Birdman, known for championing local talent and transforming New Orleans rap into a global phenomenon, contrasted his rise with Master P’s trajectory. While Master P made his mark in California before returning to his hometown, Birdman emphasized that he had never encountered P in the streets, raising questions about P’s authenticity in the New Orleans rap scene. “I never knew him of no streets,” Birdman stated, claiming familiarity only through basketball, not the gritty realities of street life.