Brian Williams (called Birdman) is an American rapper. He is the co-founder of Cash Money Records with his brother Ronald. He began his career as an oil company executive. In 1997, he became part of a rap group called Big Tymers along with Mannie Fresh. He has collaborated for a long time with Lil Wayne and is currently one of the richest rappers. Birdman has a reported net worth of $160 million in 2014.