Master P

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Master P
Third Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana
, U.S.
Other names
  • The Colonel
  • P. Miller
  • Nino Brown
  • The Ice Cream Man
  • The Ghetto Bill
Alma materMerritt College (BS)[2]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
  • entrepreneur
  • investor
  • businessman
  • actor
  • professional basketball player
Years active1989–present
Spouse
Sonya C. Miller
​
​
(m. 1989; div. 2022)​
Children9, including Romeo and Cymphonique Miller
RelativesC-Murder (brother)
Silkk the Shocker (brother)
Mo B. Dick (cousin)
D The Business (cousin)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
GenresSouthern hip hop
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Formerly of

Percy Robert Miller Sr. (born April 29, 1967),

Platinum single "Make 'Em Say Uhh!
". In total, Miller has released 15 studio albums.

Early life

Percy Robert Miller was born and raised in the

major in business administration.[4] After the death of his grandfather, Miller inherited $10,000 as part of a malpractice settlement. Miller opened a record store in Richmond, California called No Limit Records And Tapes, which later became the foundation for No Limit Records. On February 15, 1990, Master P released the cassette tape Mind Of A Psychopath. His brother Kevin Miller was killed that same year in New Orleans. This increased his motivation to become a successful entrepreneur to change his life and save his family.[5]

Music career

1989–1995: Early works

Master P released his debut studio album

Top Heatseekers. The album was known for its first single and one of Master P's best known songs "I'm Bout' It, Bout It". He also worked on the compilation album, Down South Hustlers: Bouncin' and Swingin'
, during that year.

Master P said that when he used to open for Tupac Shakur in the early 1990s, the people responsible for introducing him would frequently call him "Mr. P the country singer".[6]

1995–2000: Return to New Orleans and mainstream success

In 1995, Master P moved from California back to

MP Da Last Don. Master P released a film of the same name earlier that year. The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top 200 charts selling over 400,000 copies in its first week, and went on to sell over four million copies. On October 26, 1999, Master P released his eighth studio album Only God Can Judge Me, which contained his single "Step To Dis". The album went certified gold, selling over 500,000 copies. In 1999, Master P and TRU released their fifth studio album Da Crime Family. On November 28, 2000, he released his ninth studio album Ghetto Postage which contained his hit singles "Bout Dat" and "Souljas". Also in 2000, Master P and his new group 504 Boyz released their debut album Goodfellas, which peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and contained their hit single "Wobble Wobble
".

2001–2005: The New No Limit

On December 18, 2001, Master P released his tenth studio album

Universal Records. In 2002, The 504 Boyz released their second album Ballers
. Both albums charted high on the Hip-Hop charts, but shortly after, No Limit began to decline in popularity. Record sales as well as roster changes and lawsuits caused No Limit Records to file for bankruptcy on December 17, 2003.

Master P's eleventh album, titled Good Side, Bad Side, was released on March 23, 2004, through Koch Records, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. Master P and TRU released their last album The Truth in 2005 followed by Master P's twelfth studio album Ghetto Bill:The Best Hustler in the Game

2005–2007: Guttar Music

In 2005, Master P and his son

Hurricane Katrina: We Gon Bounce Back that year, and it was dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina
.

In April 2006, Master P released a compilation album America's Most Luved Bad Guy. In 2007, Master P released a collaboration album with Romeo titled Hip Hop History that sold 32,000 copies worldwide.

2010–present: No Limit Forever and recent works

On December 6, 2010, it was announced that Master P was going on a new tour with his brother

Silkk The Shocker and his son Romeo titled No Limit Forever International. On February 8, 2011, Master P was featured on rapper Gucci Mane's track titled "Brinks". It was his first recorded song in over four years. In early 2012, Master P started to re brand his label. On August 10, 2012, he performed at Insane Clown Posse's 12th Annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" concert.[7] On November 16, 2011, Master P released his first mixtape and first solo project in over 6 years, titled TMZ (Too Many Zeros).[citation needed] On August 2, 2012, it was announced that Master P was working on his thirteenth studio album Boss of All Bosses.[8] On September 17, 2012, Master P released snippet of an upcoming single titled "Friends With Benefits" featuring rapper/singer Kirko Bangz.[9][10][11][12]

On January 16, 2013, Master P released his second official mixtape titled Al Capone as a promotion for his Boss of All Bosses album.

