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.
Been About Money
Birdman Lyrics
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Lookin' out the window of a heli-chopta over city lights
Makin' it rain, makin' it snow
Sunshine
[Chorus]
Been about cash
Been a, been about cash
Been about money
Been about cash
Been a, been about cash
Been a, been about big money
B, big money
Hundred on the stack
Rubbers on the band
Van full of kush
Guns in the lamb
Dumpin' moving fast
Mo money then I seen
Louie was the tag, the duffel bag and the jean
Bald eagle shit
Fly born rich
Filthy with the grind, come from flippin' bricks
Customize shit, foreign fly red bitch
The leather stay soft
The head line stitched
Blowin' out the bound another show some mo money
Flip another hundred see we do this every summer
Brand new Harley
Keep some extra clips
Keep some extra diamonds
Keep some new whips
100
[Chorus]
Bottom of the shit
Everyday the same story; bull shit ain't shit so everyday the same story
More money is the shit
Everyday the same story
Headline cash money sign (I'm filthy rich bitch!) you know.
Money is a must
We did the high life
Fully loaded 'round this bitch just the cash money life
In broad day light see we do it when we see it
You can put that on my hood, Y-M, C-M-B
Livin' legend livin' good
Marble on the wood
Spendin' how you feel nigga nothin' when your good
The game on the wood
Them hoes out the hood
Poppin' and we ridin' cherry wood
[Chorus]
Master of my piece
Got the time on my watch
Cartier is the piece got the grind on my watch
Got my mind on my money so we stay up on my grizzy everytime
I'm gettin' these hundreds got my youngin' comin' with me
We push truck, phantom top, everyday,
Non-stop benz coupe hard top Bugatti nigga hard knock
Heli-chopta's choppas
We do it on the sunshine
Boats and them choppa's
We cruisin' on them high ti's
Highway money
Interstate hustlin'
Back to my city
Great take the birds hummin'
Hundred dollar nigga
Hundred thousand cash
Make another million
Stashed in the dash
100
[Chorus]
Lookin' at the city lights
Just like that
250 in my pocket
Another mil in my bag
Yeah
100
Fuck with'em
The song "Been About Money" by Birdman is all about the rapper's intense love for money. Throughout the song, Birdman talks about his obsession with cash and how he's been about the money for a long time. The opening line sets the tone for the whole song, with Birdman looking out the window of a helicopter over the city skyline. He talks about making it rain and making it snow, enjoying all the pleasures that come with having lots of money.
The verses of the song are essentially a celebration of Birdman's wealth. He talks about having rubbers on the band and a van full of kush, as well as guns in the lamb. Birdman claims that he has more money than he's ever seen before, and that he's filthy rich from flipping bricks. He talks about keeping customised foreign cars and keeping the leather soft, with head line stitched.
However, the song is not just about money. Birdman uses the track to assert his dominance in the rap game, claiming that he is a living legend and that he is living the cash money life. He says that he's always hustling, and that he's always on his grind. In the end, the song is a declaration of Birdman's financial power and his ability to make money wherever he goes.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Birdman starts off by expressing excitement and enthusiasm about living his dream life.
Lookin' out the window of a heli-chopta over city lights
Birdman is taking a helicopter ride over a city at night while admiring the beautiful view it offers him.
Makin' it rain, makin' it snow
Sunshine
Birdman is enjoying the success of his career, making it possible for him to throw money around excessively and put on an arrogant front.
Been about cash
Been a, been about cash
Been a, been about money
Been about money
Been about cash
Been a, been about cash
Been a, been about big money
B, big money
The chorus expresses how being rich has been the focus of Birdman's career, with a repetition of the idea and a desire to make large amounts of money.
Hundred on the stack
Birdman always keeps a hundred-dollar bill tucked away in his wallet for good luck.
Rubbers on the band
Birdman never leaves his house without a rubber band wrapped around his stack of money to keep it organized and in one place.
