2 Chainz explains how Birdman’s near $1,000 debt and a road trip connected him with Lil Wayne. 2 Chainz has uncovered yet another layer to the unique backstory of his connection to his frequent ...

Growing up in New Orleans’ historic 17th Ward, Lil Wayne wrote his first rap song at age 8. Just three years later, fellow Big Easy rapper Birdman discovered and signed an 11-year-old Carter.