i don’t remember him ever being signed. In fact I remember reading something saying he just chose not to go with them at the time. Can’t remember why. He could have used that as a reason but in that time frame it wasn’t as much of a problem as it became.
I think you're right but in an interview with Baller Status this is what Sticky said: "I was signed to Aftermath, but then Universal offered me more money, so I went with them."
https://www.ballerstatus.com/2013/0...s-50-cent-dr-dre-hip-hop-musical-caught-tape/