Master P Speaks on Whether Or Not He is Broke

Master P has been off the music scene for a while and people have the belief that the man has totally fallen off, and is now broke. In his recent interview on the Power 105.1 Fm morning radio show, one of the hosts spoke on his recent Instagram stunting, showing off his Rolls Royce cars and all that, and asked why he started doing that all of a sudden, P indirectly told them on the show that he started doing that when people he grew up with in his projects back in the day were calling him asking if he was okay.

Silkk The Shocker Says Eminem Could Have Signed to No Limit

For those that don't know, No Limit Records (founded by Master P) was one of the biggest record labels of the 90s. It had rappers you never heard of going platinum and multi platinum. Master P also had a couple of albums that went more than two times platinum, same with his brothers C-Murda and Silkk The Shocker. They are the inspiration behind Brian 'Baby' Williams and Ronald 'Slim' Williams' Cash Money Records. But around the early 2000s, things just went downhill for the label.



In this very recent interview, Silkk The Shocker (former No Limits rapper and brother to the owner of the label, Master P) spoke on how they missed out signing Eminem.

Master P Speaks on Why Fat Trel's Deal With No Limit Didn't Work

He is signed to Rick Ross's MMG now, but Fat Trel was once on No Limits Records. Master P has been trying to rebuild No Limits and Fat Trel was one of the artists he signed to the label two years ago. In a recent interview with AllHipHop, Master P spoke on why Fat Trel's deal with No Limit fell through.

“Fat Trel is a good rap artist, but the No Limit Forever brand is about building entrepreneurs and business partners. When I was around Fat Trel, he was in a rush to getting a check and a record deal versus being patient and building his own to be a true boss. I even spoke with his manager and told him that this was not an overnight process. I’m not in the business of signing artists, this second go round I want to help all of my artists/partners to become their own boss but that requires sacrifice and hard work if you want to make millions. I’m not just cutting checks and taking care of artists anymore. No Limit Forever is a real independent company, this is not just a write-off for us. And if you’re a real street dude, you would appreciate me for what I’ve already done for you and your family.  went above and beyond for Fat Trel. I took him out a negative environment, got him a safe place to stay in Los Angeles, transportation, put money in his pocket, paid for plane tickets and hotels for him and his team, got him exposure, put him on music with me and all without a contract just because I believed in the little homie."

During the course of the interview, Master P also said he is surprised Fat Trel signed with MMG.

"I told his mother that I would do my best to help him. I admit I was surprised when I heard that he did a deal with Wale because I thought they didn’t like each other. But I wish him the best with MMG. I think it’s a better fit for him as an artist."

Well, a lot of people might not like Rick Ross, but at least he gives his artists creative control over their works; that's why there are a diverse list of artists on MMG, and they are all doing their individual thing. I know people would say he would have been better off on No Limit, but I have to say I didn't even know who he was till he signed to MMG last year. 

Master P Speaks on Past Success With No Limit Records

There was a time in the late 90s when the richest Hip Hop moguls on the scene were Russell Simmons, Puff Daddy and Master P. Real name Percy Miller...he put Master in front of his name so that when white people called him, they would be calling him Master...reminiscent of the slave times, when black slaves had to call white men Massa (Master). Master P was a rapper/producer, and he made millions off his No Limits records back in the 90s. But some time in the early 2000s, his success started to dwindle. In a recent interview, he spoke on the amount of records him and the other artists under his label sold while they were on top.

In an interview with VLadTV, Master P recently claimed to have sold as many as 75 million albums during his tenure with No Limit Records...When asked by an interviewer how many albums he’s sold throughout his career, P quickly replied “75 million.” When pressed, he clarified, “that’s my catalog with No Limit” before admitting that he stopped counting and is unsure of how many records were sold by the label in its entirety. (HipHopDX)

Snoop Dogg left Death Row for No Limit Records in 1998, and released 3 multi-platinum selling albums on the label, so it is definitely possible that Master P's label did sell those numbers in reality. If you put his own sales, Snoop's sales, Sikk The Shocker, C-Murder, and Mystikal's, they sure could have put up those huge numbers.

