Master P

Master P’s Best Albums Ranked

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Master P has established himself over the years as a record producer and entrepreneur who built one of the most iconic labels of the ’90s and early 2000s. Out of the massive catalog released under No Limit Records, many of its biggest hits came from Master P, himself. The same unique, gritty sound that made No Limit Records a huge success was present in Master P’s solo works as well. His unique sound has allowed him to maintain a lengthy rap career. This led to making anthems that are loved by the streets today. 

While some albums by Master P have been lost to time, many have seen great commercial success. These albums continue to have a cult following to this day. Although he is now known more for being a mogul than an entertainer, fans will continue to remember him for his classics that did major numbers and solidified the sound of No Limit Records. Here are the five best Master P albums, ranked.

5. Ghetto Postage (2000)

Master P released Ghetto Postage on November 8, 2000. Though panned by mainstream music critics, Ghetto Postage was a classic to fans of the New Orleans Don. Support from fans of Master P, and No Limit’s increasing influence lead to Ghetto Postage becoming certified Gold.

The success of Master P’s ninth studio album came from two singles, “Bout That” and “Soulja.” The latter went on to chart up to No. 35 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and also appeared at No. 98 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ghetto Postage also saw features from other mainstream artists, including Snoop Dogg and Tamar Braxton.

4. Only God Can Judge Me (1999)

Only God Can Judge Me was released by Master P on October 26, 1999. The rapper’s eighth studio album marked his return as a solo artist after releasing Da Crime Family alongside his group, TRU. The 23-track album sported many noteworthy contributions, including a Nas feature and Jermain Dupri production.  Only God Can Judge Me went on to become certified gold by the RIAA. The album’s hit single, “Da Ballers,” saw success on the charts, peaking as high as No. 21 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. “Step to This,” featuring Jermain Dupri, also climbed to No. 40 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 

3. MP Da Last Don (1998)

By the late ’90s, No Limit Records had solidified itself in the rap game. They were already expanding their influence towards film and other media. Not slowing down and releasing his grasp on the music scene, Master P released MP Da Last Don on June 2, 1998. The album was released through Master P’s No Limit Records, Priority Records, and EMI. 

The success of MP Da Last Don was sparked by its hit singles. “Make Em Say Uhh Part 2,” “Hot Boys and Hot Girls,” and “Goodbye To My Homies” each saw charting success upon release. “Make Em Say Uhh Part 2” reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Hot Boys and Hot Girls” also reached No. 19 on the same chart, while “Goodbye To My Homies” climbed to No. 27. MP The Last Don sold 4 million copies in America, making it one of Master P’s best-selling works. Master P also created a film, Da Last Don, to coincide with the album. It was released on DVD on December 31, 1998. 

2. Ice Cream Man (1996)

Released on April 16, 1996, Master P’s fifth studio album was certified in both the streets and by the industry. Ice Cream Man was Master P’s first studio album to achieve RIAA’s recognition to become certified platinum. A fan favorite and a commercial success, the album’s two central singles saw a reasonable amount of time on the charts. “Mr. Ice Cream Man” charted at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album’s second single, “No More Tears,” charted at No. 78 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Ice Cream Man was one of the most commercially successful albums and also one of his highest-rated. It is also the first album on which Master P collaborated with Beats By The Pound.

1. Ghetto D (1997)

On September 2, 1997, Master P released his sixth studio album, Ghetto D. The album would later become one of Master P’s most popular and commercially successful albums.  Ghetto D soon became certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. The singles “Make Em Say Uhh” and “I Miss My Homies” were the main factors behind the album’s popularity. “Make Em Say Uhh” eventually sold enough copies to become a certified platinum single, charting as high as No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. “I Miss My Homies” charted as high as 16 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, also becoming certified gold by the RIAA. These singles solidified themselves as street anthems and the two songs that Master P is most known for. Ghetto D debuted at No. 137 on the Billboard 200 but became No. 1 in its second week, selling 260,000 copies. 

Master P Is Looking For Actors For No Limit TV Series

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As if he doesn’t already have enough on his plate, Master P is readying a new series. The mogul is known for his various business endeavors in music, entertainment, food and beverage, and more. In 2020, Percy Miller was highlighted in the BET docuseries No Limit Chronicles. The five-part series detailed the rise and fall of No Limit, a record label that dominated Hip Hop. Master P, his team, and his artists were instrumental in putting Louisiana on the map as a Rap contender during a time when New York and Los Angeles were focal points.

