Birdman Talks "Messy" Interviews & Explains Why His Nickname Is "Baby"

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The rapper-CEO caught up with Nick Cannon on "Nick Cannon in the Mornings."

Los Angeles's Power 106 radio station has welcomed Nick Cannon with open arms as the media mogul is now their daily morning host, and he recently sat down with Birdman when the Cash Money CEO came through for a visit. The pair chatted about a variety of topics, including messy interviews. "I think radio is a hell of a job," Birdman said as he laughed. "Some people take it completely out of context. They very disrespectful and downplay the artist. I think as an artist and as a man, first we men and we humans first. So when the disrespect comes, it's still a line. I think a lot of them crosses that line. I think as a man and as a person, sometimes you gotta step up and check that sh*t...I'm cool 'til you f*ck with me."

Just in case any of you were wondering why Birdman also goes by the moniker "Baby," he said it goes back to his birth. "I was born without a name so my momma just called me baby as a kid,” Birdman said. “I thought that was my real name." Check out what else Birdman had to say about having limited artists on the Cash Money label (can you guess who?) and how he was instrumental in putting Louisiana rap on the map below. 


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.