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

Respect My Game
Master P Lyrics

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[Intro]
No matter what you do my nigga
It's not gonna be enough
You tryna feed mothafuckas that always gonna be hungry
If you feed the wrong mothafucka they gon' bite you
But you know what, if you're really are real
And you respect the game, niggas gon' respect you
But if you're fake, niggas gon' play you like a bitch

[Chorus 3x]
This is for them thugs on block tryna hustle dawg
It's for them girls in the game wanna break it off

[Verse One]
Most niggas wanna pitch in hight
I'm so gutta so gangsta when I spit these rhymes
I feel like I just did it big
Nigga ten years later I still got these kids
Most niggas ain't keeping it real
Ghetto Bill show these clowns how to the get these deals
Jump off the (porch) and slang that rock
Represent the south then made that pop
And y'all niggas ain't rememberin' me
Then, y'all niggas must not be from the streets
'Cause my shit been in every car and every jeep
From the south to the west, to the mothafuckin' east
I got real gangstas ready to ride, I got real killas to ready to die
All my gangstas throw your hands up high
And y'all fake niggas run and hide
Ya heard me

[Chorus 3x]

[Verse Two]
From the job to the Ville
My nigga keep touchdown on the Benz
Sittin' ready for the (?)
The new no limit got the block on high
And every thug in the hood screaming ?We all we got?
Niggas wasn't (movement) when we made it
How you not gon' respect, (we coming for it that's how you gon' play it?)
I talked to Soud how to flip them thangs
And took a nigga from the west and put y'all up on game
And took a nigga from Compton and scream my name
(?) ice cream man
Head nappy and twisted I'm still thugin'
Straight from the hood they still love it
And you boys ain't got to give me props
But I had taught you more then your pops, ya heard me
The new no limit man we can't be stopped
We brought the dirty from the bottom to the mothafuckin' top

[Chorus 3x]

Overall Meaning

Master P's song "Respect My Game" is a bold statement of authenticity and self-empowerment in the rap game. At the beginning of the song, Master P sets the tone for the message. He asserts that no matter how hard one tries, it's not going to be enough. Those who crave success are perpetually hungry for more. The lyrics in this song suggest that one should focus on respect rather than chasing fame or money. Master P warns that if one is fake, people will play them like a bitch. The chorus of the song provides a commentary on the everyday lives of thugs looking for a way to hustle and girls who want to become successful in the game.

In the first verse, Master P reflects on his own success and interviews on how he got there. He takes pride in being a street soldier who has remained relevant for ten years since he started his career. He also talks about how many people who have attained stardom lost authenticity along the way. In contrast, Master P says that he has been real from the beginning and has taught other people how to get deals. The lyrics tap into the history that Master P has in the rap game, stating that his music has been played in every car and jeep across the streets. The lyrics go on to emphasize that real gangsters and killers are ready to ride with him.

The song "Respect My Game" is a testament to the level of confidence and authenticity that Master P maintained in the rap game. According to the lyrics, he has taught other people how to succeed and remain true almost for more than a decade. The interesting facts about the song are:

Line by Line Meaning

No matter what you do my nigga
Nothing you do will ever be enough

It's not gonna be enough
Your efforts will always fall short

You tryna feed mothafuckas that always gonna be hungry
You're giving and giving to people who will never be satisfied

If you feed the wrong mothafucka they gon' bite you
Giving to the wrong person will only backfire and hurt you in the end

But you know what, if you're really are real
If you're truly genuine and sincere

And you respect the game, niggas gon' respect you
If you show respect to others and the game, others will show respect to you

But if you're fake, niggas gon' play you like a bitch
If you're not authentic, people will treat you poorly

This is for them thugs on block tryna hustle dawg
This song is dedicated to those on the streets trying to make a living

It's for them girls in the game wanna break it off
It's also for the women in the game trying to succeed

Most niggas wanna pitch in hight
Most people aim for success

I'm so gutta so gangsta when I spit these rhymes
I rap with authenticity and toughness

I feel like I just did it big
I feel like I achieved a major accomplishment

Nigga ten years later I still got these kids
My music is still relevant after ten years

Most niggas ain't keeping it real
Most people aren't being genuine and truthful

Ghetto Bill show these clowns how to the get these deals
The artist Ghetto Bill showed others how to get record deals

Jump off the (porch) and slang that rock
Start selling drugs and making money

Represent the south then made that pop
Representing the southern music style and making it popular

And y'all niggas ain't rememberin' me
Some people aren't acknowledging me

Then, y'all niggas must not be from the streets
If you're not recognizing my name, you must not be from the same streets as me

'Cause my shit been in every car and every jeep
My music has been played by many people on the streets

From the south to the west, to the mothafuckin' east
My music has spread all across the country

I got real gangstas ready to ride, I got real killas to ready to die
I have connections with tough people who are willing to fight and die for me

All my gangstas throw your hands up high
My tough friends, raise your hands up in the air

And y'all fake niggas run and hide
The fake people around me run away and hide from my tough friends

From the job to the Ville
From the workplace to the hood

My nigga keep touchdown on the Benz
My friend drives a nice car

Sittin' ready for the (?)
Ready for something, but not clear what

The new no limit got the block on high
The new No Limit Records is doing well on the streets

And every thug in the hood screaming ?We all we got?
All of the tough people in the neighborhood are supporting each other

Niggas wasn't (movement) when we made it
People weren't acknowledging us when we first made it big

How you not gon' respect, (we coming for it that's how you gon' play it?)
How can you not respect us when we're so successful and determined to get what we want?

I talked to Soud how to flip them thangs
I taught Soula Boy how to sell drugs

And took a nigga from the west and put y'all up on game
I took someone from the West coast and introduced them to the game on the East Coast

And took a nigga from Compton and scream my name
I took someone from Compton and made them successful and they recognize and promote me

(?) ice cream man
Possibly a reference to a street nickname

Head nappy and twisted I'm still thugin'
Even though my hair is unkempt, I'm still tough

Straight from the hood they still love it
People from my neighborhood still support and enjoy my music

And you boys ain't got to give me props
You don't have to acknowledge or praise me

But I had taught you more then your pops, ya heard me
I've taught you more than your own father has

The new no limit man we can't be stopped
No Limit Records is unstoppable now

We brought the dirty from the bottom to the mothafuckin' top
We took our tough and gritty background and turned it into success

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