Problem, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, and Chris Brown, as well as production from 1500 & Nothin, Young Bugatti, Stiv Schneider, The Composer, and JB.[16] On December 6, 2013, Master P released his fifth album titled The Gift.[17]

On January 23, 2014, it was announced that The Gift would be re-released on February 21, 2014, as a

video album with a music video for every song, and that it would be titled The Platinum Gift.[18][19] On February 6, 2014, it was announced that Master P was working on two new albums, Ice Cream Man 2, which is a sequel to Ice Cream Man, and Boss of All Bosses.[20] On February 28, 2014, Miller released his fourth mixtape The Gift Vol. 1: Return of The Ice Cream Man.[21]

On January 5, 2015, Master P released his second collaboration mixtape titled We All We Got with his new group Money Mafia, which includes himself, his son

Money Mafia, Ace B, BlaqNmilD, Fame-O and Luccianos, and would be released via his label No Limit Forever Records and Globy House Records.[34][35][36]

On February 23, 2016, Master P would release a new single titled "Funeral"; it would feature his new group No Limit Boys members Ace B and Angelo Nano.

Young Vee.[citation needed
]

On January 6, 2017, Master P released his sixth collaboration mixtape titled We All We Got with his group No Limit Boys.[citation needed]

No Limit Chronicles

On July 29, 2020, Master P released No Limit Chronicles, a five-part BET docuseries on his New Orleans-based hip-hop label. The series shares stories of Master P's career as a record executive and businessman, underscoring the unprecedented distribution deal with Priority Records that made No Limit Records a powerhouse record label in the 1990s.[46] Awareness of the circumstances of Master P's incarcerated brother, C-Murder, resurged after the series aired, prompting Percy to rally for his brother's release. On August 17, 2020, Master P posted a video to his Instagram account of him and C-Murder's lawyer speaking to a group of protesters, inciting momentum to work in favor of his brother's liberation.[47]

Business career

Aside from being a rapper, Master P has enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur and investor. Miller opened a record store in Richmond, California called No Limit Records, which later became the foundation for his own record label of the same name.[48]

Miller was one of the first rappers to notice and take advantage of the retail potential of the music industry. As an investor, Master P was one of the first rappers to build a business and financial empire by investing in a wide range of business and investment ventures from a variety of industries. He has since invested the millions of dollars he made from his No Limit record company into a travel agency, a

real estate investment and property management company, the New Orleans-based PM Properties controls over 100 properties across the United States.[53] According to Black Enterprise magazine, No Limit Enterprises grossed $110 million in revenue in 1998 alone. This level of success inspired other rappers to branch out into other business ventures and investments.[53][54] Miller also has his own line of beverages called "Make 'Em Say Ughh!" energy drinks.[55] Miller has also made a foray into mass media, where he founded Better Black Television, a cable television network in November 2010 based in New Orleans, making him the first rapper to establish a cable television network.[56]

Rappers had historically focused more on the artistic and glamorous side of hip hop music while paying very little attention to the business, investment, and financial aspects. All that changed in 1996 when Master P signed a music distribution deal with Priority Records, one where No Limit Records would retain 100% ownership of their master recordings and keep 85% of their record's sales while giving Priority 15% in return for pressing and distribution which allows No Limit to profit from future sales such as catalogs and reissues.

SoundScan every time they released an album, to build the perception of popularity. He used inexpensive videos to promote his artists and he cross-promoted albums using films and vice versa and tied them altogether as a package. Brand image and identity became more important than just music quality. Miller's record labels have sold 75 million records as a result of his innovative marketing and branding strategies.[54][57]

As founder and CEO of No Limit Entertainment, Miller at one time presided over a business empire that included his conglomerate No Limit Enterprises,

How To Rock, and the co-creator of Romeo!, the hit Nickelodeon television show that stars his son.[59]

Income

In 1998, Miller ranked 10th on Forbes magazine's list of America's 40 highest paid entertainers, with an estimated income of $56.5 million. In 2013, Miller's wealth is estimated to be $200 million, making him one of the wealthiest figures in the American hip hop scene.[60]

Professional basketball career

In 1998, Miller joined the Fort Wayne Fury of the CBA as a backup guard after a No Limit employee asked the Fury head coach to give his boss a tryout. According to the coach Miller was "coachable [and] an eager learner", but not NBA material.[61]

Miller was on the Charlotte Hornets training camp roster for 10 days in January 1999.[62][63] He was invited to participate at the request of Hornet Ricky Davis's father.[64] He scored 7 points in intrasquad play[65] and played eight minutes in two exhibition games before being released on February 1.[63] Miller claimed he played well but was cut because his rap lyrics were too offensive.[66]

That fall he was on the Toronto Raptors training camp roster.[67] He scored eight points in one preseason game, but was dropped before the season began.[68][69] He complained that the Raptors hadn't given him a fair chance.[70]

In November, he signed with the San Diego Stingrays of the short-lived IBL,[71] a "home for players without NBA skills and those who are developing them."[72] His performance was disappointing[73][74] and he played for less than a season.[75]