Miller teased his rumored feature on Instagram by sharing a throwback photo. “No Limit TV series coming soon,” he wrote. It seems production is still carving out the cast. “We’re still looking for people to play the Ice Cream man and other characters. The real Master P story from New Orleans to the Bay Area. @deontaylor We’re about to make history. Masterpstory.com #GODisgood.”

Master P Created A Dynasty

No Limit’s roster wasn’t to be messed with during its heyday. Lil Wayne, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Romeo, Mystikal, Soulja Slim, Snoop Dogg, and more helped make it a respected collective. A few more names would have been added to the list if Master P had his way. In an interview with HipHopDX back in 2015, Miller revealed that there were several artists who wanted to sign to the coveted label.

“Anybody you can think of called me for advice or thinking ‘What can I do to get with No Limit,’ P said at the time. “From Eminem, to T.I. to anybody you could think of, we done had that conversation where they wanted to be with No Limit. It was sad, but [Tupac Shakur] was thinking, ‘What could I do?’ Same thing with Snoop Dogg. People started checking for us because they knew we was making money. They know we was printing money. They making money now. We was printing money. Everybody reached out. Nas came. Everybody reached out.” Maybe we’ll see this centered in the series? We’ll have to wait to find out. Check out Master P’s post above.

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Master P’s Son Mercy Knocks Bronny James Jr. Out Of HS Playoffs

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Bronny James Jr. is currently the high school basketball player with the most hype in the entire world. Overall, he is a five-star recruit who has yet to decide where he will be going to college. Fans are eagerly waiting for his decision, although it seems like USC, Ohio State, and Oregon are finalists. No matter what, Bronny’s decision is going to turn heads, and we cannot wait to see who he chooses. In fact, his decision could be around the corner given the fact that his season with Sierra Canyon just came to an end.

According to TMZ, Bronny, and his teammates were going up against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame. This game was the CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional which determines who gets to go to the state Finals. Sherman Oaks had the number one seed, and they have a ton of great players. This includes Master P’s son Mercy, as well as Duke commit Caleb Foster. Unfortunately for Bronny, Notre Dame had too many weapons and was able to come away with a blowout victory, 80-61.

Mercy Vs. Bronny

Bronny scored 10 points in the game, although it was not good enough to keep his team in the game. As for Mercy, he dropped 18 points and was phenomenal in the game. Foster proved why he is going to Duke as he came through with 28 points. Subsequently, Notre Dame will get to play for a state championship. As for Bronny, he will now get some time off to think about the important decision he has to make. We imagine he will be confiding in LeBron during this time as his father is the perfect person to talk hoops with.

Sure, it might be a disappointing end to Bronny’s season, however, he can now focus on a much greater chapter. Whether he goes to the G-League or college, the oldest James son will now get one step closer to the NBA. With many calling him a future lottery pick, there is no doubt that his cache will only grow. It has been fun watching him develop as a player, and now, we will continue to watch him evolve. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the basketball world.

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Master P Says There May Have Been “Miscommunication” Between Himself & Jess Hilarious

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Master P and Jess

Master P responded to comedian Jess Hilarious on The Breakfast Club after she claimed the record executive still owed her money. Jess alleges Master P did not pay her for a comedy skit she did for the film I Got the Hook Up 2 in 2019. We Still On This? During an interview, Master P […]

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Master P Talks Managing Meek Mill & Stepping Away When He Signed With Rick Ross

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It’s been a full week for Master P. The No Limit mogul is back with another hot take, this time with talents who worked with him on differing projects. Both Fat Trel and Jess Hilarious revealed their stories with Percy Miller, much o the mogul’s dismay. There has been an indirect back-and-forth of sorts about each of their grievances, and as that settles, a new soundbite has Miller back in the viral spotlight.

Master P recently sat down with The Gauds Show, where he spoke about the days when he used to manage Meek Mill. Miller shared that he was a believer from the start, but P had to bow out when Meek didn’t take his advice. “I was Meek Mill’s manager. My and James, when he first started,” said Miller.

Master P Explains Leaving Meek’s Management Team

HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Master P performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)

“So, let me tell you why I stopped,” he continued. “I knew that Meek was talented, at the beginning. We had that song. I was like, ‘Meek, you don’t need to sign with nobody.’ Meek was like, ‘I’m gonna sing with Ross.’ I had looked at the contract, and Ross, tell y’all from this day, Ross a good dude. But he ain’t have his business straight.”

