Lil Wayne and Birdman Feud Update: Was the Rapper Sexually Abused by Birdman?

Lil Wayne has been the subject of gay rumors throughout this year. The latest stories, however, are claiming that the rapper might not be gay, but rather, a victim of sexual abuse.

Several publications, in their attempts to understand the feud between Lil Wayne and Bryan "Birdman" Williams, the CEO of Cash Money Records, are alleging that Birdman had sexually abused Lil Wayne when he was a minor. These stories, which are based on speculation and rumors as opposed to evidence, suggest that Lil Wayne's desires to leave the record label has more to do with his personal relationship with Birdman and not contract and money disputes.

According to the Inquisitr, Lil Wayne was a part of a documentary created in 2009. In the documentary, Lil Wayne supposedly admitted to being sexually abused by adult men.

The Washington City Paper wrote in 2010:

"The Carter was originally undertaken with Lil Wayne's blessing, but the rapper later withdrew his support for the film (and sued the filmmakers), ostensibly due to its depictions of Wayne's heavy drug use.... In the middle of The Carter, an obviously high Lil Wayne jokes openly about being raped at the age of 11 with the encouragement of his surrogate father, Baby-and informs Lil Twist, a 15-year-old member of Wayne's record label Young Money, that Wayne is going to help him get raped, too."

Lil Wayne has denied being sexually abused.

Lil Wayne sued Cash Money Records for $51 million in January 2015 after claiming that Birdman failed to pay him the money he earned from his album. Lil Wayne also blamed the label for the delay of his album and is asking to be released from his contract.

Birdman, on the other hand, recently filed a $50 million lawsuit against Tidal, the music-streaming service, for streaming Lil Wayne's music. The rapper had given Tidal access to his new songs without Cash Money Records' consent. The label is now arguing that it owns the rights to Lil Wayne's work.

On top of these lawsuits, Birdman was named in an indictment for potentially being involved in a plan to murder Lil Wayne back in April. Birdman has since denied these allegations and has offered his help to find out who was behind the murder plot carried out by Jimmy Carlton Winfrey.

Updated Information and Developments

In recent years, the relationship between Lil Wayne and Birdman has evolved, with both reconciliation efforts and renewed speculation. Here’s a look at the latest developments:

Essence Festival 2024

At the 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans, Lil Wayne and Birdman performed separately, which led to rumors of ongoing tensions. Birdman performed with Juvenile, B.G., and Mannie Fresh, while Lil Wayne had his own set later in the night.

Birdman addressed rumors of a feud, stating that Lil Wayne performed separately because he asked him to be a surprise guest. Birdman emphasized that there was no animosity between them and clarified that his on-stage comments were not directed at Wayne. He stated, "I ain’t got the heart to say nothing negative about Wayne. I love my son, man. That wasn’t what that was about" (HOT 97).

Studio Reunion

Reunion in the Studio: Earlier in 2024, Lil Wayne and Birdman were seen together in the studio. This reunion, shared on Lil Wayne’s Instagram, suggested potential musical collaboration and was a positive sign for fans hoping for a reconciliation. The caption read, “Like father like son #richgang @cashmoneyofficial” (VIBE).

Past Disputes and Resolutions

Legal Disputes: The long-standing legal battle between Lil Wayne and Birdman, primarily over the delay of Tha Carter V, was settled in 2018. This settlement marked a significant step towards mending their relationship (Billboard).

Public Statements: Birdman has consistently expressed his affection for Lil Wayne, referring to him as a son and dispelling rumors of a renewed feud. He clarified that his comments at the Essence Festival were about not letting the music industry take advantage of him, not about Wayne (HOT 97).

While Lil Wayne and Birdman have had a complex relationship marked by legal and personal conflicts, recent events indicate a more amicable dynamic. Despite performing separately at the Essence Festival, Birdman has publicly denied any ongoing issues with Lil Wayne, reaffirming their familial bond. The studio reunion further suggests that the two may be collaborating again, offering hope to fans of their past work together.