Master P Says He Is Ready To Takeover The Hip-Hop Scene

Master P, as a rapper and a record label owner (No Limit Records) was popping back in the late 90s. I still remember thinking back then like how did this guy sell so much records when I don't even know any of his songs. But I can say he started that whole south of America takeover of the hip hop scene. He even put his son, Lil Romeo on the scene at only 10 years old. Although his No Limit label went bankrupt at some point, Percy Miller (Master P) had diversified into many business ventures at his prime, and has a high net-worth of $350 million; that is higher than 98% of rappers and rap moguls currently in the game.



I don't how possible that would be, but he plans to takeover the rap scene in 2013. Read what he had to say in a recent interview below.

"What's up y'all, it's the boss of all bosses, on a private plane right now," Master P said in a video. "No Limit film, coming from the projects to be able to do what we do, it's definitely a blessing. I thank the man up above. It's my life, it's a nice life, it's a beautiful life. ... I know a lot of y'all thought it was over for me. I just had to dig up the little money I had, take over this sh*t again. Never count me out. I am the best hustler in the game and I am the boss of all bosses." (No Limit)

Master P Speaks on New Artist; Miss Chee

Master P, the legendary producer that was very popular in the 90s for being so rich off his No Limit Records is back again. He is promoting a new female rapper named Miss Chee, and he claims that she is the best female emcee out right now. I don't know about that, but i havent heard anything from her yet, so i can't comment on his comments. I read this interview they (miss chee, and master p) did i think you would enjoy reading it...something different for a change.

AllHipHop.com: What did you see in Miss Chee that made you want to sign her?

Master P: Miss Chee is the beat female artist in the game right now. When I first came out Mia X was one of the baddest females ever to hit the mic. Her word play, the way she articulates and the way she delivers is real it’s street, it’s relatable, and I think that’s what it’s gonna take a big female artist to blow. I mean, Nicki Minaj did it at her level and now Miss Chee has an opportunity to do it for the next generation to take the game to the next level. I think a lot of females off the street can relate to her and her struggles. It ain’t no limit to what she could do.


AllHipHop.com: How did the idea for the track, “Boyfriend & Girlfriend,” come about?

Master P: I think it’s gonna be incredible. I don’t think there’s a song out at this time on the streets that men and women can relate to. She got incredible acting skills, which makes her so strong.  On the music side, she’s a beast on the mic. You have to have those delivery skills to have both men and women like you.



Miss Chee: We are showing people men and women can work together. He got my back just like I have his. We just are putting out something positive and being real at the same time.



AllHipHop.com: So what are your plans for her career?


Master P: I predict she’s gonna be the biggest female in the game. She’s a brand and opening up avenues and doors. Nicki Minaj is at the top right now and feel that with every Kobe Bryant come along a Lebron James, and Miss Chee is the next Lebron coming into the game now. With her work ethic, she’s unstoppable. Thanks to the power of the Internet she has an international fan base already. Before that was something that took you a long time to build.  




AllHipHop.com: What’s it like working with Master P?


Miss Chee: Growing up, especially coming from the South and coming from the streets, all you heard was No Limit. It was like the soundtrack to my life. And now to be blessed with the opportunity to work with someone of his stature is truly a blessing. There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t learn anything from him. A lot of people get titles, but the streets gave me my name and he just stamped it. I’m getting the chance to live out my dreams. What I lot of people don’t understand is it’s a business and there’s so much more behind the scenes. He’s not only teaching me that but also about life. Everyday I wake up I have to thank the man upstairs for putting me in this position.


AllHipHop.com: So who did you find out about Miss Chee’s talents?

Master P: One of my A&R guys from Atlanta had heard of her since she was grindin’ hard doing it on her own. Then Romeo rebranded the company to No Limits Forever and they got together and one thing led to the next. So this ended up being a family business and we made her a part of the family. We not running a race, we running a marathon. We want to find real artists. She was a diamond in the rough and now she’s polished to take over the game because she worked hard. We want those types of people who work out to overcome their environment and don’t mind grinding it out until it’s their time. And that’s what we did and now it’s our time. I did it once and am doing it again, but bigger ’cause of the new technology. We don’t care about who’s out there because there is enough for a lot of people.
Music is a timing thing. You gotta wait for it. She’s been doing that. We’re not in a rush. This is the next big artist of next year. She know she’s a star but she’s also humble and patiently waiting until the fans approver her. What we doing now is just hitting the road, getting music online, in the clubs on the radio then game over.



