The Evolution of Master P

A look at the career of the No Limit Colonel.

Master P and Romeo on Romeo! - Master P and his son Romeo played bizarro versions of themselves on this Nickelodeon sitcom about an aspiring rapper and his record-producing father.  (Photo: Nickelodeon)
Building Wealth - In addition to building businesses, Master P is passing his money-making acumen along to his children as well. His daughter Cymphonique has lived on Nickelodeon and Disney stations for the past five years and even had her own starring show, How to Rock.Her big brother Romeo also planted his roots on Nickelodeon with his own show, Romeo!, and has gone on to appear in feature films like Honey, Madea's Witness Protection and Jumping the Broom.Master P, who brokered those deals, also pushed school heavily on his kids to help balance out their talent.
After the Hurricane - When Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005, Master P took several hits and lost cars, homes and relatives during the storm. Helping New Orleans bounce back was one of his primary goals as Percy Miller had family members and friends transported to safe spots like Houston and held several benefit concerts and fundraisers. Giving his own money, too, he also partnered with groups like the Urban League and the Red Cross, and formed Team Rescue with his son Romeo, to personally hand out food, money, clothes and shoes. P’s contributions to the Hurricane Katrina relief funds were in the millions.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Ricky Williams Says Master P Isn’t to Blame for Bad Contract - Before there was Roc Nation Sports or Cash Money Sports, retired NFL star Ricky Williams was the first athlete to sign with a rapper. Williams signed with Master P and No Limit Sports in 1999. Although Williams’ contract led to controversy due to the poor terms of the deal, he told TMZ: “It's a misconception that P came up with the terms ... it was my idea.”(Photos from left: NFL via Getty Images, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)Make 'Em Say Ughh! - A diverse portfolio is how Master P stays winning. Among The Colonel's businesses is Make 'Em Say Ughh! Energy Drink. Fitting right in with his affinity for athletics, the company is a healthy addition, worth upwards of $10 million.(Photo: Make Em Say Ughh Energy Drink)

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Building Wealth - In addition to building businesses, Master P is passing his money-making acumen along to his children as well. His daughter Cymphonique has lived on Nickelodeon and Disney stations for the past five years and even had her own starring show, How to Rock.Her big brother Romeo also planted his roots on Nickelodeon with his own show, Romeo!, and has gone on to appear in feature films like Honey, Madea's Witness Protection and Jumping the Broom.Master P, who brokered those deals, also pushed school heavily on his kids to help balance out their talent.

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