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Born	Percy Robert Miller (1970-04-29) April 29, 1970 (age 55) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Other names	The Colonel P. Miller Nino Brown The Ice Cream Man The Ghetto Bill
Alma mater	Merritt College (BS)
Occupation	Rapper songwriter record producer record executive entrepreneur investor actor professional basketball player
Years active	1989–present
Spouse(s)	Sonya C. Miller ​ ​ (m. 1989; div. 2022)​
Children	9, including Romeo and Cymphonique
Relatives	C-Murder (brother) Silkk the Shocker (brother) Mo B. Dick (cousin) D The Business (cousin)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Southern hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	No Limit Forever In a Minute SOLAR Priority EMI The New No Limit Universal E1 No Limit

Percy Robert Miller, known as Master P, was born on April 29, 1970. He is an American rapper, record producer, and businessman. He started his own music company, No Limit Records, in 1991. This company later became New No Limit Records and No Limit Forever Records.

Master P became famous in the mid-1990s. He was part of the hip hop group TRU. His fifth album, Ice Cream Man (1996), and its song "Mr. Ice Cream Man" were very popular. His 1997 song, "Make 'Em Say Uhh!", sold over a million copies. Master P has released 15 studio albums in total.

Early Life and Beginnings

Percy Robert Miller was born and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the oldest of five children. His brothers include the rap artists Corey "C-Murder" and Vyshonne "Silkk the Shocker" Miller.

He played basketball in high school and went to the University of Houston on a scholarship. However, he left college and moved to California. After his grandfather passed away, Master P received $10,000. He used this money to open a record store called No Limit Records And Tapes. This store later became the start of his music company, No Limit Records. In 1990, his brother Kevin was killed in New Orleans. This sad event made Master P even more determined to succeed and help his family.

Music Career Highlights

Early Music: 1989–1995

Master P released his first album, Get Away Clean, in 1991. His second album, Mama's Bad Boy, followed in 1992. In 1993, he released his first album with his group TRU, called Who's da Killer?

His third album, The Ghettos Tryin to Kill Me!, came out in 1994. In 1995, he released his fourth album, 99 Ways to Die. TRU's album True (1995) was their first big release. It featured the well-known song "I'm Bout' It, Bout It".

Mainstream Success: 1995–2000

In 1995, Master P moved his No Limit Records company back to New Orleans. He signed new artists and producers. His fifth album, Ice Cream Man, was released in 1996. It included the hit song "Mr. Ice Cream Man".

In 1997, TRU released Tru 2 da Game. Master P, C-Murder, and Silkk the Shocker were the main members. On September 2, 1997, Master P released his very successful album, Ghetto D. It sold over 760,000 copies in its first week. The album's hit song "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award.

His seventh album, MP Da Last Don (1998), was his best-selling album. It sold over four million copies. In 1999, he released his eighth album, Only God Can Judge Me, which sold over 500,000 copies. In 2000, his ninth album, Ghetto Postage, came out. Also in 2000, Master P's new group, 504 Boyz, released their first album, Goodfellas, with the hit song "Wobble Wobble".

Later Works: 2001–Present

Master P's tenth album, Game Face, was released in 2001. His company, No Limit Records, faced some challenges and had to file for bankruptcy in 2003.

In 2005, Master P and his son Romeo Miller started a new music company called Guttar Music. They released the album Living Legend: Certified D-Boy. Master P and 504 Boyz also released Hurricane Katrina: We Gon Bounce Back, dedicated to those affected by the hurricane.

Since 2010, Master P has continued to release new music and projects. He rebranded his label as No Limit Forever. He has released several mixtapes and albums, including The Gift (2013) and Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood (2015). He also formed new groups like Money Mafia and No Limit Boys.

In 2020, Master P released No Limit Chronicles, a TV series about his music label. This series brought attention to his brother C-Murder's situation, and Master P has worked to help him.

Business Ventures

Master P is not just a rapper; he is also a very successful businessman and investor. He was one of the first rappers to see the big business potential in the music industry. He invested the money he earned from No Limit Records into many different businesses. These included a travel agency, real estate, films, TV shows, toys, clothing, and even gas stations.

His company, No Limit Enterprises, made $110 million in 1998. This success inspired other artists to start their own businesses. Master P also has his own line of "Make 'Em Say Ughh!" energy drinks.

