Birdman was born and raised in Uptown New Orleans. With his brother Ronald "Slim" Williams, Birdman founded Cash Money Records in 1991. He used his first moniker B-32 (Baby with the 32 Golds) and released his only independent album I Need a Bag of Dope in 1993.
In 1997, he joined rapper Mannie Fresh to form the duo Big Tymers. Big Tymers debuted in 1998 with the album How Ya Luv That? and went on to release I Got That Work in 2000 and Hood Rich in 2002. I Got That Work had the hit singles "Get Your Roll On" and "#1 Stunna"; Hood Rich had "Still Fly", which was nominated for a Grammy, and "Oh Yeah!". Big Money Heavyweight followed in 2003, the group disbanded in 2004.
In 2002 Birdman released his self-titled debut studio album, Birdman, with the singles "Do That" and "What Happened to That Boy" (with Clipse). Since that album, Birdman made guest performances on the singles "Let's Get Down" by Bow Wow, "Hell Yeah" by Ginuwine, and "Bounce Back" by Juvenile.
Birdman released his third studio album Fast Money in 2005, Fast Money spawned the singles "Get Your Shine On" and "Neck of the Woods", both of which featured Lil Wayne. For Lil Wayne, Birdman produced and performed on tracks on Tha Carter and Tha Carter II.
Birdman & Lil' Wayne released an album titled Like Father, Like Son. It was certified Gold and spawned three singles, including "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" and "Leather So Soft". He was also featured on the remixes of the bestselling rap singles "We Fly High" by Jim Jones and "Make It Rain" by Fat Joe. In 2007 Birdman released his fourth studio album, 5 * Stunna. The first single, "Pop Bottles," featuring Lil Wayne and Jadakiss, was a hit, as well as the second single "100 Million," which featured Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Dre & DJ Khaled. The third single featuring Lil Wayne, titled "I Run This," was a hit as well.
Birdman's first single from his fifth album Pricele$$ was "Always Strapped", featuring Lil Wayne, and the second "Written on Her", featuring British singer Jay Sean. "Southside" featuring Lil Wayne is the third single. "Money to Blow" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne is the fourth single. "4 My Town (Play Ball)" featuring Drake and Lil Wayne is the fifth single. "Written on Her" also became Birdman's first UK release in December 2009.
In 2010 he was going to release an album titled "Priceless 2" a sequel to his previous album, but changed it to "Bigger Than Life'' The first promotional single was titled "Loyalty" and featured Lil Wayne and Tyga. Other collaborations will come from Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Bun B and Drake. The album will drop during first quater of 2011. He released a music video for a possible future single, "My Jewel" which features Bun B and Young Jeezy. He released the first official single "Fire Flame" on November 22, 2010 which features Lil Wayne.
Birdman has an estimated net worth of over $400 million. Much of that money has come from a variety of business deals with Universal Music Group as well as from sales within Cash Money Records. His total net worth makes him the second richest rapper in history behind Jay-Z.
Always Strapped
Birdman Lyrics
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Niggas give me dap, bitches give me hugs
And since I'm paid, niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Yes sir
Check me out, look
26 inches, bitch I'm sittin' crooked
Strawberry paint, seats vanilla puddin'
2 bitches, gon' and eat each other's pussy
Top chopped sent the car to the barbershop
My driveway looks somethin' like a parkin' lot
I'm so unothodox
I got your bitch Ridin' my dick wit no shocks
Bounce bitch, bounce, bounce
I'm the hottest shit jumpin' out the coffee pot
Man, I'm just tryin' to get my spot like a polka dot
Lil' kush make my eyes and my shoulders drop
Lil' syrup and I can make a soda pop
Keep talkin' 'n' I can make my soldiers pop
Real niggas wit me ridin' till the motor stop
I got these hoes straight livin' out the soap op
I got it covered like a coke top
Okay?
