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. The other single “Ha” also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 at the number 68 spot.
December 14, 1999 – Trying to match the success of 400 Degreez, Juvenile releases Tha G-Code. It did top the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in its first week but did not match the sales of his Cash Money Records debut album.
2001 – Juvenile releases Project English with its two singles “Set It Off” and “Mamma Got Ass” hitting the Billboard charts.
October 2, 2002 – Released under Get Low Recordz/UTP Records, rappers Juvenile and JT the Bigga Figga collaborated to create their album, Gotta Get It. The rappers also held production titles.
October 8, 2002 – The Compilation was released under Orpheus Records by UTP, a rap group consisting of Juvenile, Wacko and Skip.
2002 – Juvenile was arrested for assaulting his barber over the issue of bootlegging his albums.
2003 – In New Orleans, Juvenile is arrested on drug charges.
March 25, 2003 – Let ‘Em Burn was the Hot Boyz third studio album that peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200.
May 18, 2004 – UTP’s debut studio album, The Beginning of the End, landed at 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the ninth spot on the R&B and Hip-Hop charts.
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July 20, 2004 – For his last studio album with Cash Money Records, Juvenile releases Juve the Great, going platinum.
November 23, 2004 – UTP kept rolling out the hits with their EP, Nolia Clap. The single reached the 31 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 7, 2006 – Reality Check is Juve’s seventh studio album and sold 174,000 units, debuting at number one on Billboard 200.
December 1, 2009 – Not following in the steps of Reality Check, his eighth album Cocky & Confident peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200.
February 25, 2010 – Juvenile received a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession in Arabi, Louisiana.
July 6, 2010 – Beast Mode features Juvenile’s son, Juvy Jr., as well as two other artists, Verse Simmons and Cape.
February 26, 2011 – Juvenile is arrested for possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license.
June 19, 2012 – Going for his tenth album, Juvenile releases Rejuvenation, with its lead single “Power” featuring Rick Ross and production by Mannie Fresh.
August 19, 2012 – Juvenile is arrested for disorderly conduct after being involved in a brawl outside the Miami’s nightclub Liv.
Sept 20, 2012 – Juvy, Weezy and Birdman finally release a new song together, titled “Picture Perfect.”
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Christopher “B.G” Dorsey signed to Cash Money Records in 1993. B.G was initially one half of The B.G.’z with Lil Wayne.
January 26, 1996 – B.G releases solo album, Chopper City.
July 1, 1997 – B.G. releases album,. It’s All On U, Vol 1 .
November 15, 1997 – B.G. releases album, It’s All On U, Vol 2
April 20, 1999 – B.G. releaseds album, Chopper City In the Ghett, which includes chart hit singles, “Bling Bling” and “Back That Azz Up”
November 21, 2000 – B.G.’s last album with Cash Money is released, titled Checkmate.
2001 – B.G leaves Cash Money Records and created his own label Chopper City Records.
February 25, 2003 – B.G. releases album, Livin Legend, his irst album with Koch Records.
July 27, 2004 – B.G. releases album, Life After Cash Money
May 24, 2005 – B.G. releases, Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 1.
March 21, 2006 – B.G. releases album, Heart of tha Streetz, Vol 2 (I Am What I Am) .
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2007 – B.G. signs to Atlantic Records
February 27, 2007 – B.G. releases album, We Got This with new group Chopper City Boyz
September 16, 2008 – B.G. releases Chopper City Boyz’ album, Life in the Concrete Jungle .
December 8, 2009 – B.G. releases album, Too Hood to 2 Be Hollywood .
June 2010 – B.G and Lil Boosie releases collaborative mixtape, 225/504.
July 2010 – B.G. releases solo mixtape, Money Side, Murder Side .
2010 – B.G. introduces new group Chopper City Gorilla Gang (CCGG)
2010 – B.G returns to Cash Money and releases album, HollyHood .
2011 – B.G. is indicted on gun and grand theft auto charges from a November 2009 traffic stop in which police officers found 3 firearms, loaded magazines and two extended clips. B.G. pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
July 18 2012 – B.G is sentenced to 14years in federal prison for gun possession and witness tampering .
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Turk is often labeled as the “lost Hot Boy.” He was there for all the group albums, and released one solo album on Cash Money. However, in 2004, Turk had a wild shoot out with authorities and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes. This month, Turk was finally released from prison.
June 5, 2001 – Turk releases his debut solo album, Young & Thuggin. The album goes gold.
October 21, 2003 – Turk released album, Raw & Uncut on Koch records.
April 27, 2004 – Turk releases album, Penitentiary Chances.
2005 – Turk is convicted for the shooting and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
2005 – Turk signs with Laboratory Records and releases album, Still a Hot Boy.
September 5, 2006 – Turk releases album, Convicted Felon.
October 2012 – Turk is finally released from prison after nearly 9 years behind bars. He is set to release a new album and autobiography.
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