Van full of kush
Guns in the lamb
Dumpin' moving fast
Birdman also carries narcotics and weapons with him at all times because it's become part of his image and persona.
Mo money then I seen
Louie was the tag, the duffel bag and the jean
Birdman has made more money than he could have ever imagined. His favorite designer, Louis Vuitton, features prominently in his wardrobe and accessories.
Bald eagle shit Fly born rich
Filthy with the grind, come from flippin' bricks
Birdman was born into a wealthy family, but he is known for his hard work and devotion to his craft, which involves sorting out and selling drugs.
Customize shit, foreign fly red bitch
The leather stay soft
The head line stitched
Birdman takes a lot of pride in his flashy and customized possessions, such as his expensive foreign sports car and the luxurious leather in his wardrobe, which is all very high-quality and well-crafted.
Blowin' out the bound another show some mo money
Flip another hundred see we do this every summer
Brand new Harley
Keep some extra clips
Keep some extra diamonds
Keep some new whips
100
Birdman is always looking for ways to make more money and shows off his spending habits by buying himself new luxury items each summer, such as a brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle. Of course, he always has a stash of extra cash, extra bullets, and extra diamonds on hand.
Bottom of the shit
Everyday the same story; bull shit ain't shit so everyday the same story
More money is the shit
Everyday the same story
Headline cash money sign (I'm filthy rich bitch!) you know.
Birdman acknowledges that his life and career are repetitive, involving the same ups and downs as always. But every time he succeeds and makes more money, he feels on top of the world and proudly boasts about his Cash Money riches.
Money is a must
We did the high life
Fully loaded 'round this bitch just the cash money life
In broad day light see we do it when we see it
You can put that on my hood, Y-M, C-M-B
For Birdman, having lots of money is necessary to live the high life he enjoys. This lifestyle involves being reckless with drugs and guns, and showing off in broad daylight. He is proud to align himself with Cash Money Billionaires and his own neighborhood.
Livin' legend livin' good
Marble on the wood
Spendin' how you feel nigga nothin' when your good
The game on the wood
Them hoes out the hood
Poppin' and we ridin' cherry wood
Birdman takes immense pride in his status and wealth, enjoying his luxury lifestyle and feeling like a legend in the neighborhood. He's not hesitant to spend money on new things as it doesn't feel like he's spending anything when he is already doing really good. He loves spending time with beautiful women, commonly from his area.
Master of my piece
Got the time on my watch
Cartier is the piece got the grind on my watch
Got my mind on my money so we stay up on my grizzy everytime
I'm gettin' these hundreds got my youngin' comin' with me
Birdman always carries his favorite expensive watch and is constantly working hard to make money. He is always accompanied by his trusted assistant who also takes care of making these transactions happen.
We push truck, phantom top, everyday,
Non-stop benz coupe hard top Bugatti nigga hard knock
Heli-chopta's choppas
We do it on the sunshine
Boats and them choppa's
We cruisin' on them high ti's
Highway money
Interstate hustlin'
Back to my city
Great take the birds hummin'
Birdman and his team are always on the move, driving tricked out trucks and luxury sports cars on the daily. They also own a few boats and helicopters and are constantly cruising in the sun. Birdman once again boasts about making money in every legal and illegal way possible, as they travel back to their hometown and hear their bird calls.
Hundred dollar nigga
Hundred thousand cash
Make another million
Stashed in the dash
100
Birdman is always carrying a hundred-dollar bill in his pocket and thinks nothing of having a hundred thousand dollars lying around. He's constantly on the hunt for new ways to make more money and stash it in his luxury vehicles.
Fuck with'em
Birdman is daring anyone to try and mess with him, seemingly invincible in his quest for wealth and power.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN WILLIAMS, J. CHRISTOPHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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When he says in the end “fuck wit it”
Remus Pierre
Dope track
Sheyonda Turman
This my shit
Sandile Buthelezi
Been about it
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been about it
Golden Kachale
Been about money
cWeeks1992
2019 baby
Naro Vigadi
And say my big unk can't rap wtf