Ranking the 15 Greatest Cash Money and No Limit Albums

Two of the most important record labels in Southern Hip-Hop history are joining forces this fall. The Cash Money & No Limit Tour kicks off its run in Houston on Friday, September 11, at Toyota Center, making H-Town the first stop on the tour. The lineup brings together Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, B.G., Master P, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X, Mac, Fiend, Mercedes, Mr. Serv-On and more, with special guest Boosie BadAzz.

Before Cash Money and No Limit became nationally recognized brands, both labels helped establish New Orleans as one of Hip-Hop’s most important cities. Master P’s No Limit Records built an empire through relentless releases, unforgettable Pen & Pixel album covers and a roster that included everyone from homegrown Louisiana talent to established stars. Birdman and Slim’s Cash Money Records, powered heavily by Mannie Fresh’s production, developed its own unmistakable sound before exploding nationally with Juvenile, B.G., the Hot Boys, Big Tymers and eventually Lil Wayne.

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Their impact stretches far beyond record sales. Cash Money and No Limit helped prove that Southern artists could build their own infrastructure, develop regional stars and turn independent movements into national Hip-Hop powerhouses.

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With the two labels finally sharing the stage, we’re looking back at the music that created those legacies. Here are our 15 greatest Cash Money and No Limit albums, ranked.