Brandon Barnes recently opened up about his time on “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta.”
During an interview with Julez Uncut, Brandon stood by his comment about Lil Wayne. He explained everything is good between him and Wayne’s family. He also feels very confident in what he does and that confidence led him to say what he said. Brandon also feels black people need to stop shaming other black people who have confidence in their work and abilities.
My god brother Waka and Wayne are good friends in the industry, and everyone is happy they can just communicate with each other. I’ve had a chance to also communicate with Reginae. Basically, where Reginae and I are coming from is that we know where each other stands.
I don’t think Reginae was wrong for defending her family. But then again, I also don’t think that I was wrong for what I said. But due to the simple fact that nobody ever asked me, “What did you mean by that?”
So, my thing is this… Could there have been a better way to put it? Absolutely. I was mad at the time and I didn’t give a crap.
But what it is, is that I want people to know that it’s nothing wrong in believing in yourself. As a people, as a race, we don’t educate our people that black is beautiful. Black is vibrant, it’s healthy, and you should be comfortable in your skin. But why not be confident in yourself? It’s whats going to take you far in life.
Do I think that I could have helped his career financially? No, I’m not an accountant, a bookkeeper or whatever the other names they call it. But at the end of the day, are there things we could all learn from people? Absolutely. He could have learned a lot from me. I also could’ve learned a lot from him.
Check out the full interview below.
I get what he’s saying. If you don’t believe in yourself then who will? And the more confidence you have, the more people won’t like you because the average American has low self esteem any damn way.
I didn’t get why people were clowning him for believing in his abilities. Especially while putting Reginae and Toya on some pedestal just for being associated with Lil Wayne.
Thank you. I couldn’t have said it any better.
I feel Brandon feeling a type of way is valid however I don’t think he needed to involve Lil Wayne in an argument with his daughter was inappropriate. I in no way condone Reginae behavior she’s very spoiled but the argument should have involved her and her alone. If Brandon has something to say about Lil Wayne then say it to him not his daughter.
This isn’t a race issue or a black issue. He’s just an a-shole. I think he’s a natural at reality television though.
Makes sense to me.
He believes in himself. There’s nothing wrong with that but at the same time, confidence ain’t always enough to be successful. You have to eventually make sure your resume matches your confidence.
Well said, well said!!
He just tells it like it is and that makes a lot of people uncomfortable. He’s cool with me though.
Its one thing to be confident and another to be arrogant and offensive. Brandon came across to me as a know-it-all. He didn’t want to listen to anyone that had more experience in the game than him. (Ms.Deb) Furthermore, the way he spoke to ppl was off-putting. His personality really rubbed me the wrong way. He maybe very good at artist development however, his approach was a turn off.