Master P lived in New Orleans' infamous Calliope Projects as a child. He ha… Read Full Bio ↴Master P lived in New Orleans' infamous Calliope Projects as a child. He has two brothers, Vyshonn (rapper Silkk the Shocker) and Corey (rapper C Murder). His parents divorced, and he split his time between his father's family in New Orleans, and his mother in Richmond, California. He attended the University of Houston on a basketball scholarship, but left and returned to Richmond to live with his mother and study business at Merritt Junior College in nearby Oakland.

In 1989, he inherited $10,000 from his grandfather and opened a record store called No Limit, which he later converted to a record label. He used the label to promote his first album in 1991. The label has released and produced albums by other artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, and Miller's siblings and son.

He is also an actor and film producer, appearing in both movies and television. He has made guest appearances on "CSI: NY", "OZ", "Moesha", and his son's series "Romeo". His film appearances include the comedy "Uncle P," "I Got the Hook-Up," the action film "Hollywood Homicide", and computer hacking movie "Takedown". He also made a brief and uncredited appearance in "Scary Movie 3." He has also recently starred in a low-budget comedy film called "Black Supaman," featuring appearances from an all star cast of comedians

My Dogs
Master P Lyrics

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[Intro]
My dogs on the block, my dogs in the game
Them dogs locked up doin time in the jail
My dogs on the streets, my dogs in the hood
My dogs in the project up to no good
My dogs - I ride for my dogs
I'll die for my dogs, this one for my dogs

[Master P]
Call me {?}, cause I'm respected in the hood
From the North, to the East, to the West, to the woods
You gon' need more than a {?} shot, if I fight
You don't say it how it go then you might lose yo' life
I got dogs, that I mash up and pull capes with
I got dogs that I hustle and get paper with
I got dogs that I know wanna bite me
But I live for the dog that wanna be just like me
Niggaz wanna turn, my dogs against me
And these bitch dogs, y'all can't pimp me
How you gon' fuck with {?} and don't fuck with Peedi
Every dog got his day cause most dogs is greedy

[Chorus]
I'm in the hood with my dogs, I hang with my dogs
I slang with my dogs, I bang with my dogs
I smoke with my dogs, I drink with my dogs
I roll with my dogs, my No Limit dogs

[Master P]
Most of y'all niggaz want dogs to guard 'em
See-Murder not guilty, so fuck the warden
Call the President, man give him a pardon
I got more fuckin green than the Boston Garden
My dogs on the block nigga got my back
And my dogs locked up they're ready to attack
We rottweilers in the game and y'all niggaz poodles
We flippin dog biscuits while y'all cats eatin noodles
And loyalty, come with respect
Never put friends over family, all dogs know that
We might have differences but keep it real
And we ride for the dogs if one get killed

[Chorus]

[Master P]
Let me tell you what type of dog I am
I'm the type of dog that's gon' keep it real with my dogs
I could never be a yes dog
Cause you know what I'ma be there for you dog
When you need me dog, cause you my dog
And no matter what you thank dog
When them other dogs gone, I'ma still be there barkin for you dog

Cause you my dog, and I'm yo' dog
Hope you feel me dog

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "My Dogs" by Master P are a tribute to loyalty between friends and associates, particularly the bond between the artist and his companions. Starting with a repetitive introduction, the rapper acknowledges the variety of scenarios his associates find themselves in, including being in jail, on the streets, up to no good, or simply riding alongside him. The song moves on to detail the lengths P and his companions are willing to go to protect each other, saying that he would ride and even die for them. The artist then boasts of the respect his name carries in the streets and how he has both fierce and clever people in his circle. P recognizes the reality of betrayal and greed among associates, but states that his close friends will always come before others. Finally, he summarizes his dedication to being loyal to those who have been loyal to him.

In conclusion, "My Dogs" is a song that emphasizes the importance of loyalty and being true to those who are true to you. It highlights the reality of life in the streets, including betrayal, greed, and toughness, and how sticking together can make all the difference. Master P's lyrics reflect the deep bonds he feels for his associates and how he values and acknowledges their worth.

Line by Line Meaning

My dogs on the block, my dogs in the game
I have loyal friends in every corner of the city, be it in the neighborhoods or in the business world.

Them dogs locked up doin time in the jail
Some of my loyal friends are currently serving a sentence in jail.

My dogs on the streets, my dogs in the hood
I have loyal friends in various parts of the city, including the inner city neighborhoods.

My dogs in the project up to no good
I have some troublesome loyal friends in the projects.

My dogs - I ride for my dogs
I will support and defend my loyal friends regardless of the situation.