Always Strapped when I hit the club
Niggas give me daps, bitches give me hugs
And since I'm paid, niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm
Always Strapped when I hit the club
Niggas give me daps, bitches give me hugs
And since I'm paid, bitches be lovin' me, they know I love 'em back
Bitches be lovin' me, they know I love 'em back
I'm Mack Maine, hey
Hey, to a man with a ho with some pop trunk
I fuck over you like I'm sexin' on the top bunk
I make alot of noise, boy, like a cop car
The whip got the dicks out like a pop bra
And you ain't gotta ask your girl... you knew she knew me
From ring tones she sing my songs at the karaoke
She call me baby all day like I'm Bryan Williams
The new hip-hop landlord I'm 'bout to buy the buildin'
And I'm evictin' all you cats that only spit an ounce
And like a stripper ass you better bounce diggity, bounce, bounce
Always Strapped when I hit the club
Niggas give me dap, bitches give me hugs
And since I'm paid niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm
Always strapped when I hit the club
Niggas give me dap, bitches give me hugs
And since I'm paid, bitches be lovin' me, they know I love 'em back
Bitches be lovin' me, they know I love 'em back
Yeah Shawty The Last MOB Flyin' The Bugatti With The Tool On The Seat
Put the K in the car while we ridin' blaze
Put the chopper on the pussy in the driveway
Bet the house on the young 'un when we got paid
Triple colors on the bikes in the new mercaids
Bustin' keys on they ass while we got paid
From I-10's ridin' hot to an open bay
Uptown made man out the hard way
Crab in the bucket 50 shots bitch make a way
I Thought They Knew Shawty
Like Father Like Son
Ball till you fall stuntin' wit them paper plates
Throwin' hundreds on them hoes while we eatin' steaks
We in the club poppin' bottles like everyday
We grind for the shine nigga gettin' big money
Got a fleet tossin' chicken nigga get cake
I'm on his island with this power like Scarface
I'm in the Impala dropped top chawwnky
Ice man birdman rockin' red monkeys
Already Nigga Nieghborhood Super Star
And We Gon' Ball 'Til We Fall
Always Strapped when I hit the club
Niggas give me dap, bitches give me hugs
And since I'm paid, niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Yes sir
The verses in the song, "Always Strapped," by Birdman and Lil Wayne are an interesting showcase of the rappers' luxurious lifestyles. The song is mostly about the rappers getting attention from fans and haters alike, but Lil Wayne's verse in particular talks about a lot of his possessions, including his old school Chevy, his car parked in his driveway that looks like a parking lot, and the fact that he has two women in his car. He also speaks about his drug habits with mentions of Kush and syrup. Birdman's verse speaks about his love life, his money and power, and how he's treated like a superstar in his neighborhood. The chorus is repetitive, with Birdman and Lil Wayne emphasizing how strapped they are when they go out to the club because they are wealthy, and they will mug anyone who tries to bother them.
One can interpret this song in a few different ways - it could be about rappers always being ready to defend themselves from danger because they have a lot of enemies. In a more literal sense, "Always Strapped" could also be about Lil Wayne's love of firearms, as he has referenced this in many of his songs. Overall, the song's lyrics display an image of a tough guy who is not to be messed with.
Line by Line Meaning
Always Strapped when I hit the club
I always carry my firearm when I go to the club
Niggas give me dap, bitches give me hugs
Guys greet me with enthusiasm and girls show me affection
And since I'm paid, niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
Since I'm rich, people try to intimidate me, but I won't let them succeed
Niggas be muggin' me, you know I'm muggin' back
People try to put me down, but I don't let them
Yes sir
I'm confident and assertive
26 inches, bitch I'm sittin' crooked
I have rims that are so big that my car leans to one side
Old school Chevy, faster than a silver bullet
I have a classic car that can go really fast
Strawberry paint, seats vanilla puddin'
My car has bright paint and comfortable seats
2 bitches, gon' and eat each other's pussy
I have two girls who are going to have oral sex with each other
Top chopped sent the car to the barbershop
I customized my car by chopping off the top and taking it to a body shop
My driveway looks somethin' like a parkin' lot
I have multiple cars in my driveway
I'm so unorthodox
I do things that are unconventional or different from what's expected
I got your bitch Ridin' my dick wit no shocks
I'm having sex with someone's girlfriend and she's not fazed by it
Bounce bitch, bounce, bounce
I'm engaging in sexual activity and she's bouncing on my penis
I'm the hottest shit jumpin' out the coffee pot
I'm the most successful and popular artist right now
Man, I'm just tryin' to get my spot like a polka dot
