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Percy Miller (born April 29, 1969), better known as Master P, (P. Miller) is an American Rapper and Producer. He is the founder and CEO of P.Miller Enterprises, an entertainment and financial conglomerate. is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Biography
Miller was born in New Orleans, the oldest of five children. After attending the University of Houston, Master P moved to Richmond, California and opened a small record store, No Limit Records, financing the store with money that he received as part of a medical malpractice settlement related to the death of his grandfather.[2][3] NOLA redirects here. ...
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Entertainer Over the course of his music career, Master P has won 5 Grammy awards for songs including the classic "Make Em Say Ughh." Master P started out with the rap group TRU with his two brothers Silkk The Shocker and C-Murder. Master P left In-A-Minute records shortly after releasing his debut album and formed his own label No Limit Records. With Master P as its premier artist, No Limit Records went on to release many albums from artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, Mia X, Mercedes, Soulja Slim, and Miller's siblings Silkk Tha Shocker and C-Murder and son Romeo and other son Young V. He started a new label The New No Limit Records and then in 2007, Master P and son Romeo started a new label called Take A Stand Records. TRU is an American rap group from New Orleans consisting of brothers Master P, C-Murder, and Silkk Tha Shocker. ...
Silkk the Shocker (born Vyshonn King Miller on June 18, 1975) is a rapper originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Richmond, California and is the brother of Hip Hop Mogul Master P and rapper C-Murder. ...
C Miller (born Corey Miller on March 9, 1971) is an American rap artist from the infamous Calliope Projects in New Orleans, Louisiana. ...
No Limit Records is a record label that began in 1990 as the No Limit Record Shop in Richmond, California. ...
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Mia Young (born 1971 in New Orleans), better known as Mia X, is the first female rapper to sign to No Limit Records. ...
Mercedes, born Raequel Miller, is a R&B and hip-hop singer. ...
Soulja Slim (September 9, 1977 – November 26, 2003) was an American rapper who achieved modest success on Master Ps No Limit record label. ...
Silkk tha Shocker (born Vyshonn King Miller on June 18, 1975) is an African American gangsta rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. ...
For the football player of the same name see Corey Miller (football player). ...
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr (born August 19, 1989 in New Orleans, Louisiana) better known by his stage name Romeo (formerly Lil Romeo), is an American rapper, actor, and basketball player. ...
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The New No Limit/Koch Records is a renewed partnership with Master P and his No Limit label, Koch provides promotion, marketing and distribution services for all New No Limit releases. ...
After working in music industry as a retailer, Master P became an entertainer, as well as owning his own record company. No Limit Records, the retail store, became No Limit, the record company. In 1994, he self-produced his first album, The Ghetto's Tryin' to Kill Me.
After selling millions of records, he decided to sign his company, No Limit Records, to a straight pressing and distribution deal with Priority Records. The deal was solidified with Priority in 1995, No Limit Records released TRU (made up of Master P and his brothers, Silkk the Shocker and C-Murder). Silkk the Shocker (born Vyshonn King Miller on June 18, 1975) is a rapper originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Richmond, California and is the brother of Hip Hop Mogul Master P and rapper C-Murder. ...
For the football player of the same name see Corey Miller (football player). ...
His first feature film, 'I'm Bout It', a straight to video project debuted number one on Billboard's Top Music Video chart.[4] The film is allegedly based loosely on his life growing up in New Orleans. The soundtrack debuted number one on Billboard's R&B album chart and number four on Billboard's Top 200.[4]
Although most of his singles were released from albums and became hits on the charts, a stand-alone single released in 1998, "I Got the Hook-Up!", featuring The Sons of Funk, reached #16.
