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.
R.I.P.
Birdman Lyrics
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Rest in peace to my homie, rest in peace to my family
Rest in peace to my D boy, my OG boy, told me be a B boy
Rest in peace to my cause, money is the love
Disrespect me bitches its murder up in bloods
Rest in peace to my homies in the pen,
Ain't comin' home and that they cant win
Brought him to the street life taught 'em to survive
Block was his daddy, tatts in the caddy now
Blowin' on that gonja lil' homie had to have it huh
Full of that aroma, gun alone taught 'em the corner
Nigga life in the streets homie up in the mornin'
See we G's fuckin' with these flees
Work in they house and you know we got to eat
Youngster wanna be, a gangster like me
I let 'em all see so they know how it be
Streets is a motherfucker game of life
Playin' the hard part of it is livin' it twice
Fresh with the money now, cruisin' in the Lambo
Time to change hoe, but money still the same though
Bitches with the murder, murder with the bitches
Homies in my hood nigga trippin' bout they riches
See my homie caught life, couldn't do it twice
He held court on the street that night
Nobody trippin' but the hood be flippin'
On the laws, fuck 'em out they jaws
Fuck 'em in they cars
You know my hood, we don't spare nothin' blood
You know my streets nigga fucked up in the mud
You know the cost when you playin' with the boss
Your life is lost when your playin' with boss,
We in the club, showin' some hoes love
Nigga want trip but I keep his hoe hugged
He killed my homie nigga but he didn't kill his family though
I'ma real nigga so I'm ridin' for his family hoe
Got to get the cheese flippin' these B's
Fuckin' with these hoes, burn a few G's
Playin' the game right while up in these buildings
Tryin' to be the next billion
So I roll with my heater, ridin' with my heater
Never leave my bitch, call her millimeter
Cruise with my hoe, on the road with my hoe
Nigga hustle with my hoe, nigga fuck with my hoe
Never leave my bitch she hard core rich
Purely white top nigga, ain't hit quick
16 nigga better yet banana clip
Gotta brother names chopper nigga break down bricks
45 snub met his whole blood,
2, 2, 6 nigga that uptown plug
Flippin' through the curb, gave the homie word
Penitentiary chance when fuckin' with them birds
Back to my block though, millions wont stop hoe
From the bottom to the top with this cash flow
I'm in my caddy bitch, livin' lavish bitch
Livin' with the homie nigga quick to grab my shit
The song "R.I.P." by Birdman is a tribute to his loved ones who have passed away. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "rest in peace" to those dear to him who have gone - his mother, father, homie, family, D boy, and OG boy. He also pays respect to those who are incarcerated and may never come home. The lyrics describe the harsh realities of the streets, including the dangers of the gangster lifestyle, the many losses of loved ones, and the struggles of survival. Birdman's verses reflect on his personal experiences growing up and the influence of the street life. He shares stories of his homie who was orphaned at a young age and taught how to survive in the streets, the loss of friends who couldn't escape the life or were killed, and his own journey to achieve wealth and success while navigating the treacherous world of drugs, violence, and betrayal. Throughout the song, Birdman acknowledges the cost of living the life he leads but remains loyal to his crew and determined to succeed.
Overall, "R.I.P." is a soulful and mournful ode to the harsh reality of the street life, and a reminder of the many sacrifices that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Rest in peace to my momma, rest in peace to my daddy
I pay tribute to my parents who have passed away and I hope they rest in peace.
Rest in peace to my homie, rest in peace to my family
I also pay tribute to my close friends and family who have passed away and I hope they too rest in peace.
Rest in peace to my D boy, my OG boy, told me be a B boy
I pay tribute to my former associates and mentors who have passed away, particularly one who advised me to become a B boy.
Rest in peace to my cause, money is the love
I pay tribute to my ambition and hard work as the driving force behind my success and I acknowledge that money is the motivation behind it all.
Disrespect me bitches its murder up in bloods
I warn that any disrespect shown towards me or those I care about may result in severe consequences, including violence.
Rest in peace to my homies in the pen,
Ain't comin' home and that they cant win
I pay tribute to my friends who are incarcerated and acknowledge that they may never be able to leave prison, which is a difficult reality to face.
See we G's fuckin' with these flees
I and others like me are gangsters and we interact with people who are lesser than us or flees.
Playin' the hard part of it is livin' it twice
Living the street life and its consequences is a challenging experience that some have to endure twice or more.
Fresh with the money now, cruisin' in the Lambo
Time to change hoe, but money still the same though
Despite having a lot of money and changing partners, the pursuit of money remains the constant driving force.
Got to get the cheese flippin' these B's
Fuckin' with these hoes, burn a few G's
To make money, I have to sell drugs, and I also spend money on women as well.
You know the cost when you playin' with the boss
Your life is lost when your playin' with boss
There are serious consequences when you mess with me, as I am the boss.
I'ma real nigga so I'm ridin' for his family hoe
As a real man, I take care of my own and defend my friend's family, even if he can't.
Flippin' through the curb, gave the homie word
Penitentiary chance when fuckin' with them birds
I warn my friend not to mess with drugs and the risk of getting caught and sent to prison is high.
From the bottom to the top with this cash flow
I'm in my caddy bitch, livin' lavish bitch
I have risen from a difficult upbringing to a luxurious lifestyle with my wealth and my Cadillac car.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tristan G. Jones, Bryan Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BigJay773
Dope timeless song....straight classic.
@siyabongambatha3712
best song by birdman
@mr.bright4905
Niggas sleeping on em
@youngneworleanian7132
I'm a Stunna and out the Pound
@xolamabentsela6158
Seconded
@Nevaeh70793
I know right?
@taufaaho6715
2019 and still slapping!!
@Kardeo_
Grandma passing away brought memories back to this song #rip
@thembasibula5971
RIP to all who fell due to COVID-19...
@Mixmaster613
RIP to Birdmans family! Listening To This Song Will Make You A Better Person!