“So, at that time—Ross got his sh*t together now. He a boss. But I’m sayin’, at that time you involvin’, I seen it,” Miller further shared. He advised Meek against inking the deal, but the Philadelphia rapper decided otherwise. “I had the crystal ball, but [Meek] ain’t want to listen. I told James, ‘Hey, it’s cool, you gon’ handle that.’ I ain’t never got mad at Meek. I just walked away from the deal ’cause if you don’t see what I see, I been there already.” The host noted that if Miller had stayed involved in that deal, he would have been blamed for any fallout.

Master P Says Meek Learned His Lesson

“But look what God did, he had to go find out on his own, and now, he’s in a better position. But I’m tellin’ you, I knew he was a boss from jump.” Check out the clip above and tell us where you think Meek Mill’s career would be if he kept Master P as a manager.

Jess Hilarious Responds To Master P, Says She’s Not “Playing”

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The debates between Master P and his artistic collaborators continue, as Jess Hilarious recently responded to his claims. Moreover, Hilarious said that she was “not playing” about payments P owes her, in response to his dismissal of her complaints. Furthermore, she said that the complaint was never about a second check not arriving, but rather missing upfront payments. For those unaware, this debacle began when Fat Trel said Master P had unfulfilled promises when it came to movie deals, music releases, and general support as a business partner. Still, Hilarious built off of his testimony to go at the No Limit boss for his dubious dealings.

“Ayo, nah, I ain’t read this part,” Jess remarked about P’s comments on the situation. “He’s like ‘She’s just joking, she be playing, y’all know her. She was joking about a second check that was never in her contract. That’s the narrative they ran with for clickbait and fake headlines. Thank God for receipts!’ You think out of everybody out there right now, I’mma come after you for clickbait and fake headlines? I don’t have to do that, sir! Now, he playing around with me, because I never said it was a second check. It was money paid upfront and then it was supposed to have been another $15,000. Yeah, I didn’t get the other half of my money. Stop playing with me like this was check 1, check 2. No.”

Jess Hilarious Checks Master P Again

For his part, the New Orleans mogul took to Instagram and made various comments about these accusations. “I love @jesshilarious_official and I know she was just cracking jokes because she signed her contract and got paid what she was owed for I Got The Hook Up 2 but if she tryna squeeze me for another 10k she got that.” Also, in reference to the Fat Trel situation, he made a difference between artistry and business, shading those he deems ungrateful. “That’s one of the reasons why I got out of the music industry and into the product game. Product don’t talk back.”

Meanwhile, these comments aren’t necessarily anything new for P. In fact, he addressed multiple artist disagreements in the past. What’s more is that he took it a step further by saying that nobody should speak on him if they haven’t connected in over seven years. Regardless of what you think on that, come back to HNHH for the latest on Jess Hilarious and Master P.

Master P Responds To Jess Hilarious & Fat Trel Accusations

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Master P recently addressed accusations of mismanagement, withheld money, and mistreatment from collaborators Jess Hilarious and Fat Trel. Moreover, both have issues with the No Limit boss thanks to false movie promises, lack of artistic support, and unfulfilled payments. While P didn’t address every little detail, he responded to these claims in a lengthy Instagram post and video. “I’ve only given people opportunities,” he began. “Ive never forced an artist to make music or go into the studio. It’s sad that it’s always us against us. But I’m going to keep educating the ones that want to learn and grow. And to everyone I’ve crossed paths with, I wish them success.

“We were ahead of our time,” he continued. “This was 2013 LV Mob, @alleyboy_don a Real G though and I Respect him to the end. We didn’t Pop back then because we didn’t have a Hit Record, we only had Street Records that didn’t cross over. I invested in this project, lost on it and I still haven’t been able to make money from streaming. That’s one of the reasons why I got out of the music industry and into the product game. Product don’t talk back.

Master P Responds To Jess Hilarious

However, P also took more direct aim at Jess in particular and refuted her claims. “I love @jesshilarious_official and I know she was just cracking jokes because she signed her contract and got paid what she was owed for I Got The Hook Up 2 but if she tryna squeeze me for another 10k she got that. 

“One thing about the Truth it can’t be changed & It Will Always Come to Light,” he concluded. “What they meant for harm, God will use for good. I’m going to Keep doing the right thing, that’s why bigger blessings Keep coming.” Meanwhile, this recent message comes about a week after his last comments addressing negativity against him. “It should be a law,” he said about not validating perspectives from people who he hasn’t heard from in years. “After seven years, you shouldn’t be allowed to get on no podcast and talk about nobody. Think about it! It’s a statute of limitations! If you ain’t been around that person in over seven years, you don’t deserve to talk about them.” Regardless of your take, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Master P and his tribulations.