Businessman and Entrepreneur As founder and CEO of No Limit Entertainment, Miller at one time presided over a business empire that included No Limit Records, Bout It Inc., No Limit Clothing, No Limit Films, No Limit Sports Management, PM. Properties and Advantage Travel. Master P ranked 10th on Forbes magazine's 1998 list of America's 40 highest paid entertainers with an estimated income of $56.5 million.[3] At one time, the estimated worth of his business dealings reached $661 million.[5]
No Limit Communications is a joint venture with Djuan Edgerton and Rickey Spearman. No Limit Enterprises quickly became a financial powerhouse.
Master P’s brand continues to evolve through his new Take A Stand Records label. The initiative is the only recording label committed to signing and promoting hip-hop artists with responsible image and lyrics. He’s also dedicated his time to communities through P.Miller Youth Centers[6] and his P.Miller Food Foundation for the Homeless[7] and his new speaking program on financial literacy[8].
Additionally, Master P was recently appointed the new Youth Ambassador for the NAACP, a position previously held by former president Bill Clinton. [9]
Master P is also a published author with his book Guaranteed Success When You Never Give Up (2007 Kensington Publishing Corporation.) The book was promoted via a nationwide signing and speaking tour on financial literacy with The Learning Annex and alongside the likes of Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Curtis Oakes. [10]
Community Involvement Master P's community outreach extends from the bayous of Louisiana to the streets of Los Angeles and abroad. Along with Romeo, Master P and the animated character Gee Gee The Giraffe are appearing at community functions such as The Children's Earth Day festival at STAR ECO Station, an animal rescue and wildlife facility dedicated to the preservation of the earth.
The Black College Hoops Classic named Master P their commissioner of basketball for their 2008 tournament. The organization aims to educate and bring together players of all backgrounds and walks of life and give them the exposure they deserve on a national level.
In 2008 Master P was asked to serve on the executive board of the Joel John Scholastic Academy, an inner-city high school, after donating his time and resources to ensure the school remained open for its students.
Film & Television Master P has produced eight films, written and directed more than six, and starred in over a dozen including major studio releases such as Gone in 60 Seconds (alongside Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie), Dark Blue with Kurt Russell and starred opposite Harrison Ford in the cop comedy Hollywood Homicide (2003). Master P's filmography also includes Uncle P (New Line), Uncle Willy's Family, Soccer Mom, Repos, Black Supaman, Down and Distance, Toxic, and The Pig People (currently in production.)[11] Master P also manages the music, film and television career of his son, teen rap star Romeo and pop star Forrest Lipton. Gone in Sixty Seconds, or Gone in 60 Seconds, is the name of two films, one a remake of the other: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
Nicolas Cage (born January 7, 1964) is an American actor. ...
Angelina Jolie (born Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975) is an American film actor, a former fashion model, and a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency. ...
Dark Blue is a 2002 film directed by Ron Shelton. ...
Kurt Vogel Russell (born March 17, 1951) is an American actor. ...
For the silent film actor, see Harrison Ford (silent film actor). ...
Hollywood Homicide is an action comedy 2003 film starring Harrison Ford and Josh Hartnett. ...
In North American social, cultural and political discourse, soccer mom (and less used soccer dad for the male equivalent) refers broadly to a demographic group of middle- or upper-middle class women with school-age children. ...
In 2006 Master P "graced the stage" of ABC's primetime series Dancing With The Stars.[12] For the video game based on the American series, see Dancing with the Stars (video game) International versions of Dancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. ...
Master P recently teamed up with his son Romeo to develop a children's cartoon, titled Gee Gee The Giraffe. The show is true to the duo's mission to produce positive, educational and entertaining content. Animation has been employed by the Millers on prior occasions such as their February 2008 cartoon version of their music video for the song "Black History."[13]
Clothing Line Growing up in the inner-city, Master P recognized that fashionable clothing at a reasonable price was out of reach for members of his community. As a result, he launched P.Miller Designs as clothing company in 1989 to provide designer clothing at affordable prices. Master P refers to the brand as 'skurban' - an urban/skate mix which gives way to the great American brand.[14]
Basketball Career He had a contract with NBA teams twice - with the Charlotte Hornets during the 1998/99 season and the Toronto Raptors in 1999 pre-season.[15][16] He also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for Fort Wayne Fury. He joined the 2008 McDonald's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and scored 17 points in total, hitting two crucial free throws at the end to win the game. [17] NBA redirects here. ...