Smart Business Strategies

In 1996, Master P made a special deal with Priority Records. His company, No Limit Records, kept 100% ownership of their music recordings. They also kept 85% of their record sales. This deal helped Master P earn a lot of money from his music.

Master P also used clever marketing ideas. He would sell tapes from his car in different cities. He gave free samples to people with nice cars so they would play his music. This "street-level" marketing helped him build a large fan base. He also released many records quickly and branded all his albums with the "No Limit" name. He made sure his albums stood out with unique covers and offered more songs per album than other artists. He turned his artists into characters, like in Marvel Comics. These strategies helped his record labels sell 75 million records.

Master P has managed the careers of his son, Romeo Miller, and other artists. He was also an executive producer for his daughter Cymphonique's Nickelodeon show, How To Rock, and co-created Romeo!, starring his son.

In 1998, Forbes magazine listed Master P as one of America's highest-paid entertainers. His wealth was estimated at $200 million in 2013, making him one of the richest people in hip hop.

Professional Basketball

Master P also tried a career in professional basketball. In 1998, he joined the Fort Wayne Fury in the CBA league. He later had tryouts with NBA teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors. He played for other teams like the San Diego Stingrays and the Las Vegas Rattlers.

In 2008, he played in the McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. He also coached an AAU team called the P. Miller Ballers. Famous NBA players like Brandon Jennings and DeMar DeRozan were on his team. DeRozan said Master P taught them about life and the business of basketball.

Other Ventures

Film and Television

Since 1997, Master P has appeared in many films and TV shows. Some of his movies include I Got the Hook Up, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Hollywood Homicide. He also starred in the Nickelodeon show Romeo! with his son Romeo Miller from 2003 to 2006.

He was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2006. In 2015, Master P and his family starred in their own reality show called Master P's Family Empire on Reelz.

Writing

In 2007, Master P released his first book, titled Guaranteed Success.

Pro Wrestling

In 1999, Master P had a short time in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He led a group of wrestlers called the No Limit Soldiers. In 2019, he bought a share in a wrestling company called House of Glory.

Legacy and Influence

Master P is known for his music and his smart business skills. He built a very successful independent record label, No Limit Records, and many other businesses.

Other rappers look up to Master P. Rapper 2 Chainz said that Master P influenced the entire South in Hip-Hop. He admired Master P's hard work and how he always gave fans what they wanted. Many artists, including 2 Chainz, are successful because of Master P's example.

Accolades and Honors

• In 2001, Master P won "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist" at the American Music Awards.
• In 2005, VH1 ranked him among the 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists.
• His song "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" was ranked among the 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs by VH1 in 2008.
• BET named him one of 'The Most Influential Rappers of All Time'.
• On July 10, 2013, Master P was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He was the first hip hop artist to receive this honor.
• In 2021, he received an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University.

Giving Back

Master P has given back to communities through his P. Miller Youth Centers. He also has the P. Miller Food Foundation for the Homeless. In 2005, the mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, gave him the key to the city. In 2010, Master P and his son Romeo received a special award from Congress.

Personal Life

Master P is Catholic. In 1999, he donated $500,000 to the Catholic elementary school he attended and to two nearby churches.

Master P and his wife, Sonya C. Miller, separated in 2010 and later divorced in 2022. They have seven children together: Romeo, Vercy, Tytyana, Inty, Itali, Hercy, and Mercy. Master P is also the father of Cymphonique. They also raised their nephew Veno after Master P's brother was killed.

In 2007, he supported Barack Obama for President of the United States. In May 2022, Master P shared the sad news that his daughter Tytyana Miller had passed away at 29 years old.

Selected Discography

Studio albums

• Get Away Clean (1991)
• Mama's Bad Boy (1992)
• The Ghettos Tryin to Kill Me! (1994)
• 99 Ways to Die (1995)
• Ice Cream Man (1996)
• Ghetto D (1997)
• MP da Last Don (1998)
• Only God Can Judge Me (1999)
• Ghetto Postage (2000)
• Game Face (2001)
• Good Side, Bad Side (2004)
• The Gift (2013)
• Empire, from the Hood to Hollywood (2015)

Filmography

Film

Television

Documentaries

Video Games

See also

In Spanish: Master P para niños

• Universal Music Group
• GoDigital Media Group