In 2004, Miller played for the ABA's

Long Beach Jam. He earned try-outs for the Denver Nuggets at training camp for the summer league in 2004 and the same opportunity for the Sacramento Kings in 2005.[76] He took part in the 2008 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and scored 17 points.[77] As a coach, he coached the AAU team the P. Miller Ballers and alums of the team Brandon Jennings, Lance Stephenson, and DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan said of his time being coached by Miller that, "I am forever grateful for having him in my life ... He taught us about life, how to understand business—the business of basketball. He was, in a sense, a father figure."[76]

Other ventures

Film and television career

Since 1997, Master P has been in numerous

Dancing with the Stars, replacing Romeo who dropped out due to an injury. He partnered with Ashly DelGrosso and received a total score of 8 out of 30 for his pasodoble
, the lowest score in the show's history. He was eliminated in Week 4.

In 1999, Miller starred alongside Eddie Griffin in the hit film Foolish.

As reported in March 2011, Miller planned to star in a new film with his protégé Gucci Mane, titled Get Money. The film, set for release through No Limit, would be based on Miller's book of the same name.

On June 10, 2015, it was announced that Master P and his family would be starring in their own reality show titled Master P's Family Empire. It is scheduled to be aired on Reelz sometime in November.[78]

Writing

On September 1, 2007, Miller released his first book, titled Guaranteed Success.[79]

Pro wrestling

In 1999,

The West Texas Rednecks
.

On October 8, 2019, it was reported and confirmed that Master P purchased ownership in Brooklyn, New York-based independent wrestling promotion House of Glory.[80]

Legacy

Miller is known for his music and his business acumen, due to creating and branding his highly successful independent record label No Limit Records, as well as his other business ventures.[1][81][82]

Miller is held in high esteem by other rappers as well. During an interview after meeting Miller, Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz stated, "This is my first time meeting [him]. I just want to let him know how he influenced the whole South in Hip-Hop." 2 Chainz went on, "We used to argue people like they ain't understand why we appreciated Master P and his music. It was more than that. I felt like it was his grind, his hustle. He actually put music out like every week. I even heard stories about some of the songs never even being mixed before. It was just about giving the fans what they needed. And he the reason why a lot of us are here, including myself."[83]

Accolades and honors

In 2001, Master P won the award for "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist" at the American Music Awards.

In 2005, Miller was ranked at number 36 by VH1 in their list of 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists.[84] On September 29, 2008, Miller's single "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" would be ranked at number 94 by VH1 in their list of 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs.[85]

BET named Miller number 28 in 'The Most Influential Rappers of All Time'.[86] BET also listed Miller as one of 'The 25 Influential Black Music Execs'.[87]

In November 2011, Miller's son

Silkk The Shocker, as well as Trina, Gucci Mane, and Mystikal to honor Master P and No Limit Records.[88]

On December 11, 2012, DJ 5150 and DJ Hektik released a tribute mixtape to Master P titled Uptown Veteran.[89]

On July 10, 2013, Miller was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, making him the first hip hop artist to be inducted.[90]

On January 20, 2015, Montreal R&B/Hip Hop artist Xav released a song with Master P called "Bout It Bout It", from his upcoming Zeeky EP, paying homage to Master P's 1995 international hit. The music video, which also features Master P, premiered on Vibe.com the same day.[91][92]

On May 23, 2021, Master P received his honorary doctorate from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.[93]

Philanthropy

Miller has dedicated his time to communities through P. Miller Youth Centers and his P. Miller Food Foundation for the Homeless. On July 12, 2005, Willie W. Herenton Jr, the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, presented Miller with the key to the city.[94] On April 27, 2010, Miller and his son Romeo were awarded the Certificate of Special Recognition from California Congresswoman Maxine Waters.[95]

Personal life

Miller is Catholic. In 1999, he donated $500,000 to the Catholic elementary school he attended and to two nearby churches.[96]

After 21 years of marriage Miller and his wife, Sonya C. Miller, separated in 2010 but Sonya did not file for a divorce until 2013.[97] The former couple have 7 children together and Miller had 1 child out of the marriage and raised his brother's child, Veno, after he had been killed in a robbery in 1990.[98] In 2014, Sonya sued Miller, asking for almost 40% of their assets. Miller has claimed that the two had settled the matter privately in 2016 but it was never submitted to court. In December 2021, he asked the judge to declare him legally single. In May 2022, it was reported that the rapper was legally declared single.[99]

In 2007, he swore off of profanity and endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States of America,[100] contributing frequently to his campaign.[101]

On May 29, 2022, Miller announced that his daughter Tytyana Miller had died at 29 years old.[102]