The New Orleans Hornets are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. ...
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The Fort Wayne Fury was team in the Continental Basketball Association. ...
No Limit Sports Master P established a sports talent agency organization called No Limit Sports.
The most lauded No Limit Sports client was Ricky Williams, who was represented by Leland Hardy during his negotiations with the New Orleans Saints. Hardy negotiated the contract for Williams, which was largely incentive-laden in exchange for an $8M-plus signing bonus with salary incentives worth a range of $11 million to $68 million should he hit all of his incentives. For the former Indianapolis Colts running back, see Ricky Antwan Williams. ...
No Limit Sports also represented NBA players Ron Mercer and Ricky Davis in their dealing with the Denver Nuggets and the Charlotte Hornets. The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ...
Ronald Eugene Mercer (born May 18, 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee), was a star basketball player at the University of Kentucky and currently plays in the National Basketball Association, most recently for the New Jersey Nets. ...
For the for US National Soccer Team and indoor soccer player, see Rick Davis. ...
Video games According to Allhiphop.com, Master P and Seth Green are producing a video game entitled Play The Industry. The game has an anticipated 2009 release date. Seth Benjamin Gesshel-Green (born February 8, 1974) is an American actor, comedian and television producer. ...
Play The Industry is a hip hop 3D role playing video game currently in production with an anticipated 2009 release date. ...
Discography -
Main article: Master P discography This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
Solo albums This is the debut album by rapper Master P. The album scored bad reviews and sold under 100,000 units in the US. Many people believe that the album went unnoticed due to the failure to put any singles out. ...
Mamas Bad Boy is the failed sophomore album of rapper Master P. It was a larger commercial failure than his debut album, but got mixed reviews. ...
Another album by rapper Master P. It sold a little over 100,000 copies in the us and produced one single. ...
99 Ways to Die is an album by Master P. It has sold 343,000 copies in the US to date. ...
Ice Cream Man is the first album by Master P to sell 1 million copies. ...
This is highest first week selling album by rapper Master P to date. ...
This is another great album by Master P. It is his biggest selling album to date. ...
Another album by Master P. Categories: | ...
Ghetto Postage debuted at number 26 on the Rap charts selling a little over 41,000 copies in the first week. ...
Game Face is an album by rapper Master P; his tenth. ...
Ghetto Bill is a 2005 album by rapper Master P. Includes the hit singles:I aint playin,Shut it down,I need dubs,Shake what ya got & Yappin Best Hustler (5:02) I Aint Playn (3:06) Let Me See It (4:18) Shut It Down (2...
Americas Most Luved Bad Guy is the 17th album from New Orleans rapper Master P, released in 2006. ...
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Percy Romeo Miller, Jr (born August 19, 1989 in New Orleans, Louisiana) better known by his stage name Romeo (formerly Lil Romeo), is an American rapper, actor, and basketball player. ...
See also For the football player of the same name see Corey Miller (football player). ...
Silkk the Shocker (born Vyshonn King Miller on June 18, 1975) is a rapper originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Richmond, California and is the brother of Hip Hop Mogul Master P and rapper C-Murder. ...
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr (born August 19, 1989 in New Orleans, Louisiana) better known by his stage name Romeo (formerly Lil Romeo), is an American rapper, actor, and basketball player. ...
TRU is an American rap group from New Orleans consisting of brothers Master P, C-Murder, and Silkk Tha Shocker. ...
Rich Boyz are five native New Orleans; Lil Romeo, Young V (Romeo’s younger brother who is the second born), and their cousins C-Los, Lil D and former member Big Doug in a rap group. ...
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