Birdman, the Cash Money mogul, sparked a wave of concern after appearing to nod off during a recent Hot Boys performance. In footage that went viral Tuesday, the iconic figure stood behind fellow Hot Boys member Turk, when suddenly his head dipped, and he remained motionless for over 15 seconds. The moment had fans questioning his well-being, as the mogul seemed momentarily out of it.
The situation was only resolved when B.G. gave Birdman a nudge, snapping him back to the moment just in time. Laughing it off, Birdman quickly regained his composure and continued the performance, brushing off the odd incident with a smile. Despite the lighthearted recovery, some fans are worried about Birdman’s health. One user speculated, “Bro ain’t sleep he geeked,” while another urged the mogul to “put the cup down unc. Do it for Ms. Gladys,” a reference to his mother.
While Birdman has not publicly commented on the incident, the moment added an unexpected twist to what has already been a highly anticipated reunion tour with Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys. The brief tour, which began earlier this month in Tampa, made its way to Charlotte last weekend and is set to conclude this Friday in St. Louis. The reunion is particularly significant as it marks the first time the group has performed together in over two decades.
This performance comes on the heels of another major Cash Money reunion at Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans last November, where Wayne, Birdman, and Mannie Fresh also took the stage together. Despite their long history, tensions have been palpable between Birdman and his former artists in the past, making the tour even more notable for fans.
However, the reunion hasn’t been without its hiccups. At the Essence Festival, Lil Wayne performed without his Cash Money colleagues for the majority of his set. B.G. and Juvenile wrapped up their performance before Wayne took the stage alone, with Turk absent due to reported “business” conflicts. When the Cash Money figures finally reappeared, minus Juvenile, they performed one closing track after Wayne had already exited the stage, with the Young Money logo replacing the Cash Money branding on the screens. During this set, Wayne boldly declared, “I’m here on behalf of Young Money fucking Records,” signaling a shift in his relationship with the label.