I'm working hard to become as successful as possible
Lil' kush make my eyes and my shoulders drop
Smoking marijuana makes me feel relaxed and laid back
Lil' syrup and I can make a soda pop
Drinking cough syrup (which has codeine) and soda can create a drug-induced high
Keep talkin' 'n' I can make my soldiers pop
If people keep provoking me, I can make my crew (soldiers) attack them
Real niggas wit me ridin' till the motor stop
My true friends are loyal and will stick with me even after things get rough
I got these hoes straight livin' out the soap op
I have multiple women in my life and it's like a soap opera
I got it covered like a coke top
I have everything under control
I'm Mack Maine, hey
I'm introducing myself as Mack Maine
Hey, to a man with a ho with some pop trunk
I'm greeting someone who has a girlfriend with a big ass in his car trunk
I fuck over you like I'm sexin' on the top bunk
I'm going to outdo you or get the better of you just like I would if we were sexing on a bunk bed
I make alot of noise, boy, like a cop car
I'm noticeable and make a big impact like the sound of a police car
The whip got the dicks out like a pop bra
The car is so powerful that it's like a woman exposing herself
And you ain't gotta ask your girl... you knew she knew me
It's obvious that your girlfriend is familiar with me because of my status
From ring tones she sing my songs at the karaoke
Even her ringtone is one of my songs and she sings along to them at karaoke
She call me baby all day like I'm Bryan Williams
She calls me baby all the time, just like they call Birdman by his real name
The new hip-hop landlord I'm 'bout to buy the buildin'
I'm becoming a major player in the hip-hop industry and soon will own a lot of property
And I'm evictin' all you cats that only spit an ounce
I'm getting rid of all the rappers who are weak and don't succeed at making much money
And like a stripper ass you better bounce diggity, bounce, bounce
If you don't up your game, you might as well leave my presence, just like a stripper would kick someone who's not giving her enough money
Yeah Shawty The Last MOB Flyin' The Bugatti With The Tool On The Seat
I'm driving a Bugatti (luxury car) and keeping my firearm on the passenger seat
Put the K in the car while we ridin' blaze
We have a gun in the car while we're smoking marijuana
Put the chopper on the pussy in the driveway
We're going to use a gun to intimidate someone who's in our driveway
Bet the house on the young 'un when we got paid
I'm putting a lot of money on a young artist who I believe has great potential
Triple colors on the bikes in the new mercaids
The motorcycles we have are in three different colors and are expensive
Bustin' keys on they ass while we got paid
We're shooting guns at people (keys referring to the keys on a typewriter to represent shooting) while we make a lot of money
From I-10's ridin' hot to an open bay
We're driving really fast on the highway then hitting the beach
Uptown made man out the hard way
I became successful by working hard and facing adversity
Crab in the bucket 50 shots bitch make a way
We're coming out of a bad situation and are willing to shoot anyone who gets in our way
I Thought They Knew Shawty
I'm surprised that people still underestimate me
Like Father Like Son
Birdman and Lil Wayne's album and relationship are like that of a father and son
Ball till you fall stuntin' wit them paper plates
We're going to keep partying and spending money until we're drained of resources
Throwin' hundreds on them hoes while we eatin' steaks
We're throwing around a lot of money while we're enjoying a lavish meal
We in the club poppin' bottles like everyday
We frequently spend money and drink alcohol in clubs or bars
We grind for the shine nigga gettin' big money
We work hard to become successful and make lots of money
Got a fleet tossin' chicken nigga get cake
We have several cars and are making money by selling drugs
I'm on his island with this power like Scarface
I have a lot of influence and control, just like Scarface did in the movie
I'm in the Impala dropped top chawwnky
I'm driving an Impala with the top down and feeling great
Ice man birdman rockin' red monkeys
Birdman is wearing red monkey jeans and looking cool
Already Nigga Nieghborhood Super Star
I'm already a famous and successful artist
And We Gon' Ball 'Til We Fall
We're going to keep partying and living life to the fullest until we can't anymore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Rondell Cobbs, Bryan Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly
I really underappreciated these wayne/birdman bangers😭
@axftyh
This is when Lil Wayne was the Best Rapper Alive!! This Era right here!!
@hsttsd3599
He still is dou
@mauriceroberts8229
Facts
@2zs473
He was untouchable for so long, he's definitely changed the rap game
@Wordsmith3115
Facts
@zakariatiyumba3110
@Jon Meddings Wayne the Goat forever
@irvinendlovu9492
Lil Wayne is a gift to us from God himself, Amen
@ambermorgan1837
Amen 🙏🏼
@antoniokynard2786
AßA ass Zzz a zzz,