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New Orleans veteran and Cash Money Records first big star Juvenile chopped it up with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club crew Wednesday (Mar. 5) morning. As usual, the DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne Tha God dug in deep with the questions.

With so much going on with the YMCMB family, that ongoing situation opens up the discussion. But Juve was game and ready to deliver on whatever the morning team had for him.

Hit the following pages to see the 10 Things We Learned From The Breakfast Club Juvenile Interview.

Photo: The Breakfast Club

Despite Past Issues, No Beef With Cash Money

Juvenile shared that despite the issues over money and him leaving the label, things are back in order with him and Birdman.

Juve Is Staying Out Of The Lil Wayne And Birdman Beef

Juve says he’s cool with Lil Wayne and Birdman, and has elected to stay out of their ongoing feud over owed money.

Juve Says He Didn’t Expect To Become The Label’s First Big Star

Juve remained humble and said that Cash Money’s early success was a group effort. He did take full credit for his big singles “Ha” and “Back That Thang Up” however.

The Young Buck and G-Unit Connection

Juve said that he never signed G-Unit soldier Young Buck to Cash Money as he didn’t have the power to do so. He did say he wanted to have him on the squad. There was also a Lloyd Banks signing rumor, but Juve stayed vague on that. It appeared some tension between Juve and 50 might have been present.

New Music Is On The Way

Juvenile will be releasing a mixtape titled Mardi Gras and is working on a joint album with Skip and Lil Cali. Their single “Can’t Keep Holdin’ On” dropped in February.

No Hate For The Up And Coming Generation

Although Juve will be 40 this month, he is showing no signs of slowing down and believes in working with the rising stars of tomorrow. “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” laughed Juve during the interview.

Jay Z Hopping On “Ha” Made Juve’s Day

Photo: WENN

Photo: WENN

Like most south rappers, getting love in New York is often tough but Juve got a huge cosign when Jay Z hopped on the “Ha” record. “New York gon’ love me,” said Juvenile.

Making It Out The Ghetto Was Like A Dream

Juve was shocked as anyone else that he became a star and made it out of the tough Caliope Projects where he was raised.

Still Thinks Hurricane Katrina Was A Conspiracy

Juve isn’t alone in thinking that the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster was a planned event to move out some of the city’s poor Black residents. In the 10 years since, gentrification has become the order of the day in several parts of the city.

Didn’t Know His Son Was A Rapper

Juve said his 22-year-old son, who is also a college student, shocked his father by showcasing his rap skills. Dad thought the bars he heard were someone else’s song.

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