Discography

Main article: Master P discography
See also:
504 Boyz discography
Studio albums

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1997 I'm Bout It Perry McKnight Video
1998 The Players Club Guy
I Got the Hook Up
 		Black
MP da Last Don Nino Video
1999 Hot Boyz 'Moe' Video
Foolish Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise
No Tomorrow Maker
2000
Track Down Brad
Gone in 60 Seconds Johnnie 'Johnnie B'
Lockdown Clean Up
911 Unknown Video
2001 Popcorn Shrimp Crip Short
2002 Undisputed Gat Boyz Rapper 1
Dark Blue
 		'Maniac'
2003 Death of a Dynasty Himself
Hollywood Homicide Julius Armas
Scary Movie 3 Himself
Bad Bizness Mr. Carlson Video
2004 Still Bout It Perry McKnight Video
Decisions Petey Video
2005 Uncle P Uncle P
2006 Repos 'Tee' Video
God's Gift Pops Video
Don't Be Scared Greg Video
2007 Paroled Al 'Big Al'
Black Supaman Bernard Jr. Video
2008 Soccer Mom Wally
Internet Dating Trey Video
2009 The Mail Man Rob
The Pig People Unknown
2010 Toxic Angel
2011 Knock Knock Killer 'Pimp P'
2017 Killing Hasselhoff Del Toro
Destruction: Los Angeles Jay Jones
2018 Never Heard Jason
2019 I Got the Hook Up 2 Black
2021 Never and Again Boss Man
The Christmas Dance Brother Moore
#Unknown Mayor Leo Rawlings
2024 Short Track Saturday Night Rex Allen

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Linc's Himself Episode: "Lovers and Other Traitors"
WCW Monday Nitro Himself Episode: "Episode #4.43"
Malcolm & Eddie Mister O Episode: "Badfellas"
2000 Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Himself Episode: "Gangsta Rap"
Moesha Patience Recurring cast: season 5
2001 Journeys in Black Himself Episode: "Master P"
Making the Video Himself Episode: "Snoop Dogg: Lay Low"
E! True Hollywood Story Himself
The Hughleys Himself Episode: "I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas"
Dark Angel
 		Duvailer Episode: "Art Attack"
Oz Curtis Bennett Episode: "Orpheus Descending"
2002
MADtv
 		Himself Episode: "Episode #7.19"
Girlfriends
 		Himself Episode: "X Does Not Mark the Spot"
2002-04 Hollywood Squares Himself Recurring Guest
2003 Star Search Himself/Guest Judge Episode: "The One with the Father and Son Duo Master P and Lil' Romeo"
Doggy Fizzle Televizzle Himself Episode: "Episode #1.5"
2003–06 Romeo! Percy Miller Main cast
2004 Soul Train Himself Episode: "Master P/Freddie Jackson"
CSI: NY Kevin Vick Episode: "Grand Master"
2006
Dancing with the Stars
 		Contestant Contestant:
Season 2
The Fabulous Life Presents: Really Rich Real Estate Himself Episode: "Episode #1.3"
2008 The Greatest Himself Episode: "100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs"
2009 Robot Chicken Nick's Friend (voice) Episode: "President Evil"
2015 Oprah: Where Are They Now? Himself Episode: "Hip Hop Mogul Master P/Oprah's Hairstylist/Amy Grant/Legendary Coach Mike Ditka/J.R. Martinez"
Highly Questionable Himself Episode: "Master P"
2015–16 Master P's Family Empire Himself Main cast
2016 Minay TV Himself Episode: "3rd Annual Compton Thanksgiving Dinner"
2016–20 Growing Up Hip Hop Himself Supporting cast: season 1-5
2017 Hip Hop Squares Himself/Contestant Episode: "Master P vs Romeo"
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History Himself Episode: "Hurricane Katrina"
2020 Celebrity Watch Party Himself Recurring Guest
2020 No Limit Chronicles Himself Episode: "Nightmares & Dreams" & "Rise of the Tank"
2021 Master P Reviews Himself Main cast
2022 Uncensored Himself Episode: "Master P"
2023 Soul of a Nation Himself Episode: "Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections - A Soul of a Nation Presentation"

Biographical portrayals in film

Year Title Portrayed by Notes
2024 Untitled Snoop Dogg biopic film TBA Biographical film about Snoop Dogg
2025 King of the South TBA Biographical film about Master P

Documentaries

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Eyes on Hip Hop Himself
1997 Rhyme & Reason Himself
2001 Xzibit: Restless Xposed Himself
Welcome to Death Row Himself
2003 Paper Chasers Himself
2006 Life After Death Row Himself
2008 The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect Himself
Desert Bayou Himself
2010 Run Ricky Run Himself
2022 From the Hood to Hollywood Himself

Video games

Year Title Voice role Notes
2002 Street Hoops Himself Vocals
2018 Get Money Himself Voice role

See also

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