Master P shakes Birdman’s hand and salutes him during Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz [VIDEO]
Footage debunks the “snub” rumor and captures two New Orleans icons showing mutual respect onstage
For days after the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz on October 25, the internet was convinced Master P and Birdman had refused to acknowledge each other. Social media spun the moment into a narrative of bad blood. Two New Orleans moguls still unwilling to bury the hatchet after nearly three decades of silent rivalry.
But new footage, uploaded by @trapsntrunks on X, tells a different story. The one-minute clip, titled “THE TRUTH: MASTER P SHAKES BIRDMAN’S HAND & SALUTES HIM DURING VERZUZ,” shows exactly what many missed in real time. Master P can be seen walking across the stage, reaching out his hand, and giving Birdman a sharp salute. That’s a gesture of acknowledgment that instantly flips the script on every rumor. The clip’s timing, lighting, and chaotic crowd energy explain why it went unnoticed live. However, its message is clear: the “snub” never happened.
The post has since amassed over 400,000 views, transforming skepticism into celebration. It isn’t just about a handshake. Instead, it’s also about truth, clarity, and the dignity of two men who shaped Southern rap’s entire foundation.
Debunking the “Snub” Rumor
The idea that Birdman ignored Master P spread like wildfire after the Verzuz livestream ended. A few grainy fan clips made it seem like P crossed the stage, greeted everyone else, and skipped Birdman entirely. Combined with reports of tension earlier in the night — including Birdman’s heated comments during #1 Stunna — fans believed the worst.
Tweets claiming “Birdman avoided Master P” and “still beef in the air” gathered thousands of likes within hours. Comment sections filled with theories linking back to the old 1990s competition between Cash Money and No Limit. The story became digital fact before anyone stopped to ask if it was true.
Then the “truth” video dropped. In slow motion, clear as day, Master P reached out, Birdman reciprocated, and they locked hands. P added a salute — firm, confident, symbolic. The narrative flipped overnight. What was once framed as disrespect now reads as mutual professionalism.
How the Rivalry Reignited
The October 25 Verzuz was supposed to be a celebration — a long-awaited faceoff between two dynasties that defined Southern rap. Held at ComplexCon Las Vegas, it reunited living legends from both labels: Mia X, Snoop Dogg, Fiend, and Silkk The Shocker repping No Limit; Juvenile, B.G., and Mannie Fresh carrying the Cash Money side.
But history followed them onto that stage. Since the late ’90s, both camps had been pitted against each other in sales, radio play, and city loyalty. No Limit’s independent hustle versus Cash Money’s slick Universal deal became a cultural rivalry that divided New Orleans neighborhoods. The Verzuz energy reflected that — intense, competitive, but charged with nostalgia.
Birdman’s dig at former Hot Boy Turk and his icy demeanor toward P fueled the perception that old grudges still lingered. When P performed Down 4 My N and walked off calmly, fans read it as a power move — the older, wiser mogul refusing to match chaos with chaos.
The Video That Changed the Narrative
When @trapsntrunks dropped the edited clip titled “THE TRUTH”, it reframed everything. The footage intercut multiple camera angles showing Master P approaching Birdman with composure. Birdman, who appeared distant at first, accepted the dap. P then raised his hand in salute — a simple, silent act that spoke volumes.
The background music choice, B.G.’s “Cash Money Is an Army,” added irony and unity. Over the beat, captions blasted across the screen: “THE TRUTH,” “SALUTE,” “RESPECT BETWEEN LEGENDS.” It played like a hip-hop truce announcement.
What stood out most wasn’t Birdman’s response — brief, maybe even guarded — but P’s body language. Shoulders squared, chin up, no malice. It was the movement of a general closing a long chapter. And for those watching, it instantly silenced every social media conspiracy that had twisted the moment into drama.
Fans React: From Speculation to Celebration
Fan reactions after the video release shifted drastically. Where initial comments mocked tension, the new wave praised maturity. “We need a No Limit/Cash Money tour across the South fr,” one user wrote. Another called Master P “a true OG who carries himself with class.”
Even Birdman’s critics admitted the handshake mattered. “He tried to act tough at first, but that salute was real,” read one viral reply. Some joked about it being the “most New Orleans peace treaty ever,” while others called it overdue closure.
Of course, skepticism remained — hip-hop fans rarely forget beef. A few argued that P’s handshake didn’t erase decades of competition or pride. But the visual evidence left no room for doubt: at least for one night, respect outweighed ego.
Beyond the Handshake: Symbolism and Legacy
To understand the weight of that handshake, you have to understand what these two men represent. Master P built No Limit from nothing, selling CDs from his car and turning independence into an empire. Birdman did the same with Cash Money, signing teenage Lil Wayne and creating the Hot Boys, eventually landing a multimillion-dollar Universal deal.
Both became blueprints for generational wealth in hip-hop. Both mentored countless Southern artists who changed the sound of the genre. And both, for years, stood on opposite sides of an invisible line drawn through the streets of New Orleans.
That’s what makes this moment powerful. It wasn’t just a handshake — it was history shaking hands with itself. Whatever happened in the past, two icons who once defined rivalry stood side by side, not as enemies, but as survivors.
The Truth, The Internet, and The Legacy of Respect
The footage’s virality shows how fast misinformation travels in the digital era — and how equally fast the truth can reclaim ground. For every fan who believed the snub rumor, there are now hundreds sharing the clip as proof of peace.
The handshake didn’t fix every wound, but it reminded the world that hip-hop, like New Orleans itself, thrives on resilience. It’s not about who “won” the Verzuz. It’s about who showed up as a man of respect.
As one fan wrote beneath the clip, “Everybody wanted beef. P gave us brotherhood.” In the end, that’s the real victory — not a scorecard, not a stream count, but a salute between legends whose legacies will forever run through the same Louisiana soil.