I'll die for my dogs, this one for my dogs
I am willing to sacrifice myself for my loyal friends because of the bond we share.

Call me {?}, cause I'm respected in the hood
My reputation and standing in the inner city neighborhoods allows me to be recognized as a leader.

From the North, to the East, to the West, to the woods
My network of loyal friends extends throughout the city and beyond into rural areas.

You gon' need more than a {?} shot, if I fight
If you are trying to harm me or my loyal friends, you will need more than a cheap shot attempt to defeat us.

You don't say it how it go then you might lose yo' life
If you don't tell the truth and play games with me, you might pay the ultimate price of losing your life.

I got dogs, that I mash up and pull capes with
I have loyal friends who I hustle and collaborate with to improve our standing in the business world.

I got dogs that I hustle and get paper with
I have loyal friends who I work hard and make money with.

I got dogs that I know wanna bite me
Even though some of my loyal friends are envious of my success, they still look up to me and want to emulate me.

But I live for the dog that wanna be just like me
I am motivated and inspired by the loyal friends who look up to me and aspire to follow my path.

Niggaz wanna turn, my dogs against me
Some people try to create division and conflict among my group of loyal friends.

And these bitch dogs, y'all can't pimp me
I will not tolerate disloyalty or anyone trying to use me for their own gain.

How you gon' fuck with {?} and don't fuck with Peedi
People cannot overlook my loyal friends and try to only work with me, ignoring the contributions and importance of my loyal friends.

Every dog got his day cause most dogs is greedy
In life, everyone eventually gets their chance to shine, but many people are motivated by greed and selfishness.

I'm in the hood with my dogs, I hang with my dogs
I spend my time and surround myself with my loyal friends in the inner city neighborhoods.

I slang with my dogs, I bang with my dogs
I work and compete alongside my loyal friends in the business world, and I also stand by them in any confrontational situations.

I smoke with my dogs, I drink with my dogs
I enjoy recreational activities with my loyal friends, such as smoking or drinking together.

I roll with my dogs, my No Limit dogs
I stick with my loyal friends and my No Limit record label crew through thick and thin.

Most of y'all niggaz want dogs to guard 'em
Many people want loyal friends to protect and defend them in certain situations.

See-Murder not guilty, so fuck the warden
Since my loyal friend See-Murder was found not guilty, I don't have any respect for the prison warden and their wrongful conviction.

Call the President, man give him a pardon
I wish that the President would grant a pardon to my unjustly imprisoned loyal friend See-Murder.

I got more fuckin green than the Boston Garden
I have an immense amount of wealth and success, more than the Boston Garden basketball arena can hold.

My dogs on the block nigga got my back
My loyal friends who live on the city streets always support and defend me.

And my dogs locked up they're ready to attack
Even though some of my loyal friends are in prison, they still have my back and are willing to fight for me.

We rottweilers in the game and y'all niggaz poodles
My crew is powerful and dominant in the business world, and our competitors are weak and inferior in comparison.

We flippin dog biscuits while y'all cats eatin noodles
We are making a lot of money and enjoying the good life, while our competitors are struggling to keep up and make ends meet.

And loyalty, come with respect
In our group, loyalty is a highly valued trait that is closely tied to mutual respect.

Never put friends over family, all dogs know that
Even though our group of loyal friends is tight-knit, we still recognize the importance of prioritizing family relationships over friendships.

We might have differences but keep it real
While we may not always see eye to eye or have disagreements, we always stay true to ourselves and communicate honestly.

And we ride for the dogs if one get killed
If one of our loyal friends were to be hurt or killed, we would all band together and stand up for them.

Let me tell you what type of dog I am
I am going to describe my personal values and character traits.

I'm the type of dog that's gon' keep it real with my dogs
I always stay honest and truthful with my loyal friends.

I could never be a yes dog
I refuse to be a pushover or lackey for anyone.

Cause you know what I'ma be there for you dog
My loyal friends can always count on me to support and stand by them.

When you need me dog, cause you my dog
I am always there for my loyal friends when they need me, because we have a special bond.

And no matter what you thank dog
Even if my loyal friends have different opinions or thank me in different ways, I still stand by them.

When them other dogs gone, I'ma still be there barkin for you dog
When other people abandon my loyal friends or leave them in the lurch, I am always there to fight for them and defend them.

Cause you my dog, and I'm yo' dog
Our loyalty and bond goes both ways, as my loyal friends are just as important to me as I am to them.

Hope you feel me dog
I hope my loyal friends can relate to my values and perspective.

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