Paris Hilton, Cash Money Records: Birdman Speaks On Decision To Sign Heiress

Yesterday, we brought you the semi-baffling news that Paris Hilton was back in the music game and had signed to the Birdman/Mack Maine/Lil Wayne label Cash Money Records. Today, Birdman has opened up about the decision to sign the heiress to a record deal.

"Controversy and all of that, it works for your benefit," Birdman told the Los Angeles Times. "[Her Cash Money deal] being so talked about shows the strength of her popularity. I'm very excited. I'm very appreciative that she's part of the team. She's very talented, and a beautiful young woman."

Birdman also seems confident in Paris' musical ability, making it clear that she brings more than just publicity to the label.

She played us music, and I was taken aback. I was impressed by her music, and I didn't know she could sing so well." 

Paris told Showbiz 411 that her album would be "house music" with Afrojack producing and guest appearances by labelmate Lil' Wayne. Birdman confirmed this saying " "It's on the EDM side."

"I want to let her do what she wants as an artist," he added." We're going to support it."

What do you think? Do you support Paris Hilton's move to the Cash Money label?