BG clarified that Birdman was not actually asleep on stage as many speculated, but rather struggling to read a teleprompter. “He was looking down to see where we were going next,” BG explained, dispelling rumors that Birdman was dozing off mid-show. The physicality of performing in large venues can be grueling, and Birdman, now in his mid-50s, faced challenges in keeping pace with the show’s demands.