Master P
Pocket Watcher Alert: Master P Responds to Wack 100’s Claims That He Is Broke
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Wack 100 is up to his antics again and recently argued that Master P isn’t holding figures like everyone thinks he does. Well Percy has spoken up and has addressed the hate. As spotted on Vibe Magazine the internet troll is now speculating that the New Orleans, Louisiana native is penny pinching. In a recent Clubhouse chat the talent manager expressed his doubt on P’s current business ventures. “You think this n***a be selling noodles?” he asked. “The feds took his catalog, bro. Nick Cannon got real money, for real. Real, real money. I’m like, ‘How is [Master P] talking to this n***a about what he doing and you ain’t nowhere in place, my n***a?’ You can’t even stand with this man on a bad day. Who is you, bro, to be telling thi...
Bout It Bout It: Master P Campaigns For New Orleans Pelicans Coaching Job
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty With news that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t happy after his coach was fired after one season, one notable person has thrown their name into the mix for the job—Master P. The rapper and entrepreneur recently spoke to TMZ Sports and publicly declared he’s the right man for the job, now open after the team fired Stan Van Gundy at the end of a 31-41 season. This led to reports of Williamson’s family being none too pleased with the franchise. Master P is also open to taking a role as an assistant coach. “The NBA is entertainment. I think it’s time for me to be the first hip-hop coach.” he said to TMZ reporters. Master P is no stranger to the National Basketball Association. He had contracts in 1998 with the Charlotte Ho...
Master P Is Honored By Lincoln University With A Doctorate
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Olson / Getty Proving the doubters wrong once again, Master P has a new title to go along with being a multi-millionaire rapper, producer and entrepreneur—Doctor. This past Sunday (May 23), the New Orleans native and founder of No Limit Records was present at the graduation ceremony at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania along with 400 other graduates and six valedictorians. There, the Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters was bestowed upon him. Master P shared the news with his three million Instagram followers on Monday night in a post that featured highlights from the day, along with an inspirational caption. His son, rapper and actor Romeo Miller shared his heartfelt congratulations in the comments of the post: “You make everything look easy but t...
Master P Highlights Trion Supercars From Black Former Tesla Engineer
Source: Screenshot / Youtube Tesla and the company’s Model S vehicle is one of the most sought-after luxury vehicles in its class, and an engineer who worked on the car is set on making history. Richard Patterson, who was one of the engineers of the Model S, is now noted as the first Black owner of an exotic auto manufacturing company, and Master P highlighted Patterson’s Trion Supercars line. In a press release that went out last week, Percy “Master P” Miller and his son Romeo featured Patterson on the Master P Reviews YouTube program. Putting a focus on Patterson’s Trion Supercars Group, P and Romeo checked out the company’s 2000-horsepower Nemesis car. The Millers were so blown away by the car that they gave it a rating of 10 across the board. “I just want to let black people and minori...
Master P & Baron Davis Interested In Buying Reebok From adidas For $2.4B
Source: REEBOK / Reebok With Nike and adidas basically reigning supreme in the sports attire arena of the game, it looks like Reebok’s about to undergo a major change. Their parent company, adidas, is looking to cut ties with the struggling OG sneaker brand and keep it moving, sparking interest from known entities. According to Forbes, the German sportswear company has decided to put Reebok on the market due to the lack of interest the brand has garnered over the years, but don’t expect the home of Shaquille O’Neal’s signature Shaqnosis’s silhouette to come cheaply either. Even with the struggles that Reebok has experienced over the decades on the street market (can’t resell a pair of Reebok’s to save your life out here), the asking price for the company is said to hover around a cool $2.4...
Fool Runnin’: Kanye West Still In Presidential Race, Debuts ‘VOTE KANYE 2020’ Merch
Source: SEBASTIAN SMITH / Getty Kanye West is still putting his hat in the ring as a presidential hopeful by debuting his official campaign merch. On Wednesday (Oct. 9), during the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate, Kanye West premiered his campaign gear via Twitter after tweeting that both of the current VP nominees “needed to get merch first.” The limited line, which consists of a myriad of hats, hoodies, and t-shirts, features two slogans, one of which says “God Save America” and the second a very blunt call to action urging fans to “Vote Kanye.” For fans who would like a hat instead, the “Good Life” rapper features hats with the slogan, “Kanye 2020 Vision.” In addition to releasing new campaign apparel, West also outlined the 10 pillars of his campaign, with each benchmark paired with a re...
