Hip-Hop Artist Flo Rida Credits His Mom for Helping Him Escape the Projects (VIDEO)

The hip-hop artist Flo Rida has a lot to celebrate these days: he's got a new album out, 'Only One Flo: Part I,' and a single, 'Club Can't Handle Me,' that's climbing the charts. He stopped by 'Today' (Weekdays, 7AM on NBC) this morning and talked about his life growing up and how he got to where he is today.

Flo Rida credited his mom for helping him move out of the projects and make something of himself. She was a disciplinarian, he said, who gave him and his sisters an example to follow. "She's very loyal," he said, "and she spoke to me and my sisters every day about always sacrificing towards all positive things."

The discussion then turned to his romantic life, and what will happen when he finally brings that special woman home to meet his mother. Kathie Lee couldn't help herself: she kept saying dropping Hoda's name, jokingly trying to set the rapper up with her co-host. "Of course Hoda will (be good enough for Mom)," replied Mr. Rida. Hoda Rida does have a nice ring to it.