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.
Respect
Birdman Lyrics
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And now since you're going to become one of the bosses, it's nice to say that someone's followed in my footsteps.
You can carry on the name and the tradition.
But remember one thing. It's respect, never cross the line, and you'll always earn a lot of cash money.
The lyrics to Birdman & Lil' Wayne's song Respect speaks about the passing on of the torch from one generation to another, from one boss to another. The song primarily emphasizes the importance of respect in the industry, never to cross the line or disrespect those who came before you. Essentially, the lyrics denote the significance of honoring and continuing the legacy of those who paved the way for you. It acknowledges the progress of the person who has come this far, and the message is clear to carry on the name and continue the tradition.
The lyrics also suggest that with respect and abiding by the rules, the reward is earning cash money. This thought seems very practical, and the message can relate to other aspects of life as well. The song talks about keeping the culture alive by adhering to the principles of your predecessors while still making your mark in the industry. The verses reinforce the importance of the concept of respect and how it serves as the foundation for success and growth in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad to see how far you've came in life.
I am pleased to witness your growth and success in life.
And now since you're going to become one of the bosses, it's nice to say that someone's followed in my footsteps.
Now that you're entering the realm of the leaders, it's heartening to see that you're walking on the path that I have paved.
You can carry on the name and the tradition.
You have the potential to uphold the legacy and the values we stand for.
But remember one thing.
However, it's crucial to keep one thing in mind.
It's respect, never cross the line,
To achieve success, it's imperative to show respect to others and not overstep your boundaries.
and you'll always earn a lot of cash money.
By maintaining a reputation of respect, you'll always have the opportunity to prosper financially.
Contributed by Cooper O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ibonlable1429
Birdman's head looks like a can of Rockstar Energy Drink.
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LOL
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lmfao๐๐
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@J.Pelle87
Finally I've been trying to figure out what it looked like thanks
@stickmansam6022
"All three of y'all stop playing with my name. I ain't gon say it no mo." -Birdman ๐๐
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Gaming Ambitionz....you mean all tree of yall
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@malachisomeotherguy2455
correctio:tree