Master P To Receive “I Am Hip Hop” Award At 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards
Source: Amanda Edwards / Getty Master P is a Hip-Hop icon, and it’s not debatable. The New Orleans rapper and mogul has been announced as recipient of the “I Am Hip Hop” Award at the forthcoming BET Hip Hop Awards. Born Percy Miller, P came to Hip-Hop fame and dominance riding the No Limit Records tank which besides his own music hit gold and platinum plaques with music from Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mystikal and others. P is joining a healthy lineup of scheduled performers that include 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Burna Boy, City Girls, Quavo, Gucci Mane, Jhené Aiko and Lil Baby, among others. As far as BET Hip Hop Awards nominations, DaBaby leads this year’s pack with 12 nominations but Roddy Rich is right on his heels with 11. Not too far behind and tied for third with 8 each are Megan The...
Master P Is Launching A Food Brand To Rival Uncle Ben’s And Aunt Jemima
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Master P is bossing up in the consumer packaged goods industry. He now has his sights on the everyday foods we grew up with. As spotted on Page Six the New Orleans native is expanding his portfolio in a major way. According to the report he is aiming to take market share away from some legacy brands like Uncle Ben’s and Aunt Jemima. He detailed how he came to this new product launch in an interview with CNN. “When you look at Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, a lot of those products are mockeries of African-American people and couldn’t even feed our communities. With Uncle P, the more we make, the more we give. And the only way to give is by owning these products,” P said. Earlier this year he took to social media to informally reveal his “Uncle P’s Louisia...
Master P Launches New Food Company to Replace Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima
Earlier this year, food products like Uncle Ben’s rice and Aunt Jemima pancake mix came under fire for their racial stereotypes. Quaker was going to change the logo and Aunt Jemima name since it was based on a “racial stereotype.” Now, Master P is offering an alternative to those products. The No Limit entrepreneur is creating his own brand of Louisiana seasoned rice, beans, grits and pancake mix, aptly titled Uncle P’s. The brand actually launched in March but Master P is doing the press rounds now. “If they made billions of dollars off Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, imagine how much we’ll make to give back to our own community. It’ll be us helping us without having to wait for the government. We can actually change the world,” the rapper told CNN. “Right now we’re burning down our blocks and...
Master P Speaks Out About Frustrations With C-Murder, Says He’s Pulling Financial Support
Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty Blood is thicker than water. ut it appears that Master P is done living by that mantra when it comes to younger brother C-Murder after P alleges his kindness is “being taken for granted.” On Friday (Aug ), Master P took to Instagram to voice his frustrations after what he states was disrespect towards his family by C-Murder. According to the seven-minute video, Master P states that C-Murder, whose real name is Corey Miller, is frustrated with his family for the lack of results of getting him released from prison while praising Kim Kardashian and long-time friend and ex Monica publicly. “There’s nothing more important to me than family,” Master P said. “And when a family member is incarcerated or hurt, the whole family is affected. But if you truly believe in...
Kim Kardashian Offers Support To Help Release C-Murder From Prison
Source: WENN.com / WENN Kim Kardashian is lending her support to Master P and family to assist in the release of P’s younger brother, C-Murder. On Sunday (Aug 16), Kim Kardashian took to Twitter to announce the next case that she will be working on to exonerate the prisoner who due to corruption was unable to receive a fair trial, saying she’s going to put her resources along with Master P, Monica, and others toward helping free C-Murder. “Today I’m teaming up with @MonicaDenise, @JessicaJackson, and @EdyHaney to #FreeCoreyMiller,” Kardashian wrote. “My heart goes out to the family of Steve Thomas. I can only imagine how hard this is and my intention is never to open up this painful wound but to help find the truth behind this tragedy.” My heart goes out to the family of Steve Thomas...
The Detroit Pistons Invite J. Cole To Tryout For The Team
Source: Jeff Hahne / Getty Just days after rumblings that J. Cole was interested in pursuing a career in the NBA, it’s starting to look like the North Carolina rapper will get his chance at having an official rookie card as the Detroit Pistons have opened the door for J. Cole to make their team roster. Earlier this week Master P revealed that J. Cole approached him for advice on how to get himself in consideration to make a professional team, and yesterday the Detroit Pistons took to Twitter to extend an invitation to the “Wet Dreamz” rapper while demonstrating how his name would look in a Pistons jersey. “@JColeNC we see you out here. You said they only got 12 slots on the Pistons. Hit us up for that tryout. This is for all the dreamers @bleacherreport #Dreamville....
