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{{Infobox Celebrity
| name = Master P
| image = PercyMiller_2008.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|4|29}}
| birth_place = [[New Orleans, Louisiana]]
| occupation = [[Chief executive officer]]
| networth = {{Gain}}[[US]][[US Dollar|$]]500 [[million]] ([[2002]]) <ref name="Ebony">{{citeweb |title=Ebony| url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_8_57/ai_87148270| accessyear=2002}}</ref>
| alma_mater = U. of Houston
| website = [http://www.pmillerenterprises.com/ P.Miller Enterprises] [http://www.thewealthyson.com/ The Wealthy Son]
| spouse =
| children = }}
'''Percy Miller''' (born [[April 29]], [[1969]]), better known as '''Master P''', (P. Miller) is an American entertainer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of P.Miller Enterprises, an entertainment and financial [[Conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]].
==Biography==
Miller was born in [[New Orleans, Louisiana|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.<ref>"Diamond in the Rough". Roy S. Johnson. September 27, 1999. ''FORTUNE'' Magazine</ref><ref name="hook-up">[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3628/is_199902/ai_n8836948 We've got the "hook-up" with Master P]</ref>
===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 (band)|TRU]] with his two brothers [[Silkk The Shocker]] and [[C Miller|C-Miller]]. 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 (rapper)|Mercedes]], [[Soulja Slim]], and Miller's siblings [[Silkk Tha Shocker]] and [[C-Miller]] and son [[Romeo (rapper)|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]].
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-Miller]]).
His first feature film, 'I'm Bout It', a straight to video project debuted number one on Billboard's Top Music Video chart.<ref name="hiponline">[http://www.hiponline.com/artist/music/m/master_p/ http://www.hiponline.com/artist/music/m/master_p/]</ref> 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.<ref name="hiponline" />
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.<ref name="hook-up" /> At one time, the estimated worth of his business dealings reached $661 million.<ref>[http://board.okayplayer.com/okp.php?az=show_topic&forum=5&topic_id=1356475&mesg_id=1356475&page= Hip-hop's Down Beat]</ref>
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<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2007/10/3186/ Master P Builds Three P. Miller Youth Centers | BallerStatus.com | NEWS<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and his P.Miller Food Foundation for the Homeless<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/01/3865/ Master P, Romeo Help Feed The Homeless In New Orleans | BallerStatus.com | NEWS<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and his new speaking program on financial literacy<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/01/31/master-p-the-very-image-of-success/ Rolling Stone : Master P: The Very Image of Success<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.
Additionally, Master P was recently appointed the new Youth Ambassador for the NAACP, a position previously held by former president Bill Clinton. <ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=11701 XXLmag.com | Hip-Hop On A Higher Level | » Master P Replaces Bill Clinton as NAACP Keynote Speaker<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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. <ref>http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/37381171</ref>
===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.)<ref>[http://imdb.com/name/nm0005290/ Master P<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Master P also manages the music, film and television career of his son, teen rap star Romeo and pop star Forrest Lipton.
In 2006 Master P "graced the stage" of ABC's primetime series [[Dancing With The Stars]].<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2005-12-15-master-p-abc-dancing_x.htm USATODAY.com - Master P replaces Romeo on 'Dancing With the Stars'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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."<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkKGRcU7J9g YouTube - "Black History" - Master P & Romeo (Animated Version)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
===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.<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2002_Nov_26/ai_94637377 Mervyn's Expands Urban-Inspired P. Miller Apparel Into Young Men's Line | Business Wire | Find Articles at BNET.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
===Basketball Career===
He had a contract with [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] teams twice - with the [[New Orleans Hornets|Charlotte Hornets]] during the 1998/99 season and the [[Toronto Raptors]] in 1999 pre-season.<ref>[http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12039574 Master P: Takes 'A Long, Long, Long Shot' At The NBA]</ref><ref>[http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12042407 Master P: The Rapper Becomes a Raptor]</ref> 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. <ref>[http://www.nba.com/allstar2008/celeb_game/ Master P joins NBA All-Star Celebrity Game]</ref>
===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.
No Limit Sports also represented [[NBA]] players [[Ron Mercer]] and [[Ricky Davis]] in their dealing with the Denver Nuggets and the Charlotte Hornets.
===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.
== Discography ==
{{main|Master P discography}}
===Solo albums===
* 1991: ''[[Get Away Clean]]''
* 1992: ''[[Mama's Bad Boy]]''
* 1994: ''[[The Ghettos Tryin to Kill Me!]]''
* 1995: ''[[99 Ways to Die]]''
* 1996: ''[[Ice Cream Man (album)|Ice Cream Man]]''
* 1997: ''[[Ghetto D]]''
* 1998: ''[[MP Da Last Don]]''
* 1999: ''[[Only God Can Judge Me]]''
* 2000: ''[[Ghetto Postage]]''
* 2001: ''[[Game Face]]''
* 2004: ''[[Good Side, Bad Side (Master P album)|Good Side, Bad Side]]''
* 2005: ''[[Ghetto Bill]]''
* 2005: ''[[Living Legend: Certified D-Boy]]''
* 2006: ''[[America's Most Luved Bad Guy]]''
===Collaboration albums===
* 2007: ''[[Hip Hop History]]'' (with [[Romeo (rapper)|Romeo]])
==See also==
*[[C-Miller]]
*[[Silkk The Shocker]]
*[[Romeo (rapper)|Romeo]]
*[[TRU (band)|TRU]]
*[[Rich Boyz]]
*[[504 Boyz]]
==References==
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==External links==
*{{imdb name|id=0005290}}
*[http://www.urbandigitalrecords.com UrbanDigital Records - Master P's Online Music Distributor]
*[http://www.takeastandrecords.com Take A Stand Records - Master P's Record Label for Responsible Hip Hop Artists]
*[http://hoopedia.nba.com/index.php/Percy_Miller_Sr. Hoopedia Basketball bio]
*[http://www.thewealthyson.com The Wealthy Son - Building Generational Wealth]
*[http://www.pmillerteam.com P.Miller Team - Community Basketball Camps & Education]
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