Relationship between Birdman and NBA YoungBoy highlight a roller-coaster dynamic. While Birdman has frequently acted as a mentor and toured alongside YoungBoy to safeguard his finances, YoungBoy has publicly voiced feelings of betrayal, famously claiming on his 2024 track "Tears of War" that Birdman "never loved" him. Key Highlights and Media CoverageCollaborations and Mentorship: The two previously joined forces to release their collaborative 2021 mixtape, From The Bayou. Birdman has often referred to YoungBoy as a son and championed him as the artist destined to carry the torch for the next generation of hip-hop.Touring and Chaperoning: Birdman stepped in to chaperone YoungBoy on his recent headlining tours, explicitly stating his goal was to ensure the younger artist wouldn't make any reckless financial decisions.Public Friction: Despite the overt support, tension exists. In the song "Tears of War," YoungBoy notably rapped, "Knew that Stunna never loved me," referencing Birdman (often called Stunna).
Written By Glen-Clayton Johnson