Birdman recounted that when he and his team flew to California to negotiate with Priority Records, they were on the verge of securing an 80/20 deal—one that would allow them to own their masters and reap the majority of their profits. However, the negotiations took a dramatic turn when the label informed them they could not proceed because Master P had reportedly threatened to leave if Cash Money was signed. “It’s some weird [expletive] going on,” Birdman expressed, emphasizing the shocking nature of the claim.