We've heard others explain how Birdman doesn't pay anyone. (Check this interview with industry insider Wendy Day.)

We've also seen examples of the practice. (Lil Wayne, etc.)

But here's Birdman using his own words to explain the best way to screw artists.

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"Any contract can be re-contracted. I swear to God every deal I do ... bitch we going to redo this in the morning.  I'm a real gangster with this bullshit," Baby tells a business school class.

It's certainly worth watching if you are a young artist thinking about joining Cash Money.