In a shocking twist in the ongoing saga of hip-hop feuds, Lil Wayne narrowly escaped a murder attempt orchestrated by none other than his former mentor, Birdman, and his protégé, Young Thug. Sources reveal that on April 26, 2015, Wayne’s tour bus was ambushed in Georgia, riddled with bullets fired from a white Chevy Camaro driven by Jimmy Winfrey, a man linked to Young Thug. This brazen attack left Wayne unharmed, but it has since unraveled a chilling tale of betrayal and rivalry in the rap industry.
The indictment against Winfrey sheds light on the deep-rooted animosity that permeated the relationship between Wayne and Birdman, stemming from a bitter financial dispute over Wayne’s long-awaited album, “Carter V.” Tensions escalated as Wayne accused Birdman of stifling his creativity and failing to pay him millions owed under various contracts. The fallout had turned Wayne from a loyal son-like figure into a target.
Eyewitnesses reported that Winfrey, also known as Peewee Roscoe, was armed and made threats moments before the shooting, claiming it was “his city.” The police investigation linked Winfrey directly to Birdman, raising suspicions that the shooting was not merely a random act but a calculated strike fueled by years of feuding and financial grievances.
In a stunning development, a recorded jailhouse conversation between Winfrey and Birdman surfaced, allegedly revealing Birdman instructing Winfrey to “come get this money,” hinting at a sinister connection to the attack. Despite the gravity of the situation, neither Birdman nor Young Thug faced charges, while Winfrey accepted a plea deal, serving ten years for his role in the incident.
As the dust settles from this harrowing event, questions loom over the lengths to which loyalty and ambition can drive individuals in the cutthroat world of hip-hop. What remains clear is that the once-unbreakable bond between Wayne and Birdman has shattered, revealing the dark underbelly of fame and fortune in the music industry.