AllHipHop.com: What’s the journey been like, Miss Chee?


Miss Chee: Like he said. People don’t realize this is not something that happens overnight. I’ve been doing music since I was very young. My musical background is what really kept me out of these streets. I am from Zone 6 in Atlanta, which is a very rough neighborhood. But I made it out because I worked hard. I would do every show, all the clubs, and was grindin’ hard. I had other labels come at me but they didn’t fit me. As a female in the industry, you find people that don’t respect you. But I’m a testament that you don’t have to put yourself in an uncomfortable position to make it ahead in this game. When I finally did get contact from the No Limit family, it was a blessing. I found someone who respected me and believed in what I was doing. It’s a blessing to be with No Limit Forever.


Master P: I think what she said is also incredible too ’cause if you look good there’s a lot of males looking to take advantage of females in this business who can’t see. Here she came out of the same neighborhood as Gucci Mane and other artists and overcome the struggle. And for her to represent No Limit Forever and be the first lady of this next generation is a blessing for all of us.


AllHipHop.com: Do you have a particular musical style?


Miss Chee: I like to call my music “life music” because we’re talking about real situations that people go through everyday. I feel that things that you see on TV are not attainable and people who haven’t lived that lifestyle won’t understand that. It’s okay to talk about the struggle and everyday situations. For me, music is my medicine, what got me out. I’m just a walking testament that with my music you can really do something with yourself.


AllHipHop.com: What sets you apart from other female MCs?


Miss Chee: I’m just me, honestly. I don’t try to be anything that I’m not. I don’t talk things I haven’t seen or been through. I’m a rough diamond.


Master P: Her music is more for the streets, and I don’t hear a lot of female artists talking about that. She’s versatile, but her foundation is the streets. I’m the king of the streets and she’s the queen. Like me, she’ll always have a connection to the hood no matter how many money she makes.



AllHipHop.com: So what’s next for Miss Chee?


Master P: The main thing right now that we’re doing is we dumping sometime every week online and building that brand. You can hate us now but we gonna keep dumping on you ’til you love us. Her music speaks for itself. We got another mixtape called “Bonnie and Clyde” coming out soon. She’s all over the movie soundtrack, so you defintiley are gonna hear her on that. We’re building her fan base. 2012 is No Limit time and it’s Miss Chee time.



AllHipHop.com: Are you still working on your TV network, P?


Master P: Yup, I’ve been dealing with distribution companies lately. We in the middle of it. Music is my life and no matter how I grow, I’m always going to be looked on as a person who comes from the music world. I’ve grown to be able to see other things and know what the game is missing and want to help the next generation open doors to bigger projects. There’s not many African-American networks for us. We gonna have talk shows, videos, movies, sitcoms, health shows, finance shows and more.



AllHipHop.com: What about the new No Limit Forever Records? How is it different from before and what’s its current place in hip-hop?


Master P: It’s a new army and we ready to take over these streets because it’s our time. We have all the tools and talent to make it work and that’s when music gets to be exciting. To come from the ’90s and still be relevant in the 2000s, I feel like Benjamin Button around here and got some young legs with me here like Miss Chee. You know what I’m sayin’? I feel the game is ours. We married to the money. It’s like business and we gonna get out here and get this money. We gonna change the game again. We building a bigger fan base every week and our goal here now is to be able to reach billions of people internationally. Right now, we got our eyes on some international artists and expanding globally. We looking for new talent, too, so submit your stuff if you think you can be part of our family. Submit your stuff at nolimitforeverrecords.com. We back…the takeover!


No Limit Records has been more or less underground for the better part of the last 10 years, so i think they have to do a lot of work to regain the scene like they had it back in the late 90s. And incase you didn't know, Baby (Cash Money CO-Founder) studied Master P to get to where he is right now. I mean, the whole having a label that is mostly independent...master p started that.